Battery Replacement for iPod mini Kit 750 mAh
December 31, 2008 by Gadget Girl
Filed under Electronics
Battery Replacement for iPod mini Kit 750 mAh
Compared to the original battery that came in your iPod mini, our 600 mAh 3.7-volt Lithium-Ion battery provides 7 to 10 hours of playtime between charges. This is a conservative estimate, as we’d rather under-promise and then over-deliver (that being said, we regularly receive feedback from our customers reporting even longer playtimes). This robust battery is 100 percent compatible with your iPod mini and is guaranteed to last for one full year. Also included is the iOpener, a fantastic tool that opens your iPod mini without scratching it. This durable plastic tool has a sharp, wedge-shaped tip that’s perfect for slipping into the tight seam between the white end caps and the metal casing, and has a long handle that allows you to firmly grasp the tool. Other companies suggest using a metal screwdriver (please don’t do this!) or saddle you with two cheap, light-blue tools that are so flimsy, the tip bends and quickly becomes worthless. And then what do you do? Only iPodJuiceDotCom has the iOpener to efficiently open your device. Also included is a set of mini screwdrivers to remove two small screws and a metal clip from inside the player. This kit also includes a set of the most detailed instructions available today. Our printed instructions include professionally-taken, color photographs with detailed text that walk you step-by-step through the battery replacement process. Other companies have you go it alone or give a black-and-white photocopy with fuzzy photos that fail to point out areas where additional caution is needed.
User Ratings and Reviews
4 Stars An acceptable replacement
I own a iPod mini first generation revision 1626. I purchase this battery to replace my old one at the same time I changed the micro drive to a compact flash card. Previous tests:
http://geektechnique.org/projectlab/764/battery-life-on-the-flash-based-ipod-minis
stated that I should have 2 to 3x more lifetime (the original battery only gave me 4h of music). However, at this time, I would say that it takes 6 to 7h to drain out (in suffle mode). It should be stressed that the battery that come was a 850mAh rather then a 750mAh. However I still keep my suspicions were it is really true… I keep thinking that I should have more lifetime now with a CF card and a “850mAh” battery, at least 10h!!!
Despite those facts, the battery fits very well on the iPod, is easy to install (after you open the iPod – tip: search on youtube how to open it). I have it for 3months and it is still reliable.
With a price as accessible as it is suspicious, but still you don’t have nothing to lose.
5 Stars Very Easy To Do
I replaced two iPod batteries using these kits. One was for an iPod mini and the other was for an iPod 30GB Video. The mini was a little bit easier to replace but both took me less than 15 minutes to replace each. All I did was search for videos online on how to do it and followed the directions. It was worth not paying the $60 to have apple replace the battery. Both iPods are working like new.
1 Star Bait & Switch
The product received is not the product advertised. The picture on the Amazon page shows the iPod Juice replacement kit with color instructions and blue iOpener plastic tool and two small screwdrivers. The descriptions match the photo. But they send out a cheaper kit with no color instructions, no iOpener tool, and two cheap screwdrivers. The included instructions are not even for the iPod mini…they look like they are for one of the iPod video players. Granted the new battery works and you can find instructions online (although you get no plastic tool to open the iPod which prevents damage to the body of the unit). But, the advertising is still wrong and misleading. I contacted iPod Juice to let them know that someone else is using their product photo and description to lure customers and they are aware of the problem and have been fighting Amazon to correct this issue (to no avail). I contacted The Battery Center to let them know of my concern and they sent me another cheap kit. Now I have two kits but that’s not what I wanted to start with. The customer rep from The Battery Center did return my e-mails in a timely fashion and did seem eager to help but he did not seem concerned at all about the real issue here of bait and switch. Anyway, the kit is only a couple of bucks so it’s not a huge deal and not the end of the world, but these practices are dishonest and I did file a report with Amazon. We’ll see if anything comes of this. I will amend my review if this problem is corrected.
1 Star Do not waste your money.
Ultimately you will ruin your ipod by taking it apart with their tools. battery will work but the controls will not!! You pay your money, you take your chance!!
5 Stars Easy fix
Wow save yourself a load of cash and buy this replacement battery. Works great!
