iPod Classic Battery life Never owned a iPod and thinking of getting the iPod Classic. What is the battery life like on the iPod. Do you need to send it in to be replaced? Can you do it yourself? Thanks. iPod Classic Battery life Never owned a iPod and thinking of getting the iPod Classic. What is the battery life like on the iPod. Do you need to send it in to be replaced? Can you do it yourself?... » Read More iPod Classic Battery life Never owned a iPod and thinking of getting the iPod Classic. What is the battery life like on the iPod. Do you need to send it in to be replaced? Can you do it yourself? Thanks. « Show Less
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The battery on my IPOD was good for three years, then kerblooie. Peachmac (authorized dealer on St. Simons)said they don't replace batteries on this model. I'm not skilled enough to try to replace it myself. Seems strange to me to have to plan on a 2-3 year replacement plan. I miss my audiobooks.
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My iPod quit working after 16 months. It just wouldn't turn on one day at the gym. Completely dark even when I try to recharge it. I haven't a clue as to what's going on but it is very annoying since it is a 160GB iPod. I used this 5 days a week. Guess I'll take it in and see what the repair bill will be, but seriously, 16 months is not enough time for something this costly.
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The battery can't be replaced by you. It needs to be sent in. As for how long they will last before replacement, i don't know. A long time probably. I've only owned one for a few months so i can't be the judge on that. But my friend has had his for a few years and he uses it a lot. His is still working fine on the original battery.
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I noticed the battery life is about two years. All of my five I-Pod has the same experience. I just plug in a portible external third party battery rather spend money on a old unit. The hard drive last about the same time. When that happens, it goes in the trash. I use my I-Pod 12 hours a day.
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Can anyone recommend a shop in or near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania or near Cherry Hill, New Jersey that will change an iPod Classic battery?
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Susan, most likely your battery has just run its course. You can send it to Apple for a new battery or, as in my town, there are several small shops that will change the battery for me so I don't have to send it to Apple; there may be such a place in your town. They are cheaper than Apple.
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You can replace IPod batteries yourself. Just have to be careful. Battery cost $9.99 plus tax/shipping.www.DigiExpress.us/ They also have a video to watch on how to replace the battery. Http://www.digiexpress.us/Battery-kit-for-iPod-Classic_p_111.HTML
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Battery life on my 6th Gen was about a year and a half, but I had it on almost non-stop.A few months after the battery died the hard drive followed, I'd go with the advice below and plug it in to a battery pack, both of my newish iPods didn't last long after the battery was replaced.I had an iPod from 2004 (Click Wheel) that lasted until 2010, the newer ones didn't even make it a third of that.
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iPod battery replacements are incredibly easy to do at home. However, do know that opening or modifying the iPod WILL void the warranty. Signed, someone that has done iPod battery replacements a dozen times over the years
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Hey - I too am in Birgitta's position, trying to decide whether I should stick with iPods or go over to Zune. I currently own a iPod Mini and did not like how the battery went bad and now can only be played once before the iPod says that the battery is low and goes out. I am trying to decide whether to get a 80G Zune or an 80G iPod classic. My main question is - being an iPod owner, I have put so much time into my iTunes organizing it, putting in cover art, etc.If I was to buy a Zune, can I get everything out of the iTunes, including cover art?thanks
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Who knows. Compatibility with this is shady at best. I still have never been able to get my iPod Classic to work!The extension might be a problem, because the unit closes, encasing the iPod.Try and return, that is my advise.
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The music paying from my iPod sounds great, but I am generally using it as a PA system. The battery runs the system for about 5 hours, but if you need more continuous playtime, have an alternate power source.
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I could never get my Ipod to work, after I replaced it with this battery. It still says it's charging
1038753
Hi One thing about these I-Pod players is they don't a have long life. Mine only lasted a 1 1/2 Years and It quit on the I-pod dock the radio still worked and I never tried the Aux Cable. I went and spent a little moremoney on the next one. I bought the Sony and it has held up for almost 3 years. But the reviews about the Sony said the same not a very long life. Just waiting on this one to go out. I know this isn't much help, just my problems with the same player you have.
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I have an 80 GB ipod that plays videos. Works fine on that one. Don't know if that's the same as your classic. Definitely important to make sure you're ordering the one for your ipod model. I had to google several times before figuring out which one with what features I have. Installing not a cinch, but with perseverance and some luck was doable. Suggest watching youtube on it if possible. Installation should not be taken lightly.
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Not replacable? Bummer! My unit is 2-3 years old and battery life is down to about 10 hours or less now. I had no idea I was expected to throw away a perfectly well functioning device for lack of a battery. This seems crazy!
