I don't have a 3DS and I won't until there are games that are worth playing out for it, but some of these arguments are pretty terrible. First, if you market a product as the 3DS, I expect to be able to use 3D without it killing the battery. Telling me that I can increase battery life by turning off features isn't a solution to the problem. Three to five hours is a joke. Second, you can't compare this thing to the iPad or the iPhone, those things are much more powerful than the 3DS in terms of CPU and GPU. I know the exact specs for the 3DS aren't available, but look at Infinity Blade, then look at anything on the 3DS, they aren't even close. Even if you want to make the comparison, it won't do you any favors, those devices still last longer than three hours.
That said, while the battery life is indeed a problem, it shouldn't be a deal breaker for most people. Most people aren't going to be using this outside of the home for more than 3-5 hours per day, which makes the poor battery life an inconvenience more than anything, but an inconvenience that shouldn't exist, which makes it extra frustrating.
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