Apple's 10-Q notes iPod battery legal entanglements
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Apple's 10-Q notes iPod battery legal
entanglements (MacCentral)
Apple's 10-Q notes iPod battery legal
entanglements (MacCentral)
02/10/2004 01:15 PMMacCentral - Apple's most recent 10-Q filing with the SEC was
published on Tuesday. The quarterly report provides a glimpse into
some of the company's business and financial machinations, as well as
a possible look at what Apple may do in the future. Of particular
interest to iPod users is Apple's acknowledgement that it's involved
in five separate class action suits regarding iPod battery life.
Notes and Tips: iPod Battery FAQ
Notes and Tips: iPod Battery FAQ
07/19/2004 09:26 AMApple updates its extensive iPod battery FAQ....
TechRestore, Inc. Announces the iPod
Battery Freedom Service - Lifetime iPod
Battery Replacement.
TechRestore, Inc. Announces the iPod
Battery Freedom Service - Lifetime iPod
Battery Replacement.
06/22/2005 03:01 AMTechRestore, Inc. announced today that they have begun offering a new
lifetime iPod battery replacement service. [PRWEB Jun 20, 2005]
Apple's WWDC 2004: Necessity Breeds
PowerBook Battery Hacks
Apple's WWDC 2004: Necessity Breeds
PowerBook Battery Hacks
07/07/2004 01:11 AMHere are my suggestions for squeezing extra life from your PowerBook
battery. By Tom Yager, InfoWorld (via MyAppleMenu)
Apple iPod: Apple's Evolutionary iPod
Gets Better But Leaves Room For
Improvement
Apple iPod: Apple's Evolutionary iPod
Gets Better But Leaves Room For
Improvement
04/13/2005 01:49 AMThe iPod's thoughful design and features make it an excellent MP3
player. But for picky buyers who are holding out for the ideal
portable music device, the wait continues. By Eric Dahl, PC World
Notes and Tips: PowerBook Battery
Shortage
Notes and Tips: PowerBook Battery
Shortage
03/29/2005 12:05 PMAllan Sapp reports that 12" PowerBook batteries aren't available
anywhere.
Analysis: Apple's incomplete legal
victory
Analysis: Apple's incomplete legal
victory
03/29/2005 06:03 PMSearch through the coverage of Apple?s two lawsuits involving Mac
rumors sites, and you're bound to come across commentary about the
First Amendment and freedom of the press. But a closer examination of
the actual judge?s ruling that Nfox, the e-mail provider for Jason
O?Grady of O?Grady?s PowerPage, must turn over information O?Grady
received about an unreleased Apple audio product reveals that court
considers this case really an issue of property property rights.
New iPod Battery shipping
New iPod Battery shipping
05/13/2004 12:19 PMBattery Technology has announced the release of The iPod Battery,
which comes with interchangeable cradles for the 3rd generation iPod
and iPod Mini and provides up to 40 hours of music play-time or
download time, regardless of the age or status of the original
(internal) battery, reports iPodlounge...
3G iPod Battery Replacement for $22.99
3G iPod Battery Replacement for $22.99
09/02/2004 09:31 PMiPodlounge Sep 2 2004 11:14PM GMT
iPod Battery Saga Goes On
iPod Battery Saga Goes On
05/26/2004 09:03 AMReuters is carrying a story that claims that the iPod's rechargeable
batteries can falter after only a year, and criticises their charging
limitations. By Macworld UK (via MyAppleMenu)
Apple's Legal Drive to Stifle Web Sites
Is Fruitless So Far
Apple's Legal Drive to Stifle Web Sites
Is Fruitless So Far
03/23/2005 11:01 PMApple's legal campaign does not appear to have slowed the flow of
information about details and announcement dates of new Apple
products.
News: Analysis: Apple's incomplete legal
victory
News: Analysis: Apple's incomplete legal
victory
03/30/2005 05:42 PMSearch through the coverage of Apple’s two lawsuits involving
Mac rumors sites, and you're bound to come across commentary about the
First Amendment and freedom of the press. But a closer examination of
the
ac
tual judge’s ruling that Nfox, the e-mail provider for Jason
O’Grady of
O’Grady’s PowerPage, must turn over
information O’Grady received about an unreleased Apple audio
product reveals that court considers this case really an issue of
property property rights.
