Quick feedback requested

[kybearfuzz]

Hey guys and gals,

In preparation for my trip I didn't want to get a stack of CD's and my CD player to add bulk to the trip. What are your thoughts on the iPod? The mini ones are expensive, but they have a 1,000 song capacity and would be easier to travel with.

Your thoughts and opinions would be appreciated. I'm likely to go purchase it today.

Comments

[grande.livejournal.com]

every person i've known has opted for the original ipod. the difference in size is very little, and you get more for you money out of the original. however, they have *horrible* battery issues. my roommate has to keep his charged constantly everywhere he goes. you may want to check reviews on www.cnet.com first.

[swerve2miss.livejournal.com]

I've never had a battery issue with mine, but if you're going on a long trip and are worried about the battery thing, you may want to look into the PowerPod, an adapter that plugs into the car cigarette lighter, and has a cord to connect to the iPod. It works well.

[grande.livejournal.com]

maybe ya got lucky,or they got unlucky, but I know bigchicagobear and murphy have had a couple discussions in my presence over it.

[kybearfuzz.livejournal.com]

Actually www.cnet.com rates the mini-iPod at 8.7 out of 10. The major negatives are that it lacks FM radio and the battery isn't user replacable.

[dizzi-d.livejournal.com]

Unless you really need "tiny tiny" size, the original hard-drive iPods are a much better deal all around. I've had mine about a year and no issues thus far with battery life or anything like that, but I did buy the $50 "applecare" warranty to extend my service by a couple years just in case.

I use the powerpod adapter in my car (the Honda Element has a port for the audio input so I don't have to do anything but plug it in) and that provides pretty much non-stop power for the thing. I have the 30 gb and it holds more music than I could possibly ever use :)

[grande.livejournal.com]

i have recruited the power of diz, apple god. worship freely.

[dizzi-d.livejournal.com]

Hey, don't make me sound like a latte-sipping zealot there, bub! :)

[grande.livejournal.com]

ok ok, he doesn't sip lattes!

[kybearfuzz.livejournal.com]

Actually, the mini iPod is good for wearing when working out, which was another reason I was considering it. The larger iPods don't have a shoulder strap. I guess, it depends on the use. The smaller size would travel better I think.

Thanks for your input though. I'm a Mac guy myself. :)

[dizzi-d.livejournal.com]

If ultimate portability is your goal, the mini is definitely tough to beat. They weigh... like... nothing.

I actually have a second cheapie mp3 player for the gym. I just can't convince myself that carrying something worth $500 (and crushable) around heavy equipment and the rapidly scissoring foot pads of elliptical walkers is a good idea.

If you do decide to gym with it, take a cue from a friend of mine - after he crushed his first one (regular ipod) he started putting it in a "fanny pack" around his waist at the gym instead of on the arm band he bought for it.

*sniff* the idea of a crushed ipod. So sad...