I love this product. I was on the hunt for an imexpensive tablet / ereader and because if the brand and price point i decided to try this one and I am completely please. it doesnt take long to fully charge. i haven't timed it but the battery lasts a reasonable amount of time i think 6hrs if not more and i mean with continuous use. The images are bright, its possible to use it in direct sunlight with minimum glare. its durable. The only issue that i noticed is that it lags on websites with a lot of images. nevertheless i am happy with the nook and i would recommend it to everyone.