Old Ipod 3rd generation problem

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  1. Jade_L_M

    Jade_L_M Member

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    Hi

    I have an 3rd generation ipod. I got it from a friend as she didn't want it, I knew it was broken but was hoping to sort it. when I first got it, it was low on battery so i tried to charge it via the pc and the mains adapter but it never seemed to recognize the either. So I bought a new battery and when I replaced it, it did work and I was able to browse the ipod but as it was a new battery it still needed to be charged but it still didn't seem to recognize any charging and now the battery is gone. I am not sure what's wrong and was hoping someone could help.

    With Thanks
    Jade
     
  2. Mez

    Mez Active member

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    It would appear that the battery was not the problem it is something else. Since I have seen a 4 g Sansa Clip for 25 USDs that would be a safer investment. The old ipods like yours lasted a long time vs the new ones but they do die. Mine is still hanging in there but the controls do not work well any more. I don't that it will see a X-Mass after this one.
     
  3. tootall2

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    The newer ipod will NOT recharge the battery. You can only recharge it from an external USB charging device.
    About $20- at Wally Mart.
     
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    Mez Active member

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    tootall2, do you clasify a 3rd g as new? Didn't the 4g come out 3-4 years ago?
     
  5. tootall2

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    The iPod touch is a great iPod, a great pocket computer, and a great portable game player. The new iPod touch 32gb 3rd generation boasts improved performance, making it up to 50 percent faster than the previous generation. Listen to a mix of songs automatically put together just for you using the new Genius Mixes feature. Watch a movie or TV show on the brilliant 3.5" display. Surf the web, get rich HTML email, and update your social network profiles thanks to built-in Wi-Fi. Discover new games and apps easily with new Genius recommendations for apps. Voice Control on the new 32GB iPod touch gives you the ability to control music playback with spoken commands. You say it. iPod touch plays it, shuffles it, pauses it, or names it. And since iPod touch 32gb 3rd generation now comes with the latest 3.1 software already installed, you can start using fun, convenient features right out of the box.
    iPod touch 32gb 3rd generation:
    32GB capacity
    iPod touch 3.1 software
    Genius Mixes
    Genius recommendations for apps
    Voice Control
    Apple earphones with remote and mic
    Multi-Touch touch screen interface
    Brilliant 3.5-inch widescreen display
    Ambient light sensor and accelerometer
    Built-in volume controls and speaker
    Built-in Bluetooth
    Built-in Wi-Fi and Nike + iPod support
    Buy music, movies, TV shows, and audio books from the iTunes Store via Wi-Fi
    Download games and applications from the App Store via Wi-Fi
    Surf the web, view email, and more
    For Mac and Windows

    Size and weight
    Height: 4.3 inches (110 mm)
    Width: 2.4 inches (61.8 mm)
    Depth: 0.33 inch (8.5 mm)
    Weight: 4.05 oz. (115 g)

    Capacity
    32GB flash drive
    Holds up to 7000 songs in 128Kbps AAC format
    Holds up to 40,000 iPod-viewable photos
    Holds up to 40 hours of video

    Wireless
    Wi-Fi (802.11b/g)
    Nike + iPod support built in
    Maps location-based service
    Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR

    In the box
    iPod touch
    Earphones
    USB 2.0 cable
    Dock adapter
    Quick Start guide

    Environmental Status Report
    iPod touch is designed to reduce environmental impact with:
    Arsenic-free display glass
    BFR-free
     
  6. Mez

    Mez Active member

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    You sound like an add.

    I personally hate genius systems they make choces for me that are 95% wrong. I can make my own choices that way it is always right. I also just want it to play music that I put on. I don't want to pay for a 3-g network so I can surf the web on a tiny screen.
     
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    Yup all genious does is mess with your preferences.
    Happy Holidays
     

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