higbee Posted November 27, 2005 Posted November 27, 2005 Which is better, the shuffles, nano, or whatever??
JJMathes Posted November 27, 2005 Posted November 27, 2005 I bought my wife the Mini last year, and we love it. With the Nano now out, you should be able to get a decent deal on the Mini. Or, if you don't mind the size of the regular one, you can get 2nd or 3rd generation iPods for real good prices.
queenofshopping Posted November 27, 2005 Posted November 27, 2005 i have the regular (full-size) one, & it's a bit of a clunker...also has gotten many scratches & has dulled significantly in just a year...just be wary with ipods in general, & be sure to explore alternatives first
icanhabsum Posted November 27, 2005 Posted November 27, 2005 I agree w/ the video ipod... bought one for my gf she loves it, I have the 4th gen 20gb and it looks large compared to the video one... if you can get student pricing its 269.99 + tax. Even if you can't $249 is the price for a 4gb nano vs 299 for a 30gb video ipod. $50 more gives you 7x the amount of storage.
VonnegutFan Posted November 27, 2005 Posted November 27, 2005 I agree w/ the video ipod... bought one for my gf she loves it, I have the 4th gen 20gb and it looks large compared to the video one... if you can get student pricing its 269.99 + tax. Even if you can't $249 is the price for a 4gb nano vs 299 for a 30gb video ipod. $50 more gives you 7x the amount of storage. Ha. Yes, I bought the 20 gig 4th generation 1.5 years ago and I really want the video one now! I'm seriously considering selling the first on eBay... 7x storage AND beautiful video... Yay for Lost episodes on the go!!! :)
angel-too Posted November 27, 2005 Posted November 27, 2005 I was just about to post this ques.........my DD is looking at the nano for $200. She has an iRiver that holds 250 songs. I saw a Toshiba Gigabeat 10gb that holds 2,500 songs with an LCD screen for album covers and graphics for $189...............I really didn't wasnt to spend an additional $200 for a nano for just another 250 measly songs. so..................isn't the Toshiba a much better deal, I do think the Apple Ipod is just a name thing.
Daisimae Posted November 27, 2005 Posted November 27, 2005 I have a 2GB Nano. Kept me excellent company while I waited at CC on Thursday night.
freesia39 Posted November 27, 2005 Posted November 27, 2005 it depends on who the ipod is for. i have a nano and i really like it. if i had a video i'd be ecstatic for the best time killer ever.
jskarp Posted November 27, 2005 Posted November 27, 2005 depending on who it is for......I just bought my 11 year the shuffle....my 16 yr old nephew has it and loves it. :)
Junior5546 Posted November 28, 2005 Posted November 28, 2005 All of the ipods are great!! Even the lowest priced one "the shuffle" is perfect for working out, it has amazing sound and is like a feather!!!!! So depending on what you would like your ipod for...thats where you can make the right choice!! =oD
Guest general41391 Posted November 28, 2005 Posted November 28, 2005 VIDEO iPOD! $300 for all those features... Nano's are horrible. the stratch easily, and hold nothnig a 4gb nano: $250 a 30gb VIDEO: $300 20+gb and videos for only $50..cmon think smart
icanhabsum Posted November 28, 2005 Posted November 28, 2005 Ha. Yes, I bought the 20 gig 4th generation 1.5 years ago and I really want the video one now! I'm seriously considering selling the first on eBay... 7x storage AND beautiful video... Yay for Lost episodes on the go!!! :) yea... i have a ati all in wonder vid card and record whatever show she can't watch or wants.. then use videora to convert it to an ipod friendly format for free which is nice considering its $1.99 a tv show... I'm real tempted to get rid of the old one for a new one also... lol
Guest general41391 Posted November 28, 2005 Posted November 28, 2005 ^just download the TV shows for FREEE!
mjjandz Posted November 28, 2005 Posted November 28, 2005 we have the regular Ipod the nano and shuffle. I like the nano because it is small
freesia39 Posted November 28, 2005 Posted November 28, 2005 VIDEO iPOD! $300 for all those features... Nano's are horrible. the stratch easily, and hold nothnig a 4gb nano: $250a 30gb VIDEO: $300 20+gb and videos for only $50..cmon think smartwell i'm female, and i enjoy the smaller, sleeker looking item, plus i take care of my electronics, so i make sure they don't scratch, put them in protective casings, etc. i only got the 2gb nano, and seriously, i listen to... 10 songs at a time when i'm at the gym. the only time do i run through all 8 hours that i currently have loaded on there is when i'm doing OT on a saturday. i can't even fill this thing up, since i like to change my songs for the moods i'm in, take out older albums that have been in heavy rotation, etc. it is really going to depend on the person you are purchasing it for.
Guest general41391 Posted November 28, 2005 Posted November 28, 2005 ^good points, But 4gb=$250 30gb=$300 ...I mean c'mon!!
JenT1292 Posted November 28, 2005 Posted November 28, 2005 I'm planning on buying a shuffle for my hubby. He is asking for one for xmas, but he wants it strictly to use while at the gym or out running. I've read and been told this is the best option for those purposes.
writermom Posted November 28, 2005 Posted November 28, 2005 The Shuffle or Nano would be best for working out, because they don't have hard drives (so they won't skip). I have a 1gb Shuffle, and am getting a 2gb Nano for Christmas. :) That said, I love my 20gb iPod (and would seriously love to have one of the new 60gb iPods if money were no object). They're best for storing your entire library of music, plus audiobooks.
writermom Posted November 28, 2005 Posted November 28, 2005 (In an ideal world, the best combination would be a 4gb Nano and a 60gb video iPod.)
donny2001 Posted November 28, 2005 Posted November 28, 2005 It all really 2 depends on the size of your MP3 collection. I at first wanted a Nano, but my collection was at least 2gb larger so I went with the 20gb Ipod, and was happier. Im mad cause a couple of weeks later the vidoe one came out . O well I still love my pod (A guy at work calls me one of them pod people). The video pods from what I hear and see are Really good, so Ill suggest the video pod. If you want accessories for your Ipod I have found that both Circuit City and Best Buy have the greatest varieties (IE: Skins, Fm transmitters, car kits, larger batteries, alarm clock, and tv and car hookups). DON
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