Battery So, the ipod nano has a 24 hour battery life-span- which is pretty crummy if there's no way to recharge the battery. Does this come with anything to recharge the battery with? I've never had an ipod before and I'm looking into buying one. I know that you can recharge cell-phone batteries, but obviously, an ipod is not a cell phone. Is recharging the batteries to an ipod even possible? Battery So, the ipod nano has a 24 hour battery life-span- which is pretty crummy if there's no way to recharge the battery. Does this come with anything to recharge the battery with? I've... » Read More Battery So, the ipod nano has a 24 hour battery life-span- which is pretty crummy if there's no way to recharge the battery. Does this come with anything to recharge the battery with? I've never had an ipod before and I'm looking into buying one. I know that you can recharge cell-phone batteries, but obviously, an ipod is not a cell phone. Is recharging the batteries to an ipod even possible? « Show Less
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it recharges through the USB connector to a computer. just plug it in occasionally before 24 hours of use is up.
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Why not just try to reset it?1. Toggle the Hold switch on and off.2. Press and hold the Menu and Center (Select) buttons simultaneously until the Apple logo appears, about 6 to 8 seconds. You may need to repeat this step.
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Jim, your comment "before 24 hours of use is up," is accurate. My battery went over and I have been unable to awaken the device at all. The battery does not recharge. Period. So, if you are likely - like me - to forget to recharge it every now and then, you will be out of luck.Jorge
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Batteries are not replaceable and, based on my experience and discussions I have read, only last about a year under even light use. They you need to recycle the mp3 player and buy another. Not worth it! Buy a player with a replaceable battery even if it is a little more!
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Yes, the battery is rechargeable, and lasts from 5-12 hours depending on if you're listening to the radio (uses more power) or with sdhc card/usb drive (uses less power). You can also plug USB cord into an adapter (I use one from an old cell phone).
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Yes, they're all rechargeable, but a rechargeable battery loses a little bit of it's life each time it's charged, so after you've used a battery for a few hundred charges (2 years, maybe?) it will no longer hold a charge well. Some people can make them last forever!
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According to the product description on Amazon, the battery is compatible with the 60 or 80 Gb video iPod but not the 30 Gb. I had the 60Gb and it worked fine. I looked at a video of the 80 Gb and it appeared to be just like my 60Gb. Looks like others have answered in the affirmative also. Good luck but adhere to my admonition to watch how the cable is placed. When the iPod is opened up like a clam with the back to your left, lay the battery in the back with the cable to the left. Then, as you close the clam the cable end will match nicely with the female clip on the bottom right corner of the front half. Find a video on YouTube. According to the product description on Amazon, the battery is compatible with the 60 or 80 Gb video iPod but not the 30 Gb. I had the 60Gb and it worked fine. I looked at a video of the 80 Gb and it appeared to be just like my 60Gb. Looks like others have answered in the affirmative also. Good luck but adhere to my admonition to watch how the cable is placed. When the iPod is opened up like a clam with the back to your left, lay the battery in the back with the cable to the left. Then, as you close the clam the cable end will match nicely with the female clip on the bottom right corner of... » Read More According to the product description on Amazon, the battery is compatible with the 60 or 80 Gb video iPod but not the 30 Gb. I had the 60Gb and it worked fine. I looked at a video of the 80 Gb and it appeared to be just like my 60Gb. Looks like others have answered in the affirmative also. Good luck but adhere to my admonition to watch how the cable is placed. When the iPod is opened up like a clam with the back to your left, lay the battery in the back with the cable to the left. Then, as you close the clam the cable end will match nicely with the female clip on the bottom right corner of the front half. Find a video on YouTube. « Show Less
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You can replace IPod batteries yourself. Just have to be careful. Battery cost $9.99 plus tax/shipping.www.DigiExpress.us/ They also have a video to watch on how to replace the battery. Http://www.digiexpress.us/Battery-kit-for-iPod-Classic_p_111.HTML
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I noticed the battery life is about two years. All of my five I-Pod has the same experience. I just plug in a portible external third party battery rather spend money on a old unit. The hard drive last about the same time. When that happens, it goes in the trash. I use my I-Pod 12 hours a day.
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Hi there,i'd like to buy a new 8GB mp3, but, i'm confused between the new ipod nano and zune. people say that the 3rd gen nano has a great battery life now, but, i'm discouraged from transferring my music files to itunes and changing the format (i've been using windows media. so, they're mostly in .wma)Is it true that Zune's software is crippled?being an experienced useer, would you recommend zune or nano? =)thanks a bunch!!
