Apple iPod Settlement

[piedad]

Just saw this news. I have no further info so don't ask me.
FYI for those who bougth 1st to 3rd gen iPod.
http://www.appleipodsettlement.com/

[piedad]

Apple Computer has agreed to settle several class action suits over the battery life of its popular iPod portable music players, offering extended service warranties and $50 store credits to consumers who lobbed complaints.

The law firms representing the plaintiffs began sending notices of the preliminary settlement this week to more than 2 million U.S. residents who purchased iPods between the date of the device's debut in 2001 and May 31, 2004. A judge in San Mateo County, Calif., is expected to grant final approval of the settlement at a hearing on Aug. 25.

The legal dispute began in 2003, when eight consumers in California and New York filed suits alleging that Apple had misrepresented the durability of its iPod batteries when it claimed they would last the lifetime of the device and would power uninterrupted play for up to 10 hours. Many found that the batteries held their charge for only four or five hours of continuous play....

http://news.com.com/Apple+to+offer+50+credit+in+iPod+suit/2100-1047_3-5730096.html?tag=nefd.top

[Lakisalayaw1970]

I have my claim form. I just have to dig up my invoice from Oct. 2003. I'm opting for $50 store credit (instead of having them replace the battery). My 3G ipod lasts about 4 hours tops now. I actually had an aftermarket higher capacity battery which I installed myself but something was wrong and the iPod kept resetting. I put the old battery back in.

The $50 store credit can't be used for any iTunes music or book:broken:.

I might use it to get iWork for less or maybe a bunch of DV tapes (although they can be had for cheaper. Not sure on the iWork because it seems a rehash of Appleworks 6, which I have already.

[tyler durden]

i was wondering if this is for US residents only...

[Lakisalayaw1970]

Ya, for people residing in the US who purchased or obtained a 1st, 2nd, or 3rd Gen iPod before May 21, 2004.

Get your batteries replaced for free

or

Get a refund for a repair done to replace the batteries

or

$25 store credit to 1st and 2nd Gen iPod owners

or

$50 store credit to 3rd Gen iPod owners