I am completely dumbfounded there are so many people who would purchase such an expensive product with such a glaring and major design flaw in it: an unreplaceable battery. So easy to engineer it to be replaceable, yet Apple doesn't do it. It's obvious to whom Apple is marketing this product, and there are no shortage of them on this planet.
Does anyone know if someone out there can replace Apple Nano (2nd gen) batteries? I think those are the only ones that are soldered to the board itself
I don't understand why people are so against Apple on this point. Or, at least why people aren't equally upset about other products. I have to replace my cell phone battery about once every 9 months. I just had to throw away a Motorola bluetooth headset after 14 months because the battery wouldn't hold a charge any more. My iPod and my PDA are the only two devices that I've owned that have never had the batteries replaced. My iPod still holds a charge for 8+ hours.
Oh boy, here we go, attack of the fanboys. Sure, the batteries on an iPod are replaceable in the same sense that a watch battery is replaceable. It's a sealed battery dumbass! If Apple wanted people to replace their batteries they wouldn't have sealed the damn thing. And their is no technical reason for them to do this except to make money off of people who don't want to open a sealed compartment and risk voiding their warranty. Moreover, are the videos wholly endorsed by Apple or even created by Apple? No, it's some hack job DIY deal which should tell you something about Apple's strategy concerning their batteries. At least it would give you pause to think if you weren't so busy chugging the kool-aid like a frat boy on pledge night.
"But this isn't a big problem. By the time the battery dies, I can probably just get a newer iPod nano instead of buying a battery to continue using an old iPod."And the strategy reveals itself in all its glory. Repeat ad infinitum.
Ok, If you're an Apple-hater or hate the Ipod or hate the design for the Ipod or etc, all of the above, or you know where this is going. Have you ever thought of OTHER MP3 PLAYERS????? You know, Ipods are really just for show, nothing really special about it. Its overpriced, the batteries are in a retarded position, and there are SO many basic things that aren't included, for example, an A/C charger, radio capabilities, and more. I have or rather, HAD a 3rd Gen. Ipod. first 3 months, fine, the best choice I've ever made. 4Th month what the HELL happened? Battery died.So, to the point, all of you people out there looking for better batteries or even a better MP3 player? Check this sh*t out:<a class="user" href="http://www.sandisk.com/Products/Catalog(1166)-SanDisk_Sansa_e200_Series_MP3_Players.aspx">http://www.sandisk.com/Products/Catalog(1166)-SanDisk_Sansa_e200_Series_MP3_Players.aspx</a>The Sansa Rhapsody RADIO!!!MAX 256 HOURS OF BATTERYEASY TO REPLACE BATTERYVOICE RECORDERBasically, it has everything an Ipod has AND needs, just without a big screen, a lot of memory, and a touch wheel thingy. All for only $120.00!!! Or $200.00 for 8GB.
axlroseFeb 14, 2007
I have a 2nd Gen 10gig I bought on eBay, it still works perfectly.
verstohlenFeb 14, 2007
I am completely dumbfounded there are so many people who would purchase such an expensive product with such a glaring and major design flaw in it: an unreplaceable battery. So easy to engineer it to be replaceable, yet Apple doesn't do it. It's obvious to whom Apple is marketing this product, and there are no shortage of them on this planet.
wilson316Feb 14, 2007
Does anyone know if someone out there can replace Apple Nano (2nd gen) batteries? I think those are the only ones that are soldered to the board itself
lenwoodFeb 14, 2007
I don't understand why people are so against Apple on this point. Or, at least why people aren't equally upset about other products. I have to replace my cell phone battery about once every 9 months. I just had to throw away a Motorola bluetooth headset after 14 months because the battery wouldn't hold a charge any more. My iPod and my PDA are the only two devices that I've owned that have never had the batteries replaced. My iPod still holds a charge for 8+ hours.
encognitoFeb 15, 2007
Oh boy, here we go, attack of the fanboys. Sure, the batteries on an iPod are replaceable in the same sense that a watch battery is replaceable. It's a sealed battery dumbass! If Apple wanted people to replace their batteries they wouldn't have sealed the damn thing. And their is no technical reason for them to do this except to make money off of people who don't want to open a sealed compartment and risk voiding their warranty. Moreover, are the videos wholly endorsed by Apple or even created by Apple? No, it's some hack job DIY deal which should tell you something about Apple's strategy concerning their batteries. At least it would give you pause to think if you weren't so busy chugging the kool-aid like a frat boy on pledge night.
encognitoFeb 15, 2007
"But this isn't a big problem. By the time the battery dies, I can probably just get a newer iPod nano instead of buying a battery to continue using an old iPod."And the strategy reveals itself in all its glory. Repeat ad infinitum.
norapersApr 3, 2007
Ok, If you're an Apple-hater or hate the Ipod or hate the design for the Ipod or etc, all of the above, or you know where this is going. Have you ever thought of OTHER MP3 PLAYERS????? You know, Ipods are really just for show, nothing really special about it. Its overpriced, the batteries are in a retarded position, and there are SO many basic things that aren't included, for example, an A/C charger, radio capabilities, and more. I have or rather, HAD a 3rd Gen. Ipod. first 3 months, fine, the best choice I've ever made. 4Th month what the HELL happened? Battery died.So, to the point, all of you people out there looking for better batteries or even a better MP3 player? Check this sh*t out:<a class="user" href="http://www.sandisk.com/Products/Catalog(1166)-SanDisk_Sansa_e200_Series_MP3_Players.aspx">http://www.sandisk.com/Products/Catalog(1166)-SanDisk_Sansa_e200_Series_MP3_Players.aspx</a>The Sansa Rhapsody RADIO!!!MAX 256 HOURS OF BATTERYEASY TO REPLACE BATTERYVOICE RECORDERBasically, it has everything an Ipod has AND needs, just without a big screen, a lot of memory, and a touch wheel thingy. All for only $120.00!!! Or $200.00 for 8GB.