Nice iPod...

[Alphajet_Enthusiast]

Just got the 30Gig Video Ipod, and it is looking pretty nice right now, to my left looking really sleek...

... too bad it takes four hours to charge....  :P  ;D

[Woodlouse2002]

I would let it charge a good 24 hours before first using it. After then you can abuse the batteries.

[EirePlane]

They sure do look great but their battery life isn't all that great
The iPod's battery life is a mere 18 months (not sure about the video one though) and even then, Apple support aren't very helpful. It will cost around $100 just for them to replace it. Some even suggest simply buying a new one instead.
There are however numerous tuorials on how to power it from an external battery pack and thus saving your iPod's battery life.

[Woodlouse2002]

I've had my Ipod two years now and the batteries are still going. Granted it hasn't been constant usage.

Once the batteries gone you pay

[Mees]

Just charge the iPod whenever you're at home and don't use it, so i'd say get a adapter


Mees - with his sleek nano

[Woodlouse2002]

I dunno whether they've fixed this but I believe some of the external battery packs for iPod had a nasty habit of getting so hot that they actually burned. Personally the onboard battery has always suited me. It is a bit short though. However the battery life on the new iPods is at least twice what mine is.

[Alonso]

All right, nice buy. now you GOTTA BUY a fund or anything that protects it, those ipods scratch too freaking easily!!!

Look at mine  :(




PD: Be careful with the hard drive, never let your ipod fall!!

[Daz1204]

I bought the 60GB iPod in January I think and Ive been using pretty much everyday...so it might not last that long.And its true about the scratching.I have a cover and somehow it still scratches.