On the other hand
http://www.consumerreports.org/main/detailv3.jsp? CONTENT%3C%3Ecnt_id%20=305449
Apple are, on the whole, one of the better manufacturers in terms of reliability.
How'd I know I'd get a reply from you 8^)
I don't doubt that Apples manufacturing is superior. That's one of the reasons their computers cost more.
http://www.ipodbatteryfaq.com/
"Q: Apple only released their battery replacement service because of all the bad publicity from iPod's Dirty Secret.
A: While often claimed, this couldn't be further from the truth. Apple released the battery replacement program November 14. ipodsdirtysecret.com was only registered on November 20, and started being heavily publicized on November 21. Additionally, Apple had been planning the AppleCare programs for months - these types of service programs don't just happen overnight - before Casey Neistat even had his first contact with Apple. The video campaign had nothing to do with Apple's rollout of the battery replacement program."
"If the battery does fail, and the iPod is no longer under its original one year warranty or $59 AppleCare Protection Plan for iPod, or any of numerous third party service plans, you don't have to buy a new iPod. You may replace the battery yourself for as little as $49, or have Apple perform the replacement for $99."
"Dell's new DJ portable music player uses an integrated, non-user-replaceable lithium ion battery, just like the iPod. Dell also has no plan or program to replace batteries outside of warranty at this time (verified by calls to both Dell sales and Dell technical support, 12/03/03)."
Why don't they have easily replicable batteries like cameras? 18 months seems like a short lifespan especially considering the cost of the product. I don't think I'd buy anything that expensive with an integrated battery.
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