iPod mini vs Zen Micro with an Aussie Twist

[wnewport]

I have a micro and my two friends have mini's. We ALL agree that the micro is better....but i have had some minor problems with mine that were easily fixed by simply taking out the battery and putting it back in. If the old man has any ability at all get him the micro, if he is on oxygen and uses an electric chair get him the mini. If he is partially blind get him the Ipod shuffle, he will never notice the lack of screen.

 

[Cyclone]

not all old people are monkeys when it comes to electronics. my dad knows way more than me about them and im into them alot. depends on how well you think he will be able to use the micro. are we talking shaking hands old or just like 50 or so? i dont know the micro was easy for me to use but im a young buck so who knows.

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Originally Posted by wnewport If he is partially blind get him the Ipod shuffle, he will never notice the lack of screen.

HAHAHAHA i hate that shuffle and dont feel one bit sorry for making fun of it or the people that buy it. just the way i am i guess.

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Originally Posted by Underdog311 he said 75 =) and if he is actually into portable music then he should be good enough for either.

oh oops didnt see that. ok so still get him the micro then.

 

[Underdog311]

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Originally Posted by Cyclone not all old people are monkeys when it comes to electronics. my dad knows way more than me about them and im into them alot. depends on how well you think he will be able to use the micro. are we talking shaking hands old or just like 50 or so? i dont know the micro was easy for me to use but im a young buck so who knows.

he said 75 =)

and if he is actually into portable music then he should be good enough for either.

 

[AManInJapan]

The mini will just be way easier for him to use

 

[pauls]

wnewport - you brought tears to my eyes.

He's actually pretty fit & healthy for his age. He's not scared of electronics, but finding his way around computers. He has a mobile phone - whereas I don't!

The UI will be very important and I'm still leaning towards the mini becuase of iTunes (or what I've read about it).

pauls

AManInJapan - hadn't read your response while typing the above. Another very good case for the mini.

 

[mr.karmalicious]

Well, if Carbon's off (sad), I say micro. You don't want a 5 hour battery life with a mini, do you?

 

[Cyclone]

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Originally Posted by pauls wnewport - you brought tears to my eyes. He's actually pretty fit & healthy for his age. He's not scared of electronics, but finding his way around computers. He has a mobile phone - whereas I don't! The UI will be very important and I'm still leaning towards the mini becuase of iTunes (or what I've read about it). pauls AManInJapan - hadn't read your response while typing the above. Another very good case for the mini.

both the UI's are the same basicaly the micro has a couple extra features but both are basically the same. itunes and wmp are just as easy to use. itunes is loved because of its playlists. he's probobly more likely to be firmiliar with wmp10 because its been around and popular forever. i assume your kidding about amaninjapan.

 

[mas]

pauls:
http://www.engear.com.au matches most of mp3.direct's prices

oh yea, would you know where to get some good headphones?

 

[Cyclone]

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Originally Posted by mas pauls: http://www.engear.com.au matches most of mp3.direct's prices oh yea, would you know where to get some good headphones?

do you want to know where to get some good headphones in AU or US?

 

[mas]

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Originally Posted by Cyclone do you want to know where to get some good headphones in AU or US?

AU... if i was in the US i wouldn't have a problem.

i'm looking at the Koss ksc50s at the moment.. not sure yet

 

[pauls]

mas - engear and mp3direct are the same company (Logix Innovations). engear deals in other electronic stuff as well as audio (eg digital cameras). I normally look at both sites, but the prices are pretty similar - postage identical.

headphones.com.au has a great headphone selection. Most Koss stuff (apart from the famed KSC-35s). They stock the new KSC-75 as well as the KSC-50; both retail for $64 with free delivery. In fact, i just got myself a pair of KSC-75s myself from them - took approx 1 week,

pauls