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From the link, iPod Mini: 7 hours, MuVo2: 15 hours! Let’s use that battery!

http://common.ziffdavisinternet.com/util_get_image/7/0,1311,i=73525,00.gif

Posted by Exhibit A on May 13, 2004 at 10:22 AM (PST)

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I was considering the BTI solution, but then I found the Power Runner 2300:

http://www.tekkeon.com/site/products-powerrunner.php#

This product supports multiple devices and supposedly they have a firewire to dc connector to allow it to be used with the iPod (other adapters like PocketDoc may be necessary with 3Gs).  The firewire connector isn’t on there website but try contacting them.    The PR3200 will supposedly also allow 40hours with the iPod.  ....and it costs less than the BTI one ($95, but probably no free S&H):

http://store.tekkeon.com/index.php?sid=140a3e450d5f98

They are also (again, supposedly) coming out with a product specifically for the iPod in a few months… although I still think the multi-device solution is the way to go… just put the thing in a bag or something and run a cord out to the iPod.

Posted by jason on May 13, 2004 at 11:10 AM (PST)

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See previous post…

Power Runner Adapter for iPod (PA-1394):
http://store.tekkeon.com/index.php?sid=140a3e450d5f98&category_id_int=106

Couple this with a Din, Imp or PocketDoc and 3Gs are set!
http://store.sik.com/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=SS&Product_Code=S03-1007

http://www.sendstation.com

This deserves it’s own iPodLounge News Headline in my opinion!

Posted by jason on May 13, 2004 at 11:48 AM (PST)

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15 hours for a Muvo versus 7 hours for an iPod? Are you sure this is true?

Posted by Woah on May 13, 2004 at 1:10 PM (PST)

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Sorry, but that “iPod Battery” is just too dang ugly…

The only reason for that thing would probably be if you need to take the iPod with you on a trip in a car that doesn’t have a “cigarette lighter outlet”.

Maybe it’s just me but I can’t see that plastic thing coming near my new iPod in a near future.

Posted by JL on May 13, 2004 at 10:14 PM (PST)

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15 hours is amazing but what is the big difference between the iPod and MuVo that the MuVo gets 15 hours on a charge? I can’t believe it’s just a different battery otherwise Apple would use it. Maybe the MuVo’s volume is not so loud?

Posted by kerbala on May 14, 2004 at 4:56 AM (PST)

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where can i get this wonder muvo battery for my ipod? i am sick to death of running out of power.

i am afriad to open my ipod can i send it someplace to get upgraded?

id get a muvo but i dont know if it works with itunes and i have bought some music so id have to burn cds and rip them right?

Posted by ainemaccarthy on May 14, 2004 at 7:38 AM (PST)

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You can’t use the Muvo battery in the iPod, pretty sure bout this. Anyone know where we can buy better iPod batteries online? There’s got to be some Hong Kong or Taiwan site or something with insane battery upgrades! There are for cell phones anyway.

Posted by ThaBlueHerb on May 14, 2004 at 2:29 PM (PST)

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FAIK you can’t get any longer lasting battery replacements for the iPod Mini. At least not yet.

Sticking with my 2G and loving it!

Posted by Dust Bunny on May 15, 2004 at 7:25 AM (PST)

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Working for two months in Glacier National Park. No electricity within 7 miles of the campground. 40 hours per charge makes this a no brainer.
How do you charge the IPOD with the Belkin unit??? This was mentioned in one thread.

Posted by Glacier on May 18, 2004 at 6:51 PM (PST)

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40 Hours.

How can you complain !!!!

Posted by Aldi on May 27, 2004 at 6:23 PM (PST)

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Put your IPOD into the docking station attach the Belkin or BTI battery to the docking station and it charges the IPOD. I have not given the IPOD a full charge this way so I do not know how long it will take or how it drains the attached battery

Posted by Glacier on June 3, 2004 at 8:18 AM (PST)