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Apple iPod (4th Generation, 20GB)

Can Apple's fourth-generation iPod beat the battery curse?

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Apple iPod Touch (2nd generation)

If you've been holding back, now is the time: the second-gen Touch is an excellent media player, and the addition of third-party apps extends the fun for everyone, no matter where your interests lie.

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Apple iPhone 3G (16GB)

While parts of the iPhone 3G are superb, there are still some big features missing from this device. If you add up the extras the iPhone doesn't seem like a phone that everyone can afford.

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Apple wireless Mighty Mouse

Apple's new wireless Mighty Mouse cuts the cord, giving you the freedom of untethered mousing. The design isn't perfect, and Apple isn't shy about the price, but Mac desktops and laptops beg for as little clutter around them as possible, and for that, the Mighty Mouse delivers.

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Apple MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2.4GHz)

Apple's 15-inch MacBook Pro gets a solid under-the-hood upgrade for better performance and longer battery life, allowing the MacBook Pro to put enough distance between itself and the lower-end MacBook to justify its higher price.

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Apple, Dell wind down battery recall efforts

Apple and Dell have managed to track down and replace the vast majority of their potentially "exploding" batteries, which has allowed airlines to lift the restrictions placed on the use of notebooks in-flight.

Apple recalls 1.8 million batteries

Because of a risk of fire, Apple Computer is recalling 1.8 million batteries that use Sony's battery cell technology, which also was at the root of Dell's historic recall last week.

Apple recalls some MacBook Pro batteries

Citing performance concerns, company to replace batteries for some 15-inch laptops under a voluntary recall.

FastMac wants to charge your spare MacBook battery

If you need to charge your spare Mac laptop battery, the U-Charge can do it for you without needing to plug it into your computer.

Sony plans its own battery recall

Sony is planning to announce a massive battery recall of its own, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) confirmed.

DIY: Replace your iPod's battery

Users of the first 5GB iPod model can expect a long, slow descent to shorter and shorter battery life between recharges. Eventually, you're going to have to switch out the battery - we'll show you how.

Do more with your iPod

Want to get the most out of your iPod? Then you need our handy guide to maximising your iPod's musical talents.

All about laptop batteries: Updated

Ever wondered why your laptop's battery doesn't last longer? We explain the technology behind battery power, and provide tips on how to maximise it.

100 tips to speed up your software

Do more faster with these amazingly useful shortcuts.

40GB fourth gen iPod VS 30GB ipod photo

I am considering buying an iPod for an upcoming overseas trip. If you had a choice between a 40GB iPod with Click Wheel or a 30GB iPod Photo, which would you choose?

All about MP3 player batteries: Updated

In an ideal portable world, batteries would run forever and a day. But they dont; we explain why and provide tips on maximising your MP3 player's battery life.

The Apple iPod family album

We take a look at all of Apple's iPods past and present. It's sure been a journey since that chunky, black-and-white original.

Portable video players for movie marathons

These six players each give at least five hours of video playback -- take that, excruciating long-haul flight!

Best tiny MP3 players

Flash memory chips are tiny, meaning the players that use them can be small to the point of ridiculousness. Here are some of our favourite teeny little super guys.

Best portable video players

2007 was the year in which the line between "portable video player" and "MP3 player" got even more blurry.

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Apple Battery Update 1.3

Update your battery firmware and report battery performance issues.

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Apple Intelligent Battery Update

Fix a problem that could prevent your PowerBook 500 battery from charging properly.

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Apple Duo Battery Patch

Correct a problem that prevented your Duo battery from recharging properly.

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Apple Aluminum PowerBook 15 1.1

Increase your battery performance.

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