Comments on: Heads-up, Pod People: Gates Says Hype Won’t Last http://lashawnbarber.com/archives/2005/05/12/headsup/ Mon, 16 Mar 2009 18:49:09 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Jim R http://lashawnbarber.com/archives/2005/05/12/headsup/comment-page-2/#comment-46140 Jim R Sat, 04 Jun 2005 07:00:06 +0000 http://lashawnbarber.com/archives/2005/05/12/listen/#comment-46140 HEADS UP FOR PEOPLE WITH iPODS. CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT INFORMATION! From SiliconValley.Com: "The folks at iPodsDirtySecret.com are no doubt all charged up, now that a court has conditionally approved a settlement in a class action lawsuit brought against Apple by irate iPod owners. Filed in the fall of 2003, the suit alleged Apple misrepresented the playtime and lifespan of the iPod's battery. Though Apple claimed the battery would power eight to 10 hours of play, many iPod owners found the it held its charge for only four or five hours and wore out completely not long after the device's one-year warranty expired (my third-generation iPod currently holds a charge for about 2.5 hours). Today Apple effectively admitted it had misrepresented the durability of the iPod's battery, agreeing to give qualifying iPod owners up to $50 in cash or credit on Apple purchases and in some cases even a new iPod. A judge in San Mateo County, Calif., is expected to grant final approval of the settlement at a hearing on Aug. 25, so if you own a first-, second- or third-generation iPod with lousy battery life, head over to www.appleipodsettlement.com and fill out a claim form." HEADS UP FOR PEOPLE WITH iPODS. CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT INFORMATION!

From SiliconValley.Com:
“The folks at iPodsDirtySecret.com are no doubt all charged up, now that a court has conditionally approved a settlement in a class action lawsuit brought against Apple by irate iPod owners. Filed in the fall of 2003, the suit alleged Apple misrepresented the playtime and lifespan of the iPod’s battery.

Though Apple claimed the battery would power eight to 10 hours of play, many iPod owners found the it held its charge for only four or five hours and wore out completely not long after the device’s one-year warranty expired (my third-generation iPod currently holds a charge for about 2.5 hours).

Today Apple effectively admitted it had misrepresented the durability of the iPod’s battery, agreeing to give qualifying iPod owners up to $50 in cash or credit on Apple purchases and in some cases even a new iPod. A judge in San Mateo County, Calif., is expected to grant final approval of the settlement at a hearing on Aug. 25, so if you own a first-, second- or third-generation iPod with lousy battery life, head over to http://www.appleipodsettlement.com and fill out a claim form.”

]]> By: Debra http://lashawnbarber.com/archives/2005/05/12/headsup/comment-page-2/#comment-44194 Debra Fri, 20 May 2005 20:43:17 +0000 http://lashawnbarber.com/archives/2005/05/12/listen/#comment-44194 Get the iPod Mini. I just bought the 4 gig/1000 songs one for $200 and it was the best $200 I've spent on a toy to date. Get the iPod Mini. I just bought the 4 gig/1000 songs one for $200 and it was the best $200 I’ve spent on a toy to date.

]]> By: latisha http://lashawnbarber.com/archives/2005/05/12/headsup/comment-page-2/#comment-43977 latisha Thu, 19 May 2005 16:32:32 +0000 http://lashawnbarber.com/archives/2005/05/12/listen/#comment-43977 I am/was a PC user, I still use a desktop PC for school work, because i was able to get Microsoft Office at a discount, but I am also the owner of an ipod mini (silver) which i adore and would recommend to ANYONE, and i recently got an powerbook for my 21st birthday, which i'm really in love with. I got it mostly for the graphics and video editing i will be doing, and for Adobe InDesign, which i use at school for working on the school newspaper (i'm the news editor) so i am becoming a Mac user, and i've adjusted to this change, and it has been a good one. I am/was a PC user, I still use a desktop PC for school work, because i was able to get Microsoft Office at a discount, but I am also the owner of an ipod mini (silver) which i adore and would recommend to ANYONE, and i recently got an powerbook for my 21st birthday, which i’m really in love with. I got it mostly for the graphics and video editing i will be doing, and for Adobe InDesign, which i use at school for working on the school newspaper (i’m the news editor) so i am becoming a Mac user, and i’ve adjusted to this change, and it has been a good one.

