Who makes the best ipod

CrazyHorse · 12-08-2005, 07:50 AM

I was thinking of getting one for my wife.

cadmonkey · 12-08-2005, 07:59 AM

The best Ipod huh? I would say Apple, seeing how they are the only ones who make the name Ipod.

I think you mean who makes the best mp3 player.

I have a 20 Gb. Ipod and I love it. I wish I go the 40 GB one though.

ChiefsFanatic · 12-08-2005, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by CrazyHorse

I was thinking of getting one for my wife.

iPod's are now HP, I think. I have been shopping around for one too. Do you want a flash player or a HDD model?

BigChiefFan · 12-08-2005, 08:40 AM

I would say Apple's I-Pod is the way to go. Be sure and buy the I-trip, as well. That's what makes your tunes mobil.

Marcellus · 12-08-2005, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsFanatic

iPod's are now HP, I think. I have been shopping around for one too. Do you want a flash player or a HDD model?

iPod = Apple and Apple only.

CrazyHorse · 12-08-2005, 09:00 AM

I really have no idea what I am looking for. I was hpoing to get some info from this thread. The tunes definately need to be mobil. Also, I dont have an apple computer. Does that matter?

The player would be for listening to music while working out mostly. But I would want probably a higher end unit. One that does pretty much everything.

Any suggestions?

12-08-2005, 09:05 AM

get a 60gb video ipod, the new one, you can also buy a tape converter like the old cardiscmans where you plug into the top of the ipod and put a tape into the deck in your car. much better than the itrip, uses batteries, single and quality is not as good, and the itrip is more expensive. PM me if you want some links of good places to buy. If you dont want to drop all the cash at once Circuit City rewards card has 2 years no intrest on any $300 or more purchase.

BigChiefFan · 12-08-2005, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by CrazyHorse

I really have no idea what I am looking for. I was hpoing to get some info from this thread. The tunes definately need to be mobil. Also, I dont have an apple computer. Does that matter?

The player would be for listening to music while working out mostly. But I would want probably a higher end unit. One that does pretty much everything.

Any suggestions?

You don't need an Apple computer to use the I-Pod or to download music, however if have an Apple, it makes transferring music going alot quicker.

Go to the Apple website for info on the different models. Here's the link...
http://www.apple.com/itunes/

BigChiefFan · 12-08-2005, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Pak1983

get a 60gb video ipod, the new one, you can also buy a tape converter like the old cardiscmans where you plug into the top of the ipod and put a tape into the deck in your car. much better than the itrip, uses batteries, single and quality is not as good, and the itrip is more expensive. PM me if you want some links of good places to buy. If you dont want to drop all the cash at once Circuit City rewards card has 2 years no intrest on any $300 or more purchase.

The I-Trip allows you to listen on ALL stereos. Sounds like the model you are recommending only works on car tape players. If so, I think there is better value with the I-Trip.

**morphius** · 12-08-2005, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsFanatic

iPod's are now HP, I think. I have been shopping around for one too. Do you want a flash player or a HDD model?

HP ended that relationship earlier this year.

**morphius** · 12-08-2005, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by BigChiefFan

The I-Trip allows you to listen on ALL stereos. Sounds like the model you are recommending only works on car tape players. If so, I think there is better value with the I-Trip.

Though I have heard the quality of sound is better in the tape deck model the the FM transmitters.

12-08-2005, 09:45 AM

itrip is crap.

Radar Chief · 12-08-2005, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by morphius

Though I have heard the quality of sound is better in the tape deck model the the FM transmitters.

FM has a limited frequency response, something like 80Hz-15KHz IIRC, so yea a tape deck converter could provide better frequency response since they aren’t so limited. You might get more noise, hiss, since it is going through the tape head though.

JazzzLovr · 12-08-2005, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Pak1983

itrip is crap.

If that is the case, do you have an alternate suggestion for people who only have a CD player in their car, and no cassette deck?

Tigermoose · 12-08-2005, 09:47 AM

I had an IPOD mini that I listened to constantly. After a mere 5 months the batter was losing its charge and the IPOD was unusable. When I sent my IPOD in for a battery replacement, they informed me that they could not replace the battery without replacing the entire casing. And since the casing and a dent on the corner, they told me it would cost me $230. This is because 1)They are assholes, and 2) they don't replace the battery, but instead give you a different refurbished IPOD. This is because the IPOD's battery is tightly integrated into the IPOD itself. If you try to do it yourself, you will most likely damage your IPOD.

My advice would be to get a Creative Labs Zen Micro. These have replaceable batteries that can be snapped in and out. That way you don't have to worry about getting screwed by Apple. Mine is on its way.

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pak1983 Guest Casino cash: $	get a 60gb video ipod, the new one, you can also buy a tape converter like the old cardiscmans where you plug into the top of the ipod and put a tape into the deck in your car. much better than the itrip, uses batteries, single and quality is not as good, and the itrip is more expensive. PM me if you want some links of good places to buy. If you dont want to drop all the cash at once Circuit City rewards card has 2 years no intrest on any $300 or more purchase.
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Tigermoose Starter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: St. Louis Casino cash: $10004900	Consider the battery... I had an IPOD mini that I listened to constantly. After a mere 5 months the batter was losing its charge and the IPOD was unusable. When I sent my IPOD in for a battery replacement, they informed me that they could not replace the battery without replacing the entire casing. And since the casing and a dent on the corner, they told me it would cost me $230. This is because 1)They are assholes, and 2) they don't replace the battery, but instead give you a different refurbished IPOD. This is because the IPOD's battery is tightly integrated into the IPOD itself. If you try to do it yourself, you will most likely damage your IPOD. My advice would be to get a Creative Labs Zen Micro. These have replaceable batteries that can be snapped in and out. That way you don't have to worry about getting screwed by Apple. Mine is on its way.
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