iPod Class Action Suit Settlement

Apparently there was just a lawsuit settled where 1st-3rd gen iPod owners can get $ off a battery replacement, and extended warrenty. Check it out:

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/06/02/tech/main699324.shtml

Edit: $50 Off of any Apple product (besides iTunes stuff, sorry, no 50 free songs) and warrenty extended to two years (if you have a receipt)

Apparently there was just a lawsuit settled where 1st-3rd gen iPod owners can get $ off a battery replacement, and extended warrenty. Check it out:

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/06/02/tech/main699324.shtml

Sweeeeeeet, but i want a new iPod photo :p

Sweeeeeeet, but i want a new iPod photo :p

I want one and I don't. I want color, but not enough to buy it. This affects me since I own both a 1st and 3rd gen iPod :). Maybe I can get them both traded in for a color one, if they make color on normal iPods in the next line.

This lawsuit was brought about by stupid people who don't know how to properly charge/use their iPods. Do you think I complain when my iPod doesn't get EXACTLY the amount of battery life Apple states? No. When I replace my battery, I'll spend the $40 and install it myself, not be cheap and stupid like these people.

My 3G iPod was an "open-box" at Best Buy...do you think I'll still be up for the $50 coupon? I'm getting ready to buy a new desktop so I'm looking to save wherever I can!! I do still have my receipt because I bought the extended warranty through the store.

I don't think the open box thing has anything to do with the deal because it was a suit against Apple itself not they bought it from. Look you can try and see what happens, but i'd be very surprised if they denied you because it was an open box sale.

My question (not that it applies to me, i have a 4G) is what about people who spent $$$ on replacement batteries from 3rd party sources like Newer Technologies. Do they still apply even though it isn't still the original battery? :confused:

In the defense of the people behind the tort, wasn't this lawsuit started back when Apple didn't even *have* a battery replacement program, and third-party batteries were also not yet readily available? I could imagine feeling SOL under those circumstances....

So wait even if I don't have a battery issue I just fill out a form and they give me a $50 coupon or a new iPod?

I have a 1st gen, actually bought the first week it was out. If I find the receipt, am I eligible?

Jobs hooked me up with tiger and 2.7 G5 in Jan...

if u want connections, drop me a line. Jobs was my bro in college.