What do you think of... (iPod)

What are the prices on those 20's? I have often wondered this myself. The new ones are so cool, but how can you bear givinging up 20Gig for a good price? The way I see it, Apple is going to phase out the old and bring in the new as far as software is concerned. So I would say go with a new one.

But...20gig @ good price...I can't decide...

P-Worm

Re: What do you think of (iPod)...

Originally posted by Falleron
Also, if it is PC formatted how would I format it so that I can use it on the Mac? It will play my AAC's fine wont it? Anyone?

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Apple has a firmware update available on their web site. This will take care of running it on a Mac.

Yes, it will work with AAC. Again, I believe it's an update that you download from the Apple website.

Dan

There are only 2 things that I can think of why you shouldn't. 1-You won't be able to use iPod software version 2.0, which includes some new features not avaiable in 1.3. 2-The 20 GB is really big compared to the new line of iPods. I've seen a picture of a 2G 5 GB iPod next to a 30 GB G3 iPod, and the 30 GB iPod was smaller. I think the 20 GB iPod is the heavest and thickest iPod Apple has made. I am not sure though.

Other than that, you are good to go.

Go for it. Playlists on the fly is the only decent feature; the way i see it it's not worth the tradeoff. The older iPods have a much better, more intuitive, easy control system...

pnw

software should not be a big factor in your decision.

the things that i would be concerned about are: A - the 20gb iPod is a big mother! and the new iPod's feel small, despite a relative small change in dimesnions. i attribute this to the smoothe edges on the face. the new iPod's are however significantly lighter than any of the older range.

the other thing is that some older iPod's had battery issues. you'd want to make sure you could trust the source and if possible, bu with a warranty.

Originally posted by melchior
the 20gb iPod is a big mother!

the other thing is that some older iPod's had battery issues. you'd want to make sure you could trust the source and if possible, bu with a warranty.

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rofl!!! The old ipods are the size of a deck of cards... oh man, this is funny... we've gotten awfully spoiled if that is considered "a big mother." I barely notice my 5 gig ipod in my pocket.

as for the battery issues, ipod software 1.3 takes care of that. And battery life is better on the old ones. If you don't care about the new games and such, the old ones at a heavy discount are the better deal by far.

go for the new 30gb..

Originally posted by paulwhannel
Go for it. Playlists on the fly is the only decent feature; the way i see it it's not worth the tradeoff. The older iPods have a much better, more intuitive, easy control system...

pnw

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dont forget the alarm and the thinner-lighter design...

I'd say go for the new 30gb iPod if there is not too much difference with the price.. It's thinner n lighter than the old 20gb and it has 10gb more space...

dont forget the usb support and the dock..

you say you're using PCs.. so definitely go for the new ipods because the new ones have usb support.. most of the pcs doesnt have firewire ports unless you buy a firewire card for an extra 50$... as an old ipod user, I cannot transfer files via iPod just because my friends PCs does not have firewire ports..

On the other hand, the line-out in the dock of the new iPods is a great feature too.. they say the basses and the general sound output is better when you plugin your speakers to iPod via the line-out of the dock..

Real simple. If I did not already have one, I would buy the new style because it is the most up-to-date...etc. However, since I already have one, the new one is not enough of a change for me to justify upgrading.

Give me the ability to display jpgs, short movies, or something really new and then I will buy a new one. I just can't see spending money upgrading just so I can change my playlist "on the fly" and play a couple games. The new look is nice, but people are still awe struck when they get to hold my old 5 gigger.

Just my thoughts.

Im perfectly happy with my old 10giger. a few games, usb, and better playlists.. big whoop i still have 2,000 songs where ever i want them. i personally think its still the best system around.

i dont really think the old ipod will ever be obsolete unless apple makes it obsolete with old software.

EDIT- my point being, if you want an ipod and want it cheap.. go for the old style imho you wont be disappointed.

How many gigs of music do you have? If you have 15 or less, then I would go for the 15 or new 10 GB, because of the slimmer design. Plus, with the 15 GB, you get the dock.

two reasons to be wary of buying an old-style ipod at this point:

1. if it's used (probably is), you don't know the condition of the battery. it may be partially cooked.

2. it's an unknown what apple will be doing w/ the new style connector. there may be some really cool things in store.

that said, i like the controls on the old ipod better.

yeah, you should be very happy with it! welcome to the club

well it all depends on money i guess, but of course you'll be happy with a 20 gb.