Battery - is it worth replacing?

Hi, My three-year-old ipod's battery seems to be dying. I am wondering if folks think it is worth it to replace the battery (remember the the ipod is 3-yrs-old) or if I should just wait until it dies completely and buy a new ipod? Basically what I am asking is if I am likely to get enough time out of my ipod with a new battery to make the purchase worth it. How long do these little machines last anyway?

You can get your battery replaced by Apple for about $60. You can also do it yourself (or have a friend do it) for about $30.
Many iPods last for 5 years or more, espeically if well taken care of. Since yours has reached 3 (and has had no problem, I assume), I think it would definitely be worth the money to purchase a new battery for it

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