using an ipod with a difital camera

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In article <UaDCd.67109$uM5.10430@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net>,
B. Peg <bent_peg@att.nett> wrote:

> However, I do not care for built-in proprietary batteries on any unit (iPod
> or iRiver) as they require down time to charge and do not seem to deliver as
> long a playback as user replaceable packs or cells, but that's just me.
> Something bugs me about having to send it to the factory for a $100 battery
> job every year or two. No doubt by then, you'll want something else though
> and that may be their marketing scam.

there is no downtime to charge the ipod - it works just fine when
attached to the charging cable or in the dock.

there is also no need to send it in every year or two. my ipod is going
on three years old and i still get 8 hours or so. if you are concerned
about premature battery failure, get the extended warranty for $59.

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"B. Peg" <bent_peg@att.nett> wrote in message
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>> "nospam" wrote:
>> there is no downtime to charge the ipod - it works just fine when
>> attached to the charging cable or in the dock.
>
> To me, sitting around while the player is in a dock charging is downtime.
> I can't go anywhere with it unless it's on a very long cord.

What about your car ? I charge mine whenever I'm in the car.....or dock it
at home......

>
>> there is also no need to send it in every year or two. my ipod is going
>> on three years old and i still get 8 hours or so. if you are concerned
>> about premature battery failure, get the extended warranty for $59.
>
> Don't use it much do you since the battery was designed for 500
> charge/discharge cycles.

I've had mine a year or so now (3G) and battery life is still about 7-8
hours - even with the volume high and high bitrate tracks.

>
> As I said, I do not care for built-in proprietary batteries. Period.

Agree with you there.

> Unfortunately, I got stuff with them but I don't like them since there is
> nothing else out there and the replacement is just that - a replacement.
> No wonder Apple puts a new generation ipod out about every 500 hours worth
> of charges and discharges. You'll soon be buying a new one.

Or change your own battery yourself - pretty easy (the hardest part is
getting the case open, and I can do that on my iPod in less thant 10
seconds)

http://www.ipodworld.co.uk/public/ [...] nstall.pdf

Mind you - I wouldn't mind an iPod Photo 60G (although unfortunately, it'll
only work with .jpgs...)

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"Tolgan" <Tolgan@NOTTHISntlworld.com> wrote in message
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> I'm shopping around for an ipod to use for playing music, and also to
> download images to when travelling so as to free up memory in the camera.
>

> Are there any bits I need to make sure the ipod comes with in order to do
> the latter?
>
> (I'm also interested in what bits I need to make sure I can play the ipod
> through a hifi system...and whether there are any cheaper clones worth
> looking at...but I guess that's of topic for this ng !)
>

You might consider the Archos GMini 120 or 220. Both come with built-in CF
slots for uploading digital camera images (adapter needed for other memory
formats). You can even browse the images (though only in low res
grayscale). And also include recording capabilties:

http://www.mobilemag.com/content/100/335/C2564/

Less expensive than an iPod, too (especially when you figure in the cost of
a belkin adapter for the iPod). Not a clone, though--Archos sold hard-disk
based MP3 players before Apple did.

Mark

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In article <12NCd.68479$uM5.61570@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net>,
"B. Peg" <bent_peg@att.nett> wrote:

> To me, sitting around while the player is in a dock charging is downtime.

Yes, I can see this would be a problem, especially if the user NEVER sleeps
and uses the iPod 24/7.

> I can't go anywhere with it unless it's on a very long cord.

Nonsense. I am virtually never forced to forgo using my iPod because it is
"down" charging. When I am driving, I use the lighter adapter to recharge
WHILE I listen. Since I do occasionally sleep, that is another time during
which it recharges.

> As I said, I do not care for built-in proprietary batteries. Period.

Yes, it's obvious you have a hard-on for iPod, or Apple. Probably both.

> No wonder Apple puts a new generation ipod out about every 500 hours
> worth of charges and discharges.

It's a conspiracy!

> You'll soon be buying a new one.

Soon is relative. I bought an extended warranty with mine.

Besides, I was aware of all the HORRIBLE, proprietary battery issues well
before I made my purchase. I'm still in love with my iPod.

....along with MILLIONS of other users.

JR