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First-time iPod Nano 8GB User? A Quick Guide on Cases

September 14th, 2009

Your iPod Nano 8GB will be protected from the elements and last longer if you immediately invest in an iPod Nano case. iPod nano cases also protect the color screen and the click wheel. Nearly all the cases in the market have a built in cover that you can flip up to cover the front screen.

So, which is the best iPod Nano case? Choose your iPod Nano case cautiously as you want to protect your iPod Nano 8GB but you also want to be able to get to all the controls.

The best cases for Fashionable users are those that are silicon based and produced by iPod nano experts like: iSkin, Speck, and iCandy. The silicon material of these iPod nano cases ensures that your iPod Nano 8GB is free from dust and stays inside the case even if you shop your way around the mall. The best thing with silicon cases, they have this anti-slip feature and is soft and cool to the touch.

The higher the quality of the iPod Nano case, the more expensive it is so if you find you cannot afford the top of the line cases, you might want to look into the hard plastic cases, at least temporarily. While certainly not as fashionable, the truth is that hard, plastic cases will still protect your iPod Nano 8GB from marks and dirt.

If protection, and not fashion, is your priority, this type of iPod Nano case can certainly do the job for far less than you would spend on a silicon case.For a few dollars only, you can purchase a plastic iPod Nano case that comes bundled with options to allow you to wear your iPod Nano 8GB around your neck or clipped to your belt.

However, be careful of what you are giving up when you opt for the hard plastic iPod Nano case as you will have to be extra careful to guard against dropping your iPod Nano 8GB as you won’t be dealing with a non slip surface. You should also realize that this type of iPod Nano case could actually shatter when dropped.

If you think black and ultra white are elegant, you should check in e-stores where a collection of Italian leather iPod nano cases are showcased. Dress your iPod Nano 8GB in a leather iPod Nano case and you don’t have to worry about dropping it and you can still have complete access to the click wheel and other features.

No need to leave your iPod Nano 8GB behind when you go to the beach or pool when you opt for a waterproof case from H2O Audio.The case is very thin, waterproof and has a transparent exoskeleton for the click wheel. As you can see, you have more choices when it comes to selecting an iPod Nano case; just choose the one that best fits your needs.

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September 14th, 2009 03:51:37

A Quick Guide To iPod Battery For Your iPod Nano 8GB

July 26th, 2009

iPod battery life is an important issue to most iPod users. The iPod battery degrades over time and is not easily changed by the users. This contention has merit, because, although the iPod battery can be recharged hundreds of times, it does lose power over a period of time.

Furthermore, because of the way Apple designed the iPod battery, it is difficult for owners of the iPod Nano 8GB to change it on their own. Did Apple actually create the iPod Nano 8GB to be a disposable digital audio player? No. Apple designed the iPod Nano 8GB to last a long time.

However, most lithium batteries, such as the iPod battery, last about two years. Although users can expect to obtain 300 to 500 complete charges but eventually, lithium batteries wear out. An iPod battery is not designed for user replacement.

When Apple designed the iPod Nano 8GB, they incorporated the battery into the devices circuitry. This created a wide open marketplace for third party manufacturers to offer an iPod battery replacement kit, including detailed instructions on how to remove and replace the battery in the iPod Nano 8GB. Apple also offers to replace the iPod battery, but users have to send their iPod Nano 8GB to the company for replacement.

In addition, Apple offers users tips on their website on how to conserve their iPod battery. The following tips and tricks will ensure your iPod battery will last longer: An iPod battery performs at its best when the iPod Nano 8GB is at room temperature.

You should never leave your iPod Nano 8GB inside a car. You should never expose your iPod Nano 8GB to direct sunlight. When unattended, click the Pause. Take advantage of the Hold function the iPod Nano 8GB offers if you will not be using it for even a short amount of time.

Your iPod will continue to play if the hold button is not pressed. This can significantly impact the life of your iPod battery. Most of the time, you will not need back lighting.

This feature uses up much of the reserved battery power. Turn off back lighting when you do not need it. Under the Settings menu, choose Back light Timer, then select Off. Even when you are not using your iPod Nano 8GB, the battery power is slowly draining.

While your iPod Nano 8GB is sleeping, the battery is still fully awake, and loses a small amount of current. Storing your iPod at room temperature will help to conserve the battery. Taking this one easy step will maximize the use of your iPod battery.

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July 26th, 2009 04:26:01

A quick guide to iPod Battery for your iPod Nano 8GB

July 05th, 2009

iPod battery life is an important issue to most iPod users. The iPod battery degrades over time and it is not easily replaced. That’s true, to a point, as the battery is lithium based; although it can be recharged up to 500 times, it does degrade over time.

Furthermore, because of the way Apple designed the iPod battery, it is challenging for owners of the iPod Nano 8GB to replace it on their own. This made some users to wonder if the iPod Nano 8GB was intended as a disposable MP3 player? No. The iPod Nano 8GB was designed to last a good, long, while.

However, most lithium batteries, such as the iPod battery, last about two years. This nets the user hundreds of charges; however, at some point, the lithium battery will stop working. Users can’t replace the battery the way they can with other digital devices.

Instead of being easily removed and replaced, the battery in the iPod Nano 8GB is a permanent part of the case. The frustration of unable to change the iPod battery didn’t last long though, as savvy marketers took advantage of the situation and offered owners of the iPod Nano 8GB an alternative substitute iPod battery, that had instructions on how to remove the old battery and insert the new one. Apple also offers to change the iPod battery, but users have to send their iPod Nano 8GB to the company for replacement.

Users can also learn how to maximize the iPod battery power by logging on to the Apple website. The following tips and tricks will ensure your iPod battery will last longer: An iPod battery performs at its best when the iPod Nano 8GB is at room temperature.

Don’t leave your iPod Nano 8GB inside a car. Do not expose your iPod Nano 8GB to direct sunlight. When not in use, press the Pause or Hold button. Take advantage of the Hold function the iPod Nano 8GB offers if you will not be using it for even a few minutes.

iPod will continue to play if left playing until the iPod battery drains out. Always turn off your iPod when not in use to save battery life. When the room is well lit, you do not need back lighting.

Always using back lighting will drain your battery faster than anything. If you don’t absolutely need it, turn it off. Select Settings, Back light Timer, Off. Most people don’t realize that even when their iPod Nano isn’t in use, the battery is still active.

Even though it is not much, your iPod battery is still being used, even as your iPod Nano 8GB sleeps. Storing your iPod at room temperature will help to conserve the battery. By doing this, the battery in your iPod can last as long as 28 days.

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July 05th, 2009 06:24:51