Batteries That Overheat Stop Working by Dan Hagopian
I had an interesting conversation with a customer this morning and the customer’s scenario went like this: A customer with a 4G iPod states that his iPod overheats and his battery is completely drained when attached to his computer's USB’s port. In addition his backlight does not work unless... There is also a condition with iPod’s called the “Black Screen of Death” (iPod users have named this condition not I) where an iPod's screen gets dark after a few minutes of operation and the back of the iPod gets hot hot.

The 24 Hour iPod Battery by Dan Hagopian
The 24 hour iPod Battery: Fact or Fiction? It would be great if our iPods could play non-stop for 24 hours but is it really possible that such a battery exists? How does consumer usage effect the iPod battery life and can such a tiny design space truly accommodate the capacity specifications... For example: The ipod battery life of an ipod classic with a 2200 mAh, measured in hours is UP TO 20 hours, or 79% longer than the original ipod classic battery. ... The ipod battery life of an ipod mini with a 500 mAh, measured in hours is UP TO 6 hours or 25% longer than the original ipod mini...

MP3 Players - they're so cool by John Gibb
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last few years, you’ll know that the most popular mp3 player in the world by far is Apple’s iPod. It comes in all sorts of editions, including the Mini, the Nano, and the Shuffle – and every single one is a best-seller. ... Almost all mp3 players are now powered by mains chargers rather than by changing the battery, but battery life varies wildly, from as little as 2 hours up to as high as 10. ... Another issue is battery life. ... Companies like iRiver and Creative have been around a lot longer, and their players are usually worth considering...

Creative Zen Vision - Shall We Take A Look At An Award Winner by Mike Singh
The Creative Zen Vision is Creative Labs' newest addition to their successful line of portable media players. A 30GB video player it plays songs, displays photos, along with video collections. Creative Labs is the well-known C.E.S. award-wining family who, in May of 2006, won the "Red Dot Design... The battery and power life has been a real problem with most of the MP3 players, and the Zen Vision seems to be at the peak of increased battery evolution. ... It includes the extended life Li-ion battery pack, for double playback time, which is removable, rechargeable, and very lightweight.

How Long will My iPod Video Play? by Dan Hagopian
Is it true the ipod video (fifth gen ipod) will hold a charge for up to 20 hours? Let's see! First of all the legal fine print on Apple's iPod page explicitly refers to the 60 Gb iPod Video only being able to play (hold a charge in the battery) up to 20 hours. ... In fact their are four ongoing problems with your ipod battery that affects performance and the extended battery life of your ipod. ... If you are using an ipod battery (or any lithium-ion or lithium-polymer battery) when your battery's capacity reaches 60% to 70% the pda battery will need to be replaced.

iPod Capabilities by Daniel Dwase
Software iPod Capabilities include playing: 1. MP3 audio file formats. 2. WAV audio file formats. 3.M4A / AAC LC audio file formats. 4. Protected AAC audio file formats. 5. AIFF audio file formats. 6. Audible audiobook audio file formats and 7. Apple Lossless audio file formats. ... iPod Photo (an addition to the functionality of the 4th generation iPod released in late 2004) introduced a color screen, while iPod shuffle (released January 2005) has no screen at all. ... (The 60 GB fifth-generation iPod holds 64 MiB of RAM, to further extend battery life.) iPod was originally...

Mp3 Player Basics - Finding the Right Mp3 Player by Gregory Nirshberg
Mp3 players are everywhere you look now, and it seems like everyone's got one. People on tv, in movies, at school, on the bus, or even walking or running down the street. And the selections are endless. But with so many options it's almost impossible to find the right mp3 player to suit your... The Apple iPod is by far the most popular, most pervasive, coolest, and also most expensive mp3 player brand out there. ... Whether the price of the iPod is worth it, is your choice. ... Things like battery life and included accessories may be important to you also, so make sure to check the specs...

The Future is Now for the NY Times by Zed Hayden
Reading the morning paper just got a 21st century upgrade. The New York Times is now among the first newspapers to release an E-Paper format to subscribers. Soon subscribers will be synchronizing the latest copy of the NY Times and many other major papers from around the world to e-reader... Besides being easier to view for extended periods it's 90% more energy efficient than an LCD display a key advantage for battery powered mobile devices. ... The iLiad E-reader and Sony's Reader are making a bid to be the iPod of the literary world.