"it just works" seems to be the apple user's programmed reply. I have been told it over and over again. I want to set things to work the way I want them to work. Truth be told, I enjoy it. As for battery, if my daughter's apple is an example (just got a new one) my vivid holds a charge longer than hers. She has to have it plugged in much of her time at home. And still, I can swap out my battery if need be.