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http://www.ipodsdirtysecret.com/

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Edit: It's all hype from one a$$hole. You can buy replacement batteries on the web for like $50. Installation at your own risk.
 
Originally posted by: Spooner
so is this true or not?
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I bought a used first gen ipod a little over a year ago....the charge will hold for a little while...but if I put my ipod in the drawer and try to use it in a couple weeks it will be completely dead
 
Not true. You can replace the battery, you just lose your warranty. Get off the hype wagon, people.

Personally, I have a Nomad Zen NX, because you can replace the battery, and keep the warranty. Mine will be replaced anytime for the next 3.5 years, still, if it goes bad.
 
Ahem...

December 23, 2003 - The Neistat Brothers are in no way affiliated with the pending class action against Apple Computer, Inc. or the law firm of Girard Gibbs & De Bartolomeo LLP. The Neistat Brothers are not partaking in the potential suit nor are they supporting it.


Our Message:


In September of 2003 the battery in my first generation ipod would hold a charge for no longer than one hour. I brought the iPod into the Apple store in Manhattan for repair and was told they do not currently offer a battery replacement program and my best option was to buy a new ipod. I then called the Apple Care 800 number regarding this issue and was told the same. I then sent my ipod to the Apple Executive office addressed to Steve Jobs with a note explaining my situation and requesting a replacement battery. The Apple Executive office contacted me via telephone to explain that Apple does not repair or replace dead ipod batteries and that it was policy of the company to recommend to the customer to purchase a new ipod when the battery fails. I then looked into and purchased a third party replacement battery, this battery was not endorsed by Apple. After the complicated installation my ipod did not work at all, even when it was plugged in. I then purchased a new ipod for $400.00.

In response to this my brother Van and I made the short film "iPod's Dirty Secret" After we finished production of the film, but not necessarily in response to it, Apple began offerring a battery replacement program for the ipod for a fee of $99 and an extended warranty for the ipod for $59.

We think Apple's new policy is fair. Our movie is a documentation of our experience.

-Casey Neistat
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1st and 2nd gen had lithium polymer batteries to keep it compact but in the 3rd and mini they switched to lithium-ion batteries same as all the other rechargeable mp3 players (i.e. zen, nitrous). if you're that worried that the battery will crap out might as well take the precaution and buy the extended warranty from apple...if you think about it you're putting down a butt load of money for an ipod might as well dish out an extra 50
 
Originally posted by: GTaudiophile
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Edit: It's all hype from one a$$hole. You can buy replacement batteries on the web for like $50. Installation at your own risk.
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Yeah you can buy replacement batteries NO SH!T. The poitn being is that to do the replacement you nave to PRY the iPod case open, thus voiding warranty.

Or your other option is to send it back to Apple and pay $99 for a new battery.

The point being WHY ON EARTH would Apple deploy such a STUPID deisgn? It just unacceptably ignorant IMHO.

Oh and repost? Too freakign bad. If its a repost skip it and move onto the next thread.
 
Originally posted by: GTaudiophile
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Edit: It's all hype from one a$$hole. You can buy replacement batteries on the web for like $50. Installation at your own risk.
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Great... so you overpay for the dumb thing in the first place, they have to pay $50 more to void whatever warranty you have left. Super product!
 
$47 bucks at an educational store for 2 more years, so 3 years worth of warranty where if the battery dies they'll replace it for free.
 
Originally posted by: BDawg
Ahem...

December 23, 2003 - The Neistat Brothers are in no way affiliated with the pending class action against Apple Computer, Inc. or the law firm of Girard Gibbs & De Bartolomeo LLP. The Neistat Brothers are not partaking in the potential suit nor are they supporting it.


Our Message:


In September of 2003 the battery in my first generation ipod would hold a charge for no longer than one hour. I brought the iPod into the Apple store in Manhattan for repair and was told they do not currently offer a battery replacement program and my best option was to buy a new ipod. I then called the Apple Care 800 number regarding this issue and was told the same. I then sent my ipod to the Apple Executive office addressed to Steve Jobs with a note explaining my situation and requesting a replacement battery. The Apple Executive office contacted me via telephone to explain that Apple does not repair or replace dead ipod batteries and that it was policy of the company to recommend to the customer to purchase a new ipod when the battery fails. I then looked into and purchased a third party replacement battery, this battery was not endorsed by Apple. After the complicated installation my ipod did not work at all, even when it was plugged in. I then purchased a new ipod for $400.00.

In response to this my brother Van and I made the short film "iPod's Dirty Secret" After we finished production of the film, but not necessarily in response to it, Apple began offerring a battery replacement program for the ipod for a fee of $99 and an extended warranty for the ipod for $59.

We think Apple's new policy is fair. Our movie is a documentation of our experience.

-Casey Neistat
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I find this a VERY interesting read and the "nail in the coffin" Apples initial response was "buy a new one". Hmmm Im going to build a car that you cant repalce the tires on. When they wear out, Ill just recommend, just like the Apple Executive office, to buy a new car. Problem solved right?

I also find it interesting that Casey went right back and bought a NEW iPod after his dilema. Thos iPods must be damned nice.

What if MS did this? Well I guess they kinda do with their OSes, but you get my point.
 
Originally posted by: akodi
$47 bucks at an educational store for 2 more years, so 3 years worth of warranty where if the battery dies they'll replace it for free.
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Hey... I'll sell you an extended warranty for 5 years after all your warranties expire for $600... I won't cross ship though 😉
 
Originally posted by: Homerboy
Originally posted by: BDawg
Ahem...

December 23, 2003 - The Neistat Brothers are in no way affiliated with the pending class action against Apple Computer, Inc. or the law firm of Girard Gibbs & De Bartolomeo LLP. The Neistat Brothers are not partaking in the potential suit nor are they supporting it.


Our Message:


In September of 2003 the battery in my first generation ipod would hold a charge for no longer than one hour. I brought the iPod into the Apple store in Manhattan for repair and was told they do not currently offer a battery replacement program and my best option was to buy a new ipod. I then called the Apple Care 800 number regarding this issue and was told the same. I then sent my ipod to the Apple Executive office addressed to Steve Jobs with a note explaining my situation and requesting a replacement battery. The Apple Executive office contacted me via telephone to explain that Apple does not repair or replace dead ipod batteries and that it was policy of the company to recommend to the customer to purchase a new ipod when the battery fails. I then looked into and purchased a third party replacement battery, this battery was not endorsed by Apple. After the complicated installation my ipod did not work at all, even when it was plugged in. I then purchased a new ipod for $400.00.

In response to this my brother Van and I made the short film "iPod's Dirty Secret" After we finished production of the film, but not necessarily in response to it, Apple began offerring a battery replacement program for the ipod for a fee of $99 and an extended warranty for the ipod for $59.

We think Apple's new policy is fair. Our movie is a documentation of our experience.

-Casey Neistat
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I find this a VERY interesting read and the "nail in the coffin" Apples initial response was "buy a new one". Hmmm Im going to build a car that you cant repalce the tires on. When they wear out, Ill just recommend, just like the Apple Executive office, to buy a new car. Problem solved right?

I also find it interesting that Casey went right back and bought a NEW iPod after his dilema. Thos iPods must be damned nice.

What if MS did this? Well I guess they kinda do with their OSes, but you get my point.
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If those tires were 1/3 the cost of the car, maybe. 😉

Apple was wrong, got caught, made things better.
 
I agree they did what they can to make things better. But its just a stupid oversight from the design on up IMHO.

Just something that slipped past the goalie I guess.

Im going to make sure to check the battery situation on every new piece of tech I pick up from now on though... thanks to Apple 🙂
 
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