Battery So, the ipod nano has a 24 hour battery life-span- which is pretty crummy if there's no way to recharge the battery. Does this come with anything to recharge the battery with? I've never had an ipod before and I'm looking into buying one. I know that you can recharge cell-phone batteries, but obviously, an ipod is not a cell phone. Is recharging the batteries to an ipod even possible? Battery So, the ipod nano has a 24 hour battery life-span- which is pretty crummy if there's no way to recharge the battery. Does this come with anything to recharge the battery with? I've... » Read More Battery So, the ipod nano has a 24 hour battery life-span- which is pretty crummy if there's no way to recharge the battery. Does this come with anything to recharge the battery with? I've never had an ipod before and I'm looking into buying one. I know that you can recharge cell-phone batteries, but obviously, an ipod is not a cell phone. Is recharging the batteries to an ipod even possible? « Show Less
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it recharges through the USB connector to a computer. just plug it in occasionally before 24 hours of use is up.
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Why not just try to reset it?1. Toggle the Hold switch on and off.2. Press and hold the Menu and Center (Select) buttons simultaneously until the Apple logo appears, about 6 to 8 seconds. You may need to repeat this step.
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Jim, your comment "before 24 hours of use is up," is accurate. My battery went over and I have been unable to awaken the device at all. The battery does not recharge. Period. So, if you are likely - like me - to forget to recharge it every now and then, you will be out of luck.Jorge
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I just bought 30 gb video ipod. I get about 6 hours playing music and maybe 2 hours with video.I was told thats normal. I use it work and all the usb port are disabled here. After reading these posts, looks like instead of buying a AC charger I should just replace it with another one. Still with in return policey time.
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The only way to get 3-4 hours out of the battery life is if you've got the Backlight set to Always On, or even to the 20-second mark. The color screen is the biggest energy hog on this iPod; that's why video playback sucks up so much power. Keep the Backlight set to Off, and you'll get the max 12 or so hours if you play just music.
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thanks for the reply. I read somewhere that some chargers may break the ipod's batteries, so I wanted to be sure.
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You can replace IPod batteries yourself. Just have to be careful. Battery cost $9.99 plus tax/shipping.www.DigiExpress.us/ They also have a video to watch on how to replace the battery. Http://www.digiexpress.us/Battery-kit-for-iPod-Classic_p_111.HTML
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Hi Linda,Thank you for your message. MOTA uses the same high quality battery as the iPhone and iPod. If Battery Stick is not used, it will hold most of its charge for few weeks. For additional information and best maintenance practices for your battery, please visit:www.apple.com/batteries/Regards,Jonathan OlsenMOTA
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No, my iPod usually gets 3.5 or 4 hours of battery life at the most, and thats just playing straight music, not switching around between songs or playing the games or anything. Its my only real complaint about the iPod video.
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It has a rechargeable battery. You have to charge it with (an included) 30 pin adapter iPod cable. Or plug it into a stereo that would normally charge an iPod.
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Hi Don. I got the "new" one in it's packaging. No battery is needed, so no wall charger is needed. They give you the usb cable to charge/download from computer although I've only used it to charge so far. Also came with headphones, owners manual. For me, worth the cost. I don't need an Ipod, or other gadgets, this works fine. FM Radio, podcast if desired, videos, playlists. I hope that helped.
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Regular batteries work - I think they're AAA. Only two & they last for a while! From what I know - rechargeable batteries and regular batteries work the same way - it's just that the regular ones are discarded after they loose their charge.
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A good brand regular battery seems to last several hours. Am pretty sure you can add music to it from iTunes. I'm very pleased with mine and have gotten hours of pleasure from it and found it simple to use even though I am up there in age (almost 70).
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iPod battery replacements are incredibly easy to do at home. However, do know that opening or modifying the iPod WILL void the warranty. Signed, someone that has done iPod battery replacements a dozen times over the years
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I just got the 16GB for Christmas. After reading all the battery posts, the first thing I did was charge it fully, then play it until the battery died. I got 20+ hours. I think a lot has to do with how often the screen is "lit". If you're constantly shuffling through, picking songs, adjusting volume etc. i think one would get less life than just playing it like I did (the screen was black most of the time since I wasn't adjusting anything). And of course, i would expect video or games to kill the battery even quicker. That would be a good test, play a video straight through and see the life. I don't have any videos loaded, so I can't really test that.
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No. It's just like an iPod in this regard. But it is still cheaper than an iPod and has more unique features. Unfortunately, I cannot give you details on the longevity of the battery as it's still a fairly new device.
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Many of the reviews here on Amazon mention poor battery life. I would use it for the gym and on the plane. My concern is I am often on the plane 2+ hours so a 2 hour battery life would not be good for me. Not sure how many games I would be playing so purely for audio purposes it might be OK. I would go with a 2nd or 3rd generation Nano, but I am repalcing a 30GB iPod and going down to 4 or 8GB is not preferred. I am OK with 16GB, but no less so I think I still might choose this model. I originalyl had the Touch but I am lookign to get an iPhone later this year so I decided to return the Touch. Many of the reviews here on Amazon mention poor battery life. I would use it for the gym and on the plane. My concern is I am often on the plane 2+ hours so a 2 hour battery life would not be good for me. Not sure how many games I would be playing so purely for audio purposes it might be OK. I would go with a 2nd or 3rd generation Nano, but I am repalcing a 30GB iPod and going down to 4 or 8GB is not preferred. I am OK with 16GB, but no less so I think I still might choose this model. I originalyl had the Touch but I am lookign to get an iPhone later this year so I decided to return the Touch.
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I'll try that recommendation. I usually get about 4-6 hours of playing time (afterall my iPod IS 6+ months old), but that's with tinkering around with settings, pictures, playlists, AND having the backlight on "10 seconds". I'm switching it lower and I'll see what I get.But, the older the iPod gets, the lower battery life it'll get, everyone should know that. It's a lithium-ion battery that has about 500 charges in it, and with each charge it lessens the battery life, it's inevitable, but worth it.
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I literally haven't charged my battery in months and it still has a full battery, however, I don't use the camera daily and my videos are not that long. I don't believe you can change the battery. It's kind of like an ipod