Seems to be some more buzz surrounding the infamous iPod this week, and you know I just had to share....
In an article released by AP, it has been reported that consumers who have been cursed with iPod battery problems will be awarded a $50 voucher from a class-action lawsuit. Anyone who fills out a claim are entitled to the voucher, good for Apple products or services (hi, a new battery maybe?), redeemable within 18 months of the final settlement. But don't think for a moment that you're going to have a field day in the iTunes store with said voucher. No dice - it's only valid for Apple online or store purchases. (Bummer! I've been wanting to download some more David Vanian!)
Interested parties can visit the Apple settlement site for more information. Now, if only my brother would have the paper work on my 1st gen, 10 gig iPod, then maybe I can get me a voucher for a new battery. It does not live up to it's said playing power. I'm lucky I get 3 hours out of that bugger.
In other iPod news, there is a whole lotta iPod Shuffles and most iPod models in stock, but Apple wasn't available for comment on why.
Analysts say that this is probably due to Apple's lack of new products while other's say it's because Apple's shares slipped a whopping $2.02.
I'm no analyst, but perhaps the world is simply catching up - maybe everyone has their iPod already? Considering that Apple released the iPod in 2001, it is not too hard to imagine. Nevermind that 5.31 million iPods were sold in the most recent quarter.
A lot of iPods, that is.
Here's an exercise: when out and about, count how many sets of white headphones you see. Let's start our own stats! Write me with numbers.....
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