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svanky · 11-22-2005, 01:31 AM

Hi folks

,

I recently got a 30GB video iPod. I wanted to ask the battery life time(i.e: how long one cud run videos after a full charge cycle).

P.S:Im converting my mpeg videos to mp4 using videora and the the video files are 20mb or so with 512 kbps video data rate.

Does the battery stays longer if we use videos from ITunes music stores....was doubtful if they have some special coding to increase the battery time.

One more question is, all my videos transferred thru iTunes goes in to Movies..is there a way by which we can move them to Music videos folder. I did try to change in, file option by pressing getinfo. to Music videos but to do for all files its so cumbersome....?

Thanks in advance for ur suggestions....

Cheers

,
Svanky

dontblaimmichael · 11-22-2005, 07:42 AM

The iTunes movies vs. the regular movies you have affect the battery life the same way. Most people buy the 5g for the videos. Unfortunatly you should have something to backup the power when you're not around the computer. I recently got myself a solar powered charger. It's kinda bulky but it helps.

For your last question...I'm not really sure but try selecting all the movies you want to change (ctrl + click) then try get info...if that doesn't work, i dunno.

dr.zoidberg · 12-06-2005, 04:19 PM

the battery life sort of sux, its like 2 to3 hours of strait video play, but for music its like 20 hours.

SnoPhox · 12-08-2005, 11:38 AM

well of course, a video is millions of snap shots, compacted togther and running togther, its like uploading 30,000,000 photos. thats gonna take battery life to view, and hold them

super_trooper · 12-08-2005, 12:52 PM

and the backlight is alway on

i think the battery life is good

jb · 12-08-2005, 10:19 PM

You think it is worth the $100 to have a bigger, more expensive iPod with more capacity and batterly life, or will 2 hours serve me fine?

Kreator · 12-08-2005, 10:30 PM

Well, do you plan on watching a video on the run for two hours between charges? It is all up to how you are going to use it, but personally I wouldn't spend the extra.

Home Skillet · 12-09-2005, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbstingray

You think it is worth the $100 to have a bigger, more expensive iPod with more capacity and batterly life, or will 2 hours serve me fine?

I got the video iPod mainly for keeping me company in the server rooms at work. I have the 30Gb so it only lasts 2hrs and there are times when I wish I had gotten the 60Gb just for the battery power. But I do like the slimness of the 30Gb when I run/skateboard/snowboard. When I'm at work I just bring along a wall charger just in case. As for $100 being worth it? I think it's a great deal for 60Gb and 3hr video. I'm running out of space on my 30Gb but still, I like how small it is (physical size).

Aliii · 12-10-2005, 05:42 PM

idk, either my iPod is ****ed, or you are all on crack.

for videos, its like barely 2 hours.

and music, its nothing close to 20 hours, maybe 10.

could i like take it back and ask for another one?

Kreator · 12-10-2005, 06:24 PM

Aliii, battery life depends heavily on what bit-rate you are using (music and video), how much you skip songs/vieo playback, and whether you use the backlight often. Are you doing anything out of the ordinary with it?

11-22-2005, 01:31 AM		#1
	svanky New iPodder Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1	iPod 5G video 30GB Battery life.... Hi folks , I recently got a 30GB video iPod. I wanted to ask the battery life time(i.e: how long one cud run videos after a full charge cycle). P.S:Im converting my mpeg videos to mp4 using videora and the the video files are 20mb or so with 512 kbps video data rate. Does the battery stays longer if we use videos from ITunes music stores....was doubtful if they have some special coding to increase the battery time. One more question is, all my videos transferred thru iTunes goes in to Movies..is there a way by which we can move them to Music videos folder. I did try to change in, file option by pressing getinfo. to Music videos but to do for all files its so cumbersome....? Thanks in advance for ur suggestions.... Cheers , Svanky

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	dontblaimmichael New iPodder Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 8	The iTunes movies vs. the regular movies you have affect the battery life the same way. Most people buy the 5g for the videos. Unfortunatly you should have something to backup the power when you're not around the computer. I recently got myself a solar powered charger. It's kinda bulky but it helps. For your last question...I'm not really sure but try selecting all the movies you want to change (ctrl + click) then try get info...if that doesn't work, i dunno.

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	dr.zoidberg Junior iPodder Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: coloRADo Posts: 37	the battery life sort of sux, its like 2 to3 hours of strait video play, but for music its like 20 hours.

12-08-2005, 11:38 AM		#4
	SnoPhox Junior iPodder Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 29	well of course, a video is millions of snap shots, compacted togther and running togther, its like uploading 30,000,000 photos. thats gonna take battery life to view, and hold them

12-08-2005, 12:52 PM		#5
	super_trooper Skilled iPodder Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sydney, Downunder Posts: 511	and the backlight is alway on i think the battery life is good

12-08-2005, 10:19 PM		#6
	jb Used to be a.... Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Inside a Mac. Posts: 2,848	You think it is worth the $100 to have a bigger, more expensive iPod with more capacity and batterly life, or will 2 hours serve me fine?

12-08-2005, 10:30 PM		#7
	Kreator Former dictator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 9,339	Well, do you plan on watching a video on the run for two hours between charges? It is all up to how you are going to use it, but personally I wouldn't spend the extra.

12-10-2005, 05:42 PM		#9
	Aliii Apprentice iPodder Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 164	idk, either my iPod is ****ed, or you are all on crack. for videos, its like barely 2 hours. and music, its nothing close to 20 hours, maybe 10. could i like take it back and ask for another one?

12-10-2005, 06:24 PM		#10
	Kreator Former dictator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 9,339	Aliii, battery life depends heavily on what bit-rate you are using (music and video), how much you skip songs/vieo playback, and whether you use the backlight often. Are you doing anything out of the ordinary with it?