Apple Offers Credit For Older-Generation iPod Owners

Apple has settled a class-action lawsuit involving bad iPod batteries and as a result will hand out $45 credits to Canadian residents who purchased first, second or third generation iPod prior to June 24, 2004.

The class-action lawsuit involves a claim that Apple's Canadian iPod did not meet the suggested battery life. The two iPod users that initiated the lawsuit suggested that the iPods only lasted three hours after a year of use compared to the eight hours Apple claims.

Apple Can't Shake Battery Critics

Here in the U.S. the issue was resolved years ago. Apple promised to dole out similar $50 vouchers back in 2005 to first, second, and third generation iPod owners. Here is a link to the settlement.

IPod batteries have long been an annoyance to iPod owners almost from the get go with people complaining of not being able to replace batteries themselves, short battery life, to incorrect battery life indicators.

Like a bad penny, Apple still can't shake criticism over its battery policies. Last August Apple faced a second class-action lawsuit argues that Apple and AT&T failed to tell early buyers of the iPhone that annual fees of more than $100 would be needed to replace the iPhone battery and maintain service.

Canadians Get In-Store Credit

The $45 credit will be useable at any Apple Store. If anything, Apple got away pretty cheap in this deal because if Apple were to have to supply replacement batteries and labor, the bill could be much larger.

Apple's iPod Battery Settlement Program Web page has yet to include instructions on how to claim the $45 credit, but don't fret, Canadians, it should be updated soon so you can claim your $45.

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