CES: Cellboost battery charger comes to
iPod
CES: Cellboost battery charger comes to
iPod
01/06/2005 02:58 PMCompact Power Systems Inc. on Thursday announced the expansion of its
line of Cellboost products -- disposal battery charger systems that
have up to now provided cell phones with additional juice when their
own internal batteries run low. Among the new products that will be
supported with the expanded line is Apple Computer Inc.'s iPod.
iPod battery motion comes to Parliament
iPod battery motion comes to Parliament
01/22/2004 12:47 PMA UK Parliamentary motion has been introduced, calling on Apple "to
ensure that replacement [iPod] batteries are plentiful in supply and
priced at a reasonable level."
Link
(
via iPod Hacks)
Apple: iPod Battery Settlement
Apple: iPod Battery Settlement
06/05/2005 11:11 PMApple settles a class-action lawsuit over false claims about iPod
battery life.
iPod Battery Replacement and more from
MacResQ
iPod Battery Replacement and more from
MacResQ
04/29/2004 09:46 PMHarmony H688 Internet Powered Universal
Remote Control - Built for OS X
Normally $229.99, take $15 off with Q-Pon code "ISLAND"
iPodResQ Self-Service Battery Replacement
Kit for 3rd Generation iPods with Dock
Normally $44.99, take $15 off with Q-Pon code "POOL"
iPodResQ Self-Service Battery Replacement
Kit for 1st & 2nd Generation iPods with a FireWire Port
Normally $44.99, take $5 off with Q-Pon code "BEACH2"
CoolMax Gemini 2.5" Portable Aluminum
FireWire Hard Drive Enclosure
Normally $32.99, take $3 off with Q-Pon code "CMAX"
PowerMac G3/266 DT 64/4gb/24xCD/AV
Normally $119.99, take $20 off with Q-Pon code "266AV2"
PowerBookResQ "SuperDrive" DVD-R/CD-RW
Burner Self Service Upgrade for G4 PowerBooks with Combo Drive
Normaly $269.99, take $70 off with Q-Pon code "NEWLOW"
Seriously Confused About iPod Battery
Life
Seriously Confused About iPod Battery
Life
09/24/2004 01:42 AMI don't understand my iPod. By Jason Levine, Q Daily News (via
MyAppleMenu)
Newertech's 22 Hour iPod Battery
Newertech's 22 Hour iPod Battery
09/21/2004 10:38 AM
If you're an iPod fanatic (you know who I'm talking
about) you'd better have a sit-down. Xlr8yourmac recently reported
that after they replaced their original iPod battery with one from
Newertech they went from 4 hours to 21 hours of playtime. It cost them
$40 and five minute's effort, (although this definitely voids the
warranty). The $40 includes a tool set and installation guide, and if
you tack on the coupon code 'HIGHROAD' when you check out you can get
the NewerTech RoadTrip FM Transmitter device for only $9.99. Not bad,
especially if you've got an older iPod (1st or 2nd gen) with a worn
out battery.
Read - iPod Battery Upgrade [GadgetMadness]
Read - Catalog Page [MacSales]
Newertech's 21 Hour iPod Battery
Newertech's 21 Hour iPod Battery
09/21/2004 12:27 PMIf you're an iPod fanatic (you know who I'm talking
about) you'd better have a sit-down. Xlr8yourmac recently reported
that after they replaced their original iPod battery with one from
Newertech they went from 4 hours to 21 hours of playtime. It cost them
$40 and five minute's effort, (although this definitely voids the
warranty). The $40 includes a tool set and installation guide, and if
you tack on the coupon code 'HIGHROAD' when you check out you can get
the NewerTech RoadTrip FM Transmitter device for only $9.99. Not bad,
especially if you've got an older iPod (1st or 2nd gen) with a worn
out battery.
Read - iPod Battery Upgrade [GadgetMadness]
Read - Catalog Page [MacSales]
Update: Some people are having problems with the RoadTrip code,
so don't hold me to that.
New: TruePower iPod replacement battery
New: TruePower iPod replacement battery
06/22/2005 02:00 AMFastMac's TruePower iPod replacement batteries claim up to 70% more
capacity than the original.
