iPod Classic - High Reallocs - Time for new iPod?

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iPod Classic - High Reallocs - Time for new iPod?

Hello,

After my iPod Classic 160GB (late 2009) failed I followed the excellent instructions posted here https://discussions.apple.com/thread/5020595 and eventually after a full drive reformat I was able to restore and reload my library.

However, checking the HDSMARTDATA I still have the stats below. Is my drive likely to fail soon? I'm using it at a party in a couple of weeks so I'm wondering if it's safer to buy a new one.

Retracts: 5

Reallocs: 8976

Pending Sectors: 0

PowerOn Hours: 1352

Start/Stops: 7837

Temp: Current 26c

Temp: Min 0c

Temp: MAx 46c

Thanks.

iPod classic

Posted on Sep 5, 2014 3:07 AM

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turingtest2

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Sep 17, 2014 11:36 AM in response to jpadina

The reallocs are highish, but none pending is a good sign. It would seem that the iPod classic line has been withdrawn, so you may find it increasingly hard to find a new one.

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turingtest2

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Sep 18, 2014 7:23 AM in response to jpadina

Argos: iPod classic 160GB Black - £189.99 - Out of stock 😟

Amazon: iPod classic 160GB Black - 3 new from £384.24 😮

Bit of a hike in my book! 👿

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jpadina Author

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Sep 18, 2014 5:55 AM in response to turingtest2

Thanks turingtest2, good to know. Since I completely reformatted it two weeks ago it has been behaving...

However I bought another 160GB classic as soon as they announced they were stopping production anyway. The price was no higher, in fact I got the grey one because it was £10 cheaper than the black for some reason.

But I see the iPhone 6 is available with 124GB which would be enough (albeit much more expensive).

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