it takes about afew hours to charge, but sometimes longer if you charge it using the usb. :)
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With the wifi off, the charge can last as much as 8 hours. Watching video with the wifi off, as much as 7 hours. Going online reduces the lifetime considerably.
As long as you take good care of it, it should last indefinitely. I have one that 5 years old and still working.