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Published: Monday 20 June 2005


Name

Vic Schmidt


Location

Portland, OR


Occupation

Government


Comment

I understand the frustration, but know from years of experience with Apple that they offer some of the highest quality computers and accessories you can buy. Yes, lately they (and hundreds of other electronics retailers) have gone to having more of their things built offshore and that does cause SOME quality control issues. BUT, as a percentage of what they build and sell, they have some of the highest quality products out there. iPods can be especially susceptible to damage due to their small size - kids tend to jamp them into backpacks and I chellange you to follow a backpack for a day and see the torture those poor iPods go through. Battery life is very high, but like most rechargeable batteries, they must be used down to zero charge THEN recharged to get the longest life out of them. You only get so many charges out of a battery, no matter if you recharge it when it's hald discharges or fully discharged. And the more it's used the shorter that usable life span will be.

In short, with all the millions of iPods that are out there, a VERY SMALL percentage of them EVER have significant problems. I've had Apple computers, monitors, iPods and accessories since the late 70's and my personal experience says you're dead wrong - compared to OTHER electronics manufacturers. Thanks...



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