I haven't had the time to read all of the fine print, but Apple has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit filed on behalf of owners of the first three generations of iPods. Some of these models, my Third Generation iPod included, were equipped with faulty batteries that drain in under four hours. By and large, I love my iPod, and friends and family know that I'm generally a strong advocate for Apple Computers. However, I've been really annoyed by the fact that my iPod sometimes barely stays charged long enough to listen to it on both legs of my commute--1 hour door to door--from my apartment to my office at UIC.
Fortunately, I believe that Apple has agreed to replace the batteries free of charge on some of the models or to provide a $50 rebate good on most purchases from Apple. Again, I haven't looked into all the details, but I believe that owners have until sometime in September, 2005 to file their claim forms.
For more details about the Class Notice and forms and instructions, visit the Apple iPod Settlement website.
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Hey Eric - I just received unsolicited paperwork in the mail from Apple to file my claim. You need to have some sort of purchase record to send in with your paperwork. I think I'll opt for the battery replacement/new ipod (at their discretion) option.
Adam
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