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Apple Ipod Battery - Proper Care and Feeding

June 18th, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed

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People who are in the market to purchase a new Apple iPod are probably very enthusiastic of using it immediately. However, you may want to read up on how to keep your new iPod running and looking great for many years. Primarily because buying a new Apple iPod is going to cost you more than just a few dollars, you want to be sure you’re taking all the steps that you can to keep it in good shape, so that your money is not going to go to waste. The following are a few tips to prevent or fix one or more of the following problems that may spring up in an Apple iPod, particularly that of a dead battery on your ipod. If you do not want to be tethered to a plug because you want to keep your Apple iPod running, you need to keep your battery in good shape. Even though Apple computer strives to build an electronic product that has a long lasting battery life, the reality is that every now and then batteries wear out. While this is certainly something that is undesirable, it can happen, and you should be aware of what to do if it does happen, as well as how to minimize risk that your battery will wear out soon.

One good rule of thumb is to keep your Apple iPod away from extremes in weather. Even if you plan to be in the grocery store or bank for just a minute, don’t fall temptation to leaving your iPod in the car, since extremely warm or extremely cold temperatures can damage the battery. When you are not using the Apple iPod, make sure to put it in sleep mode so you’re not running the battery down.

If Your Battery Goes Dead

When the first Apple iPods came out, replacement batteries were not originally offered. Instead, Apple’s expectations were that by the time the battery needed replacement, users would purchase a refurbished Apple iPod at a high price. After some highly publicized complaints from users about battery problems, including a class-action lawsuit, Apple developed a battery replacement program that cost much less than the original cost of fixing an Apple iPod with a bad battery.

If you are a kind of a do-it-yourself person and are looking for a battery that will last longer on an individual charge, there are aftermarket products built by third-party companies that offer replacement kits that include batteries that often have more power than the batteries that are included with Apple iPods. It is important to note, though, of some difficulties with a few models: for example iPod nanos batteries are soldered directly onto the main board, and the newer iPods batteries are glued to the back plate. Even if you do not have one of these two models, be careful if you are considering handling the battery itself. If you’re not sure, get your battery replaced by Apple instead. But with some consideration and following the guidelines above, your Apple iPod battery will last quite a long time.

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iPod Nanos - Larger Than Life

June 16th, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed

Apple 8 GB iPod nano AAC/MP3 Player Black (2nd Generation)
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Practically everyone knows someone who owns an iPod nano or has seen the commercial for these cute compact collector gadgets. Apple computer did not expect the success that the iPod nano ended up getting, but because of the high enthusiasm that the consumer exhibited during its release it surprised many a critic. Designed as a replacement for the iPod mini the iPod Nanos were intended as a middle of the road iPod product, however with more space and more features than the iPod shuffle and less so for the traditional iPod. Because of the popularity of the iPod new ones that are for sale are close to retail if not full retail prive and your would be hard pressed to find a cheap iPod.

As far as the press was concerned, the unveiling of the iPod nanos came as more of a shock, due to the fact that even though they were expecting an iPod that utilized flash memory, no one even remotely was able to predict that Apple Computer would totally replace the iPod minis with iPod nanos. Even though iPod minis were still selling strong, there did not seem like there was a reason to phase out a successful product even with the invention of a new one. However, the bold move that Apple Computer undertook ended up being a successful one, due to the fact that this miniature device has become so popular and is even noted for durability and quality, despite initial challenges with the screens being scratched on the iPod nanos.

The Evolution of the IPod Nanos

At first, it was difficult to find some accessories for iPod Nanos because in order to allow for the smaller size of the items, Apple had to eliminate the remote connector found at the top of older models like the iPod minis, which most of the accessories at that time used. Now, things such as FM transmitters and remotes are being made that interface with the devices through the docking port. The inner workings of iPod Nanos are different from their predecessors, as well. The big change under the hood was the switch from a tiny hard drive to the use of flash memory to store the songs.

Because flash memory is generally about the size and thickness of a postage stamp, this immediately gave designers the leeway to shrink the iPod Nanos down to about the size that’s a little longer and more slender than a credit card. Even though the iPod nano is smaller when compared to the iPod mini, Apple Computer has surprisingly managed to give it a color screen that provides superior resolution with the evolution to the iPod nano. It is because of basic changes in design and implementation without the need to sacrifice needed function that made iPod nanos such a success that oath pleasantly surprised consumers and gave Apple Computer the ability to decisively remove its predecessor, the iPod mini, from the consumer market.

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