1087997
Wow, you have a true vintage iPod going back to 2006 or so. I don't own one, but from pictures in the Apple site, it appears so. You might contact the company making the set. They're very friendly and helpful and know their product thoroughly. Hope this helps! -- Dennis
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According to Apple, whom I consulted before trying to install it myself, it is an after market battery as Apple does not sell, or replace batteries for their products. Not to discourage anyone from buying this battery, but if the battery goes, they exchange the iPad. If you do change your battery, you lose any warranty that might have existed on your iPad. As it turned out, the battery problem that I was having was due to a problem in one of the past ios upgrades. If you're having battery problems, best to go to an Apple store and have your iPad checked out before trying to fix it yourself.
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My ipod will not work it keeps telling me its not connected I feel the ipod cord connecter is faulty or it may be the internal input? any one have this problem,what can I do?
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A good brand regular battery seems to last several hours. Am pretty sure you can add music to it from iTunes. I'm very pleased with mine and have gotten hours of pleasure from it and found it simple to use even though I am up there in age (almost 70).
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Unless you actually used the video playback features on your old Nano, you should definitely get this Nano. I love it, the design is sleak and I love being able to clip it on, and the touchscreen rocks. However, I have to say my fav iPod is the Classic. If the limited space bugged you on your old Nano, get the Classic.
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I believe that it depends on what model you are buying. I replaced an old one with the same model because I was afraid that it would not work. I would advise you to go to a store with your IPod and try it out just to be sure.
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I just got the 16GB for Christmas. After reading all the battery posts, the first thing I did was charge it fully, then play it until the battery died. I got 20+ hours. I think a lot has to do with how often the screen is "lit". If you're constantly shuffling through, picking songs, adjusting volume etc. i think one would get less life than just playing it like I did (the screen was black most of the time since I wasn't adjusting anything). And of course, i would expect video or games to kill the battery even quicker. That would be a good test, play a video straight through and see the life. I don't have any videos loaded, so I can't really test that. I just got the 16GB for Christmas. After reading all the battery posts, the first thing I did was charge it fully, then play it until the battery died. I got 20+ hours. I think a lot has to do with how often the screen is "lit". If you're constantly shuffling through, picking songs, adjusting volume etc. i think one would get less life than just playing it like I did (the screen was black most of the time since I wasn't adjusting anything). And of course, i would expect video or games to kill the battery even quicker. That would be a good test, play a video straight through and... » Read More I just got the 16GB for Christmas. After reading all the battery posts, the first thing I did was charge it fully, then play it until the battery died. I got 20+ hours. I think a lot has to do with how often the screen is "lit". If you're constantly shuffling through, picking songs, adjusting volume etc. i think one would get less life than just playing it like I did (the screen was black most of the time since I wasn't adjusting anything). And of course, i would expect video or games to kill the battery even quicker. That would be a good test, play a video straight through and see the life. I don't have any videos loaded, so I can't really test that. « Show Less
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I absolutely agree with the OP.This is the most advanced MP3 player on the planet, and to ship it with 16GB Flash instead of an 80 or 160GB microdrive, like the classic has, was stupid IMHO.It would have also been considerably cheaper with a 160GB drive instead of 16GB of Flash.I have a 2nd Gen iPod and a 1st gen 4GB Nano, both still in perfect condition. The Touch was to be my next purchase, but now I'm just not so sure any more.To be totally honest, the 160GB iPod Classic is a FAR better buy. It's cheaper, has 10 times the storage, has the same new interface and OS, and lasts 40 hours per charge.Apple has made my decision WAY too hard. I absolutely agree with the OP.This is the most advanced MP3 player on the planet, and to ship it with 16GB Flash instead of an 80 or 160GB microdrive, like the classic has, was stupid IMHO.It would have also been considerably cheaper with a 160GB drive instead of 16GB of Flash.I have a 2nd Gen iPod and a 1st gen 4GB Nano, both still in perfect condition. The Touch was to be my next purchase, but now I'm just not so sure any more.To be totally honest, the 160GB iPod Classic is a FAR better buy. It's cheaper, has 10 times the storage, has the... » Read More I absolutely agree with the OP.This is the most advanced MP3 player on the planet, and to ship it with 16GB Flash instead of an 80 or 160GB microdrive, like the classic has, was stupid IMHO.It would have also been considerably cheaper with a 160GB drive instead of 16GB of Flash.I have a 2nd Gen iPod and a 1st gen 4GB Nano, both still in perfect condition. The Touch was to be my next purchase, but now I'm just not so sure any more.To be totally honest, the 160GB iPod Classic is a FAR better buy. It's cheaper, has 10 times the storage, has the same new interface and OS, and lasts 40 hours per charge.Apple has made my decision WAY too hard. « Show Less
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Agree with some of the other posters. I have a photo Ipod, not video, but it does much better than 3-4 hours. There were issues with the first couple of generation of Ipods a few years ago, but thanks to a class action lawsuit, Apple seems to have solved this problem.