do ipod video batteries go bad in a year or 2?
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i was told when i took mine in that after about 400 charges that it would lose about %80 if its power and then go downhill after that. i know that you can get it replaced for not a ridiculous amount of money.
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depends on what type of ipod you have.\nCheck your owners manual.
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I have the 1st Generation iPod..I liked it when it first came out because it held so many songs...oh well.
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Videora, go ahead and google it, i assume you want this for this iPod?
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Check local pawn shops.  A few years ago I really needed some gas money and tried to pawn my ipod.  They only wanted to give me $20 for it.  They have never heard of an ipod.
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No real methods.  They are NiMh (nickel-metal-hydride) and very resiliant.  They are generally good for about 600-700 charge cycles before they start to break down.  Just the nature of batteries.
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my computer doing the same thing i called a computer store and they said that my battery has gone bad and i need to replace it. go to tigerdirect.com and you can get one pretty cheap
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For the battery life, I heard that it's better to take out the battery when you're using the AC adapter, unless you specifically want to charge it.\nOtherwise, the battery will charge, then discharge a little, then charge again, etc. and this may wear it out.\nFor the same reason, use the AC adapter whenever possible.\n\nBesides that, just be careful not to hit/drop/spill something on the notebook.\n\nAbout the first answer: "Frequent full discharges should be avoided when possible" and "Avoid frequent full discharges because this puts additional strain on the battery" (see the source below)
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just as long as you take care of it it last but i had a laptop since 1999 pII didn't had any problem until i my kid dropped it last year still it worked until one by one the components started to fail 1st the monitor then the kept on rebooting sometimes it won't even boot. just take care of it and it serve you well
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Laptop batteries have finite life spans. Whether you use the power cord and remove the battery it will lengthen the life of the battery.\n\nLi-Ion laptop battery lifespan is approximately 1000 charge cycles, or 2-4 years under normal operating conditions.\n\nKeeping the battery in a cool place can prolong its life but not in a period of extended storage. The Li-ion battery should be stored at 40 percent rather than full-charge state.\n\nThe battery ages even if not used. For best results, keep the battery cool. In addition, store the battery at a 40 percent charge level. Never fully charge or discharge the battery before storage. The 40 percent charge assures a stable condition even if self-discharge robs some of the battery's energy. Most battery manufacturers store Li-ion batteries at 15°C (59°F) and at 40 percent charge.\n\nKeeping a laptop battery on constant charge is and never using it is not good for the laptop battery. Run the battery down and recharging it at least once every month.
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Try a different converter like Videora Ipod Converter
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Well, leave it alone for a little while, let it run out of power. Sometimes ipods just freeze up. After that,just charge it back up. It should work. I speak from experience!
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The new iPod Video can store upto 60 GB.  There is also a 30 GB version.
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The best way to make it last longest is to make sure you let the battery drain.  Fully recharge it and use it until it is completley drained.  Just do that over and over and it should last a long time.  \n\nMany Ni-Cd and rechargables in general will last longer if you cycle up and down.  \n\nDo NOT always leave it at low power and try not to always leave it fully charged.
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On the Apple page, it says they have two models, the 30gb and the 60gb. They then talk about how the iPod holds "up to 150 hours of video." It's safe to assume that this refers to the 60gb model, so I think it's also safe to assume that the 30gb models holds up to 75 hours of video.
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i had my ipod give me the sad ipod icon twice.  first time i recovered it by sending it in.  the second time, i didn't get it fixed for three months.  i went to the local apple store and traded it in.  i have a mini.
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Newer ones last about 5 years due to the maufactuers trying to make loads in a short space of time.\n\nI have had a 2gb hard drive since 1996 and it is still working!!!