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Dark Java Dude 64
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Posted: 19th Mar 2011 07:43
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Yeh, another problem with mu iPod. It's a Shuffle, and the battery seems to not hold a charge as long as the 15 hours claimed by Apple. It is brand new, has only gone through 3 charge cycles. I fully charged it only a few days ago, and have only listened to it for a total of around 4 hours since then. When i press the voice-over button twice, it flashes orange and says battery 25 percent... I do listen to my music a few clicks away from the max level, is that going to drain it quicker?

Please reply as i appreciate all replies

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Posted: 19th Mar 2011 08:09
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Ok, so yesterday my Shuffle said full battery. Today it said 25 percent. Just now it said battery low. I have only listened to it for an hour today. Less, actually. Im really irritated at this as there is no website i can find that will help me. I have never had any luck with batteries, my laptop battery died a few months ago, then i got a new one, and that one is already acting up...

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Posted: 19th Mar 2011 15:42
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Have you tried the Apple forums? Also, considering it's brand new, how about just taking it back to the store?

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Posted: 19th Mar 2011 16:44
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If this is an ongoing issue, do you use authentic chargers or cheap chinese knockoffs. Chinese knockoffs can ruin your batteries. If you're using standard authentic chargers on your equipment, perhaps your power lines are noisy. You could try something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Monster-Cable-MP-Theater-PowerCenter/dp/B00003CWDK/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1300544156&sr=8-14

And see if you start having better luck.

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Dark Java Dude 64
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Posted: 19th Mar 2011 18:53
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@Phaelax I will look into that

@Jerico2Day The charger came with it, and i charge it from my laptop... Bu thank you anyway

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Posted: 19th Mar 2011 19:11
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Ah, well if both your ipod and laptop are suffering, it may be your laptop's power supply!

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Dark Java Dude 64
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Posted: 19th Mar 2011 19:44
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I dunno... Yeh my cooler that is plugged into the USB has a rather varrying speed sometimes

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Charge it with an actual mains power outlet then?
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Posted: 19th Mar 2011 21:20 Edited at: 19th Mar 2011 21:22
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I would need to get something that will plug into the wall then... I might call customer support sometime...

Actually i will try charging it on a different computer sometime. But i dont see how power lines or supplies could be the culprit here. It charges fully and has a green light, the voice over button says full for around 2 hours. Then, all the sudden it says battery 25%, then a bit later is says battery low

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I have an iPod Shuffle as well as my wife. We both use our laptops for charging them. However, I noticed that her laptop doesn't charge hers as well as mine does so...thank goodness for four USB ports. I have heard rumors that USB 3.0 ports don't fully charge the iPod however, I can't confirm nor deny this statement. Try not to use the voice over button too much...I have noticed that if I use it every so often that I do lose battery life quicker. If it continues to be a problem, I'd contact Apple Support using the 1-800 number on their site. They do have the best support I've ever seen in a computer company.

http://www.apple.com/support/ipodshuffle/

Hope this helps.
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Posted: 19th Mar 2011 22:03
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Thanks! Yeh, i personally dont like Apple products all that much, but i have head they have killer customer support

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Posted: 20th Mar 2011 11:06
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The power supply could damage batteries if it puts out too much or not enough power. Rechargeable batteries are pretty sensitive and require just the right amount of charge in order to make the battery last a long time.

But yeah, I don't really know why you're having poor luck with batteries, I'm just taking guesses

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Posted: 20th Mar 2011 18:48
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Yeh, i think we all have things that just dont work out with us, batteries must be mine

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