Any to add a bit more, buy a AppleCare package to extend your life of your Mac desktop globally to 1+2 years (1 year is the standard warranty, add TWO years to your Mac when you get the relevent AppleCare package)

As always, please READ the fine print.

For iPods, the additional warranty is 1+1year, and this little bit of info below:

"... 2. Repair or Replacement Service Provided
a. Repair or Replacement Service. If during the Coverage Period there is a defect in materials or workmanship of the Covered Equipment,
or, after being fully charged and the iPod hardware product operating under Standard Operations, the capacity of the Battery to hold
an electrical charge has depleted fifty (50%) percent or more from its original specification, Apple will, at its option, repair or replace
the affected Covered Equipment. "

Of course, check the latest info : http://www.apple.com/support/products/applecareipod.html