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03-09-2004, 06:42 PM
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Banned Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 509
|  ipod batter
I've heard that the ipod batter dies out after 18 months. i don't know which generation or whatever this is in, but i think its for all ipods. not sure. but how is apple going to fix this problem? have they found a solution to it or what. | 
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03-10-2004, 02:05 AM
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Ultra Techie Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 818
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They sell 90$ battery replacement for all third generation (touch buttons - most recent ones - the ones supposed to have this problem) ipods without warranty or you can buy the apple care ipod warranty for like 50$ and have 3 years without worry.
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03-11-2004, 10:05 PM
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Monster Techie Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,637
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Quote: Originally posted by g5orbust
They sell 90$ battery replacement for all third generation (touch buttons - most recent ones - the ones supposed to have this problem) ipods without warranty or you can buy the apple care ipod warranty for like 50$ and have 3 years without worry. | I thought it was the originals that had the problem...I mean, the third generation hasn't even been out for 18 months, has it? Or am I completely off...
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03-11-2004, 10:12 PM
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Quote: Originally posted by qiranworms
I thought it was the originals that had the problem...I mean, the third generation hasn't even been out for 18 months, has it? Or am I completely off... | They have been. The capacity has changed in them but all of them have the same design/battery.
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03-16-2004, 10:46 PM
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So guys, when it comes down to it, how long does the battery last?
I have been wanting an iPod, but not at the expense of $500 (40 GB) plus $80 - $100 every year or whatever.
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03-17-2004, 12:36 AM
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Quote: Originally posted by Guy
So guys, when it comes down to it, how long does the battery last?
I have been wanting an iPod, but not at the expense of $500 (40 GB) plus $80 - $100 every year or whatever. | If the proper steps are taken to ensure proper battery maintenance (IE: calibrating the battery and only charging when completely drained) then you should see a very robust and long lasting battery (well over the propagandized 18 months). I also suggest buying the ipod apple care (59 bucks). It covers everything in the ipod should it fail and guarentees replacement for free on all parts and/ or the whole unit.
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05-30-2004, 01:38 PM
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where can you buy the care pack is it in stores or only form apple.com or what?
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05-31-2004, 01:06 AM
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Quote: Originally posted by Guy
So guys, when it comes down to it, how long does the battery last?
I have been wanting an iPod, but not at the expense of $500 (40 GB) plus $80 - $100 every year or whatever. | But I would consider waiting for the fourth generation iPods...as I am doing. No point in getting a third gen when they are about to be replaced (the last update was september...it's about time)
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05-31-2004, 03:06 PM
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anyone know when the generation 4 is coming out? and how much could you get the generation 3 off?
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05-31-2004, 09:13 PM
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Monster Techie Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,637
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Quote: Originally posted by newguy4
anyone know when the generation 4 is coming out? and how much could you get the generation 3 off? | No. The date is not known. And how could we predict the price reduction of the 3Gs? Whatever eBayers decide to sell 'em for I guess...
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