Maral Posted January 17, 2005 Report Share Posted January 17, 2005 My kids have $200 each...they both want IPODs....I told them no way can they get the new one which costs $500....ridiculous... They can either have an older model ipod or one of the copies out there... Any suggestions? I remember seeing a report with all different versions of those ipod things...I don't even know what to call them but ipod...but I wasn't really paying attention so now I dont' remember which brand they said was the best.... Help before I go and buy some shoes with their money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExtraHye Posted January 17, 2005 Report Share Posted January 17, 2005 Could I also get $200.00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sip Posted January 17, 2005 Report Share Posted January 17, 2005 (edited) I've never been a fan of the iPods. http://ak.buy.com/db_assets/prod_images/224/90136224.jpg They can get the Nomad Zen for $200 http://ak.buy.com/db_assets/prod_images/756/90129756.jpg I would personally get the Rio Karma but that's about $250 so out of the price range. http://www.archos.com/img/products/290x230/gminixs200.jpg The other option at $250 would be the Archos Gmini XS200 which I like a lot ... I've had their stuff for years and they have excellent products. Edited January 17, 2005 by Sip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maral Posted January 17, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2005 Could I also get $200.00 style_images/master/snapback.png umm let me think about it...ummm... well... NO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maral Posted January 17, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2005 (edited) Thanx Sip,I gave Tamar permission to post question to you here....good luck to you Edited to add...like you know who Tamar is she's daughter #1 Edited January 17, 2005 by Maral Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasun Posted January 17, 2005 Report Share Posted January 17, 2005 I like the names - Zen, Karma. I myself have iRiver, it is good, but iPod's look the best IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MosJan Posted January 17, 2005 Report Share Posted January 17, 2005 My kids have $200 each...they both want IPODs....I told them no way can they get the new one which costs $500....ridiculous... They can either have an older model ipod or one of the copies out there... Any suggestions? I remember seeing a report with all different versions of those ipod things...I don't even know what to call them but ipod...but I wasn't really paying attention so now I dont' remember which brand they said was the best.... Help before I go and buy some shoes with their money style_images/master/snapback.png i have 2 i can offer one is 10Gb - and the other 4Gb let me knwo if you can use them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vava Posted January 17, 2005 Report Share Posted January 17, 2005 (edited) I love the iPods. They are tops in usability and the interface simply can't be beat. They have a LOT going for them - including style, and unfortunately, you end up paying a LOT for style. That's probably why your kids want them so bad. Cheaper alternatives DO exist, but only if it's about listening to portable music, if it's a teen/pre-teen status symbol thing, than only the iPod will do. There are different kinds of iPods though, the larger, high-capacity ones (some even show photos in colour, which are the most expensive) and the smaller 'cooler' versions that come in multiple bright-coloured shell casings called IPod Minis. Here the minis sell for around 300$ so they should be cheaper in down there, maybe along the lines of 250$ . Then at the bottom end of the iPod scale, there's the new iPod Shuffle: http://images.apple.com/ipodshuffle/images/indexwithgum20050111.jpg Smaller than a pack of gum, you can get this with 512mb, or 1Gb of memory which is PLENTY for MP3s, unless you wish to carry your enrtire music collection with you. Retail price starts at 100$ - more affordable for the kids, but the downside is. there's no screen... Edited January 17, 2005 by vava Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maral Posted January 17, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2005 i have 2 i can offer one is 10Gb - and the other 4Gb let me knwo if you can use them style_images/master/snapback.png she said...and I quote... HAHA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azat Posted January 18, 2005 Report Share Posted January 18, 2005 Maral jan, every morning check http://www.woot.com They have a different product every day and last week they had the 40GB ipod for $309. With that said, I think it is ridiculous to get the 40 gig version as who the hell has that many songs.(maybe I am wrong) I also like the nomad, but I think kids will be disappointed if you get anything else but the iPod. Also watch out for the after costs. They also sign up for iTunes after and each song is 99 cents but it adds up fast. The iPod mini is 249. And I think you can get it from ebay for sub 200. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MosJan Posted January 18, 2005 Report Share Posted January 18, 2005 she said...and I quote... HAHA style_images/master/snapback.png HA HA ?? IYo IYo Chene HHaaaa HAaaa - we only use new stafff ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maral Posted January 18, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2005 HA HA ?? IYo IYo Chene HHaaaa HAaaa - we only use new stafff ? style_images/master/snapback.png It's time for your nap Mr Mosjan....come here and lie down for a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azat Posted January 18, 2005 Report Share Posted January 18, 2005 It's time for your nap Mr Mosjan....come here and lie down for a bit style_images/master/snapback.png Maral, what would your husband say? