This model has no battery (replaceable or rechargeable), right? Does it tend to drain the battery of your iPod / iPhone rapidly, to run its processor?
571808
These aren't wireless, just lets you change the wire from 3 that comes with it. That's why it shows it disconnecting. They use no more power from your device than basic headphones.
571809
The Audio-Technica ATH-M50x doesn't use batteries. I can't comment on battery drain, because I use a portable headphone amp plugged into my Windows 8 phone.
571810
It has no batteries. Just plug-and-play! I haven't really noticed a battery drain at all either. Overall, I'd say I've had no battery issues at all. If this has been keeping you on a fence, I'd say these cans are definitely worth the price!
571811
Auros I use my headphones with my laptop and AC power. The audio is wonderful.
571812
First some clarification here. The ATH-M50x and the rest of the remastered M-series are all corded and uses passive isolation so there's no battery requirements by design. And since there's no active cancellation system on these headphones, an audio processor is not present either. Headphones in this grade behaves in the same exact manner as a loudspeaker. So here's a bit of terminology for you: A loudspeaker is a passive component that only uses power that is provided to it, no more, no less. Speakers are then rated by their efficiencies which dictates the ratio of sound to heat that is produced from a given amplified signal. This is powered by an amplifier, or in this case, your iPod/iPhone. Thus, your power consumption is completely dependent on the amplifier unit on your iPod/iPhone, regardless of your choice of headphones. Most iPod/iPhone will output in the ballpark range of 1.1V RMS @ Full Volume. In a nut shell, these headphones will only reproduce sounds based on whatever signal the iPod/iPhone throws at it. Headphone efficiencies and dampening factors (ohms resistance) will determine your power consumption based on your average volume settings. By headphone efficiencies, it's how well a headphone can translate input signals into sound. Assuming ohm resistance and shell build are constant, headphones that are less efficient will require more amplification (power) to achieve your desired loudness. The opposite is true: The more efficient the headphones are, the less amplification is needed to achieve that same loudness.
571813
No battery required. Since using it, I have not noticed any difference with my iPod. It doesn't have a Mic in case you are looking for one.
2170531
I play mine all day and it doesn't drain the battery I connect my iPod to it and running all day long and I have 50 feet of LED lights running on it to the bike will start right up
116861
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.
840621
Not sure what you mean. The radio works off of regular power or batteries. Your device (phone or iPod) connects via Bluetooth, but this radio does not charge the phone or iPod.
419673
I have a 30 gb iPod that died as soon as it wasn't on the charger, then after replacing the battery would stay charged for the amount of time it did when I first got it. Worth the money and time to try.
726078
Not replacable? Bummer! My unit is 2-3 years old and battery life is down to about 10 hours or less now. I had no idea I was expected to throw away a perfectly well functioning device for lack of a battery. This seems crazy!
1851120
when the battery is drain, it will need a couple minutes before you can turn it up by holding the power button (located at the top of your iphone) thie should work, another solution is to connected to your computer (itunes)
1012800
In my opinion, the "service battery" notice shows up because it is not an original Apple product. My reads the same and I don't seem to have any problems with it. As for the capacity, I never checked on that, so I can't answer that question. I'm having no problem with my battery.
1188240
No, it is a basic pod dock and has NO battery...it must be plugged in. Sound is great while it works. I, and many others, have had the same experience that the electronics flake out and the pod dock stops functioning. I replaced the Klipsch with a Logitech and have been very happy.
381139
I'm not sure I understand the question. The pack never drains you iPhone. With the auxillary battery pack it does a GREAT job of keeping the iPhone charged when using this as a bike computer. The only time it would drain is if you did actually use the exercise tracking app and did not have some kind of auxilliary battery, this would suck the phone dry very quickly. If you just place it in the case, don't run any apps and ride around, it would be no different than carrying the phone in your pocket.
499897
This is not a replacement battery for the iPod, it includes an iPod battery charger with its own internal battery. The charger in this device would work like any other properly operating iPod charger. I question whether the battery charger that you are using is working properly. Have you tried plugging the iPod USB cable into a computer USB port? Also, not all computer USB ports are powered; some USB ports won't charge (or power) the iPod.
1943372
Not on battery power. The device needs to be plugged in via the AC adapter to charge your ipod.
422716
The radio does not include a battery and it takes the iPhones and iPods before the 5th generation. But it does charge your iphone and allows you to play your music including itunes, pandora, I heart radio etc.
951337
There is no way your video iPod gets that low battery life--if it does, bring it to an apple store RIGHT AWAY--it's clearly still under warranty because the product is under a year old. I listen to music at least 4 hours a day on my iPod and I get anywhere between 3-4 days of charge before I have to recharge it. The only way you'd lose more battery life is if you watched constant videos.
1516221
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.
225622
My ipod froze once. I went to the ipod website and tried all the listed cures and none seemed to work. After a day, the battery drained, I recharged it and it has worked fine since. I use the ipod in an ihome alarm clock with remote so that may have caused some problems but like I said, it only froze up once and has worked well daily since.
381138
The model for iPhone 4 plugs into your phone (ANT+ dongle built in), but doesn't really drain battery unless you are running apps/maps. The iPhone 5 model doesn't have the dongle and doesn't drain battery if your phone is just sitting inside. There are, however, other cases out there that are less bulky but just as waterproof and protective if that's what you're looking for.