Nationwide Recall on IPODS

I Just found out from technical support that Ipods only have a LIFE EXPECTANCY of 3yrs-4yrs.. I havent used it that much because soon after i bought the ipod, I was given an IPAD as a gift. At the time I had purchased the Ipod for around $200 canadian thinking this will be the new approach of music listening on the go. So speaking to technical support they said that its better just to buy a new IPOD since this one's battery had died. Im not sure if this is a product for me if they cant guarantee a good quality product. Yes i do understand that batteries die but im hoping to get alot more life out of my IPOD for $200.. I have a cd walkmen and tapewalkmen that if i put two AA batteries in it it will work guaranteed... Why is there not a RECALL on all IPODS? they should have already known this was a problem and should have corrected it. Should i buy a new IPOD for $249.00? and why should i buy a IPHONE if they look simular to the IPOD? if its built the same i dont want to spend $800 on a phone and only get 3-4 yrs out of it...

Just what di Apple support say?
Batteries have a finite life.
Apple will exchange your iPod for a refurbished one with a new battery for $79
A third-party place like the following will replace your batter for less. Google for more.
iPhone Repair, Service & Parts: iPod Touch, iPad, MacBook Pro Screens
Replace the battery yourself if you are up to it. You can purchase a replacment for about $10
iPod Touch Repair – iFixit

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Is this what you are referring to...
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Tottaly unreliable. - I sent my iPod six months ago...lucky they didn't steal, I mean recalled my iPhone.
I won't buy apple gadgets anymore. Hope Samsung service is better.
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Agoris010 wrote:
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...Funny thing is it is charging with a 12V Parrot car kit with dock connector.
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A 24 volt charger (to which you referred originally) would presumably be for a commercial vehicle. So a charger designed for 24 volt supply in, needs to step down (change the voltage) to 5 volts out.
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Agoris010 wrote:
...12V car charger is not working...
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