RunningAHEAD - Topic: iPod and cold weather?

esq.

posted: 2/25/2007 at 7:21 PM

My iPod mini is a wimp ... she does not like cold weather (roughly defined, by her, as anything under 33*). The battery only lasts for about 20-25 minutes in the cold, then dies. I tried, um, sticking it between my boobs to keep it warm ... and that worked for a little bit ... and then it died. Again. Sad

I checked out some websites and apparently it's a pretty common problem .. any suggestions on how to prolong the battery? Or just run w/out music for the rest of the winter? Surprised

Thanks! Trish Smile

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olethros

posted: 2/25/2007 at 7:25 PM

All (chemical) batteries have this problem, since they work based on a chemical reaction which slows down in the cold. Sorry. Just try and keep it in a warm place B]

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rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 2/25/2007 at 7:31 PM

My Nano has been fine, even running when the actual air temp is only around 10º. But mine is inside a rubberized case and generally under my fleece top. Do you keep yours covered at all? k

Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to

remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.

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trishierunner

esq.

posted: 2/25/2007 at 7:44 PM

Kirstin, from what I've heard, the Nano and shuffle do better in cold weather b/c they don't have any moving parts ... I think. I do try keeping it covered, but it still dies Sad

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JakeKnight

posted: 2/26/2007 at 7:53 AM

Quote from trishierunner on 2/25/2007 at 7:21 PM:

I tried, um, sticking it between my boobs to keep it warm ... and that worked for a little bit ... and then it died. Again.

Insert your own joke there. Scout, settle down. ---------------- I had the same problem with the mini. After owning it a few years, the battery was good for maybe an hour on a warm day, and truly about 20 minutes in the cold. Clipping it to the inside of my shorts did actually double thatm but 2 x 20 ain't much. (Scout, I said settle down.) I looked into options regarding the battery, but they all turn out to be as expensive as just buying a new iPod. Get the Nano - it's worth it. I think the 2 gig (which is already way more room than I need - 500 songs maybe?) retails for like $150, you can find it for $130 or less. The shuffle goes for half that. The battery on the nano seems to last roughly forever. I wore it in a half marathon in Tennessee's version of a blizzard, then drove home, then left on my desk all day without plugging it in .... and had better than half the power left.

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rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 2/26/2007 at 8:00 AM

Quote from trishierunner on 2/25/2007 at 7:44 PM:

Kirstin, from what I've heard, the Nano and shuffle do better in cold weather b/c they don't have any moving parts ... I think. I do try keeping it covered, but it still dies

Ahhh...that's right. I had forgotten that the old ones are little hard drives, essentially. I agree with Jake, the Nano is worth it. Plus, since there are no moving parts, if you were to drop it it should be MUCH more rugged. That's the reason I use CF cards in my camera and not microdrives, which are a TON more memory for the price--they are just too fragile and I'm a klutz. k

Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to

remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.

~ Sarah Kay

GreginND

still alive

posted: 3/6/2007 at 9:25 PM

Yes, it's the hard drive, not the battery. I run with my nano even at -25°F and it's fine.

Greg in ND

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jEfFgObLuE

I've got a fever...

posted: 3/8/2007 at 12:30 PM
modified: 3/8/2007 at 1:43 PM

Trishie, I'd also recommend the Shuffle. I have a regular iPod, but I found it too bulky to run with, was worried about it skipping and concerned about HD performance in the cold so I bought a Shuffle exclusively for working out. It's completely without exciting features (including a display), but it's got this going for it: 1) $79 2) 1 GB flash memory (no moving parts). That's about 250 songs. 3) tiny 4) has a built in clip so you can easily attach it to your clothing. 5) Several exciting colors (ok that's a gimmick, but choice is good) 6) ~12h battery life, or so Apple says -- haven't tested this. Ultimately though, here's what you have to decide: 1) If your mini is doing the job for you and you don't feel the need to upgrade/replace it, buy a Shuffle. 2) If the mini is not doing it for you from a memory/performance/battery standpoint and you've been thinking about upgrading, buy a Nano. They range from $149~$249 (for 2,4,8GB), are flash-based, and extremely light/small. Good Luck! Jeff

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