iYogi Reviews

Jimmy Hall, LA
28 April, 2011

Steven has got it spot on…battery issues can either be solved or not! It’s as simple as that. When buying an MP3 player always look for a battery with higher mAh value as it would provide more backup. I have a Sony which gives about 18 hour’s battery standby with bass boost on. It was a bit costly but I guess its way better than having to replace the player every year or so.

Steven Connors, New Jersey
14 April, 2011

All you people seemed to be annoyed with one common thing battery! Let me tell u battery of different mp3 players are of different make and the cheaper the player the less battery backup it would have. Most new mp3 players run on Lithium ion batteries and these are reasonably good. I suggest you completely drain out the battery and start with a new cycle. And another thing when charging, do not leave it plugged in overnight. Excessive charging can be just as damaging as excessive draining!

Mark Taylor, Montana
05 April, 2011

Hey buddy... The issue that irritates me the most is the problem faced in connecting a device. I recently bought a media player which is not compatible with my laptop. I should have checked it before buying!!!

Stephen Kenney, Connecticut
25 March, 2011

that I usually do. Always keep the MP3 battery charged and protect it from extreme heat or cold. By following a few simple techniques, you can enjoy listening to your favorite songs for long... Cheers!!!

Jeremy, Louisville
4 March, 2011

Serious battery problems with my MP3 Player

Many modern mp3 players allow their batteries to be easily removed and replaced, but unfortunately, mine does not. This is important, because as time goes on, a battery can lose its ability to store power. Eventually, this means an exceptionally short battery life span.

My mp3 player was initially able to play music for about eight hours at a time, depending on how often I switched songs and a number of other factors. These days, it's having serious battery problems. It's down to about an hour or two between charges.

I have to constantly keep the thing plugged in, which is ironic, as plugging an mp3 player in too often can contribute to battery charging issues in the first place. At this point, though, I have no chance of listening to my music unless I'm within a few feet of an AC outlet.

There are options for those of us who have serious battery problems with our mp3 players. Repair companies can switch out the battery on many major mp3 players. It's even possible to buy batteries for a popular mp3 player like the iPod and switch the battery out by hand, although this requires some special tools and a lot of care.

Warranty services usually cover battery replacements, too. As my mp3 player is rather old, I'll probably keep it near an outlet until I can afford a newer model. Battery issues can be a serious pain, but unfortunately, the only solution is to switch out the offending battery.

Harry, Detroit
2 March, 2011

MP3 Player problems

Of all the electronic devices I own, only my MP3 player gives me trouble. It’s not that I can’t copy files to my player or even sync it with the media player; it’s the fact that the battery is so weak that it can only hold a two-hour charge. My cell phone battery, which is almost five years old, can keep the phone charged for a week; however, my newly bought MP3 player dies after two hours of listening to music.

I know that playing movies will drain the battery faster than playing songs, but I rarely play a video; in fact, I only have one video copied to the MP3 player and I’ve watched it once. I think I have a defective battery, in which case I may have to return it to the manufacturer. I’m almost tempted to take the whole MP3 player back to the store and see if I can get a refund, but I’m not sure they will let me do that; I no longer have the receipt for the player anyway.

When I bought the player, it said that the battery would supply at least four hours of continuous play. If that’s correct, then either my battery is defective or they were wrong about how long the battery would hold a charge. When I first plugged in the player, I didn’t fully charge it -- I wonder if that had anything to do with it? Either way, I need to purchase a new battery if I plan on listening to my MP3 player on my five-hour flight to San Diego.