Personal Audio

The iPod Mini is a very popular iPod, even though it has been discontinued and replaced by newer models from Apple. The most common problem with an iPod Mini is that the battery has lost its...

Even though the battery lasts pretty long, it's hard to keep off your iPod Touch from all the fun things you can do. There are simple ways like these to save your battery, and is overall battery life.

From the MP3 player we listen to while at the gym, to the automobile we drive to work in, there are many devices, machines and equipment that require a battery to operate. A hobbyist who wishes to...

This article describes several ways in which you can prolong your iPod battery life. Accordingly, Apple states an iPod battery should last about 400 charges with proper care. Just follow these...

Properly stored batteries will last longer and be ready for use when you need them, but if not correctly kept, the lifespan of batteries decreases rapidly. Some myths exist about storing AA...

MP3 players have added a lot of fun to our daily lives. They can make even long car rides great, because you can listen to all of your favorite songs or recorded radio programs on a device that...

The Nike+ Sensor is designed to work with an Apple iPod to provide personalized music and feedback during a run or other type of working. The Sensor uses an accelerometer to track strides, pace,...

The Walker's Game Ear is a line of listening devices that allow users to greatly enhance their hearing in any environment. Walker's Game Ear products are used in nature to enhance the sounds of...

Hideki manufactures atomic clocks, projection time-pieces, environmental products and weather monitoring devices. Hideki has a patent on its atomic multi-band clock. This travel clock is capable...

Connecting a 12-volt AA battery holder is sometimes a necessity when repairing portable electronic devices. The majority of AA battery holders are molded plastic with plastic dividers between each...

Apple makes great products like the iPod Touch and the iPhone, but battery life is something they could approve upon. Here are some easy steps to increase your battery life without spending a dime.

IPod is one of the most recognizable name in portable music players. But other companies--including Sandisk--produce players of their own that offer similar features. Consumers can compare and...

As the original generation of Microsoft Zune units begins to age, it is normal that they begin to experience decreased battery life. Replacement Zune batteries are readily available, and knowing...

MP3 players provide a portable source of entertainment, but only so long as their batteries last. Every rechargeable battery has a limited number of recharge cycles it can go through before it...

Many MP3 players no longer have replaceable batteries. The logic is that the player will have become technologically redundant by the time the battery wears out, and that it's cheaper for the...

An iPod is great for listening to music while on the go, but the earbuds keep the tunes you're playing personal and low in volume. To be able to listen to a big sound and share your favorite songs...

The second generation iPod Shuffle was released in 2006, and units that were purchased new at that time might be experiencing decreased battery life. Learning about how the battery works can help...

While software errors can be quickly remedied by restarting or resetting your Zune, if there is a hardware problem (such as a bad battery) you will find that you either have to buy a new Zune, or...

Even the most common personal audio player in the world has its limitations. IPods are usually fairly durable and will last a long time if taken care of but you may experience freezes from time to...

While not as well known as some of the bigger electronics companies, Coby produces a full line of MP3 players, ranging from the simplest USB stick models to more advanced models with video...

Nothing can ruin your day more than having your iPod die during your favorite song or just as your new ebook is getting good. Although Apple indicates that an iPod battery should be good for about...

Samsung MP3 players are some of the most advanced and feature-rich digital players available. They offer high sound quality and ample memory for your music library. Not only that, they connect...

Ministry of Sound is a brand recognized worldwide for its functional and inexpensive MP3 players and accessories. Not only are their players small and extremely portable, but they have plenty of...

NexxTech is a well-known manufacturer of electronic audio equipment and accessories. Their digital MP3 players allow you to take your music with you on the go, and they have plenty of memory for...

Microsoft's digital Zune media players have exploded in popularity in recent years. They're small, lightweight, and play just about any media file you can think of. Like the iPod, though, there...

As with many other portable electronics, the batteries in the iPod Nano are either lithium polymer or lithium ion. And as with all batteries, eventually they will wear out. How long your iPod Nano...

There are several steps you can take to increase the battery life of your Ipod Touch. There is nothing worse than having a dead battery just when you want to listen to tunes, surf the web or play...

When using your iPod Shuffle, the last thing you want is for the battery to fail and lose the charge. Don't panic. There are troubleshooting steps to take to ensure that your iPod will retain...

Sony Walkman has been a pioneering name in personal audio since the introduction of the first Walkman cassette player in 1979. Sony continues this tradition of providing people with personal audio...

Any device that requires a battery to operate will drain that battery of electrical charge. How long a battery lasts is related to how much electricity the device needs.

M-Cody is a series of MP3 playing devices popular in Europe. They are similar to the iPod Nano in that they can play a few various types of audio computer files. Unlike its Apple counterpart, it...

It is difficult to go through a day without seeing something powered by a battery, including our cars and wristwatches. Two types of batteries are quite common in the consumer market: the AA...

The Delphi MyFi is the result of a joint effort by XM Satellite Radio and the Delphi Corporation to create a devise whereby XM subscribers could listen to satellite radio virtually anywhere...

Creative Labs is a brand of electronics, renowned for their MP3 players, and the Zen Touch is one of their most popular models. While the Zen Touch is larger and thicker than most newer models,...

Most people carry their iPod around all day or for days at a time. This requires the battery to be functioning at its best, which it does not always do. The problems that can occur with an iPod's...

The iPod is a portable MP3 playback device designed by Apple. The most popular personal audio players in the world, iPods boast a lot of impressive features. If you have not owned an iPod before,...

The iPod is one of the most complex innovations in personal audio ever created. Although these miracles of engineering are praised, there are just as many who deride them as pieces of junk that...

It's like something out of a Dick Tracy comic strip: An MP4 player watch is a device that, in addition to keeping time like a normal watch, can be used to watch MP4 videos transferred from a...

With each discharge and recharge cycle, a battery begins to lose its capacity. Eventually, its charge life will diminish to the point where it's frustratingly short. But Apple has a procedure in...

Many consumer electronics nowadays use rechargeable batteries, so you don't need to spend money and resources replacing the batteries every few weeks. However, some electronic devices still...

Using your iPod Mini on a regular basis will guarantee one thing: Decrease in battery life. Batteries that at one time could hold a charge for up to eight hours, now top out at 90 minutes. Some...

The battery inside your Apple Ipod is a lithium ion. Lithium ion batteries are good, because they can last a long time and are able to power many different devices, such as laptops and cellphones.

Many consumers were furious with the way Apple designed their iPod battery. The batteries tend to fail after two to three years and the company requests iPods to be sent directly to them for...

Although the Apple iPod acts as a standard MP3 player, there are a few hidden secrets involved with the player. These secrets can be accessed via different button combinations or through the menu....

The iPod is the most popular MP3 player due to its small size and large internal drives that allow listeners to take hundreds of songs with them everywhere they go. The iPod uses lithium batteries...

The Archos 705 is a portable video and music player with Wi-Fi capabilities and a large 160 GB hard drive. Released in 2007, the 705 uses a 7-inch touchscreen display for easy navigation through...

The iPod Mini was one of Apple's more popular music players, and although it was discontinued in 2005 many people still use this model. While Apple will replace the battery on this device, you can...

The ipods are getting progressively more high tech, but some simple features can be somewhat confusing. Beginning with simply turning the device on/off. Even though it has no on/off button, it is...

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IPod batteries are rechargeable, meaning they have a limited life span. When your iPod won't hold a charge long enough to play your favorite songs for a couple of hours, it's probably time to...