Gretzky

hey idiot,

Which generation of ipod do you own? Do you know there is a DIY battery kit where replacing the battery is pain free?

hey kiki12345,

If that happens to Chinese characters only, I would go to iTunes and try download the song names from another internet based list (some albums have mulit lists to select from).

If that happens to all characters, i would suggest you take the baby back to DG or the store you  accquired it. I hope you didn't get the thing from BroadXXX or FortnXXX (their sales knows NOTHING about ipod hardware).

I assume you have the 5th generation ipod...which is not uncommon to have software errors in the first or second shipment...it takes a few to get it right....

Remember to keep your receipt for warranty.
Good luck...

Gretzky

1st generation is actually the best in terms of quality.

Most 2nd and 3rd (the first bunch) are there at the service centre because of aging...not necessary of bad quality.

I think the fourth and fifth (meaning Nano and the new colorpods) perform better in battery life...I am not too sure about durability.

My advice is: don't worry too much about the battery life now...just use it and enjoy it....and sell your baby before you need to purchase applecare (a must for apple products!)....