iPod Repair Blog

A month or so ago, the rumor mill said that there will be significant changes on the iPod Touch and that it will be white.

The multimedia gadget launched in 2007 usually gets an upgrade every September but the changes made to it in the past few years barely shocks consumers.

In fact, Digital Trends said last September that the device can be likened to George Harrison i.e. the quiet, non-attention seeking type. Digital Trends did not really use the word non-attention seeking though but you get the meaning. The iPod Touch usually takes a backseat while the iPhone and the iPad get all the media attention –the way John and Paul were given all the attention during their heyday.

The iPod Touch’s minor change is not that exciting though –it will just don a white frame at some point. We do not know however if this pushed through or whether it will in the future.

Now to the iPhone. To those who haven’t heard the news, there’s a new iPhone but it’s not the iPhone 5.

Alright, there are many who were disappointed and are still very disappointed that there is no iPhone 5 and that an iPhone 4S stood in as a replacement. Although a lot of people are dismayed by this development (or underdevelopment), people from different parts of the US still pre-ordered the iPhone 4S.  These orders have showed up in tracking bases of UPS though and those who pre-ordered are expected to get their iPhone 4S before the launch date (October 14, 2011)

Apple however will likely to hold delivery until the product launching which means bad news to those who are already oh-so-excited to see, touch, and maybe even smell their brand new iPhone 4S.

If you would like to track your order, you may ask your carrier about it.

The new iPod shuffle is beautiful and wearable with its sleek design, its polished aluminum shell and its clip. The clip makes it possible for it to stay put no matter what you are doing i.e. whether you are jogging, doing your errands or exercising.

Candy Colors

It comes in 5 brilliant colors every music lover will definitely love. If the candy colors are not yet sweet enough to seduce you into buying the newest iPod shuffle, then you better take a look at the new features.

No Music Left Behind

Apart from the reasons given above, having an iPod would mean you will never ever leave your favorite tunes behind. Now that sounds like a program of a former US president but hey, it is cool to not leave any of your favorite tunes behind and miss them while you are outside on commute or doing your errands.

15 Hours Of Non-Stop Music

The new shuffle will definitely make your day because it has a battery life of 15 hours. It also offers 2GB storage capacity making it possible for you to store hundreds of songs.

Voice For Your Songs

The new iPod Shuffle has a voiceover button that will tell you who you are listening to and what title of the song you are listening to once you press the said button.

Speaks Your Language

Another great thing about the new iPod Shuffle is that it speaks 29 different languages making it possible for you to know whether you are listening to a French rock song or an Italian cantata, your iPod will never miss a beat in informing you what song you are listening to.

Easy Music Control

The big control pad on the iPod Shuffle is back and now you can easily control the music you are listening to at a click of a button.

Photos Via Apple.com

In the year 2000 music players were rather chunky and in effect not-so-sleek until Steve Jobs changed the whole music experience to listening to what we call today as iPods. The very first iPod came out in 2001 with a maximum battery life of 10 hours. It has a Firewire connection and features 5 to 10 GB of space –rather large space for such a small gadget at the time. The iPod first generation was Apple Inc.’s very first iPod. It has a 1.8 inch hard drive while its competitors had larger ones. Apart from its small size however, the iPod first generation also offered ease of use since its navigation control is a simple scroll wheel.

The iPod second generation came out a year later and like its predecessor, it was introduced with a big bang thanks to Apple’s advertising. Although the style is the same as that of the first iPod released in 2001, the second generation music player was already compatible with Windows and had 10 to 20 GB capacity. Its hold switch was designed differently this time but apart from its compatibility with both Mac and Windows and its increased capacity to store music –it was very much the same as the first generation one.

By 2003, Apple came out with the 40GB iPod third generation. Its battery life is a lot lower though compared to the ones released in 2001 and 2002 but obviously stores more songs. That one feature is what makes this particular iPod quite amazing.

A year later, Apple Inc released the iPod Photo, the iPod fourth generation and the iPod mini first generation –expanding the iPod collection. By 2005, Apple came out with the iPod fifth generation and the very first nano and shuffle –and the rest of course (as they say) is history.

If you need to get your iPod fixed, it is not advisable for you to go to shops that claim to know how to repair your gadget. If you are in the US, you can always go to any Apple store and have your iPod serviced at the nearest iPod repair facility. If heading straight to Apple is something you do not want to do because the repairs are expensive, this is the only time you should tap into repair shops -make sure however that the place you will be going to is reliable and will not only make the problem worse.

For those who own an iPod that’s still within the 12 month warranty, you do not have to pay a dime for repair. Those who have expired warranties however can go here to take a look at repair prices.

You can also refer to the Apple website for iPad and iPhone repairs or call customer care for more information.

Another place you can go to is the repair labs at fix-iphones.com. The place has certified Mac technicians that offer top rated service with a low price guarantee.

Services offered by the website include iPad broken glass repair, broken LCD repair, audio jack repair, home button repair, water damage repair, repair diagnostic, battery repair, speaker repair, usb port repair among other types of repairs. The place also offers lower rates compared to iPad repair facilities. For more information you may call 1 888 755 1115.

For other Apple gadget repair, you can also pay a visit to RestoreDoctors.com. The company is one of the best companies in the US that fix iPhones and iPods. RestoreDoctors.com do not only serve the US though because lots of people from the world over also send their iPods and iPhones to the company to get them fixed.

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A lot of people already have an iPod, be it a nano or a classic or the newest versions of these gadgets. If you are a spend thrift however, getting an iPod might be a difficult decision to make. Should you get an iPod? Or should you just buy

Here are the reasons why getting an iPod is a must:

Travel Buddy. Your iPod can be your travel buddy –well not literally of course but if you are bored in the bus it can keep you company. You can either watch videos or listen to your favorite tunes or play games. Boredom won’t be a problem with the iPod around.

