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

[jprtoronto.livejournal.com]

If I had the money I would go with IPod or one of those type of MP3 player devices. Those things are neat and I'm jealous of anyone who has one.

Yeah I know, that technically didn't help you but what the hey....

[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.

My thoughts

[swerve2miss.livejournal.com]

Well, you don't know me, but I randomly ran across your entry while surfing LJ and thought I'd comment.

I have an iPod, and it's the best thing I ever got (musically, that is). Mine isn't a mini; it's actually a 10 gig (one of the older models). I currently have about 1300 songs on it, and still more room to fill. Plus, I have an iTrip, which is basically this little devide that plugs into the headphone jack of the iPod and broadcasts it through your car radio. You just set it to a random station that isn't being used and listen away! Ever since my dad got me the iPod, I haven't even worried about having CDs/tapes/radio in the car. Most all of my driving music is done on the iPod. I've got playlists of random songs set up, and there's always the regular album/artist playlists.

I'd say, definitely go for it. They're awesome little things, and much handier than CDs. Hope that helped!

Rebecca

[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]

Well, I appreciate your opinion. I'll be dipping into the old savings to get this if I decided to buy.

[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 :)

Re: My thoughts

[kybearfuzz.livejournal.com]

Well, thanks for surfing by and your input. I think that it will be a handy thing to have, especially at the gym on a treadmill. I'm leaning more and more towards it, I think.

[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...

[susobear.livejournal.com]

Uhm... do you use an apple computer? if so, i'd go for an iPod... otherwise... I would go for other solutions.. as a Creative Jukebox Zen Xtra.... 60 GB worth of music, files... whatever.. I use this one for moving the complete development branches from work to home and viceversa... the music quality as I've felt is a bit better in the Zen ( that's why i opted ultimately for a Zen ) and well... I'm pretty content with my purchase... you have also the archos devices or the neuros ones... if you want to go OGG.... Ah.. and I also carry a full Oracle installation on my Zen LOL :)