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Yes. This player has a built-in, rechargeable battery that can last a good 20 hours before recharging it using a computer or USB cell phone charger. It may run down faster if you use a lot of the functions, such as moving from track to track.
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Mine came with a charger that uses a USB connector. I does not seem to hold a charge for very long. The best I can manage is about an hour of use. It has a separate connection that also allows you to program it. If you don't get that you are out of luck. I also use my apple wall connector to recharge because it the USB connection will fit there too.
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To use on Ipod you would need a 1/8 male jack cable, so that the unit would work as an amplifier. The battery isn't a common one (it resembles a slim cell phone battery, rechargeable), I don't know how long it lasts. I use the included power adapter with a mini SD card to play the unit.
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Mine only lasted barely an hour with ipod at 3/4 volume and the NuForce amp set on low. It may be defective so I don't know for sure. Product description says battery included. From what I gather it is not user assessable. I may return it after 3 trials of overnight full charge and doesn't last more than an hour.
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I tried the iPod/speaker route. On any given day, one or the other of them would be out of batteries. My speaker was cordless, so I had to replace the AA batteries every couple weeks and my iPod had to be charged every few days, if not every day. So, invariably, one of them would not be working properly. Or the iPod would be in the other room charging, etc., etc. Also, the MP3 of rain that I was using would fade out at the end of the track and fade back up at the start of the track, so if I put it on repeat, the baby would wake up every time the track restarted. Really frustrating. Get something that plugs in and that will run continuously. I tried the iPod/speaker route. On any given day, one or the other of them would be out of batteries. My speaker was cordless, so I had to replace the AA batteries every couple weeks and my iPod had to be charged every few days, if not every day. So, invariably, one of them would not be working properly. Or the iPod would be in the other room charging, etc., etc. Also, the MP3 of rain that I was using would fade out at the end of the track and fade back up at the start of the track, so if I put it on repeat, the baby would wake up every time the track restarted. Really frustrating. Get... » Read More I tried the iPod/speaker route. On any given day, one or the other of them would be out of batteries. My speaker was cordless, so I had to replace the AA batteries every couple weeks and my iPod had to be charged every few days, if not every day. So, invariably, one of them would not be working properly. Or the iPod would be in the other room charging, etc., etc. Also, the MP3 of rain that I was using would fade out at the end of the track and fade back up at the start of the track, so if I put it on repeat, the baby would wake up every time the track restarted. Really frustrating. Get something that plugs in and that will run continuously. « Show Less
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Regular batteries work - I think they're AAA. Only two & they last for a while! From what I know - rechargeable batteries and regular batteries work the same way - it's just that the regular ones are discarded after they loose their charge.
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You don't replace the battery, like a iPhone or newer smart phones they are built in. The batteries are charged through USB
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From my experience (and the Creative discussion boards) the battery may only last about a year or just over. It seems as soon as they go out of warranty the batteries stop holding a charge and the device won't even turn on when connected to a computer. However, the other posters here are right, I have found replacement batteries on e**y, but there are no screws on the back cover to replace it. I'm assuming you have to pop the case apart and be careful not to break it! Creative's answer is to recycle/dispose of the mp3 player and buy another. iPods may be more expensive, but at least Apple will allow you to send yours in for a battery replacement so you don't have to worry about breaking it yourself! From my experience (and the Creative discussion boards) the battery may only last about a year or just over. It seems as soon as they go out of warranty the batteries stop holding a charge and the device won't even turn on when connected to a computer. However, the other posters here are right, I have found replacement batteries on e**y, but there are no screws on the back cover to replace it. I'm assuming you have to pop the case apart and be careful not to break it! Creative's answer is to recycle/dispose of the mp3 player and buy another. iPods may be more expensive, but at least Apple... » Read More From my experience (and the Creative discussion boards) the battery may only last about a year or just over. It seems as soon as they go out of warranty the batteries stop holding a charge and the device won't even turn on when connected to a computer. However, the other posters here are right, I have found replacement batteries on e**y, but there are no screws on the back cover to replace it. I'm assuming you have to pop the case apart and be careful not to break it! Creative's answer is to recycle/dispose of the mp3 player and buy another. iPods may be more expensive, but at least Apple will allow you to send yours in for a battery replacement so you don't have to worry about breaking it yourself! « Show Less
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With the original battery you do run out. With a largerbattery you can go most all day without a recharge. The battery will last longer if you drain it before plugging it in again. If that isnt convenient then i have a spare battery charged with me every day just in case. They are fairly inexpensive online and come with a charger.