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iPod Calling all iPod collectors...
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I hope you documented it well and share the moment with all of us on youtube?
In fact, I recorded it just in case, though it's nothing of great quality. I'll upload it tomorrow since you are asking.
Sorry to hijack this thread but I have a question for all of you iPod lovers out there. I had a 5th generation iPod and lost to when we lost our home to a tornado. I'm wanting to purchase another iPod of some sort before they discontinue them.
Which model do you recommend? Which generation has been your favorite? Would you purchase one of the newest ones or look for a good previous generation. This will be for me to use, not collect.
Many thanks!
Which model do you recommend? Which generation has been your favorite? Would you purchase one of the newest ones or look for a good previous generation. This will be for me to use, not collect.
Many thanks!
Calling all iPod collectors...
For me it's the iPod Classic. If you don't care about the advanced features in newer models like the iPod Touch and don't mind not having the App Store, camera, Internet, etc. then I personally think the iPod Classic is the best iPod released by Apple.
For me it's the iPod Classic. If you don't care about the advanced features in newer models like the iPod Touch and don't mind not having the App Store, camera, Internet, etc. then I personally think the iPod Classic is the best iPod released by Apple.
Sorry, I meant to say I had a 5th generation Nano.
Which generation of the classic do you think was best?
Which generation of the classic do you think was best?
How do you go about finding one of the older ones that is affordable and you think will be in OK shape?
Calling all iPod collectors...
You'll find them on Amazon and eBay. They state their conditions and whether they're new or have been previously used.
You'll find them on Amazon and eBay. They state their conditions and whether they're new or have been previously used.
I created a survey a few months ago on this very same forum: https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1716703/
For my it's pretty clear. In fact, I've just received a factory sealed iPod 5.5G a couple of days ago, and I couldn't be happier with it.
Do a little research and you'll see why the iPod 5.5G/5G is considered by many the best iPod Classic.
Obviously, in the end it's just your personal choice what matters, but I'd never buy one of the latest iPod Classics. I don't like that aluminum finish, the UI and you can't go wrong with the Wolfson DAC.
I keep this 30GB iPod Classic in my car, connected to the stereo system. I've had it for a good many years, starting with my truck, when I put an aftermarket stereo in it. One that could hook to an iPod and control it. It stayed in the truck's glove box for years until I traded it for a car earlier this year. Now it's connected to the Ford SYNC system.
I bring it into the house every few months or so to sync any new songs to it. I brought it in today to do that and added an audiobook this time.
It still has the original plastic covering on its face that Apple applied at the factory. It's coming off a little bit on the sides, but the adhesive is quite strong.
I've had it for probably 5-7 years now and it still keeps on going. Though when it gets cold in the winter, it has a hard time spinning up and won't work until the car gets warm.
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I bring it into the house every few months or so to sync any new songs to it. I brought it in today to do that and added an audiobook this time.
It still has the original plastic covering on its face that Apple applied at the factory. It's coming off a little bit on the sides, but the adhesive is quite strong.
I've had it for probably 5-7 years now and it still keeps on going. Though when it gets cold in the winter, it has a hard time spinning up and won't work until the car gets warm.
Calling all iPod collectors...
Hey, people, a little bit off-topic, but would you mind giving me a hand with this? https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1809732/. I'm trying to make the iPhone-to-iPod transition/upgrade (yeah, it's an upgrade) as painless as possible.
Hey, people, a little bit off-topic, but would you mind giving me a hand with this? https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1809732/. I'm trying to make the iPhone-to-iPod transition/upgrade (yeah, it's an upgrade) as painless as possible.
My friends, I am new here in the forum, and would like help from you guys, I live in Brazil, where in the forum can announce my collection? unfortunately I will need to sell it for reasons of health!
would greatly help me to at least show me where I can advertise it
i have imessage
would greatly help me to at least show me where I can advertise it
i have imessage
You would have to post in the marketplace sub forum. Also consider the forum rules for this section.
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Ebay should be a good option I would guess
Thank you friend, unfortunately my limit on ebay sales is low, only 5.000
Very impressive. I don't remember that click wheel on that iPod Classic. What generation was that?
Very impressive. Prices are absolutely crazy - 5x-10x times higher than market average.