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Posted by phoenixBEBE on Mar-12-2004 22:50:

Mini Ipod...worth the money?

Hi, just seeking some advice here...wondering if its worth it, or should i get the $300 one for 15GB or jus consider something else altogether...

Posted by Fast Turtle on Mar-12-2004 22:51:

Nope...for the same price you can get an Archos 20 gig player I think.

Posted by Magnus on Mar-12-2004 23:26:

You might want to reconsider buying an IPod because of Apple's totally ignorant issue with the IPod battery. The battery is a built in one and when it dies, and one day it certainly will (usually after 18 months), you will have to get a replacement battery for 100 bucks. Check this out:

http://ipodbatteryfaq.com/

You are much better spending your money on another MP3 player.

Posted by -=M=- on Mar-12-2004 23:27:

i saw a pretty sweet mp3 keychain one... holds shitloads and just plugs into usb

the things like thesize of a 50c piece

Posted by biznology on Mar-13-2004 02:50:

check iRiver, they offer Mp3 players in all forms, and are very comparable to ipods, but cheaper and they provide you with all accessories, unlike Mac products which require you to buy Firewire adapters in you use a PC for example|

www.iriveramerica.com

Posted by Danny Ocean on Mar-13-2004 02:59:

quote:
Originally posted by DJ Nuclear
Nope...for the same price you can get an Archos 20 gig player I think.

yes, get a Archos, hands down

Posted by whiskers on Mar-13-2004 03:11:

quote:
Originally posted by biznology
check iRiver, they offer Mp3 players in all forms, and are very comparable to ipods, but cheaper and they provide you with all accessories, unlike Mac products which require you to buy Firewire adapters in you use a PC for example|

www.iriveramerica.com

http://www.64bits.se/recensioner/ifp-190tc/iriver14.jpg

http://www.64bits.se/recensioner/ifp-190tc/iriver04.jpg

http://www.64bits.se/recensioner/ifp-190tc/iriver15.jpg

iriver = teh win

Posted by tc-fan on Mar-13-2004 03:40:

I want the IRIVER HP140...its a HD40gigs...dont need any drives plugs in as a ext hd....and it has OGG support...

Posted by EriK_V on Mar-13-2004 03:44:

no, ipods should die. i'm not too fond of mp3 players myself. why not get a cd/mp3 player or, for that much money, why not buy a freaking turntable instead??

Posted by AussieTrance on Mar-13-2004 03:44:

Ipod hands down - nuff said. And if you have many gigs of music, then get the 15GB - wont regret it.

Posted by Dmatrox on Mar-13-2004 03:51:

quote:
Originally posted by EriK_V
no, ipods should die. i'm not too fond of mp3 players myself. why not get a cd/mp3 player or, for that much money, why not buy a freaking turntable instead??

Why get a laptop if could get a desktop?

Why get headphones if you could use speakers?

Cd/mp3 players are alright, but with mp3 players, you dont need to bring cds, if an ipod or similar you just put it in your pocket, like your cell phone, but its a bit heavier.

Ive had my 10gb ipod for a long time now, the only complaint i have is not enough battery life.

quote:
whiskers - i river pics

256mb thats like the size for 2 albums or 2 livesets, no thanks.

quote:
yes, get a Archos, hands down

thats looks alright, has nice features too. Do you know how big it is relative to other objects?

Another plus for iPOd is firewire, its faster than the USB2 that the others use.

Posted by Dmatrox on Mar-13-2004 03:52:

Re: Mini Ipod...worth the money?

quote:
Originally posted by bubbleravegirl
Hi, just seeking some advice here...wondering if its worth it, or should i get the $300 one for 15GB or jus consider something else altogether...

your avatar is hot, i assume thats you u = fine

Posted by daydreamer on Mar-13-2004 04:31:

had mine for almost two years now, i think.
it's been a while.
no problems at all. a ten gig is probably all you will need.
the mini is cute, good for a girl.
is it worth the money. i say yes, if you got it to spend.

-dreamer

Posted by biznology on Mar-13-2004 04:40:

ive personally got the SlimX 550 awesome player by iRiver, plays cds and mp3s...not a drive, but it gives you versatility and unlimited storage|

Posted by TeKnoHe@d2025 on Mar-13-2004 05:11:

quote:
Originally posted by whiskers
http://www.64bits.se/recensioner/ifp-190tc/iriver14.jpg

http://www.64bits.se/recensioner/ifp-190tc/iriver04.jpg

http://www.64bits.se/recensioner/ifp-190tc/iriver15.jpg

iriver = teh win

Uh, 256MB vs. Ipod? I'll take the Ipod in this situation.

Posted by biznology on Mar-13-2004 05:19:

quote:
Originally posted by TeKnoHe@d2025
Uh, 256MB vs. Ipod? I'll take the Ipod in this situation.

i think its the size factor - if you expect competition towards the ipod:

40GB|

Posted by TeKnoHe@d2025 on Mar-13-2004 06:08:

That thing is nice looking, about how much does one cost and how long is the battery life?

Posted by EriK_V on Mar-13-2004 06:33:

why would you want a block in your pocket?

Posted by pyro on Mar-13-2004 06:48:

minidisc all the way. i would never consider an iPod, although i would consider a MP3 player with lots of storage space.

Posted by AussieTrance on Mar-13-2004 07:34:

quote:
Originally posted by EriK_V
why would you want a block in your pocket?

as opposed to this?

quote:

why not get a cd/mp3 player or, for that much money, why not buy a freaking turntable instead??

not sure, but i think the iPod (or iRiver for that matter) may have a slightly better chance of fitting in your pocket.. ?

Posted by phoenixBEBE on Mar-13-2004 11:21:

well thanks for all teh replies so far...well i dislike the mini ipod cuz 1) itrs expensive and 2) it doesnt record...and that's a big thing...iono tho...its still great for the storage space tho and i mite get it as a bday present...well it IS cute so i mite consider it -- in PINK toO kekek :-)