<rant>Apple iPod support sucks</rant>

[LethalWolfe]

Originally posted by: grant2

possibly user abused iPod as fact in regards to the lifespan of all iPods.

How does a user "abuse" poly-li-ion battery? I don't see how it's possible.

Go up a few posts and you'll see my answer to this already asked question. Long story short, running a lithium-ion all the way is bad for it. Lithium-Ion batteries like frequent recharges, not like older batteries that need to be completely discharged then recharged.


Lethal

 

[ViRGE]

Originally posted by: LethalWolfe

Originally posted by: ArmchairAthlete
Here's a really funny movie about iPods:

http://www.ipodsdirtysecret.com/

Apparently the battery goes dead after about 18months and cannot be replaced. You are forced to buy a new one.

I think I'll forget ever buying one of those.

OMG, please tell me this post is a joke.


Lethal

It's not a joke, but it was done by somewhat stupid users. For the record, Apple will replace your battery for $100; 3rd parties are willing to do it for as little as $60, and will sell you the parts to do it yourself for $50. iPods do not generally burn out after 2 years(I have a 1st gen proving this point), and like I said, replacement batteries are availible for those that do.

 

[grant2]

Originally posted by: LethalWolfe
Go up a few posts and you'll see my answer to this already asked question. Long story short, running a lithium-ion all the way is bad for it. Lithium-Ion batteries like frequent recharges, not like older batteries that need to be completely discharged then recharged.

All li-ion batteries are manufactured with circuitry to protect them from overcharge and (for most if not all li-ion batteries) overdischarge.

Personally I doubt that it's possible to overdischarge the ipod's li-ion battery, but even if it is, it certainly does not qualify as "abuse" to operate an appliance as it's intended up until the time it runs out of power.

 

[LethalWolfe]

Originally posted by: grant2

Originally posted by: LethalWolfe
Go up a few posts and you'll see my answer to this already asked question. Long story short, running a lithium-ion all the way is bad for it. Lithium-Ion batteries like frequent recharges, not like older batteries that need to be completely discharged then recharged.

All li-ion batteries are manufactured with circuitry to protect them from overcharge and (for most if not all li-ion batteries) overdischarge.

Personally I doubt that it's possible to overdischarge the ipod's li-ion battery, but even if it is, it certainly does not qualify as "abuse" to operate an appliance as it's intended up until the time it runs out of power.

Every product I own that came w/a Lithium-Ion battery warned strongly against running the battery completely empty and against charing the battery for an extended period of time (usually around 24hrs). They also recommend frequent recharges (as compared to older tech batteries). These products will shut down if the battery gets too low because the battery is attempting to keep from running completely down. But even in this "emergency" mode the battery still leaks power and will completely discharge eventually if it's not charged relatively soon. I consider using a product outside of the manufacturers guide lines to be abusive.


Lethal