Thinking of getting an Ipod...

SAD_DC · 11-19-2005, 10:04 PM

Hi ..sry if this isnt the right place to post this but..
ok I was thinking of getting an Ipod 4 xmas and was just wondering what kind you guys reccomend..
ive purchased the "ipod nano" and ended up returning it....
I was just wondering what kind you guys reccomend..

Price range...
$250 give or take...

4W4K3 · 11-19-2005, 10:20 PM

What do you need it to do? If you're just looking for an mp3 player with a large storage capacity and general good looks...don't go for the ipod. They are overpriced, and you can get better players with more space for less money.

If you need to watch movies on it, or FM radio, or record music...list what you need here and i'll try to find one within your budget.

lowcar100 · 11-19-2005, 10:20 PM

the mini seems very practical, how much space do you want?

SAD_DC · 11-19-2005, 10:26 PM

not sure about space but i know i have about 500+ songs without even downloading so.....

ok about what i need it fore..the pmp looks NICE!!
but for sure i want music..duh lol
ill need to get more info about video...

but like i said for sure music
because when i ride around to a friends house or w.e ill need to have music
oh and also need to fit in my pocket..(wich i dont think pmp will lol )
but then again ive never seen one in person...

SAD_DC · 11-19-2005, 10:31 PM

Plz post more info about the pmp because i just might get that one..
If you know a nice mp3/Video player plz post....

4W4K3 · 11-19-2005, 10:37 PM

What is a "pmp" ?

I was looking at getting myself this http://www.cowonamerica.com/products.../x5/photo.html

It's slightly over your budget, but maybe you can stratch it? They have a cheaper 20GB version thats right at $250. (this is 30GB version) It'll play alot of file formats, including movies an music, and can play/record live radio, etc. it's got a lot of features...

Dropkickmurphys · 11-19-2005, 10:47 PM

go for a creative zen, theyre cheaper and more reliable than ipods (but are slightly bigger)

SAD_DC · 11-19-2005, 10:52 PM

ok pmp is from iriver..heres link...
http://cgi.ebay.com/BRAND-NEW-iRiver...QQcmdZViewItem

about the zen..
my friend has one and doesnt like it..
personaly i have never used it but this is from a friends opinion...
and im strongly thinking about getting that pmp..
its been out for a while so price isnt as high as it was *400*..

thanks for replies...

TheChef · 11-19-2005, 10:54 PM

For $300 the 30 GB iPod video is nice. My friend jsut bought one and they have amazingly vivid screens. The screen is something like 2.5" across and quite nice. I tested it out at the local Apple Store. As a personal media player, (PMP), the other good choice close to your price range is the iAudio X5, the one 4W4K3 showed you I think.

4W4K3 · 11-19-2005, 10:58 PM

I am hoping the price of the iAudio X5 goes down at least a small bit before I buy it, it seems like alot of money to me. But really I suppose i should pay more for the player, since the music and movies I will be putting on it are mostly from friend's CD's and such.

11-19-2005, 10:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
SAD_DC Platinum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 661	Thinking of getting an Ipod... Hi ..sry if this isnt the right place to post this but.. ok I was thinking of getting an Ipod 4 xmas and was just wondering what kind you guys reccomend.. ive purchased the "ipod nano" and ended up returning it.... I was just wondering what kind you guys reccomend.. Price range... $250 give or take... __________________ CPU:Amd Athlon X2 Dual Core 4200+ (939) 2.20GHz CPU Fan: Zalman CNPS9700 LED MoBo: KN8 SLi 939 R.A.M: OCZ 4x 512 PC3200 DDR 400MHz Video Card: 7950 Gt H.D.D: Maxtor 300gig 7200 rpm H.D.D 2: W.D 500gig 7200 rpm Sound Card: Stock Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 1000 PsU: Aspire 550-Watt Chameleon

11-19-2005, 10:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
4W4K3 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lewisville, TX Age: 20 Posts: 6,892	What do you need it to do? If you're just looking for an mp3 player with a large storage capacity and general good looks...don't go for the ipod. They are overpriced, and you can get better players with more space for less money. If you need to watch movies on it, or FM radio, or record music...list what you need here and i'll try to find one within your budget. __________________ My Computer I choose to believe what I was programmed to believe. Can I eat your brain? FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND :F@H Team 44358