]]> By: mailgeek http://lashawnbarber.com/archives/2005/05/12/headsup/comment-page-2/#comment-43947 mailgeek Thu, 19 May 2005 00:06:13 +0000 http://lashawnbarber.com/archives/2005/05/12/listen/#comment-43947 Buy an iPod and you won't be disappointed. I had a less expensive mp3 player for a while before I took the plunge and now wonder why I waited. When you consider the cost of a USB memory stick to the iPod I think you will change your mind about it being overpriced. I got a blue mini and also bought a shuffle for my brother-in-law who is a jogger. I would say this is the best 3-digit purchase I have made in a long time. Buy an iPod and you won’t be disappointed. I had a less expensive mp3 player for a while before I took the plunge and now wonder why I waited. When you consider the cost of a USB memory stick to the iPod I think you will change your mind about it being overpriced. I got a blue mini and also bought a shuffle for my brother-in-law who is a jogger. I would say this is the best 3-digit purchase I have made in a long time.

]]> By: maggie http://lashawnbarber.com/archives/2005/05/12/headsup/comment-page-2/#comment-43716 maggie Mon, 16 May 2005 23:14:00 +0000 http://lashawnbarber.com/archives/2005/05/12/listen/#comment-43716 Thanks Jim R! I'm reading the amazon reviews now, plus I'll be interested in what my brother says about his ipod (he got one this past Christmas). Thanks Jim R! I’m reading the amazon reviews now, plus I’ll be interested in what my brother says about his ipod (he got one this past Christmas).

]]> By: Jim R http://lashawnbarber.com/archives/2005/05/12/headsup/comment-page-2/#comment-43546 Jim R Mon, 16 May 2005 01:13:39 +0000 http://lashawnbarber.com/archives/2005/05/12/listen/#comment-43546 Maggie, Check out Amazon Customer Reviews on iPod here: www.amazon.com/gp/product/customer-reviews/B0006HTPQ2/ref=cm_rev_all_1/104-8295201-1309566?%5Fencoding=UTF8&s=electronics And battery issues with Customer Reviews on a backup battery product here: www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00009KAPW/ref=e_de_acc_4_8/104-8295201-1309566?v=glance&s=electronics&n=172282 Hope this helps. Some here say the battery can be replaced at home if you are some what technically inclined. Normally it is sent back to the factory when it fails to take a charge. Read the Amazon customers reviews above for more info. Maggie, Check out Amazon Customer Reviews on iPod here:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/customer-reviews/B0006HTPQ2/ref=cm_rev_all_1/104-8295201-1309566?%5Fencoding=UTF8&s=electronics

And battery issues with Customer Reviews on a backup battery product here:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00009KAPW/ref=e_de_acc_4_8/104-8295201-1309566?v=glance&s=electronics&n=172282

Hope this helps. Some here say the battery can be replaced at home if you are some what technically inclined. Normally it is sent back to the factory
when it fails to take a charge. Read the Amazon customers reviews above for more info.

]]> By: maggie http://lashawnbarber.com/archives/2005/05/12/headsup/comment-page-2/#comment-43541 maggie Sun, 15 May 2005 22:50:43 +0000 http://lashawnbarber.com/archives/2005/05/12/listen/#comment-43541 I'm sorry for getting into the debate late, but...the whole ipod battery topic is...buying an ipod is ok since the battery is replacable, and relatively painless? Am I correct? I’m sorry for getting into the debate late, but…the whole ipod battery topic is…buying an ipod is ok since the battery is replacable, and relatively painless? Am I correct?