A Response To The iPod Battery Flap
A Response To The iPod Battery Flap
12/30/2003 12:09 PMPoll: Most Happy With iPod Battery
Poll: Most Happy With iPod Battery
01/28/2004 07:21 AM(Macworld UK via MyAppleMenu)
FastMac announces iPod battery upgrade
FastMac announces iPod battery upgrade
06/22/2005 02:22 AMFastMac today announced an iPod battery upgrade that utilizes what the
company says is "patented nanoparticle technology to dramatically
extend battery lifespan."...
Apple facing five iPod battery lawsuits
Apple facing five iPod battery lawsuits
02/11/2004 09:36 AMCalifornian class-actions
iPod battery swap surprisingly easy
iPod battery swap surprisingly easy
09/08/2004 09:45 PM
Mark Frauenfelder:
Plenty of people have swapped a new battery into their iPod, so the
fact that I did it, too, is nothing new. But the fact that someone as
clumsy as I am did it in about ten minutes without destroying the iPod
is surprising. If you're as fumbled fingered as I am and have been
afraid to open your iPod, I hope this gives you the courage to take
action.
Here's what happened: Last year, I gave my six-year-old daughter my
old 10 Gig old-style iPod, because I got a 20 Gig model. Last month,
she started complaining that the battery wasn't holding a charge. This
is a known problem with iPods. Last week, her iPod was dying after
running for just a few minutes. It was time to crack it open.
Using Froogle, I searched on "iPod battery" and found this replacement unit for $30. The shipping was around $6 and it
arrived via 2-day UPS.
(Click images for enlargement)
When it
arrived (on time), I opened it and found the battery, some
instructions (the same ones found here), and a
cute-as-a-button miniature screwdriver with a little clip on it so you
can insert it in a shirt pocket. Following the instructions, I
carefully inserted the screwdriver into the crack between the metal
case and clear plastic lid. But the screwdriver's blade was way too
thick to get into the seam. I ended up gouging the plastic.
I set the
screwdriver aside and grabbed a kitchen knife. It took about three or
four minutes of tentative probing before I could get the knife blade
worked in far enough to give me enough leverage to start to separate
the top from the bottom. Once I got it started, though, I was able to
use the adorable little screwdriver to pry the iPod the rest of the
way open.
The old
battery was attached to the hard drive with a couple of strips of
padded, double-sided tape. I tore the tape a little while removed the
old battery, and one of the strips got stuck to itself, but it wasn't
a big deal. The battery has a couple of wires coming out of it, ending
in a tiny white plug that goes into a socket. It was easy to unplug. I
took the new battery and stuck it onto the sticky tape. Then I plugged
it in the little socket. The cover snapped right on.
After
charging it overnight, I gave it to my daughter and it has been
running for hours. Mission accomplished!
Newer High-Capacity iPod Battery
Newer High-Capacity iPod Battery
09/15/2004 01:14 PMNewer Technology and Other World Computing have teamed up to release
the Ultra High Capacity replacement battery for first- and
second-generation iPods. According to Other World Computing's website,
the Lithium-Polymer battery offers an extra 70-percent capacity over
the iPods' original battery.
Apple deal for iPod battery cases
Apple deal for iPod battery cases
06/05/2005 10:48 PMApple says it will extend warranties and give out vouchers to iPod
owners who have had battery problems.
iPod Battery Boosted in Software Refresh
iPod Battery Boosted in Software Refresh
03/20/2003 09:59 PMApple settles iPod battery lawsuit
Apple settles iPod battery lawsuit
06/05/2005 10:59 PMApple has agreed to give US$50 vouchers and extended service
warranties to as many as 2 million customers whose older iPods had
batteries that needed to be replaced or didn't fully charge, reports
AP...
Apple to settle iPod battery claims
Apple to settle iPod battery claims
06/06/2005 12:04 AMApple Computer will extend warranties and issue credits to consumers
who had battery problems with older iPods under a proposed
class-action settlement.
Settlement reached in iPod battery
lawsuit
Settlement reached in iPod battery
lawsuit
06/05/2005 11:20 PMApple is offering consumers who had battery problems with older
versions of the popular iPod digital music player $50 vouchers and
extended service warranties under a tentative settlement in a
class-action lawsuit.
