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Eriamjh · Aug 29, 2005, 06:20 AM

I have two iPods (30GB and 40GB 3G) and both have less than half of their original battery life (one only two hours). Under the terms of the settlement, I'm expecting two $50 Apple store credits that I will use to buy either a shuffle or something else from Apple.

Who else here is expecting a credit? Can you post here when you get it?

ed phelan · Aug 30, 2005, 06:06 AM

This isn't an answer but a statement that I ran the suggested test for battery life on my third generation 15G iPod, was satisfied with the results, and decided not to file a claim with the Company.
All the best/æ

bbales · Aug 30, 2005, 08:36 AM

I filed quite some time ago. We own 5 ipods (3 minis, a 2G and ... it must be a 4th generation one. It's whatever was pretty new last Christmas). The 2G has had its battery replaced -- wouldn't hold a charge for beans. So I'm looking forward to the settlement.

jhogarty · Aug 30, 2005, 09:12 AM

I didn't have the issues others are reporting, so didn't file.

Now I hope they fix the new color iPods that need hard reset when paused on audio books/enchanced podcasts. Assuming it is an Apple issue and not something the content providers are doing wrong.

J.

SoBayJake · Aug 31, 2005, 11:52 AM

Originally Posted by jhogarty

I didn't have the issues others are reporting, so didn't file.

Now I hope they fix the new color iPods that need hard reset when paused on audio books/enchanced podcasts. Assuming it is an Apple issue and not something the content providers are doing wrong.

J.

Ah, I haven't been around here for a while. Glad to know I'm not the only one that gets that. What's the limit? Pausing for a short while seems ok. But if it goes more than a couple minutes, it dies. :-(

teney7 · Aug 31, 2005, 01:03 PM

I will be filing within the next few days.. my 2G iPod will go for two hours, max
BTW.. that $50 credit.. shuffle I think.. but waiting until after the 7th...

donkeypuncher@gmail.com · Sep 5, 2005, 11:23 PM

I also filed. My 3G holds about a 3 hour charge. I choose the $50 credit.

Kenneth · Sep 5, 2005, 11:46 PM

I didn't fill any claim.

I have a 10GB iPod (2G) since Aug/2002 and the battery is still good.

scottiB · Sep 6, 2005, 07:10 AM

I have a 10G/1st gen, and the battery's still good, though I don't use it often for extended periods. I didn't file a claim.

Chicacredes · Nov 6, 2005, 01:14 AM

Has anyone heard anything back from apple yet regarding their iPod claim?

gururafiki · Nov 6, 2005, 01:38 AM

Originally Posted by Chicacredes

Has anyone heard anything back from apple yet regarding their iPod claim?

I've heard nothing yet...

gururafiki · Nov 9, 2005, 12:19 AM

Originally Posted by gururafiki

I've heard nothing yet...

Nobody else has heard from apple yet? Hmmm

misc · Nov 9, 2005, 10:05 AM

I sent my claim in in September and I still haven't heard anything...

rjc3 · Nov 16, 2005, 06:54 PM

My first gen iPod (5GB, moving clickwheel) still retains a solid 8 hrs battery life, despite heavy use over the past 3 years. I couldn't be happier. Consequently, I did not file a claim. I know that most of the posts re: battery life on these forums come from those with problems, so I thought I'd just share my success story. ymmv.

Dork. · Nov 16, 2005, 07:01 PM

This is up on http://www.appleipodsettlement.com/ :

On October 24, 2005, a notice of appeal was filed in the Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo, against the approved iPod Settlement. As a result, Settlement benefits will not be provided unless and until the appeal is resolved. This could take an extended period to time (up to a year or more). Until that time, Apple's normal policies are in effect. Please check this website periodically for updates regarding the status of the appeal.

Ulrich Kinbote · Nov 17, 2005, 07:45 AM

My 2nd Generation 15GB iPod runs for about an hour, max. Should we expect the new iPod to have a similar battery-life? I mean, are they using the same batteries on the fifth generation iPod?

gururafiki · Nov 18, 2005, 06:06 PM

Well isn't this grand. Looks like if you have not yet received yours, you will have to wait longer, if not forever!

http://playlistmag.com/news/2005/11/...tery/index.php

Butch Hauke · Nov 18, 2005, 07:51 PM

Originally Posted by gururafiki

Well isn't this grand. Looks like if you have not yet received yours, you will have to wait longer, if not forever!

http://playlistmag.com/news/2005/11/...tery/index.php

I don't believe anyone has received anything yet.

But, to answer the original question, I've never had a problem with any of my iPods (6 so far), so I didn't file.

Butch

MojoRising022 · Nov 19, 2005, 10:27 AM

I am not at all surprised we have not received anything yet - or that we ever will. I find it odd that Apple would have waited so long to file an appeal.

Chicacredes · Nov 19, 2005, 08:15 PM

looks like it'll be a while "up to a year or more" uggg... well i broke down and got a new video ipod and i love it. mabee someday we will hear something back about the claim. im not going to hold my breath though.

Eriamjh · Nov 21, 2005, 12:27 PM

Lawyers are looking for more money. We have to wait another year.

ApeInTheShell · Nov 21, 2005, 01:46 PM

I want to take advantage of the 10% for turning in the iPod to Apple for recycling or sell it on eBay. I already filed a claim expecting a refund by October 2005 but nothing came. Can I take back my claim?

Eriamjh · Nov 21, 2005, 09:05 PM

Originally Posted by ApeInTheShell

I want to take advantage of the 10% for turning in the iPod to Apple for recycling or sell it on eBay. I already filed a claim expecting a refund by October 2005 but nothing came. Can I take back my claim?

Not owning the iPod is not a reason to rescind your claim. The claim is still valid. The new owner cannot claim it anyway.