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| - | [* black] Now for the true test |
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| - | [* black] A |
| + | [* black] Now for the true test: the ticking time-bomb of the tablet's battery. We disconnect the cable and hold our breath. |
| + | [* black] A reasonably conservative amount of adhesive holds the battery in place; we make short work of it with some fancy spudger-work. |
| [* icon_note] Verdict: The battery is more replaceable than [guide|17231|some of the tablets] we encounter, but [http://ifixit.org/4460/the-serious-downside-to-slim-design/|slim design still rules|new_window=true]. | |
| - | [* black] The specs boast 10 hours of power during mixed usage |
| + | [* black] The specs boast 10 hours of power during mixed usage—a decrease from the [guide|10457|2012 HD edition|stepid=38135]. |
| [* icon_note] However, Amazon calls it an ''increase'' in battery life. This HD is really the new Kindle Fire and the Kindle Fire HDX will be the new Kindle Fire HD. Confused yet? |