According to AP, lawyers representing consumers in the state court
case said that the settlement could affect as many as 2 million people
nationwide who purchased first-, second- and third-generation iPods
through May 2004. Apple confirmed the settlement but has not
officially commented.
The settlement comes after eight consumers filed a suit in 2003,
alleging that the iPod failed to live up to claims that the
rechargeable battery would last the product's lifetime and play music
continuously for up to 10 hours. According to the terms of the
settlement, people who fill out a claim form are entitled to receive
$50 redeemable toward the purchase of any Apple products or services
except iTunes downloads or iTunes gift certificates.
Consumers will be notified of the tentative settlement in three ways:
by e-mail, by letters, and through advertisements in USA Today and
Parade Magazine in the next month, said Elizabeth C. Pritzker, an
attorney at Burlingame-based law firm Cotchett, Pitre, Simon &
McCarthy LLP, which represented two plaintiffs. Apple has agreed to
pay up to $2.8 million to the two law firms that represented
consumers.
FastMac introduces iPod battery upgrade
FastMac introduces iPod battery upgrade
06/22/2005 01:54 AMFastMac on Monday announced an iPod battery upgrade that utilizes
patented nanoparticle technology. The company's new upgrade utilizes
patented nanoparticle technology codenamed “TruePower,” that
significantly slows the degradation of the battery by protecting and
preventing damage to the battery’s internal lithium crystal matrix
caused by power spikes.
“If you’re spending more time recharging your iPod than you are
actually using it, this upgrade is for you” Business Development
Manager for FastMac Performance Upgrades Michael Lowdermilk said.
“This really is the last battery your iPod will ever need.”
The upgrade is available for first, second and third generation iPods
and comes with a two-year warranty.
New: NuPower 1800mAh iPod replacement
battery
New: NuPower 1800mAh iPod replacement
battery
12/17/2004 06:26 PMNewer Technology and Other World Computing released the NuPower
1800mAh iPod replacement battery, which provides 46% more power for
first- and second-generation iPods
Apple Changing iPod Battery Technology?
Apple Changing iPod Battery Technology?
12/17/2003 02:36 AM
A ComputerWorkd.dk article (Danish) reports that Apple has dropped one
of their iPod battery suppliers -- a Danish company called Danionics.
Danion...
iPod Battery Replacement Details from
Apple
iPod Battery Replacement Details from
Apple
11/14/2003 11:31 AM
Apple's iPod Support site references the upcoming iPod Battery
Replacement program in a list of troubleshooting steps for the iPod.
If your iPod fa...
On The Road With An iPod, A Way To Beat
The Battery Blues
On The Road With An iPod, A Way To Beat
The Battery Blues
01/16/2004 11:04 AMFor iPodlings who really like to drive, Digital Lifestyle Outfitters
has released the latest version of the TransPod FM, a combination
digital FM transmitter and iPod-battery charger designed to work with
the slim redesigned iPods that appeared last spring. By J.D.
Biersdorfer (New York Times via MyAppleMenu)
Official Apple iPod Battery
Replacements?
Official Apple iPod Battery
Replacements?
11/14/2003 03:37 AM
According to sources, Apple is planning on introducing an official
iPod Battery Replacement program. Through the program, iPod owners
will be able to...
On the Road With an iPod, a Way to Beat
the Battery Blues
On the Road With an iPod, a Way to Beat
the Battery Blues
01/16/2004 11:32 AMAlthough the iPod was originally marketed as a way to listen to
digital music on the go, enthusiasts soon adapted the players for use
with home and car stereos. For iPodlings who really like to drive,
Digital Lifestyle Outfitters has released the latest version of the.
Apple iPod Shuffle Battery Pack
Apple iPod Shuffle Battery Pack
04/07/2005 10:52 PMThe iPod shuffle Battery Pack's single purpose is to extend your
music playback life, and for that, it works and works well. Whether
you'll really need it is another question. By Jeremy Horwitz,
iPodlounge
Grok Description matches for Apple's 10-Q notes iPod battery legal entanglements
GrokA matches for Apple's 10-Q notes iPod battery legal entanglements
Apple's 10-Q notes iPod battery legal entanglements
