Playing iPod connected to 24/7 power

Hey guys,
I need help. My iPod mini displays "no battery power remains connect to power" or watever but the simple fact is that i actually have heaps of battery power. I found the iPod useless to me, and decided to get a new one. My dad paid for the new one and he said that i would not need to re-inburst him if he could have my old one for his business. What was purposed is that he would leave it connected to power all day and night long and leave it playing during the day.
How long will the iPod last before dieing of overcharging? Or what is the lifespan of the ipod when its doing that? I have had it for 1 year and 7 months is it gonna last long?
cya
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ok, well thats good but you have answered half of my question.Thanx.
Well the other part is how long is it going to last. Also i dont really wanna get a new battery. im jut going to get a nano which has a longer battery life anyways. but the iPod mini is just gonna sit in a cupboard on power playing all day long and turned off at night so on and so on....
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