Subscribe to AfterDawn's weekly newsletter.
ipod Video Battery
#1
09 Jan 2006 @ 11:31
nitrous3
Visit user's personal pageSend private message to this user
Senior Member
I got a black ipod 30gb Video for Christmas. After about a week of use the battery felt low to me. One day I charged it until it said full. Than I used it that same day for about 3 hours of just listening to music with only less than 2 minutes of video. Than I turned it on early next morning it was already in the red zone. Is this normal?
This message has been edited since its posting. Latest edit was made on 09 Jan 2006 @ 11:34
AfterDawn
Advertisement
#2
09 Jan 2006 @ 12:56
I tried the battery again and got about less than 5 hours with 20 minutes of video included. If this is all the battery I will get out of 14 than I will exchange this for a Nano
#3
09 Jan 2006 @ 13:00
Um....I think they are being quite tricky about the "14 hours of music playback." That same thing has been happening to a lot of people (there was a thread on this issue already, check it out ;)).
In my particular case, with the exact same iPod, a fully charged battery lasts me about 4 1/2-5 hours with backlight to 5 seconds and NO videos.
Yep yep, hope this helped....a bit.
In my particular case, with the exact same iPod, a fully charged battery lasts me about 4 1/2-5 hours with backlight to 5 seconds and NO videos.
Yep yep, hope this helped....a bit.
#4
09 Jan 2006 @ 14:12
Could i return this and get a nano fro mthe apple store or is it tool late. How long does the Nano battery last? thanx
#5
09 Jan 2006 @ 17:05
That's hard to predict. I dont know what their current policy on returning iPods is. A good place to check (so you dont have to go all the way to the nearest Apple Store) is using apple.com's store locator (I'm pretty sure I saw the option somewhere) and then calling them and asking them. A Nano might really be a better buy for your needs.
I know there is a thread for questions *just* on Nanos, so you might want to ask those folks how long their battery lasts.
Hope your iPod experience gets----better ;)
I know there is a thread for questions *just* on Nanos, so you might want to ask those folks how long their battery lasts.
Hope your iPod experience gets----better ;)
#6
09 Jan 2006 @ 17:07
For all that you can do with the Video iPod and not the Nano it's so worth not turning it back in!!
#7
10 Jan 2006 @ 10:30
I'll find out what the Nano's average battery life is and compare it to the Video. If it's only an hour or two more i will probably keep the video. Thanx guys 4 ur help!!
#8
10 Jan 2006 @ 10:40
niotrous3-
Nano-
Up to 14 hours of music playback; up to 4 hours of slideshows with music
Video-
30GB: Up to 14 hours of music playback; up to 3 hours of slideshows with music; up to 2 hours of video playback
60GB: Up to 20 hours of music playback; up to 4 hours of slideshows with music; up to 3 hours of video playback
Nano-
Up to 14 hours of music playback; up to 4 hours of slideshows with music
Video-
30GB: Up to 14 hours of music playback; up to 3 hours of slideshows with music; up to 2 hours of video playback
60GB: Up to 20 hours of music playback; up to 4 hours of slideshows with music; up to 3 hours of video playback
This message has been edited since its posting. Latest edit was made on 10 Jan 2006 @ 10:40
#9
10 Jan 2006 @ 12:36
Thanx Lethal, but I meant the average battery life from a person who actually has the Nano and uses it every day. The apple battery lifes on the website are not even close to the actual battery. Sorry I didn't explain it clearly
#10
10 Jan 2006 @ 12:58
You will never find out the answers to that one. Everyone uses it differently ie. Different volume / backlight settings. The apple guidelines are about as close as you're gonna get ;)
#11
10 Jan 2006 @ 14:14
Well I would use 2-5 second backlight, no EQ, and halfway volume. The apple guidlines dont get me 14 hours of just music; I get about 5 hours of music and 1 1/2 hours of Video. IS there something wrong?
#12
12 Jan 2006 @ 11:13
i'g going to call apple and go to the apple store to find out if this is regular. If it is than i'm getting a nano
#13
12 Jan 2006 @ 11:16
They are both structured similarly. if you have a faulty battery, then getting a nano isn't really a solution. Try getting your battery replaced. You are still under warranty, so try that before changing the model of your iPod.
#16
12 Jan 2006 @ 12:46
Are you covered by warranty? if you have, and have the reciept, send it back wherever you got it from.
#17
12 Jan 2006 @ 13:38
My battery lasts about 12 hours without the backlight on at about half volume, I've been using it everyday since whatever date it was that it was released. I also get an hour and a half of video with the backlight on. I'm pretty satisfied with my battery life, I'd suggest like everyone else, checking with Apple about the situation.
