IPod mini charging

[annavc]

Not sure this in the right section but here goes anyway!  I recently bought an iPod mini and the instruction booklet says that when fully charged it should have a play time of approximately 18 hours.  Well I've charged it a few times now until it says it is full charged (leaving it plugged in for at least 5 hours) but the battery life seems to running out after about 6 hours.  Does anyone know if there is a way of making the battery last longer or charging it more comprehensively?  Thanks.

[Mattk]

never believe the numbers they give you !

one way to extend battery life is to lower the volume

[twiglet4frog]

most magazines say it has 8 - 10 hours effectivly and i am getting about 8ish from mine

[~Wingnut~]

Hi

Thing's like taking the backlight off, so it doesn't come on at all should lengthen the battery time :o)

~Wingnut~

[3Styler]

apparently it's better to not run it down completely like a mobile and in fact you should be topping it up daily. 

[annavc]

THanks for all the tips - I will try everything you suggest.

Anna

[jenky]

Other things that will make a difference (all be it slight) are using the random play function as this means constantly accessing the memory rather than caching the tunes in advance; and using the EQ settings such as bass boost. - These things don't have a huge effect but they add up when combined with the backlight etc.

[Octavius]

Did you buy it from Apple directly?  If not, you may have been sold the previous edition that only had an 8 hour battery life.  The new ones are marketed at 18 hours, but even if exaggerated you should get at least 10 hours if it is the real deal.

[steveyk]

Yes, i agree with mattk. Never believe the figures!!! Everything I've ever bought with rechargable batteries never lasted as long as they stated!!!

[MargeB]

Turn the volume down reeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaally low. It doesn't sound so good, but the battery life goes waaaaaaaay up.

[the.dr]

the figure refers to the ipod playing continusaly with a medium volume setting and not being interfeared with, by scrolling about and changing songs you use power.