[The Monkey]

I "need" to update my 3G ipod. Thinking either the 8GB Nano or one of the ipods. I don't care that much about the video. SQ and durability are much more important to me. But I wouldn't mind putting some photos of my son on it. Advise me wise ones!

 

[sethsez]

Well, this pretty much comes down to whether physical size is more important to you than capacity.

So... is it?

 

[The Monkey]

lol, I don't know...

One thing I'm wondering is whether buying the ipod now is dumb because the "real" video ipod is around the corner. But I guess that's always the case.

 

[sethsez]

Well, if video isn't a factor to you then I don't know why that would matter.

 

[The Monkey]

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Originally Posted by sethsez Well, if video isn't a factor to you then I don't know why that would matter.

Yes, good point. But maybe by then it will matter. Oy, technology...

 

[blessingx]

Since 'who knows' is probably the correct answer, I'll pretend I have some insight and say ...

Get the nano. Wait for the "true" video iPod likely in January. You'll even save money on a case as it shouldn't be necessary. Of course there's that shuffle too.

 

[GIGANTOID]

Oh my what happened to my signature?

 

[lan]

If SQ is the most important don't get an iPod

You are used to iTunes so iPod is probably the only way to go. I had a 3G for a few months. Couldn't stand the quality.

I would get the nano since it has no harddrive. That's more durability right there. BUT could you deal with the loss of space?

 

[ouchia]

anyone know how many lossless files you can fit on an 8g or 4g ipod nano? i'd appreciate it, thanks...

 

[The Monkey]

Quote:

Originally Posted by lan If SQ is the most important don't get an iPod You are used to iTunes so iPod is probably the only way to go. I had a 3G for a few months. Couldn't stand the quality.

I'm pretty much married to itunes and my mac, but I do have a H120 to use with my Microstack.

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I would get the nano since it has no harddrive. That's more durability right there. BUT could you deal with the loss of space?

It's a good question. I think the answer is no. Mainly because I don't want to put up with the hassle of deciding what to leave off the Nano. Plus, I guess if I want pics, they'll be hard to see on that little screen.

 

[p0ssumjenkins]

fyi the "new" ipod video is nothing really different than the "old" ipod video. you get a brighter screen and they somehow reworked how it deals with video to get longer video playback since the music playback length is the same (this would indicate that the battery is physically the same). all the new functions can be done to the "old" with the new firmware update.

 

[sethsez]

Quote:

Originally Posted by p0ssumjenkins fyi the "new" ipod video is nothing really different than the "old" ipod video. you get a brighter screen and they somehow reworked how it deals with video to get longer video playback since the music playback length is the same (this would indicate that the battery is physically the same). all the new functions can be done to the "old" with the new firmware update.

Actually, the new iPod Videos have a new CPU (or at least that's what I've read, who knows with all the misinformation being thrown around during the show).

 

[greenleaf]

nano because no hdd; or 80gb ipod if you "need" the 80gb

 

[greenleaf]

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Originally Posted by ouchia anyone know how many lossless files you can fit on an 8g or 4g ipod nano? i'd appreciate it, thanks...

you save like 55-60% compared to wav witl lossless "compression", so do the math

say 280-300MB/cd

 

[richard]

If you synch or recharge every day or two, why do you need to have more than a day or two of music on your ipod?