]]> By: notsofast http://lashawnbarber.com/archives/2005/05/12/headsup/comment-page-2/#comment-43540 notsofast Sun, 15 May 2005 21:54:34 +0000 http://lashawnbarber.com/archives/2005/05/12/listen/#comment-43540 i no longer use my ipod, which i loved, and use a Treo600 for everything - phone, pda, email, web browsing, camera, and mp3 player. i'm testing a universal remote utility...may be trading some esoteric functionality for integration but i haven't noticed. good luck. i no longer use my ipod, which i loved, and use a Treo600 for everything – phone, pda, email, web browsing, camera, and mp3 player. i’m testing a universal remote utility…may be trading some esoteric functionality for integration but i haven’t noticed. good luck.

]]> By: Jim R http://lashawnbarber.com/archives/2005/05/12/headsup/comment-page-2/#comment-43535 Jim R Sun, 15 May 2005 20:10:00 +0000 http://lashawnbarber.com/archives/2005/05/12/listen/#comment-43535 La Shawn and others deciding on an MP3 player choice, here is an excellent site to help you know what those choices are: google4-cnet.com.com/4002-10889_9-6212687.html?part=google4-cnet&subj=297577&tag=297577 A flash memory player using standard off the shelf batteries(AA or AAA) is a good way to enter. They are available up to 2 Gig now, and that is alot of music for the average user. Some also double as a flash drive off your USB port for file backups, xfers, transport. La Shawn and others deciding on an MP3 player choice, here is an excellent site to help you know what those choices are:

google4-cnet.com.com/4002-10889_9-6212687.html?part=google4-cnet&subj=297577&tag=297577

A flash memory player using standard off the shelf batteries(AA or AAA) is a good way to enter. They are available up to 2 Gig now, and that is alot of music for the average user. Some also double as a flash drive off your USB port for file backups, xfers, transport.

]]> By: laurie http://lashawnbarber.com/archives/2005/05/12/headsup/comment-page-2/#comment-43534 laurie Sun, 15 May 2005 19:50:13 +0000 http://lashawnbarber.com/archives/2005/05/12/listen/#comment-43534 Several years ago, I bought an Archos Jukebox 20 gig MP3 player. It's STILL a great player, which I've handed on to my husband. The only reason I went to the Ipod photo was the wonderful screen, which I can read without having to find my glasses. If I'd had the opportunity to compare screens on other mp3 players besides the Ipod, I might have purchased differently. The Ipod is nice, but soundwise, no better than my 4 yr old Archos. I have to admit the Ipod is kinda cute, though. ;) Several years ago, I bought an Archos Jukebox 20 gig MP3 player. It’s STILL a great player, which I’ve handed on to my husband. The only reason I went to the Ipod photo was the wonderful screen, which I can read without having to find my glasses. If I’d had the opportunity to compare screens on other mp3 players besides the Ipod, I might have purchased differently. The Ipod is nice, but soundwise, no better than my 4 yr old Archos.

I have to admit the Ipod is kinda cute, though. ;)

]]> By: Eden http://lashawnbarber.com/archives/2005/05/12/headsup/comment-page-2/#comment-43529 Eden Sun, 15 May 2005 18:10:36 +0000 http://lashawnbarber.com/archives/2005/05/12/listen/#comment-43529 hesitate, though, because the head geek-in-charge has issued a warning When I read that, I thought it was sarcasm. Does it really matter what Gates thinks?? I sold iPods & accessories for about two months at the mall. One thing I can tell you is that the iPod must have one of the very highest customer satisfaction records of any product in history. Honestly, I don't think I'm exaggerating; people love those things like crazy. I was barraged with owners saying things like, "Why did I wait so long? I love it; how did I survive before?" etc. But maybe they haven't heard what Gates said. :) hesitate, though, because the head geek-in-charge has issued a warning

When I read that, I thought it was sarcasm. Does it really matter what Gates thinks??

I sold iPods & accessories for about two months at the mall. One thing I can tell you is that the iPod must have one of the very highest customer satisfaction records of any product in history.

