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Offline sluggo

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« on: January 04, 2004, 12:16:09 PM »
Though I don't own an iPod or have any desire to get one, I followed this link from another website and just wondered if the battery issue is true. Maybe something for those considering purchasing an iPod to think about.

http://www.ipodsdirtysecret.com/
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« Reply #1 on: January 04, 2004, 05:39:42 PM »
All too true.  My (1st generation) ipod still works fine when plugged into the wall though.  No longer covered by warranty.
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« Reply #2 on: January 05, 2004, 10:17:51 AM »
Didn't watch the movie. smile.gif

Do you want to replace your Battery? smile.gif

http://www.pdasmart.com/ipodpartscenter.htm

http://www.macminute.com/2003/11/14/ipodbattery
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« Reply #3 on: January 05, 2004, 10:51:57 AM »
Battery life can be more (a lot more - or LESS).

Some is actual part failure. Others are due to use and abuse factors.

Here's another source for batteries with Step-by-Step photos of how to do it!

http://www.ipodbattery.com/

Actually not that bad, and you can see why Apple used a "waffer" battery - there's no extra room!

PS. Read the brothers message. "A  Message From the Neistat Brothers" at their site.

Bottom line, they bought a new iPod, and are happy with Apples new policies - so much for the consumer angst!

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« Reply #4 on: January 05, 2004, 11:06:58 AM »
I thought this website was pretty good.

It covers most of the current issues of the iPod battery.


Personally, I believe that just because a couple of devices fail doesn't mean that the entire product is bad.
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« Reply #5 on: January 05, 2004, 12:20:14 PM »
My 2nd gen iPod (20GB) has full battery capacity as it had the day I got it (around 12 hrs with continous use). I did buy the AppleCare Protection plan for it just before the warranty run out so I'm covered another year now.

The 2nd generation iPods have a design fault and the problem is not the battery but the little ring that hooks up the headphones/remote control on the actual iPod. If that ring breaks the warranty is extended 3 months and you get it replaced with a new cover (not with a new iPod).

I was told this by a guy who works at Apple Support, he suggested that I should break the ring on purpouse if I wanted to extend my warranty. But my consious told me not to do that and instead I bought the APP for it and hope it will work just fine for the rest of the period.
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