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11-19-2005, 10:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
SAD_DC Platinum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 661	not sure about space but i know i have about 500+ songs without even downloading so..... ok about what i need it fore..the pmp looks NICE!! but for sure i want music..duh lol ill need to get more info about video... but like i said for sure music because when i ride around to a friends house or w.e ill need to have music oh and also need to fit in my pocket..(wich i dont think pmp will lol ) but then again ive never seen one in person... __________________ CPU:Amd Athlon X2 Dual Core 4200+ (939) 2.20GHz CPU Fan: Zalman CNPS9700 LED MoBo: KN8 SLi 939 R.A.M: OCZ 4x 512 PC3200 DDR 400MHz Video Card: 7950 Gt H.D.D: Maxtor 300gig 7200 rpm H.D.D 2: W.D 500gig 7200 rpm Sound Card: Stock Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 1000 PsU: Aspire 550-Watt Chameleon

11-19-2005, 10:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
SAD_DC Platinum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 661	Plz post more info about the pmp because i just might get that one.. If you know a nice mp3/Video player plz post.... __________________ CPU:Amd Athlon X2 Dual Core 4200+ (939) 2.20GHz CPU Fan: Zalman CNPS9700 LED MoBo: KN8 SLi 939 R.A.M: OCZ 4x 512 PC3200 DDR 400MHz Video Card: 7950 Gt H.D.D: Maxtor 300gig 7200 rpm H.D.D 2: W.D 500gig 7200 rpm Sound Card: Stock Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 1000 PsU: Aspire 550-Watt Chameleon

11-19-2005, 10:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
4W4K3 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lewisville, TX Age: 20 Posts: 6,892	What is a "pmp" ? I was looking at getting myself this http://www.cowonamerica.com/products.../x5/photo.html It's slightly over your budget, but maybe you can stratch it? They have a cheaper 20GB version thats right at $250. (this is 30GB version) It'll play alot of file formats, including movies an music, and can play/record live radio, etc. it's got a lot of features... __________________ My Computer I choose to believe what I was programmed to believe. Can I eat your brain? FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND :F@H Team 44358

11-19-2005, 10:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
Dropkickmurphys Diamond Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Worthing, UK (Uni at Kent) Age: 19 Posts: 1,971	go for a creative zen, theyre cheaper and more reliable than ipods (but are slightly bigger) __________________ Intel Core2 Quad Q6600 2.4Ghz (OC @ 2.9GHz) Gigabyte P35C-DS3R motherboard 2GB 6400 DDR240 RAM 512Mb Geforce 8600GT OC'd (Hoping for a 9800GT soon) 500GB Seagate 7,500RPM HDD Lite-on 20x DVD+RW OCZ GameXStream 600W PSU CoolerMaster Black Centurian 534 Case Samsung 19" 1440x900 SyncMaster 940BW monitor / Samsung 19" 1440x900 TV Dual Booting: Windows XP Proffessional SP2 / Windows Vista Business SP1

11-19-2005, 10:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
SAD_DC Platinum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 661	ok pmp is from iriver..heres link... http://cgi.ebay.com/BRAND-NEW-iRiver...QQcmdZViewItem about the zen.. my friend has one and doesnt like it.. personaly i have never used it but this is from a friends opinion... and im strongly thinking about getting that pmp.. its been out for a while so price isnt as high as it was 400.. thanks for replies... __________________ CPU:Amd Athlon X2 Dual Core 4200+ (939) 2.20GHz CPU Fan: Zalman CNPS9700 LED MoBo: KN8 SLi 939 R.A.M: OCZ 4x 512 PC3200 DDR 400MHz Video Card: 7950 Gt H.D.D: Maxtor 300gig 7200 rpm H.D.D 2: W.D 500gig 7200 rpm Sound Card: Stock Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 1000 PsU: Aspire 550-Watt Chameleon

11-19-2005, 10:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
TheChef Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: New York Age: 17 Posts: 1,383	For $300 the 30 GB iPod video is nice. My friend jsut bought one and they have amazingly vivid screens. The screen is something like 2.5" across and quite nice. I tested it out at the local Apple Store. As a personal media player, (PMP), the other good choice close to your price range is the iAudio X5, the one 4W4K3 showed you I think. __________________ Athlon 64 3000+ Venice -- MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum Asus nVidia GeForce 6600 -- Corsair ValueSelect 1024mb Seagate 120GB Barracuda -- Xoxide X-Clear Case FOR SALE http://www.computerforum.com/47630-fs-a64-3000-6600-1gb-ram-w-stuff.html http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=mzvideos

11-19-2005, 10:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
4W4K3 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lewisville, TX Age: 20 Posts: 6,892	I am hoping the price of the iAudio X5 goes down at least a small bit before I buy it, it seems like alot of money to me. But really I suppose i should pay more for the player, since the music and movies I will be putting on it are mostly from friend's CD's and such. __________________ My Computer I choose to believe what I was programmed to believe. Can I eat your brain? FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND :F@H Team 44358

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