Old iPod Upgrade Options?

Ugh jeez man. Just make a decision...i dont mean to sound like a prick, but you dont need everyone here to decide for you. Treat yourself to a new ipod and throw the 3g away, its not worth trying to revive.

 

The battery is easy to replace on the 3g model. I'd replace it and if you really want something new, ebay it as a working unit.

 

I replaced the battery in my 3G (15GB) and it was pretty easy. The new battery lasts longer than the original ever did. If you don't need more space and the new features just replace the battery yourself and put $279 into savings!

 

I replaced my 3g battery last Oct with one I purchased from ipodjuice. The instructions couldn't have been easier to follow and it was 15 minutes start-to-finish.

 

I am thinking of getting a mini battery from them, the last el cheapo I got wont hold a charge anymore. After a few months.

$35 for a 750ma from ipodjuice.com dont seem so bad.

Maybe cost DOES make a difference!?

 

The thing you have to consider is when refurbished models will appear. Often times Apple won't start selling them on their online store until at least a couple months after new launches (and when a stock of them actually come back to Apple). If you can hold on for that long is your choice.


If i had to vote for one, the Classics are very nice. If you buy a battery you have to worry about having a problem with installation, how long it will last, etc. With a Classic you'll get much better battery life, color screen, and massive capacity. My vote is for a Classic, either refurb. if you can wait or 10% program if you can't (I don't see you being able to sell the iPod for much more than that since it's not in that great of shape).