Battery life? About how long does the battery last before it no longer retains a charge?
1025829
I think the battery is designed to last the life of the player because it is not removable
825934
I haven't exactly timed how long the battery lasts, but depending on how much I use it, I generally need to charge it every day. Naturally I turn it off when I'm not using it, but I would say once a day with normal use.
78831
I haven't tried to measure how long it holds a charge, but, like the others who have responded, I know it is at least a few weeks. Also like others, the blue light on mine goes off after a little while. Do you have the switch in the off position?
745521
Battery is supposed to last about 8 hours but can vary depending on volume, etc. I haven't really pushed it that far to see if it will last that long.
896855
Mine is near 3 years old. Battery life is certainly shortened now (probably 10-12 minutes run time) but zero complaints about its performance. Gets used a few minutes every few days. I have been guilty of leaving it on charge a few days over the years. Certainly been a good value so far. Will likely built my own battery for it when the run time is unusable.
182165
So far after I charge the battery it will last about 90 minutes. I have not had any issues with the battery.
2103404
I charged mine for about 4 hours before I used it. The battery loses juice as it sits. So only charge it before you use it.
322145
I'm not sure. I keep it plugged in. Sorry I can't be much help regarding the battery life.
292607
Battery life is disappointing. I just got this, and it lasts somewhere around 13-15 minutes on a full charge.
1871798
I get between 3-4 hours on a charge. I tend to charge it when I am at 1/2 charge while I am still on it to keep it ready to go. It works well,I am pleased with it.
749310
I've had mine for months and only charged it the initial time. I don't recall how long it took. I only use it a couple of times a week but the charge has held.
1630965
When idle or not really used, the battery lasts for 24 hours. When used continuously I use it for more than 8 hours before the battery runs out.
201895
I just used mine for 6 straight hours, and 2 hours the day before, still going strong. I would estimate 10 hours full charge to dead.
1811661
I really haven't tested the battery life per say.....but I have had it on for more than two hours with the battery still holding charge. Hope this helps.
1437034
I do not have an exact time that the batteries last. I can tell you that I've used it numerous times and haven't really had any issues with battery life.
1038559
I've had mine for a few months now and ive let it go from full charge to dead a couplde times to keep the battery maintained. I'd say an estimate of 7-8 hours on standby i.e. on but no real processes. Maybe longer than that. I do know that under stressful procedures i.e. multiple processes running such as a gaming client, chat system, word processor, internet, spotify etc it goes from full battery to no battery in 3 hours or less. This is just based on what I've had. Take it with a grain of salt I guess.
578845
the battery last close to a month. depending on the frequency of usage it may last longer or lesser than that.