iPod Battery - Question.

[worldpease]

I'm almos convinced about buying the iPod Video (30G),
but after some research (Im not gonna give up 300 just like that, right),
thereis something that worries me,
I read at Wiki, that the battery on this iPod is not replaceable,
is that entirelly true?, if it is, is there a work around?, damn, cus I mean,
I don't wanna trow all that money just for a few weeks of use.

[mike45450]

AFAIK the only one that is replacable (unofficially i may add, i think it voids the warranty) is the iPod mini. Considering the Video is made of metal or whatever, i highly doubt you can replace the battery yourself.

That's my main gripe with the iPods. If they had a replacable battery, i might've considered getting one.

[mikeco]

O_o u can just recharge it or r u saying it dies after a few hours? :S

btw wait till next month cos the 6g ipod should be out by then and it might be a bigger screen so watching videos will be nicer. :)

[suprafreak6]

6G? Do you really mean 6 gig or 60 gig, cuz the 60 gig is already out

[mikeco]

6g = 6th genoration (how ever u spell it)

O_o

[tesco]

You can buy new batteries on some websites...it's hard to replace it though, especially if you want to without scratching it. :frusty:

[Monkeee]

you have to get the AppleCare Protection Plan (i think its about $60) for iPod and they'll change it for you. i think the protection plan runs for 2 years and they'll change when the battery for you within the 2 year period, as long as the battery's permanent life is at 50%.

[cpt_azad]

imo, ipods = overrated

And as for monkeee's post, not 100% sure but average ipod usage usually puts it at more than 50% at the end of 2 years, or am I way off?

[fkdup74]

Ipods are gay.
Apple = cash mongering whores.
Both facts.

Why else would they sell an mp3 w/o a replacable battery?
Why does the Mac cost so damned much?

:happy:

[Seedler]

Ipods are gay.
Apple = cash mongering whores.
Both facts.

Why else would they sell an mp3 w/o a replacable battery?
Why does the Mac cost so damned much?

:happy:

Agreed...

Stay away from Apple products...fact.

[Monkeee]

imo, ipods = overrated

And as for monkeee's post, not 100% sure but average ipod usage usually puts it at more than 50% at the end of 2 years, or am I way off?

way off....

anyways, seroiusly, i really don't think iPods aren't that bad. I currently have one 3rd Generation iPod with the AppleCare Protection Plan i bought about 2 years ago and its been working great for me. I mean i payed $300 for it and i say it was worth it for thoes 2 years. Also i noticed my battery was dying out a lot faster, near end of 2005, so i just gave it to the apple store and they gave me a brand new iPod. so now I have another brand new iPod to last me maybe another 2 years. IMO, i really dont think iPods are as bad as people say. :no2:

[cpt_azad]

so now I have another brand new iPod

so what, you just got a newer gen ipod then what u originally had?

[worldpease]

Well, I guess the iPod is a 'no buy' after all.
I really wanted one.

[fusiongfx]

I have an ipod video 30g and it was definely worth the money. But i would really suggest you get a protection plan/extended warranty on it. Its definelty worth another 50 bucks to protect your invest ment for the next 2 years. I had a nano and got protection on it. When it went out i simply called apple and i had a brand new one in less than 10 days no questions asked. And even better i transfered that protection plan over to my video and if anything goes wrong with this one its completly covered.

[worldpease]

Yeah, but they say it only covers two years,
and Im very careful with my stuff, I've had my CD MP3PLayer for almost four years.