Bizkit Posted November 24, 2003 Share Posted November 24, 2003 That was a sweet video. Instead of the guy being just ****ed off, he didn't something about it, so now everyone knows about it. It made me laugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wickedkitten Veteran Posted November 24, 2003 Veteran Share Posted November 24, 2003 thank **** for free will. How stupid is it not to buy something based on one person that you don't even know that had a bad experience with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Posted November 24, 2003 Share Posted November 24, 2003 You lot of lemmings. My friend had troubles with WinXP the other day. Better not go buy it!! If one person had that problem, EVERYONE else HAS to have that same exact problem. Show me where Apple guarantees the batteries will last longer than 18 months. Show me where they guarantee it will last such and such a time. He bought the iPod knowing full well this could happen. Rechargeable batteries die eventually Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
altermind Posted November 24, 2003 Share Posted November 24, 2003 had mine for 18 months already.. still running as well as the day I got it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkstar559 Posted November 24, 2003 Share Posted November 24, 2003 Is it just me, or are they putting the messages up in the city where no one even cares to look.. or maybe they dont pay attention at all to the stuff on the wall. If i wanted to make a difference, I would change that billboard they were last showing in the movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xpatx Posted November 24, 2003 Share Posted November 24, 2003 go iRiver! uh oh, here comes another apple vs iriver war! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+chorpeac MVC Posted November 24, 2003 MVC Share Posted November 24, 2003 Man that's one ugly dude spray painting. Almost two years for a battery is pretty good. Not being able to replace them or having to pay $255 + Labor to repair it is BULL SH!T. I hope I never have to take mine in to get it worked on. Apple is a HUGE rip off when it comes to repairs of any of their equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fusion Posted November 24, 2003 Author Share Posted November 24, 2003 Apple care is also available for iPods now, 2 years for around 50 dollars. Personally, I think that is well worth it. Or if you buy one through CompUSA or other major chains, they usually have a plan they offer for 2 years for around 30 dollars. If you don't want to buy an iPod just because one bad experience out of the hundreds of thousands they have sold, I would like to see what you do spend your money on. Every product is going to have some defect in at least 1 unit. It's the same with LCD's and their bad pixel policies. Grow up ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fusion Posted November 24, 2003 Author Share Posted November 24, 2003 Where can you buy the ipod battery? I believe you can get them direct from Sony but I am not sure on that one. If you want more information, check out www.ipodlounge.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt74441 Posted November 24, 2003 Share Posted November 24, 2003 Mac users are rich anyway, so who cares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imtoomuch Posted November 24, 2003 Share Posted November 24, 2003 Wow the Mac elitist defense team is out in full force! Nobody is Apple bashing here. It's not even iPod bashing. People are just stunned that Apple doesn't allow you to buy and change a replacement battery for a reasonable fee! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arnaudt Posted November 24, 2003 Share Posted November 24, 2003 I still have a 5GB First Gen iPod which runs perfectly :) Oh well ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt74441 Posted November 24, 2003 Share Posted November 24, 2003 I'm not trying to bash Apple, I think that the iPods are wonderful, but a little overpriced. I'd expect that for something that expensive, you'd get more than 18 months out of it, assuming that video is true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzla Veteran Posted November 24, 2003 Veteran Share Posted November 24, 2003 You lot of lemmings. My friend had troubles with WinXP the other day. Better not go buy it!! If one person had that problem, EVERYONE else HAS to have that same exact problem.Show me where Apple guarantees the batteries will last longer than 18 months. Show me where they guarantee it will last such and such a time. He bought the iPod knowing full well this could happen. Rechargeable batteries die eventually I wasn't bothered about the 18 month thing, nothing lasts forever. It was more the $255 charge, but after seeing conflicting evidence in this thread god knows what to believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicane-UK Veteran Posted November 24, 2003 Veteran Share Posted November 24, 2003 Where can you buy the ipod battery? Sorry for my late reply. http://www.ipodbattery.com/ An imaginative url I know ;) They seem to sell replacement batteries for both 2nd and 3rd Gen iPods.. have heard on the iPodLounge that these work great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Posted November 24, 2003 Share Posted November 24, 2003 Wow the Mac elitist defense team is out in full force!Nobody is Apple bashing here. It's not even iPod bashing. People are just stunned that Apple doesn't allow you to buy and change a replacement battery for a reasonable fee! Oh please. No one is defending Apple's actions. All that has been said is the 255 dollar replacement charge isn't the only way to fix the problem. Then throw in how everyone is jumping on the bandwagon by believing one guy. People here are correcting the mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giga Veteran Posted November 24, 2003 Veteran Share Posted November 24, 2003 please dont base your decision on this video...:no: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicane-UK Veteran Posted November 24, 2003 Veteran Share Posted November 24, 2003 Believe me, when you get the iPod and actually use it, any doubts about whether you have bougt the right thing just leave your head totally. It is an awesome piece of kit, it really is!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redestium Posted November 24, 2003 Share Posted November 24, 2003 How would you go about replacing your own battery anyway? The backs look like they're sealed shut. :unsure: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicane-UK Veteran Posted November 24, 2003 Veteran Share Posted November 24, 2003 Well on the site I linked to, there are full instructions. Though apparently its reccomended that you avoid using the metal plate they send you to open the back of the case, and instead use something like a thin plastic card to do it. Apparently its easy enough to do, though I admit I would be shaking the whole time I took my iPod apart! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firen Posted November 24, 2003 Share Posted November 24, 2003 I didnt read the posts above.... So this is only for the first gen iPods right??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giga Veteran Posted November 24, 2003 Veteran Share Posted November 24, 2003 go to the site and it gives you instructions... i second Chicane-UK's post....you have my word also...(ive already used my 2 friends ipods..and theyre great!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insurektion Posted November 24, 2003 Share Posted November 24, 2003 OH LOOK! A catchy video! Its gotta be true. I'm buying a nice new 10gb iPod on boxing day! I cant say im impressed by $255. i love tecgh support 'For that price you may as well buy a new one' yeah OR A DIFFERENT MP3 Player! well when boxing day hits ill be checking out iriver and apple they are a lot smaller than i would have thought. Creatives or RCa ( i dont remeber which) attempt was huge! the size of an actuall ide HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giga Veteran Posted November 24, 2003 Veteran Share Posted November 24, 2003 I didnt read the posts above....So this is only for the first gen iPods right??? no..for 3rd gen also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaptain chump Posted November 24, 2003 Share Posted November 24, 2003 i thought that was kinda funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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