The Logic Off Topic list

>I wouldn't own one if you gave it too me,

Shucks and I had been planning to give you one too...

>but apparently the iPods'
>batteries have ALL been going dead shortly after 18 months.

This is nonsense.  I know people who have been using the original 
version since it came out.  It totally depends on the usage. 
Rechargeable batteries in anything give out eventually

>   Someone in NYC
>discovered this and after going a round or two with Apple Tech Support and
>being told he should just resolve to buy a new one, this guy started making
>posters and plastering them all around the city, stating simply that the
>un-replaceable batteries go dead after 18 months and Apple won't fix it.

The thing is he is full of shit on several points like for example 
the "un-replaceable" one (look here: http://www.ipodbattery.com/ ) 
and it has been pointed out numerous times but I guess hysteria loves 
company....

>Then, lawsuits against Apple were rumored, upon which Apple was rumored to
>have started a replacement program.  BUT, if you're willing to pay $99 to
>keep your music fresh every 18 months, remember you still have to have it
>backed up elsewhere, because when the battery dies, the music goes too, and
>must be reloaded *if* you get a new battery.  Hardly worth the time or the
>investment(s), IMO.  d:p~~~

You can find batteries for 50 bucks if you look.

Honestly the hysteria about this is insane.