iPod batter life!?

[Cmack88]

I have just bought an ipod 40gb 4th gen and the battery length for this is ment to be around 12 hours. In reality the battery lasts no where near this! I have had it fully charged and it has run out in less than 6! Does it wear down wen it is turned off?? Any help appreciated

[Headtime]

Try this link for a better explanation; http://ipodlounge.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=19556

[bluedolphin]

For things digital SONY is king when it comes to battery life (sony's machines are designed for low battery consumption) .... always something to consider when u buy .....ur best bet is to use rechargable batteries....rechargable up to 1000 times....recharge time varies 1hour- 10 hours....shorter is more expensive.....if ur unit takes 2 buy 6rechargables ....if u leave recharables in ur unit (i've heard) that they will discharge themselves ....so if ur going to leave them in it for a long time with out using them bewarned...... good luck....

[Headtime]

There is a welll known issue about iPod's battery life. Head over to; www.ipodlounge.com for more info. I have the same model as you, and although the battery indicator on the screen depletes rather quickly, my iPod has never actually run out of power. I believe that the 12 hour claim is over ambitious, but the power issue is not as important as the battery indicator on your Pod would have you believe!

[Mattk]

the louder u play it the shorter the battery life

[Cmack88]

ty guys outn of interest has anyone come close to maxing th 40gb memory?

[Headtime]

Cmack, I'm currently at 32Gb, and still have a lot more CD's to put on.  I can't quite work at what happens when you fill it.  I'll let you know when I find out.!