IPod mini battery bar status not accurate

I just bought an iPod mini but I am not sure if my battery is working properly. When I have fully charged the iPod mini and disconnected from my iBook, the battery status doesn't show full charge. Is something wrong with my battery?

- reset, several times
- calibrate the battery and the battery meter

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