iPod Warranty (about battery life)

[berniej]

My 10 GB ipod is barely 10 months "old" and I have noticed a big decrease in battery life.

Today, I started using it at around 5:00 AM (yes, I go to the office quite early -- part of my day job) at its approximately 7:30 AM and its battery indicator is already at 50%.

If this is indeed an indication of a "weak" battery, can I claim warranty?

BTW, I bought this direct from MicroWarehouse last January.

[scooter]

how about continous play ? how long does it last?
i think i've read somewhere that the indicator isn't that accurate...

[berniej]

I'll try doing a more exhaustive test tomorrow and see.

[winZu]

Have it checked over at Apple Center Greenbelt. Time to get an AppleCare Protection Plan.

W

[berniej]

Originally posted by winZu
Have it checked over at Apple Center Greenbelt. Time to get an AppleCare Protection Plan.

W

*IF* the battery has really gone weak, then I won't need an APP to have it fixed/replaced right? If it does, then I'll just get the APP *after* its been fixed/replaced.

[winZu]

Yup that's correct.

[berniej]

@wins: baka asarin na naman ako ng mga girls sa AppleCenter sa Greenbelt, saying that I bought the 'Pod from MicroWarehouse pero sa kanila pa din ang support....

[elbert]

Bernie, the indicator is not precise. Run the iPod until the battery actually dies. measure it based on actual use, not on the indicator.

Mine shows 75% right after charging overnight.

EDIT: Bernie, no matter where you buy your iPod, meski sa Zimbabwe, sa Powermac/Apple Center pa rin yun bagsak niyan for support.

[Edited on 10-28-2004 by elbertc]

[berniej]

Thanks for the replies... As I've said, I'll do more exhaustive tests starting tomorrow.