12-01-2003, 07:09 PM
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To iPod or Not To iPod?
My intell tells me that my husband is thinking about getting me an iPod for Christmas. My problem, however, is that I don't think I really want one. With a large SD card, I can carry and play plenty of music on my iPAQ. Sure, you can carry more music on an iPod, but I never listen to music for more than an hour or so anyway. So, I ask you, is there something so great about the iPod that I would be crazy not to want it for Christmas? I can think of a lot of gear for my iPAQ that I could get with the money that he's planning on spending on the iPod.
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12-01-2003, 07:19 PM
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The iPod is a single-function device that's great if you're a hard-core music listener who wants to carry 1000's of songs with you and listen for several hours every day. That doesn't sound like you. :-)
Your husband may be partially influenced by the fact that HE thinks it's so cool - I was buying my wife Ashley an MP3 player (for when she works out, a Pocket PC is too big) and we were in Fry's looking at the Rio models. I thought that the Rio Nitrus with the 1.5 GB hard drive was SO COOL, and I wanted to buy that one for her, but ultimately she wanted an SD-card based model that was lighter and smaller.
Be honest with your husband and tell him what you really want - he'll appreciate it in the end when he sees how happy you are. :-)
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12-01-2003, 07:21 PM
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Well as a long time iPod owner (and advocate - I have the original scroll-wheel 5GB and the 3G touch well 15GB), I love the both. Being able to carry around a variety of my music, I never have to listen to the same tune twice. Playlist are a fantastic feature of the iPod. SmartPlay list when using iTunes is another great feature - make up playlist based on genre, year, even based on frequency or infrequency of play. One thing the iPod will cause you to do is be organized about your music. The iPod also throws in a few features of a calendar, address book and notes. If you're using a Mac then iSync is great for keeping this information organized. Plus you get plenty of storage for on the side if you don't fill up the iPod with music. Also you get 3 games to play - my fav being music trivia where it plays a short snippet of your music and you have to guess that tune. And you get an alarm clock. And you can listen to audiobooks from Audible.com .
Usually the first smile that comes over ones face is the brilliance in the packaging. Unwrapping each layer of your first iPod is an experience you'll remember.
Some things to know are that you'll want a nice case to protect it from scratches. Also it will require charging but expect up to 8 hours of use on a single full charge. If you don't have a firewire or USB2.0 card in your PC then you'll need one - I recommend Adaptec's Firewire card for speedy transfers and easy installation.
Also check out iTunes. It's free. Check out the music store and audiobooks. Rip your music using iTunes to play around with making playlists. And last go to a local Apple store, CompUSA, Target, Best Buy, Virgin Megastore and try one out. I hope my response has been helpful and let me know if you have any questions.
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12-01-2003, 07:22 PM
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Thanks Jason. I had to do that to him last year when he bought me a Sony Clie because he thought the swivel display was cool. I much preferred the iPAQ 5455 that I got to replace it and I have not regretted it for a minute  |
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12-01-2003, 07:32 PM
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I refuse to pay $300 for soemthing that only plays music....thats madness!!!!!! Oh im sorry...it does contacts as well :roll:
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12-01-2003, 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by rzanology
I refuse to pay $300 for soemthing that only plays music....thats madness!!!!!! Oh im sorry...it does contacts as well :roll:
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Thankfully, this thread isn't about YOU is it? :wink:
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12-01-2003, 08:11 PM
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PiperPilot,
As my family's resident gadget guy, I've found myself in your shoes every Christmas for the last 3 years (including this one....). And every year, I've pursuaded the potential givers not to get me an iPod. As cool as I think they are (and I DO think they are VERY cool), I agree completely with Jason in that the iPod is "a single-function device that's great if you're a hard-core music listener who wants to carry 1000's of songs with you and listen for several hours every day."
That's not me. I also agree with Jason in that it doesn't sound like you either...
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12-01-2003, 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by rzanology
I refuse to pay $300 for soemthing that only plays music....thats madness!!!!!! Oh im sorry...it does contacts as well :roll:
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If you adjust for inflation, probably cheaper than the original walkman, and so much more funcationality. |
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12-01-2003, 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Jason Dunn
The iPod is a single-function device that's great if you're a hard-core music listener who wants to carry 1000's of songs with you and listen for several hours every day. That doesn't sound like you. :-)
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I agree that a Pocket PC is a great music device, but you don't have to be a hardcore music listener to enjoy an iPod. I listen to it perhaps an hour every day, and am still very happy with the purchase. The ability to carry all my CDs is incredibly convenient. It's also convenient in that I don't use my Pocket PC's battery up for listening to music. And the remote control is a biggie for me.
On the other hand, I do have a daily commute and want the variety at the touch of my fingers, and perhaps that's the appropriate motivation. On the other other hand, my sister doesn't have a commute and she still loves her iPod to bits.
Let me give you this advice: you can easily survive without an iPod, but do not play with a friend's iPod if you ever see it. It's a very, very dangerous thing. :lol:
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12-01-2003, 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Jason Dunn
The iPod is a single-function device that's great if you're a hard-core music listener who wants to carry 1000's of songs with you and listen for several hours every day. That doesn't sound like you. :-)
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I agree that a Pocket PC is a great music device, but you don't have to be a hardcore music listener to enjoy an iPod. I listen to it perhaps an hour every day, and am still very happy with the purchase. The ability to carry all my CDs is incredibly convenient. It's also convenient in that I don't use my Pocket PC's battery up for listening to music. And the remote control is a biggie for me.
On the other hand, I do have a daily commute and want the variety at the touch of my fingers, and perhaps that's the appropriate motivation. On the other other hand, my sister doesn't have a commute and she still loves her iPod to bits.
Let me give you this advice: you can easily survive without an iPod, but do not play with a friend's iPod if you ever see it. It's a very, very dangerous thing. :lol:
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Ahh, come on over to the dark side. Next thing you know you'll even want a G5 or Powerbook. Muhaaahaaaa! :twisted:
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