File type vs. Battery Life (zen xtra 30

for a while i was getting about 0-2 hrs (estimated, never acutally timed) per charge after having the player for a few months. then i tried changing my files from wma 92kbps to mp3 320kbps, but the mp3 files took up too much space (even thought they sounded really good). now im back to wma@92, but im only getting 6 hrs out of the battery. i've even left on till it ran out, then recharged it...but the batter still depleted faster than normal. what would be the best sounding file type that uses the least amout of battery type. ohh, just to make sure...i've been reading these fourms and have gotten the impression that the zen xtra can charge via usb. if this is true, could someone help me w. that--it would be most appreciated.

The file type shouldn't really matter that much, though SSR is right that high bit rates will use more battery up than low bit rates. I hear that EAX turned on really eats up the battery. I never use it. It seems a gimick to me, but lots of other people seem to love it.
I don't think the Zen Xtra will charge throught the USB port. The manual does not mention it.
-wizard

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