My Brand New Nano's Battery Life is Short

I just got my first Ipod nano last week so this may be my fault cause I'm still learning. The first time I charged my battery it lasted about 3 hours. I though it may have been because it was new that it was depleted so fast. I fully charged it last night & have used it for about 2 hours and the battery shows only about 25% life left. Nowhere near 14 hours. Is it my Ipod or am I doing something wrong? Should I return it to the store from which I purchased it (this would be the 2nd return. My first one I bought 3 days earlier would get really hot on the back & start sounding scratchy)?

First, know that the meter is inaccurate. Just because it says half-empty doesn't mean it is half-empty. Also, the battery may not last the full 14 hours until after a few charge cycles, where you charge the battery, then use it all up, then charge it again.
See these...
Tips And Tricks For iPod Battery
iPod Battery Unplugged
Caring For iPod Battery
About the iPod Battery
And use this to test how long the battery actually lasts (The same thing Mitch 751 posted)...
How To Determine Your iPods Battery Life
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