Capacity. With the rather large capacity of the iPod, you can store a lot of files –including your photos. This is great if you are always mobile because you can access your favorite tunes, games, and videos wherever you go.

Great For Waiting. If you have to go to one of those dental appointments and the other people in the queue are not done yet, you can always rely on your iPod. This way you won’t get bored or sleepy –you don’t want them calling your number and you’re asleep! That would be a shame.

They Are Cool. Alright this might be one of the most shallow reasons why you should buy an iPod but hey, it pays to be cool from time to time.

It’s Genius. Yes the newest iPods have this Genius software that makes it possible for you to listen to songs that go great with your favorite tunes. Isn’t that just amazing? Apple surely thought of it all that you do not even have to arrange your playlist anymore.

Music At A Click. If you love music, you can access your music library at a click of a button.

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iPods are the best invention for those who love music since they make it possible for a person’s entire music library right at his or her fingertips. Having an iPod means you can easily access your music. The only problem is, what if you have already become dependent on your iPod but just recently it has started to not work properly? That would definitely ruin one’s day especially if you are accustomed to listening to your music while on commute or while working, driving or doing the things you do on a daily basis.

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Here are two of the most common iPod problems encountered by iPod owners. For other iPod problems, you may want to contact an iPod repair shop.

My iPod Got Wet!

It got what? This is possibly the worse thing that could happen to an electronic gadget –mixing electronics and water is definitely not a good idea. You probably tried to turn your iPod on when you dropped it in a puddle or exposed it in water, if you already turned it on, you are screwed. If you haven’t turned it on, don’t. Wait a week or two to let the whole thing dry and open it later on. You would also have to check whether the battery is working after its two-week hiatus.

My iPod’s Battery Won’t Stay On!

Relax. It can be a problem on the board or the battery itself. How do you determine what’s wrong? If your iPod has been gradually underperforming –it is the battery. If it happened in a flash without any signal that it will turn itself off, then it’s the board that needs to be fixed. Batteries can be bought but if it is the board that has a problem, you would have to make sure you have enough money to get it fixed.

A pico projector allows you to project videos or movies on to a wall or screen from another media device. Combining an iPhone, iPad, or iPod with the pico projector technology seems like a natural fit, but will Apple ever add the capability of a pico projector into any of their devices?

In my opinion, I don’t think the iPhone or iMac will ever have a pico projector but I could possibly see Apple adding the pico technology to the iPod touch. The only questions I would have for Mr. Jobs would be, Is there room within the thin iPod for a pico? And is this technology necessary? Sure, it would be cool to project a movie that I just purchased from the iTunes store on to a wall and watch it, but would I have to sacrifice the slim, sleek design of the iPod Touch to add in this capability?

What I think could happen:
Apple could design a small projector lens that attaches directly to the iPod and connects to earphone port. Since the iPod has speakers built in already, they would only need the lens connection.
Why I think this is a good idea:
Apple is known for making accessories to use the full capabilities of your iPhone, iPad or iPod so they could easily market the pico projector add-on. I think that if Apple would use the pico technology this is the most realistic outcome.

Various Apple sites, including the iPod Blog, have reported that the iPod Classic, as supplies appear to be slim pickings at retailers. Amazon, which has the 160GB Classic on sale at $229.99, lists shipping times at “two to four weeks”. The last update from Apple’s iPod line was in September of 2010. So is Apple moving on?

Apple could be moving in the direction of retiring the Classic in favor of smaller, sleeker devices like the Nano and shuffle. The iPod Nano was recently updated to a smaller design and a clip was added to make the device even more portable. The iPod shuffle has gone from a flash drive sized stick to a small clip with a click-wheel that can hold hundreds of songs.

The first generation of iPod was a simple but revolutionary idea, 100 songs in your pocket. The first gen iPod was also like a brick in your pocket. Now the smallest device in the iPod line, the Shuffle, can hold over 100 songs. The iPod Classic is a dinosaur that needs to be put to rest, respectfully.

The iPhone and iPod Touch can handle the video as well as music capabilities and the Nano and Shuffle can hold more than enough music for the average person. The iPod Classic has been overtaken by it’s colleagues and inadvertently become obsolete.

It’s 2011 and a new year means new segments on the iPod Repair Blog. This new segment is called “Gotta Have It” and it will introduce accessories that I just gotta have.
The first accessory on the list is the Ticker from Switcheasy. I have been a big fan of Switcheasy from the day I opened my first Rebel case for my iPhone and I haven’t look back since. The Ticker is designed to be used with the iPod Nano and gives you a completely new experience. I found that it is great for runners and is less cumbersome than an armband. The wristband is shock resistant and fits securely to your wrist and uses of polycarbonate push through buttons to control your musical journey. Also, with the Nano clock feature, the Ticker serves double duty as a wrist watch.

Angry Birds

Whether you are sitting on the subway heading to work, sitting in the doctors office waiting room or bumper to bumper traffic, your iPhone and iPod apps serve as the perfect time-waster and keep you entertained during the minor lulls in your day.

The use of the multi-touch technology allows for some pretty entertaining games and one of my all-time favorites is Angry Birds.
Angry Birds is a game where you fling birds into various structures hiding smug little pigs. The birds hop into a rubber band and you use your finger to flick the bird into the piggy-filled structures. I know this may sound strange but it is actually really entertaining.

The difficult part comes from finding the right trajectory and power to flick the birds. All of the various types of birds fly differently but getting the hang of the game comes naturally. The ease of the game and funny sound effects will have you instantly hooked. This game is not new by any means, however, I still find joy in knocking those green pigs off of their perch. If you have not played Angry Birds yet, give it a free try, I guarantee you will want to spend the 99 cents to purchase the full version.