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Many of us have heard of the new craze of DIY iPhone repair, is it worth it? And what are the benefits? – These are hopefully two of the questions that you will find answers to here. There are obvious benefits to be found in DIY iPhone repair, and also some obvious risks, how do we weigh one against the other to decide if this is an avenue we wish to explore, and if it is how do we go about it?

The main benefits include a vast saving in time and money, ordering the parts online is often cheaper than buying in a high street store, and the expense of a repair specialist goes out the window if you an succeed in a DIY repair of your iPhone in the comfort of your own home. Some other benefits include the and at what stage of the repair the phone and at what stage of the repair the phone and at what stage of the repair your iPhone is at all times. Also the repair is not completely unguaranteed, as providing you use a reputable site to purchase your parts you will receive these with tested and proven guarantees protecting you against dead on arrival and warehouse damage.

Taking a moment to look at the risks of DIY iPhone repair we know this are pretty much common sense factors, but still need to be mentioned. If the repair goes wrong is it going to cost you more to put right, ad remember that if you do participate in the DIY repair of your iPhone, although the parts were guaranteed, the repair isn´t, so this part is at your own risk, but should by no means rule out this option.

With the pros and the cons laid on the table it is now a personal decision for you to decide if you can benefit from DIY iPhone repair – in my personal experience it doesn´t suit everyone, but around 8 in 10 people realize that with the benefits to be gained they outweigh the pros. Let´s face it, you are currently sitting with a dead iPhone, is there much to lose at this point?

There is no need to be an expert to carry out the repair, there are may guides and tips that can be found online, and many sites offer these to you, looking through you will see there are some very useful guides to repair written by myself that can be printed and looked back on as a resource. When it comes to the crunch and you are seeking your spare parts consider sites such as iPhonePartsPro – who offer a dedicated and professional service to obtain your new pars in peace of mind with great guarantees and same day shipping.

Mark Grey,
mark@markfreelance.com

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Retaining the quality of your iPhone battery will save you a fair amount of money in the long run, so I would like to take a moment and offer some tips and advice on iPhone battery care and how you can optimize the life and charge of your battery to enable you to keep that cash in your pocket for as long as possible.

So the first thing to mention for iPhone battery care would be a proper charge cycle, a correctly maintained iPhone battery can retain up to 80% of it´s full capacity for 400 full charge and discharge cycles, therefore it is important to not overcharge, or undercharge the battery whenever possible. Allowing your iPhone´s battery to run completely flat once in a while is great, but at other times allow it to run as low as possible before charging it again, and when you do charge try to achieve the maximum charge replacing full life back into the battery.

Achieve the maximum ability from your battery – this will not only help you monitor the life of the battery, but also take us back to tip one and ensure a good charge cycle is in operation. For example an iPhone 3G genuine battery will offer you 12 hours of talk time, 10 hours of video viewing, 9 hours of Wi-Fi use or 30 hours of audio playback from a full charge, try to be aware of how your iPhone is being used and how the battery is standing up to the task – also bearing I mind that standby time is somewhere around the 300 hour mark.

Allow the battery to breathe – if you are charging your battery in some carrying cases they tend to generate excessive heat which can affect the capacity of your battery, if you are aware that your iPhone is becoming warm during it´s charge remove it from it´s case prior to commencing the charge. The ideal temperature for your iPhone and it´s battery is between 32 and 95 Fahrenheit. Also when charging from a USB to a computer ensure that the computer is switched on, a sleeping or turned off computer can cause the iPhone battery to drain which will disturb your charging cycle and degrade the battery.

And one last pointer, is try to generate regular use from your phone, the lithium-based batteries perform better when the electrons are kept active inside, and make sure that whatever happens with your charging the iPhone battery receives your full care by giving it a minimum of one full charge (100% of the battery life) per month.

These iPhone battery care tips have been provided by iPhonePartsPro – your one stop shop online for all iPhone spares, and parts for home repair and maintenance, they also stock a great variety of genuine iPhone batteries for all models and should not be underestimated when you are seeking a quality service.

Mark Grey,
mark@markfreelance.com

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Buying accessories for your iPod Nano 8GB is one of the most exciting parts of owning the device. The market for ipod accessories has realized incredible growth over the past few years. This may be one of the reasons the iPod Nano 8GB has been able to dominate the digital MP3 player market.  Even though the iPod Nano 8GB comes with an earphone, some users opt for external speakers because the iPod’s internal speaker of the doesn’t play audio files . The internal speaker does have a purpose, though, as it will sound the beep from the alarm clock as well as warning tones.

External speakers will allow you to share your tunes with friends and family. Even small iPod Nano 8GB speakers work well for gatherings and parties. Some companies have cashed in on iPod accessories by offering the FM Transmitter to iPod users. This is one of the better iPod accessories for people who enjoy listening to live radio. The first of the iPod accessories that you should consider purchasing are those designed to protect your digital device from scratches and dirt. Not only can you protect your iPod with covers and cases, but many retailers offer stylish versions as well.

Your ipod nano 8gb will also keep you company when you go to the gym as you can tuck it into an armband, which is another of the most popular iPod accessories. One of the smallest of the iPod accessories, the armband is also one of the most convenient and innovative. Now you don’t have to leave your tunes behind when you go to the gym or for a run. No matter what position your workout puts you in, you can rest assured your iPod is safely tucked away in the armband. You can also use these iPod accessories when you are just out for a walk or riding your bike.

Although the iPod comes with an earphone, there are many other varieties of headphones and earphones sold by third party retailers. Depending on the color of your iPod Nano 8GB, you may be able to purchase headphones to match your digital player.

BMW is the first automotive company to release iPod accessories  for its automobiles. BMW introduced iPod automobile interface sometime in 2005. An iPod control was integrated into the built-in steering wheel, alongside the control and radio head buttons. The iPod Nano 8GB unit is safely confined inside the glove compartment, and is attached to a cable harness to keep it in place every time the car speeds up or is traversing rocky and bumpy roads. The iPod steering wheel control allows the driver to create and shuffle five (5) "BMW playlist". The playlist is displayed through the small LCD of the vehicle's radio head.

Also check out the new guide to iPod Nano Accessories: ipod accessories guide. Don't forget to also grab your FREE copy of the mini guide on getting the most from your iPod Nano.

For complete Reviews, Price Comparisons, How To Guides and more on iPod Nano & iPod Accessories, check out the new : ipod nano 8gb site.

Brian H Logan

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