Honestly, I don’t think I’m exaggerating; people love those things like crazy. I was barraged with owners saying things like, “Why did I wait so long? I love it; how did I survive before?” etc.

But maybe they haven’t heard what Gates said. :)

]]> By: LightFrog Blog http://lashawnbarber.com/archives/2005/05/12/headsup/comment-page-2/#comment-43527 LightFrog Blog Sun, 15 May 2005 17:46:24 +0000 http://lashawnbarber.com/archives/2005/05/12/listen/#comment-43527 <strong>Of course he would say this Part 2</strong> Yesterday it was Apple today it is Bill Gates saying that the IPOD's Success won't last. He has a good point about phones, but really, what else would he say? UPDATE: This has caused LaShawn Barber to contemplate her next... Of course he would say this Part 2

Yesterday it was Apple today it is Bill Gates saying that the IPOD’s Success won’t last. He has a good point about phones, but really, what else would he say? UPDATE: This has caused LaShawn Barber to contemplate her next…

]]> By: Quincy http://lashawnbarber.com/archives/2005/05/12/headsup/comment-page-2/#comment-43447 Quincy Sun, 15 May 2005 08:36:09 +0000 http://lashawnbarber.com/archives/2005/05/12/listen/#comment-43447 Forgot to mention that I get 20+ hours of listening off a AAA battery. (I once got 35 or so hours off an Energizer E2 Lithium.) Forgot to mention that I get 20+ hours of listening off a AAA battery. (I once got 35 or so hours off an Energizer E2 Lithium.)

]]> By: Quincy http://lashawnbarber.com/archives/2005/05/12/headsup/comment-page-2/#comment-43446 Quincy Sun, 15 May 2005 08:32:45 +0000 http://lashawnbarber.com/archives/2005/05/12/listen/#comment-43446 La Shawn - I've got a Rio Cali that's treated me very well for a year. It's a 256MB Flash Player, no internal moving parts. (Right now it has a 1GB SD Card in the expansion slot.) Built like a tank. I've dropped it quite a few times and it keeps on playing. Sound quality is great, with wonderful fidelity at very low volume and no distortion going up. In fact, my only complaint about the player is the software, and now that I have Red Chair's replacement software, I've quite happy with it. La Shawn –

I’ve got a Rio Cali that’s treated me very well for a year. It’s a 256MB Flash Player, no internal moving parts. (Right now it has a 1GB SD Card in the expansion slot.) Built like a tank. I’ve dropped it quite a few times and it keeps on playing. Sound quality is great, with wonderful fidelity at very low volume and no distortion going up.

In fact, my only complaint about the player is the software, and now that I have Red Chair’s replacement software, I’ve quite happy with it.

]]> By: Ray Phelps http://lashawnbarber.com/archives/2005/05/12/headsup/comment-page-2/#comment-43394 Ray Phelps Sat, 14 May 2005 13:09:10 +0000 http://lashawnbarber.com/archives/2005/05/12/listen/#comment-43394 My advice is to trust Bill Gates word at your own peril. His track record of predictions is spotty (the 640 K memory mentioned earleir and not to mention being a Johny-come-lately to everything about the internet). Looking at this thru the PRSM of Microsofts behavior past and their willingness to employ FUD (Fear, uncertainty and doubt) marketing strategies, I would wonder if Bill and Microsft are about ready to spring the own version of the Ipod (Billpod, MicroPod, PocketPod, insert your own witty euphemism here) on the market. My advice is to trust Bill Gates word at your own peril. His track record of predictions is spotty (the 640 K memory mentioned earleir and not to mention being a Johny-come-lately to everything about the internet). Looking at this thru the PRSM of Microsofts behavior past and their willingness to employ FUD (Fear, uncertainty and doubt) marketing strategies, I would wonder if Bill and Microsft are about ready to spring the own version of the Ipod (Billpod, MicroPod, PocketPod, insert your own witty euphemism here) on the market.

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