#18
13 Jan 2006 @ 7:23
dalibor18
Suspended due non-functional email address
Quote:In your dreams. Maybe 45-60 minutes and that is if you start watching films with battery fully charged.
30 GB...; up to 2 hours of video playback
I think that Apple is misleading people by stating that battery can hold up to 14 hours of music which is not more than 8 or 9 hours.
#19
13 Jan 2006 @ 10:27
Is it possible that I could exchange my Video for the Nano? I have the receipt to the video but it is opened. Any Ideas
#20
13 Jan 2006 @ 10:40
You may be able to exchange it, but I doubt it. Unless it is faulty or there is a moneyback guarantee at the store, then i'd say you have to sell it.
#21
13 Jan 2006 @ 10:46
Well my Video is faulty because I only get 4 hours of music and an hour- 1 1/2 of video. I probably will get a brand new video and I can sell that for like $285. Any other suggestions on how I can get a Nano from my Video? I just dislike the Video because of the battery and I usually listen to my iPod a lot but with the Video you have to be more careful and the whole thing is just bigger.
#22
13 Jan 2006 @ 15:00
I got a 60gig Video Ipod and if I switch songs often and scroll through all of my songs which keeps the backlight on I barely get an hour before the battery goes to red. This is listening to music only at 3/4 volume no equilizer. I put the thing on shuffle and let it play without touching it and no backlight and I got 8 hours. Personally I think I should be able to switch songs alot and the battery should last 8 hours not less than 1. I am kind of pissed about it.
How do you guys charge your Video Ipod? Does anyone who uses a charger instead of using USB from PC get longer play times? I was just wondering. If you do then I will buy a charger.
How do you guys charge your Video Ipod? Does anyone who uses a charger instead of using USB from PC get longer play times? I was just wondering. If you do then I will buy a charger.
#23
13 Jan 2006 @ 16:07
I know what you mean. Espicially your 60GB is supposed to have 20 hours of music according to apple. I am having difficluty with my Video too. It's annonying how no one gets the battery life according to apple. Check it out I charge my iPod Video using the charger brick ($29.99). I fell that it charges my iPod relatively fast, but I have never charged my iPod througth the computer. It's kind of a pain because it doesn't charge when on standby. It's also inconvenient that you have to use a USB port epicially when traveling I'll see if apple will let me trade in my Video for a white 4gb nano. Hope I have helped solve ur problem
#24
13 Jan 2006 @ 20:11
Turn you iPod on and let it play until the battery is dead and your ipod turns off. Next, charge it for four hours which is how long Apple says it takes to charge to 100%. Repeat this process again and you should notice an increase in the battery life. When I did this with mine I went from only six hours of battery life to over twelve.
#25
13 Jan 2006 @ 23:38
dalibor18
Suspended due non-functional email address
Quote:Which iPod do you have?
Turn you iPod on and let it play until the battery is dead and your ipod turns off. Next, charge it for four hours which is how long Apple says it takes to charge to 100%. Repeat this process again and you should notice an increase in the battery life. When I did this with mine I went from only six hours of battery life to over twelve.
Can this be done with any of iPod?
This discussion thread has been automatically closed, as it hasn't received any new posts during the last 180 days. This means that you can't post replies or new questions to this discussion thread.
If you have something to add to this topic, use this page to post your question or comments to a new discussion thread.
If you have something to add to this topic, use this page to post your question or comments to a new discussion thread.
Related discussion threads
| Thread subject | Posts | Latest post | Forum room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| how do you backup your ipod music? | 2 | 26 May 2012 | Mobile devices / iPhone - General discussion | |
| Japanese couple paid $7400 after their Apple iPod Nano explodes | 7 | 21 Apr 2012 | Announcements / News comments | |
| What software is good for IPod touch to PC | 3 | 14 Feb 2012 | Mobile devices / iPod discussion | |
| Wife's new ipod touch with husband's account | 4 | 14 Feb 2012 | Mobile devices / iPod discussion | |
| Any idea to sync my old iPod touch songs to computer? | 6 | 13 Feb 2012 | Mobile devices / iPod discussion | |
| Convert DVD to put on Ipod Touch | 5 | 09 Feb 2012 | Digital video / Convert DVD to another format | |
| If I get a virus on my ipod touch can it travel to my main PC? | 2 | 08 Feb 2012 | Mobile devices / iPod discussion | |
| ipod touch 3rd gen 8gb restoring problem | 4 | 03 Feb 2012 | Mobile devices / iPod discussion | |
| My Ipod is Bricked please help!?? | 2 | 25 Jan 2012 | Mobile devices / iPod discussion | |
| tranfer songs from pc to ipod | 2 | 05 Jan 2012 | Mobile devices / iPod discussion | |
