How attached are you to your iPod? Did it break but you just can’t seem to let it go? Is it working fine but you feel like its demise is coming soon?
We previously mentioned services that pay you for your broken iPod (here). Now we mention a service that either repairs them, or tries to determine when your iPod will die. Yes, you read right, predict the date of your iPod’s demise.
The iPod Mechanic are very reputable, for they have been in business since 2003. They repair many common iPod problems, such as: cracks and different screen damage, scroll wheel malfunction, water damage, and other creative problems users have managed to experience. Prior to the repair, they give you a free quote based on your iPod symptoms and problems, pay for the shipping of your player, and ship you a box if in need. The repairs are done only with Apple genuine parts and a warranty is given for 180 days (longest in the industry). For more information, check out their site and read some of their customers’ reviews.
For those that are not encountering major problems and simply want a little outlook for the future, the iPod Death Clock tries to grant it for you. Based on serial number (which is used to determine exact model and date of your iPod), they attempt to give you a date when your iPod will die. Why is this service useful? I’m not sure. Maybe for a morbid feeling, or perhaps you would like to sleep better at night, knowing that the iPod will live for a long time.
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November 14th, 2007 at 3:18 am
Thanks for the information on this company, it’s good to know that there is someone out there who can fix my precious iPod if something bad happens (perish the thought!). The iPod Death Clock is kind of morbidly funny.
November 14th, 2007 at 4:40 am
Hi Neece, great to see you.
I haven’t tried them myself, but reviews mention they are great. The iPod death clock on the other hand I have tried many times (haha).
November 28th, 2007 at 10:27 pm
http://consumerist.com/search/ipod%20mechanic/
November 28th, 2007 at 11:16 pm
Hi Sean, thanks for the link.
Every coin has two sides. It is great to be able to see the other one.
August 26th, 2008 at 4:49 pm
This company has alot of complaints. You should really do your homework on them before you decide any repairs.
I used http://www.ipodrefresh.com
Jessi