One of the biggest positives with the new 6.8-inch Kindle Paperwhite that Amazon launched last October has been its battery life. At 10 weeks, that is clearly among the best in its class and is the highest with any Kindle device so far. However, that figure is strictly as per test conditions, which according to Amazon, is achieved if you are reading off the Kindle for half an … [Read more...] about Does the new Kindle Paperwhite really last 10 weeks?
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Android “L” Promises to Increase Your Battery Life
Any smartphone or tablet user knows that few things are as terrifying as a low-battery indicator; something many of us see entirely too often. During the keynote at the annual Google I/O conference, we learned that the upcoming Android "L" release will have a Battery Saver (under the codename "Project Volta") --but how exactly will it do that? Google claims to have a few … [Read more...] about Android “L” Promises to Increase Your Battery Life
Microsoft Issues New Surface Pro 2 Update to Undo Effects of Battery Drain Bugs
Microsoft has come up with a new update that is supposed to take care of all the mess that the last update made. The said update launched on November 10 was intended to enhance the battery performance of Surface Pro 2 though ended up doing just the opposite. It led to all sorts of confusion like showing incorrect battery reading, battery draining fast along with the device … [Read more...] about Microsoft Issues New Surface Pro 2 Update to Undo Effects of Battery Drain Bugs
A Hard Cover Can Improve Surface Pro Battery Life
The Surface Pro is here, though it isn't quite making the kind of waves that Microsoft had expected. First off, the Surface Pro lacks the battery backup times that we have come to expect out of tablets. At just 5 hours at best, it’s pretty dismal to say the least. Then there of course is the general applicability of the device as a whole, which is being pegged as a tablet that … [Read more...] about A Hard Cover Can Improve Surface Pro Battery Life
MeeGo Shows Best Battery Performance with Oak Trail Followed by Android and Windows 7
For those who always complain of Intel Oak Trail processor's power sapping qualities, here are some hard facts that might have you thinking twice before ruling out Oak Trail again. Case in point - the Maestro S tablet from Evolve III that can run Windows, Android, and Maemo Linux. The tablet has been found to show increasing battery performance with Windows, Android, and Maemo … [Read more...] about MeeGo Shows Best Battery Performance with Oak Trail Followed by Android and Windows 7
RIM Playbook to better the iPad in battery life
Moving over from the Motorola XOOM or the HP WebOS based tablet devices, the Playbook tablet from Research in Motion also has thrown their hat in the ring and is hyping their Playbook tablet. While that will only add to a successful launch of the tablet device, what is most interesting is the fact that the RIM boffins are not shying away from targeting the mighty iPad from … [Read more...] about RIM Playbook to better the iPad in battery life
Texas Instruments Promises Faster E-Reader Page Turns
Here's the e-reader news that avid users of the device have been waiting for. While manufacturer of e-readers keep themselves focused on the display – like making it less reflective, introducing color to it and so on while keeping the display looking as close to a real paper as possible – the one thing that continues to get neglected is the long time it takes to flip pages, one … [Read more...] about Texas Instruments Promises Faster E-Reader Page Turns
5 Things You Need to Know Before Buying an Electronic Book Reader
The snazzy new electronic book readers are the latest craze that has taken the reading world by storm. They are being lapped up by book lovers the world over and none wants to be left behind. However, before you put down your hard earned money for one of these smart devices, here are a few things that you should have a clear understanding of. It is the Amazon Kindle that is … [Read more...] about 5 Things You Need to Know Before Buying an Electronic Book Reader