Once you have an iPad, do you really need an iPod?

applefan289 · Apr 17, 2011, 09:49 AM

I was thinking of getting an iPod Shuffle for portable purposes (because I don't want to have to carry around my iPad just to listen to music), but after thinking about it - the iPad does everything the iPod Shuffle does, and more...it has all the songs, their album covers, etc...That sort of crushes me wanting a Shuffle, or pretty much any other iOS/iPod device since I have my iPad.

miles01110 · Apr 17, 2011, 09:51 AM

If you've got deep enough pockets, you don't need an iPod. (double meaning ftw)

Hellhammer · Apr 17, 2011, 09:52 AM

I can't imagine carrying an iPad with me all the time. iPods, especially Shuffle are so much smaller and lighter, yet they all provide the same function that I need, music playback.

rgarjr · Apr 17, 2011, 11:31 AM

its dumb to compare these 2 devices. Portability is key when it comes to mp3 player.

applefan289 · Apr 17, 2011, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Hellhammer

I can't imagine carrying an iPad with me all the time. iPods, especially Shuffle are so much smaller and lighter, yet they all provide the same function that I need, music playback.

Yeah, carrying an iPad around just for music would be kind of awkward...but thinking that the iPad would be doing the exact same thing as the Shuffle (and more), makes me think why buy the Shuffle? Just the form factor?

It looks tempting and I'm still contemplating whether I should get it or not...I've been looking into it for months, and I have an iPad 1 and an iMac...I think it would be a great addition (especially when wanting what's basically a portable "CD" player) considering its size (when I saw it in the store, I couldn't believe how small it was - seeing it on the website really doesn't show how small it is - you have to see it to believe it...)

Anyway, are they updating the iPod lineup in September? If so, what do you think will change for the Shuffle?

Alvesang · Apr 17, 2011, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by applefan289

Anyway, are they updating the iPod lineup in September? If so, what do you think will change for the Shuffle?

Storage upgrade at best. Maybe different colors. I miss the shuffle Product RED.

applefan289 · Apr 17, 2011, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Alvesang

Storage upgrade at best. Maybe different colors. I miss the shuffle Product RED.

I don't think it would matter for me, because I've already decided I would get green.

And my music library is only 350MB. So I guess I really don't have anything to lose if I buy one now.

BUT, I do kind of need a camera (I don't have a camera other than the one built into the iMac). I saw a rumor earlier about a Nano having a camera or something.

TOO MANY CHOICES!

joehahn · Apr 17, 2011, 01:03 PM

I just bought an iPod on eBay because I don't like the thought of using my iPad as an MP3 player

Scuby · Apr 17, 2011, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by applefan289

Just the form factor?

I'd suggest that "just the form factor" totally misses the point of the different devices. Why did you spend more money on an iPad than an iPod in the first place - there's very little technical difference in what it can do, but the impact of the form factor changes it into a totally different device from the user's perspective.

My iPod Touch usually sits in the car, connected to the radio providing my music and also SatNav. I take my iPod Touch cycling, as it's got a lot of maps on it. I often take it if i'm taking a train somewhere, for music for the journey and to read the news. In none of those situations would I ever consider taking my iPad.

Obviously if you never go anywhere where portability and being light-weight are important, then maybe you don't need an iPod. If you never listen to music on-the-move, then it'd be redundant. But if you want to listen to music on-the-go, then an iPad just doesn't sit well in your pocket!

David

Alvesang · Apr 17, 2011, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by applefan289

And my music library is only 350MB.

How is that possible?

applefan289 · Apr 17, 2011, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Alvesang

How is that possible?

I've downloaded 36 songs from the iTunes store. The rest of the music I listen to is on CDs. (I don't have a lot of CDs either).

Bloodstar · Apr 17, 2011, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Scuby

I'd suggest that "just the form factor" totally misses the point of the different devices. Why did you spend more money on an iPad than an iPod in the first place - there's very little technical difference in what it can do, but the impact of the form factor changes it into a totally different device from the user's perspective.

This is really only true for the iPod Touch. The Shuffle, Nano, and Classic all are much different, in that none of them run iOS or can... really do anything beyond music, video, and images.

Some people may want to have an iPad for productivity, web browsing, videos, or other reasons - however, not always will they bring the iPad with them (for example, exercising) - in which case, the iPod would win out.

I do have to agree on having both an iPad and an iPod Touch being a bit impractical, from a non-developer standpoint. However, for any other iPod, it makes a lot more sense. Not to mention the Classic is practically a pocket hard drive!

iLucas · 10:17 PM

I can't even imagine using my iPad while at the gym, except for on the treadmill. Even if i used it then, i would still need some other type of music for lifting weights. I wouldnt want to put my iPad on the floor while lifting, and my iPod classic carries my music. I would never replace my iPod with my iPad. honestly, i don't even have any music on my iPad. So yes i believe if you have an iPad, you still need an iPod

DaREdBaRoN · Apr 17, 2011, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by applefan289

I've downloaded 36 songs from the iTunes store. The rest of the music I listen to is on CDs. (I don't have a lot of CDs either).

Why don't you rip your CDs into iTunes? If you're still listening to CDs I don't think a an iPad is what you need. As others have said an iPad is way to big to be truly portable. I wouldnt take my iPad on a the L or when I'm downtown or anything

tmagman · Apr 18, 2011, 12:14 AM

i still carry both my ipad and my 160 classic. I'm don' listen to music through the ipad very often on the go, usually when im set up at a workstation or something. I use the ipod as a portable hard drive too so I still need it with me.

leomac08 · Apr 18, 2011, 12:31 AM

I either use my EVO or iPod shuffle as my portable player, the iPad is like a computer (metaphorically) and the iPod is a slave... get me?

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iLucas macrumors 6502 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Indiana	I can't even imagine using my iPad while at the gym, except for on the treadmill. Even if i used it then, i would still need some other type of music for lifting weights. I wouldnt want to put my iPad on the floor while lifting, and my iPod classic carries my music. I would never replace my iPod with my iPad. honestly, i don't even have any music on my iPad. So yes i believe if you have an iPad, you still need an iPod __________________ MacBook Pro Core i5, 8 GB, 256 GB SSD, HR-AG \| iPad 1 & 2 \| iPhone 5 \| 11" MacBook Air \| Mac Pro Quad Core Last edited by iLucas; Apr 17, 2011 at 10:17 PM. Reason: misspelling
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rgarjr macrumors 601 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Calif	its dumb to compare these 2 devices. Portability is key when it comes to mp3 player.
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tmagman macrumors 6502 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Calgary AB	i still carry both my ipad and my 160 classic. I'm don' listen to music through the ipad very often on the go, usually when im set up at a workstation or something. I use the ipod as a portable hard drive too so I still need it with me. __________________ rMBP 15" 2.7 i7, 16GB, 512GB Asus G73SW-A1 2.0Q i7, GT460M 1.5GB, 12GB iPad2 64-3G, iPhone 4S 64GB 7D, 15-85, 70-300 DO, 50 1.4, LB Composer DG, LB Scout Fisheye, Canon S100
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