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On 1/13/04 8:56 PM, "logic-ot@yahoogroups.com" <logic-ot@yahoogroups.com>
wrote:

> Original Message:
>  Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 21:20:14 +0900
>  From: Dennis Gunn <dennis@...>
> Subject: Re: Re: Re: Do you have an iPod or have you considered buying one?
> 
>> I wouldn't own one if you gave it too me,
> 
> Shucks and I had been planning to give you one too...
> 
>> but apparently the iPods'
>> batteries have ALL been going dead shortly after 18 months.
> 
> This is nonsense.  I know people who have been using the original
> version since it came out.  It totally depends on the usage.
> Rechargeable batteries in anything give out eventually
> 
>>   Someone in NYC
>> discovered this and after going a round or two with Apple Tech Support and
>> being told he should just resolve to buy a new one, this guy started making
>> posters and plastering them all around the city, stating simply that the
>> un-replaceable batteries go dead after 18 months and Apple won't fix it.
> 
> The thing is he is full of shit on several points like for example
> the "un-replaceable" one (look here: http://www.ipodbattery.com/ )
> and it has been pointed out numerous times but I guess hysteria loves
> company....
> 
>> Then, lawsuits against Apple were rumored, upon which Apple was rumored to
>> have started a replacement program.  BUT, if you're willing to pay $99 to
>> keep your music fresh every 18 months, remember you still have to have it
>> backed up elsewhere, because when the battery dies, the music goes too, and
>> must be reloaded *if* you get a new battery.  Hardly worth the time or the
>> investment(s), IMO.  d:p~~~
> 
> You can find batteries for 50 bucks if you look.
> 
> Honestly the hysteria about this is insane.

I have to agree with that statement if all of what you say is true, and it
appears to be.  However, it was a featured news item on several national
news broadcasts.  Seems to me if there's nothing to it, Apple would have a
pretty good lawsuit against not only the NYC poster guy, but the networks
who didn't bother to check the facts, as well.  However, I still have
absolutely no use for one, so give it to someone who wants it, Dennis.  I'll
take the money it costs, though...  ;)

Best regards,
...z


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