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Dark Java Dude 64
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Posted: 28th Jul 2011 09:46 Edited at: 28th Jul 2011 09:48
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So i recently had an ipod shuffle 4G, and it battery behaved like crap. So i got a new one, which works fine, but for some reason i came to the conclusion that my computer had a bad power supply and that was hurting the ipod's battery during charging. So on my new one i always just use the other computer. But does it really matter, is it even possible for my computer to ruin an ipod battery? I know lots of AC adapters for charging batteries simply lower and then rectify the current, so the current isnt exactly smooth and the battery works fine. The reason i thought my power supply was unregulated was because sometimes my USB cooler speeds up and slows down, but i figured out why and it's not the computer doing it. But yah, im getting an ipod touch 4G tommorrow and i am trying to decide if i should get a USD$30 AC adapter for it. Answers appreciated


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Indicium
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Posted: 28th Jul 2011 16:09
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Buy the AC adaptor.

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Posted: 28th Jul 2011 20:31
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Ah, ok.


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Posted: 29th Jul 2011 01:21
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or, dont buy an ipod.

dont hate people who rip you off,cheat and get away with it, learn from them
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Posted: 29th Jul 2011 05:19
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Lol why wouldnt i?? Well i know you once told me you were old fashioned, so i understand that opinion.


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Posted: 29th Jul 2011 05:27 Edited at: 29th Jul 2011 05:28
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Let's see. (You'll probably think I'm anti-Apple, well noticed. )

Ipod Shuffle 4GB, in the UK costs £75 [href=http://www.play.com/Electronics/Electronics/4-/11719414/Apple-iPod-Shuffle-4GB-Pink/Product.html?_%24ja=tsid:11518|cat:11719414|prd:11719414]Here.[/href]

Let's face it, the Ipod shuffles are pretty sucky. What you're paying for is the fact that it's apple, it's an ipod, it's "cool", whatever.

Or, there's [href=http://www.play.com/Electronics/Electronics/4-/12103211/Sandisk-Sansa-Clip-8GB-MP3-Player-Black/Product.html?searchtype=ELEC&searchsource=0&searchstring=8gb+mp3+player&urlrefer=search&strefer=ELEC&searchfilters=s{8gb+mp3+player}%2bc{321}%2b]this[/href], with an actual interface, double the storage space, and, surprise surprise, half the price.

I know what I'd rather have.

edit links aren't working, no idea why. It's late, probably something stupid.

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Posted: 29th Jul 2011 05:59 Edited at: 29th Jul 2011 06:03
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Im getting it for the apps, not music.

Also, i have a USB charger rated at 5 volts for my Nikon camera. Would the iPod do ok on that??


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Posted: 29th Jul 2011 17:37
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You get Apps on the iPod shuffle? Why?

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Posted: 29th Jul 2011 21:10
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No hahaha!! The shuffle doesnt run apps as it has no screen, im getting the iPod TOUCH for apps, lol!!


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Posted: 29th Jul 2011 23:48
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ipod shuffle is just not worth it, there are plenty of other great mp3 players out there that are way better than shuffle, have radio, and i just really hate dealing with itunes

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