NEWS: Apple Owes iPod Owners Money

The settlement applies to consumers who purchased an iPod model on or before May 31, 2004 and saw the charge of their iPod battery drop to four hours or less on a third-generation iPod, or five hours or less on one of the first two generation models.

Under the settlement, owners of either a first- or second-generation model are entitled to $25 cash or $50 credit at the Apple store. Meanwhile, owners who actually paid Apple to repair a battery in one of the players will be entitled to up to half of that cost back.

Owners of third-generation iPod models are entitled to a free replacement battery if the battery fails.

For third-generation iPod claims, the postmark deadline for submitting a claim is two years after the original purchase date of the iPod or September 30, 2005, whichever is later. For all other claims, the postmark deadline for submitting a claim is September 30, 2005.

badr said:
there was a website about this a while ago, I remeber trying to tell my mum to not buy into the iPod, but her stupid friends all advised her to do it because of the iTrip thing.

I prefer creative instead, better customer support and you dont have to pay as much.

Oh, and you are less likely to be robbed when ppl dont see gleaming white ear peicies.

*does some google work*

iPod's dirty secret

reprobate said:

Has anyone ever told you you're just a ray of fucking sunshine wherever you go?

Spike said:
iPods don't have replaceable or rechargeable batteries? That's totally fucked up for a product to have such a defect. I think I'll stick with my minidisc players, thankyou very much

badr said:
there was a website about this a while ago, I remeber trying to tell my mum to not buy into the iPod, but her stupid friends all advised her to do it because of the iTrip thing.

I prefer creative instead, better customer support and you dont have to pay as much.

Oh, and you are less likely to be robbed when ppl dont see gleaming white ear peicies.

*does some google work*

iPod's dirty secret

rechargeable yes... but even rechargeable batteries will eventually stop taking a charge, and when that happens you can't replace the battery on an ipod.

thoughtcriminal said:
rechargeable yes... but even rechargeable batteries will eventually stop taking a charge, and when that happens you can't replace the battery on an ipod.

[Edited on Aug 26, 2005 2:03PM]

badr said:

dickhead

terrortongue said:

iPod batteries can be replaced, and they are pretty easy to install.

thoughtcriminal said:
Oh? and these batteries you can pick up at any Radio Shack?

What they need is an ipod that will take rechargeable AA, or AAA nihm batteries. Something fairly cheap, easy to find, and easy to replace.

reprobate said:

Has anyone ever told you you're just a ray of fucking sunshine wherever you go?

badr said:
dickhead

terrortongue said:

You might be able to get them at Radio Shack, I didn't have any trouble finding them. And a $40 battery that lasts a year or two (or longer) is much better and cheaper and more convenient than an endless stream of AAs (rechargeable or not), in my opinion!

thoughtcriminal said:

Oh? and these batteries you can pick up at any Radio Shack?

What they need is an ipod that will take rechargeable AA, or AAA nihm batteries. Something fairly cheap, easy to find, and easy to replace.

thoughtcriminal said:
I would have seriously considered purchasing an ipod if it weren't for the fact that the battery isn't replacable.

reprobate said:

Ah, another "I'm a much better industrial designer than the best people in the world." thread.

The iPod has a sealed shell to protect it. It is water, shock and dust resistant because its a freaking hard drive. You can, in fact, pick up a new battery very easily. Its a standard Sony battery. There is no reason whatsoever that you should have to be able to pick one up a the Kwik E Mart because its a three year battery. Even the bad batch worked just fine for a year and a half. You don't have to pop out and replace them on the spur of the moment.

All of the other "easier" things have been tried by all of Apple's competitors and guess what? They don't work, they just cost less money. If you want a product thats going to break to save a few bucks, knock yourself out. Me, I'll take my "bad" iPod which is still going strong after having been all over the world multiple times.

frisinator said:

the battery is replaceable. they cost about $20 and you can do it yourself.

reprobate said:

Ah, another "I'm a much better industrial designer than the best people in the world." thread.

The iPod has a sealed shell to protect it. It is water, shock and dust resistant because its a freaking hard drive. You can, in fact, pick up a new battery very easily. Its a standard Sony battery. There is no reason whatsoever that you should have to be able to pick one up a the Kwik E Mart because its a three year battery. Even the bad batch worked just fine for a year and a half. You don't have to pop out and replace them on the spur of the moment.

All of the other "easier" things have been tried by all of Apple's competitors and guess what? They don't work, they just cost less money. If you want a product thats going to break to save a few bucks, knock yourself out. Me, I'll take my "bad" iPod which is still going strong after having been all over the world multiple times.

dem_z said:

You might want to read the FAQ, especially the bit about personal attacks.

reprobate said:

Has anyone ever told you you're just a ray of fucking sunshine wherever you go?