In a Chicago Tribune report Apple reps boldly defend the iPod — I do n’t know why they would need to — and also officially said that the iPod has a four yr lifespan . Apple defend their iPod from the complaints that have been receive late regarding faulty and dysfunctional players . Apple spokesperson , Natalie Kerris , say that the iPods have a bankruptcy rate of less than 5 percent . What precisely defines a failure , though ? My battery has take a shit out on me on my third genesis iPod , is that think a failure ? It still works , but for only a duad hour before needed a recharge . Kerris also noted the four - year lifespan of the iPods . Makes sentience , really . The lifespan of any newfangled gadget is in the main 3 - 5 years . Image good manners of podstar.com
iPod have 4 - year - life , enjoin Apple[MacWorld ]
Update : Larry Angell , over atiLounge , line up some truth behind this story . It is simply just a misquote . Kind of funny on the Tribune ’s part .
Apple spokeswoman Natalie Kerris has confirmed to iLounge that she was misquote in a Chicago Tribune clause on failing iPods published before this week . The clause had quote her as enunciate that iPods have a gloomy failure pace and that they are designed to last four years . Kerris said she enjoin the reporter that the iPod was designed to last “ for years”—not “ four long time . ” The Tribune has yet to correct its original report .
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