ipod query

kanurocks

does anyone know if you need a fire wire card to run the ipod or can you get an
adapter so it runs off a 2.0 usb port .In fact any info would help greatly appreciated.
Thanks

ArthurG

The version I got from Santa has only a firewire cable with is (luckily enough I have a port on my PC, or else there would have been tears/tantrums on Christmas morning...).

You CAN get a USB adapter, not in the pack I got though, dunno if it comes as standard with the larger units - should say on Apple website.

Woden

yes you can get an adaptor but i don't think it comes in the larger packs, however you can buy a usb/firewire cable combination from apple, the thing is that using a usb connection won't charge the ipod when you connect to the computer while the use of firewire will.

think the usb cable you buy has this kinda split thing with a firewire port that you can connect to the ac charger will still plugging the usb connection in, with the result that you can charge will using usb

[edit]http://store.apple.com/Apple/WebObjects/irl?productLearnMore=M9126 there it is i think [/edit]

kanurocks

Ive had people telling me that the battery runs out in a year is this true.And do apple replace it.

MrPinK

It's the same as any other rechargable battery, such as your mobile phone battery. It will last for 500-600 recharges. If you charge it everyday it will last you 18 months. If you charge it once a week it will last you over 10 years. You gotta pay for a new one yourself once the battery is dead.

Creamy Goodness

i hate people going around spreading these rumors.

i've even had people come up to me and say (they saw the white earphone)

conversation:

random dude: You've an ipod?
me: yeah.
random dude: You hear the battery runs out in one week?

i just ignored him and walked by.

apple use the best lithuim batteries and even they lose their charge after 500-600 charges same as a phone other mp3 players etc.

it cost $99 to get a new one and i can't complain with that really

kanurocks

Cheers guys that clears up alot.