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iPod Battery Replacing--Clever Timing
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So the other day I remember reading about Apple introducing a program where you pay $100 and you get a new iPod battery. Rip-off, I thought. The next day my iPod's battery crapped out on me! Do you think this is a coincidence, or did they time the launch of this battery program to coincide with expected life of the first gen iPod battery? Anybody have any thoughts?
I'm probably just going to buy a new iPod. Someday.
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Originally posted by Mrs_Vod[k]a:
So the other day I remember reading about Apple introducing a program where you pay $100 and you get a new iPod battery. Rip-off, I thought. The next day my iPod's battery crapped out on me! Do you think this is a coincidence, or did they time the launch of this battery program to coincide with expected life of the first gen iPod battery? Anybody have any thoughts?
I'm probably just going to buy a new iPod. Someday.
My thought is: as with all Apple services, it's not available in the UK, so you'll have to buy a new iPod anyway.
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they should really add removeable batteries
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When is the next rumored ipoed update?
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:shrug: you can get a new ipod battery for $49 on some sites (ipodparts.com I think)
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thanks, saved the link when my batt dies
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I GOT WASTED WITH PHIL SHERRY!!!
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Every time you sync your iPod, your Mac sends your statistics to Apple. Then Apple computes the time to sell batteries for optimal revenue.
If I were Apple, I'd do it that way
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the battery in my orig 5gb is still fine, but i'll replace it myself for the $49 when the time comes.
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one post closer to five stars
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are there any companies that do it in the UK?
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Well, they offer the service when some people's battereis start to crap out. Mine is fine, a little less vital than before, but I'd imagine it's going to need replaceemnet before the end of the year.
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Join Date: Sep 2003
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Originally posted by Superchic[k]en:
they should really add removeable batteries
Yes, that would be a wonderful idea now... But that would be too easy.
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