What will happen to the ipod when...

[heljy]

... the internal battery not longer charges. Its going to happen sooner or later. And since there's no way we can change the battery ourself, does that mean we simply have to throw it away!??! Apple probably will replace the battery for some price, but what happens if they no longer support it, like say in another 5 years?

[psyjax]

quote:Originally posted by heljy:
... the internal battery not longer charges. Its going to happen sooner or later. And since there's no way we can change the battery ourself, does that mean we simply have to throw it away!??! Apple probably will replace the battery for some price, but what happens if they no longer support it, like say in another 5 years?

Simple, it will. Apple is great about supporting legacy hardware, I still have support for my PPC 7500, and I'm pretty sure my dad get's support for his ancient little Newton.

[rtgwbmsr]

I think Apple supports its products for 7-9 years (depending on the product) before discontinuing service.

Gateway/Dell/HP/Compaq go for around 2-3 years, 4-5 if you REALLY dig. But after around 3 years it becomes impossible to find things like bezels etc.

[heljy]

How long does the battery last anyway?

1 year?

I heard that the battery for the ibook is rated to last for a year....

[rtgwbmsr]

quote:Originally posted by heljy:
How long does the battery last anyway?

1 year?

I heard that the battery for the ibook is rated to last for a year....

BULLSHIT!

My PBG3 battery has been going strong for 3 years of regular use.

[heljy]

quote:Originally posted by The_Muffin_Man/B0b:


BULLSHIT!

My PBG3 battery has been going strong for 3 years of regular use.

I am surely glad to hear that  

[hm_murdock]

I just sold a 3400  that had the original LiIon battery. Thing was bought new in 1997. It still worked.

[ravuya]

I'm not familiar with the iPod in any way shape or form, so the stuff I say here is likely rampant speculation.

I'm guessing that the battery inside the iPod is a standardized one, for I figure Apple wouldn't want to design and manufacture their own battery. I'd try hitting up battery stores NOW so you can make sure that you can locate alternate batteries in the event  that your beloved iPod bites it.

[Wiseguy]

The iPod uses a rechargeable lithium polymer battery, so while you can replace it, the battery's life is VERY long  - there is little need to panic about it dying. Plus Apple's qualified service retailers can prob. replace that battery for you.