IF you are having Battery issues, please read. . .

One thing that people NEED to understand about Batteries, is that they need to be Conditioned when they are New! Meaning, that the first few times, they need to be DRAINED completly until the iPod shuts down(Regardless what the meter says), fully charge it again, and then drain completly a few times!! Don't rely on the meter!! It's a Guess, for the Video's/movies/pictures anyways. Here's WHY the meter is so 'flaky' at times: When you are listening to mp3's ONLY, the meter will read pretty accurate, cause it's a low drain on the battery. When you play movies/video's/pictures, it's a HUGE drain on the batteries at the time, so the meter reflects the CURRENT draw, and that's why it seems LOWER then it ACTUALLY is. So, let's say that you start out with a Fresh charge. You start watching a 20 minute video. At the end, it shows less than a quarter of battery left, and you are like ***?! It's NORMAL!! Turn it off for a few, and turn it back on. It should be somewhat accurate of the actual battery stength! Don't rely on the meter 100%. It's a Reference, especially when you are watching videos/movies/pictures. With MP3's I have found that it's pretty accurate. But, I have found when the battery meter says it's dead, it'll last for a few more minutes..
One thing.. IF you have a New iPod, Condition the battery FIRST, before relying on the Battery Meter! !
I hope this thread helps some people out that are asking "Why is my battery only lasting XX amout of time?"

True about them 'Thinking' about NOT having to condition the Lithium ION batteries, but when I received my new laptop battery, it stated that I should condition the battery a few times. I noticed a decresed battery life, AND not-so-accurate battery meter the first few times with it. Since I have conditioned the battery a few times, it lasts much longer, and the meter is more accurate.. So, I honestly don't know why, but it worked..
I'm NOT claiming to be a battery expert, but what I have read, and have done for me. So, I wish the best of luck to you guys!! I know it's HARMFUL for you to keep draining the battery EVERY time, but I don't think it's bad for you to do it a few times when it's new..
Just my $0.02 worth..

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