10-05-2004, 09:24 PM
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Looking for information about a MP3 player
Creative Labs Nomad Jukebox ZEN XTRA 30GB MP3 Player
I have read some reviews of the 20 GB verison that stated it would be nice if it had a replaceable battery.
Then following a link from a site selling the 30 GB took me to creativelabs.com that says the Zens Have a removable battery.
http://us.creative.com/products/prod...8&nav=features
Newegg sells this and before I buy one, I want to be sure the battery is replacable.
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduc...C-pr1c3grabb3r
I like many of the features for the price if and only if the battery is replaceable.
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10-05-2004, 09:28 PM
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I think I found it just now. I believe the "Xtra" in the name is the difference. i FOUND the battery
http://us.creative.com/products/prod...p?product=8997
Knowing a replacement battery a year down the road for about 50 dollars isn't horriable I guess.
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10-05-2004, 09:53 PM
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The player you linked to does have a replacable battery. I have used one and opened it up to see how difficult it was to replace. It is very simple. Also, I don't think you will have to replace the battery every year. Some of the Ipods had battery problems that made the batteries die prematurely (within a year) and the big deal was, and still is, that it's very difficult to replace the battery.
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10-05-2004, 10:04 PM
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yea, the one year think was a bad example. Just knowing it does not turn to a paper weight after the battery dies is good.
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10-06-2004, 07:08 AM
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I ordered it. I did something I normally don't do. I extended the warranty as well. I read one or two reviews that said the hard drive may fail. But everything else seems good about it.
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10-06-2004, 08:08 AM
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Sorry for hijacking your thread, but how long does an ipod battery last on average? Its just I don't want to buy an ipod if the battery dies within a year.
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10-06-2004, 01:46 PM
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Quote:
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Originally Posted by ric449
Sorry for hijacking your thread, but how long does an ipod battery last on average? Its just I don't want to buy an ipod if the battery dies within a year.
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1 to 2 years.
That is one of the reasons I was looking for a player with a replaceable battery |
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10-06-2004, 06:33 PM
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Wow- for a $300+ player, thats rediculous...i wanted an iPod but man...
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10-06-2004, 06:48 PM
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Quote:
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Originally Posted by muskie88
Wow- for a $300+ player, thats rediculous...i wanted an iPod but man...
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I am afaird I don't follow you, which player are you saying is rdiculous? the Creative is $219 plus shipping for 30 GB. |
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