inputs.text: battery rocks - purchased battery totally stunned long ipod running promptly shipped world computing received hassle free claims 27 longer battery life true perhaps understated website recommends initial charge 12 hours even thought charge meter indicates fully charged hours 12 hour initial charge prolongs future battery life initial overnight charge subsequent charges quick quicker original ipod battery hours test see long battery would last set music repeat normal volume level let go full discharged 11 hours continuous still going much longer run time 7 hours hoping 5 hours typical regular new ipod battery battery far surpassed expectations even though expect intermittent use need frequent charges nonetheless ever need special battery anything check [ ] products first battery comes one year warranty registration web site required battery cost 20 delivered cheaper ones web thought dollars spent get extra battery life would worth indeed proven provided tools worked fine although extra pair hands get case open may help easy install pay attention five star way around could not pleased choice