iPod battery question

[bif]

It seems like my iPod only runs 3 or 4 hours per charge. Is this normal? Also, should I charge it up after each time I use it or should I let the battery run all the way down?

[Katherine2]

1. I don't know BUT

on the apple website if you go to "help" for ipod, there is some stuff about battery life. Articles about making your battery last longer and things like that. You might find an answer there. I love my ipod!

[kanrok]

2. Who's norman?

Just kidding. I've had mine for slightly over a year. It doesn't hold a charge as long now as it did before. I probably get about 3-4 hours per charge as well, but I don't listen to it in 3-4 hour blocks. I usually get 3-4 runs (30-50 minutes) out of it before I have to re-charge.

[dolo amber]

3. No...this is dolo amber

I think norman lives over there :shrug: --------->

:D

[MadAsHellNewYorker]

4. Apple are Liars

My Ipod runs that long as well.

They claim 12 hours or something ludicrous. I only get 5 at most, maybe 6 if i don't touch it

[hornblast]

5. they slowly lose capacity, but...

do what you can with it. Do check out Apple's help site, and check <a href="http://www.macintouch.com/">Macintouch</A> for tips on it and all things Mac-related.

And enjoy the hell out of it! :D

[bif]

6. thanks all.

[cabbage08]

7. Is the battery replaceable?

[bif]

10. You can buy a kit to replace it.

Or you can take it into the Apple store and they'll replace it for something like $80.

[Placebo]

8. Which iPod is it?

iPod mini? The latest iPod? How long have you had it?

The latest iPod has a good track record as far as battery life, as opposed to previous generations. 3-4 hours certainly isn't acceptable, I suggest you take it to your nearest Apple Store and have them take a look at it.

[bif]

9. It's the latest 40 gig one.

but I'm estimating how long it holds a charge. I'll have to keep a log and see exactly how long it lasts. I got it right before Christmas.