[Funky_Junk]

Hi, I'm looking to buy a 5.5 gen ipod so that I can run rockbox on it. I was wondering, do the 80gb ipod and the 30gb ipod use the same version of rockbox, or does the 80gb use its own version. If so, is the 80gb version of rockbox any less stable/efficient than the 30gb version? Thanks.

 

[frozncore]

The 80GB has its own version. See here.

 

[Funky_Junk]

Is it any less stable than the 30gb version?

 

[frozncore]

Not that I'm aware of

 

[Mr_Junesequa]

if I were you I would grab a 5.5g of any colour

you can then replace the shell casing from ebay.

Also while your inside you can upgrade the hard disc up to 180gb and bump up the battery to whatever is available now

You can also imod it and buy an LOD

 

[Funky_Junk]

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Originally Posted by Mr_Junesequa /img/forum/go_quote.gif if I were you I would grab a 5.5g of any colour you can then replace the shell casing from ebay. Also while your inside you can upgrade the hard disc up to 180gb and bump up the battery to whatever is available now You can also imod it and buy an LOD

Where on ebay can I find new casing and batteries. If I were to do that would I be better of buying a used ipod or a refurb one? And where can I find the bigger hard drives and what is an LOD? Sorry im such a newb...

 

[divideby0]

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Originally Posted by Funky_Junk /img/forum/go_quote.gif Where on ebay can I find new casing and batteries.

Casing:

SILVER APPLE VIDEO IPOD BACK COVER 30 GB A1136 5 GEN - eBay (item 160239059805 end time Oct-06-08 10:00:57 PDT)

Batteries:

New Replacement Battery for iPod Video 5th Gen 5 / 5.5 - eBay (item 320297792335 end time Sep-17-08 10:48:19 PDT)


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Originally Posted by Funky_Junk /img/forum/go_quote.gif And where can I find the bigger hard drives and what is an LOD? Sorry im such a newb...

Hard Drive:

NEW iPOD VIDEO Toshiba 80GB MK8010GAH 1.8" HARD DRIVE - eBay (item 290259817478 end time Sep-17-08 16:59:11 PDT)

LOD = Line Out Dock, see below:

iPod Line Out to Stereo Headphone Amplifier Dock Cable - eBay (item 230290592247 end time Sep-18-08 22:25:42 PDT)

Cheers

 

[Funky_Junk]

Right now, where is the best place to buy a refurbished ipod? Are all of the ones that I see on ebay and amazon refurbished by apple, or are they refurbished by a 3rd party? Some claim to be "certified refurbished" but does that mean anything?

 

[divideby0]

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Originally Posted by Funky_Junk /img/forum/go_quote.gif Right now, where is the best place to buy a refurbished ipod? Are all of the ones that I see on ebay and amazon refurbished by apple, or are they refurbished by a 3rd party? Some claim to be "certified refurbished" but does that mean anything?

If you want the current gen (Classic), try here:

The Apple Store (U.S.)

If you're still aiming at Rockbox, then I'd recommend eBay. I think the 80GB 5.5 iPods are going for around $200ish

I just picked up an 80GB Classic at my university bookstore for Apple's clearance price; gotta love instant gratification

SQ beats the snot outta my old 3G model (now retired), jury's still out compared to the Clip though (gotta do some A/B comparisons). Gonna get an iBasso and use the LOD once my wallet gets out of the hospital anyways

[Team College-Fi]

 

[Funky_Junk]

I definately want a refurbished 5.5, which I will take and replace the shell on. Am I wrong to be skeptical about the refurbished ones on ebay? Are they really refurbished enough to where they are in "new" working condition? The ones on ebay aren't actually refurbished by apple are they?

 

[divideby0]

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Originally Posted by Funky_Junk /img/forum/go_quote.gif I definately want a refurbished 5.5, which I will take and replace the shell on. Am I wrong to be skeptical about the refurbished ones on ebay? Are they really refurbished enough to where they are in "new" working condition? The ones on ebay aren't actually refurbished by apple are they?

ebay can be a crap-shoot. I'd recommend reading the full auction listing to see if the pics are of the actual item instead of stock pics.

As to the whole "refurbished" quality thing. "Refurbished" can mean different things from different vendors, some will have a link in their listing explaining what their definition of refurbished is.

I've always done well on eBay as far as not getting anything in unexpectedly crappy condition. There is risk involved, but most of the issues that can come with an ipod will be remedied by replacing the shell, battery, HD, etc. I wouldn't worry too much. I contemplated going this route myself until I decided the iBasso & LOD was definitely the way to go for my own use.

 

[Funky_Junk]

I think I found what I'm looking for. What do you think:

Small Dog Electronics | iPod 80GB video White from Small Dog Electronics

Demo unit. Comes with Apple 1 year warranty. Are there any companies/websites that offer similar iPods that are covered by an Apple warranty?

 

[divideby0]

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Originally Posted by Funky_Junk /img/forum/go_quote.gif I think I found what I'm looking for. What do you think: Small Dog Electronics | iPod 80GB video White from Small Dog Electronics Demo unit. Comes with Apple 1 year warranty. Are there any companies/websites that offer similar iPods that are covered by an Apple warranty?

Looks like you have a winner, they even check out at resellerratings:

Small Dog Electronics Reviews, Ratings and Prices at ResellerRatings

 

[Funky_Junk]

Thank you so much for your help!

One last question: Does using Rockbox void the Apple warranty?

 

[Punnisher]

I'd buy refurbs from Apple. I got a 5.5g 80gb model from the Apple store and it was in new condition.