iPod class action settlement approved

iPodObserver reports that a San Mateo County (CA) judge gave final sign-off to the settlement of a class-action lawsuit against Apple, brought on by battery life issues with the first few iPod models.

Based on the terms of the settlement, about 1.3 million iPod owners are entitled to replacement batteries, reimbursement for already-replaced batteries, Apple Store credits or even new iPods.

Eligible iPod owners have until either two years after the original purchase date of the iPod, or September 30, 2005, whichever is later, to file a claim.

As usual, Apple has no comment.