@arisaja was wondering how long an iPod battery lasts.
Well, it all depends on what kind of iPod he has, how long since it was first bought and how he uses it. Here's a primer straight from Apple on the latest models. All figures are "up to".
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iPod
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Audio (hours)
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Video (hours)
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shuffle
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12
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-
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nano
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24
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4
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classic
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36
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6
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touch
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36
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6
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These are all figures taken from playing songs or videos continuously from full charge until the battery has no power left. No fiddling with controls, no switching media, no shuffling, no skipping, nothing. Just hit play, let it play continuously, on loop if need be, and lock it.
It is widely proven through various testing sessions by multiple independent parties such as iLounge, Macworld, WSJ and NYT over the years, that unlike with its notebook batteries, Apple tend to underestimate the battery capabilities on iPods so it should not come as a surprise that your iPod may last longer per charge than Apple's claims.
The iPod touch however, is not so clear cut. Being the most flexible iPod model, it is not simply a music or video player. An iPod touch is a mobile computing platform capable of performing a multitude of tasks such as accessing the internet, playing games, creating and reading documents, recording conversations, and even image manipulation.
To ascertain a typical usage of an iPod touch is made even more complex given its wifi ability and thus connectivity to the internet. One does not simply use an iPod touch for music or video. Even when listening to music, its possible to run another application and have the music in the background. Regardless, a new iPod touch should last around one full day from a single charge.
If your iPod is less than a year old and is getting less power out of it that it is meant to get, it might be time to bring it in to a service provider for an exchange. Free if under warranty or about $75 if not. This price is valid for ASPs in Indonesia.
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