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maral Posted January 18, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2005 Maral, what would your husband say? style_images/master/snapback.png He said....Good luck with her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MosJan Posted January 18, 2005 Report Share Posted January 18, 2005 hima yes inch anem ?? es jampruk@ ur dnem ?? Paxnel@ k@p@rgi - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wh00t Posted January 18, 2005 Report Share Posted January 18, 2005 I have a 4th gen (newest) 20gb iPod and I love the little guy. There are alternatives as already mentioned, but in terms of sexiness and status (and the awesome clickwheel), the iPod can't be beat. Pick up a case for it to protect your baby from scratches.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DominO123 Posted January 19, 2005 Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 I have a 4th gen (newest) 20gb iPod and I love the little guy. There are alternatives as already mentioned, but in terms of sexiness and status (and the awesome clickwheel), the iPod can't be beat. Pick up a case for it to protect your baby from scratches.. style_images/master/snapback.png With the price of SD memories falling, and the MP3 players like the little RIO costing like nothing, I don't see the justification to pay for a 20 Gb ipod. Can you say that you even fill over 4 Gb of that thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sip Posted January 19, 2005 Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 (edited) My collection is close to 17 Gig and growing ... and before you go report me to RIAA, I should tell you that I digitize ALL my CDs because I hate having to deal with them. I buy it, rip to mp3, and store the CD in a safe place. Then I make my own mp3 cds to play in the car or just carry my 6Gig HD based mp3 player around. Edit: This is not to say that I never download mp3s Edit #2: By the way, for a cheap and legal way to get mp3s, check out www.allofmp3.com ... they are VERY cheap since they are based in Russia. Legality wise, there is some sort of loophole and I've tried to read and understand it but it doesn't make much sense to me. However, I highly doubt anyone would be able to make a strong legal case against you for getting your mp3s there Edit #3: I am not a lawyer and can't give legal advice Edit #4: I haven't actually used that site myself. Edited January 19, 2005 by Sip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DominO123 Posted January 19, 2005 Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 My collection is close to 17 Gig and growing ... and before you go report me to RIAA, I should tell you that I digitize ALL my CDs because I hate having to deal with them. I buy it, rip to mp3, and store the CD in a safe place. Then I make my own mp3 cds to play in the car or just carry my 6Gig HD based mp3 player around. Edit: This is not to say that I never download mp3s Edit #2: By the way, for a cheap and legal way to get mp3s, check out http://www.allofmp3.com ... they are VERY cheap since they are based in Russia. Legality wise, there is some sort of loophole and I've tried to read and understand it but it doesn't make much sense to me. style_images/master/snapback.png Don't tell me that you have actually bought about 4000 thousand or so songs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sip Posted January 19, 2005 Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 Domino, your ass kicking number just trippled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wh00t Posted January 19, 2005 Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 With the price of SD memories falling, and the MP3 players like the little RIO costing like nothing, I don't see the justification to pay for a 20 Gb ipod. Can you say that you even fill over 4 Gb of that thing? style_images/master/snapback.png Let's just say I may need to sell the one I have now for the 40gb version Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED Posted January 19, 2005 Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 Let's just say I may need to sell the one I have now for the 40gb version style_images/master/snapback.png I'm just going to make your post invisable for the sake of my son dosent know there is one available J/K is there 40GB out there from Ipod? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wh00t Posted January 19, 2005 Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 I'm just going to make your post invisable for the sake of my son dosent know there is one available J/K is there 40GB out there from Ipod? style_images/master/snapback.png Sit down and I will tell you a tale... there is a 60gb one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sip Posted January 19, 2005 Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 Oh yah ... and with the new 500 GB Hitachi drive that was just announced, it's only a matter of time until you'll have to empty those pockets again Edward http://s93725736.onlinehome.us/sip/hf/hitachi.jpg But I think you should probably expect more of the 10Gig or 8Gig versions of Ipod mini and similar devices that will use these tiny Hitachi drives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED Posted January 19, 2005 Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 Sip jan astvats qez parqevi 12 hat zavak qu pes aper wow men, I still use my walkman when I jog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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