Saitek Keyboard and Mouse Combo Pink
December 31, 2008 by Gadget Girl
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Saitek Keyboard and Mouse Combo Pink
Saitek’s PK09AUP USB Keyboard and Mouse Combo brightens up your desktop. This ergonomic keyboard sports 104 keys and additional controls for multimedia functions. Its elliptical mouse is designed to fit any hand size and is ideal for both left and right-handers. The rubberized mouse has a non-slip scroll wheel that lets you scroll through large documents with ease. 800-dpi resolution and optical technology give you enhanced accuracy and precision. Featuring compact design, the USB Keyboard and Mouse Bundle is packed with features and capabilities for the discerning corporate user.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Really good
I purchased the keyboard for my grand daughter. she really enjoys it and loves the color.
5 Stars Great!
I bought this keyboard and mouse combo for my “want everything that’s pink” daughter, last year. She loves it. It’s cute and very easy to just plug in and use. Have had no problems with either the keyboard or the mouse at all. It’s a really nice set at a great price.
5 Stars Pink keyboard and mouse!
I’m a grown woman, and I love my new pink keyboard and mouse. You don’t have to be a kid to own one. Pink is my favorite color. It makes your desk look fun, bright and colorful! Goes well with the WOWPAD 8.5 inch mouse pad!…If only I can find a pink printer…..
5 Stars Worked right away in XP and Linux
bought this for my wife with the ASUS eee PC, worked right away without using the drivers. AAA+, no problems so far. Looks just like the picture…
4 Stars Great gift idea!
Well it was a gift so I heard it was a great keyboard and mouse. So I can’t tell too much about it. Hope to see more of this design for great gifts!
Canon PowerShot SD1100IS 8MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom Pink
December 30, 2008 by Gadget Girl
Filed under Photography
Canon PowerShot SD1100IS 8MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom Pink
The Canon SD1100 IS Digital ELPH includes an 8-Megapixel 1/2.5″ CCD imager and a 3x optical zoom lens with image stabilization, which covers a range of 38-114mm equivalent. Exposure is fully automatic with 2.0EV of manual exposure compensation and four metering modes to handle difficult lighting along with a ties metering to the camera’s Face Detection system. 13 scene modes keep the camera approachable for beginners. A long-exposure mode in the Canon SD1100 IS ELPH lets you set exposure times as long as 15 seconds manually, and a 2.5″ LCD display for framing images. The Canon ELPH SD1100 IS sports a fairly wide ISO sensitivity range, from 80 to 1600. Shutter Speed – 15-1/1500 seconds, Long Shutter operates with noise reduction when manually set at 1.3-15 seconds ISO Sensitivity – Auto, High ISO Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600 equivalent Exposure Compensation – 2 stops in 1/3-stop increments White Balance Control – Auto, Preset (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H), and Custom Built-in Flash – Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Auto Red-eye Correction, Flash On, Flash Off; FE lock, and Slow Synchro Flash Range – 12-11 feet/30cm-3.5m (W), 12-6.6 feet/30cm-2.0m (T) Shooting Modes – Auto, Camera M, Portrait, Special Scene (Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater, Indoor, Kids & Pets) Night Snapshot, Color Accent, Color Swap, Digital Macro, Stitch Assist, and Movie Self-Timer – 2-seconds, 10-seconds delay, and Custom Dimensions – 3.42 x 2.16 x 0.87 (86.8×54.8×22.0mm) Weight – 4.41 ounces (125 grams)
Black silicone replacement earbuds for ear bud style earphones
December 30, 2008 by Gadget Girl
Filed under Electronics
Black silicone replacement earbuds for ear bud style earphones
Replacement ear cushions Replacement earbuds
iLuv i301PNK Lightweight Earphones for iPod Pink
December 29, 2008 by Gadget Girl
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iLuv i301PNK Lightweight Earphones for iPod Pink
The iLuv’s i301 Lightweight In-Ear Earphones may be small but the sound is big. These high-fidelity earphones, using Neodymium (NdFeB) magnets, offer clear sound with low distortion in a lightweight, simple design. Made to either clip comfortably on your ears or rest securely in them, these earphones feature in-line volume control and an adjustable slider for more comfort. They are an ideal connection for your iPod or other digital devices with a headphone jack.
