30 or 60 GB iPod?

neonart · Oct 28, 2005, 08:03 PM

I've placed an order with Amazon for a 30GB black iPod (5G).( I have a long ways to wait, but thats cool.)

Now I'm considering the 60GB since it has the 64MB cache, and consequently, longer battery life.

My attraction to the 30GB is it's slimmer size, and obviously, the $100 difference.

What are your thoughts or recommendations?

~Shard~ · Oct 28, 2005, 08:06 PM

Keeping in mind future-proofing (which you can only do so much of, of course) what are your capacity requirements? Is the minimal size difference really that big of a deal? Do you absolutely need that maximum battery life, or will you be recharging it constantly regardless?

You have to decide what features you value over others - capacity, battery life, cost and size are the key ones in this instance.

balamw · Oct 28, 2005, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neonart

My attraction to the 30GB is it's slimmer size.

The slimness is what sold me on the 30GB, and I thought my 20GB 4G was alerady pretty slim compared to all the full-size models after it! I was seriously considering a 4GB nano and went for the 30GB.

B

ColoJohnBoy · Oct 28, 2005, 08:28 PM

When I look at it, I figure I'm not going to be making a big purchase like a laptop or an iPod for a few years, so, barring serious disparity in price or lack thereof in specs, I always go for the bigger/better. I fugre that way it will be future-proofed in all respects. With my PowerBook, I really didn't need more than a 12" iBook, but I figured I wouldn't be buying another computer for some time, that it would be my only computer, and that as I had the money I might as well get the pimped out 15" to last me awhile. With the iPod, the 60 GB isn't much thicker than the 30 GB, the battery lasts almost 50% longer, it holds twice as much, and costs not too much more; if you buy from Apple.com educational store, it's even a bit less. My point in all the rambling is go for the 60 GB.

asherman13 · Oct 28, 2005, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by balamw

The slimness is what sold me on the 30GB, and I thought my 20GB 4G was alerady pretty slim compared to all the full-size models after it! I was seriously considering a 4GB nano and went for the 30GB.

B

ditto

bepster · Oct 28, 2005, 08:48 PM

I went with the 60, cause I am travelling a lot and if my ipod would die on my just over Island... I would certainly go with it!!

...and the of course, havin the possibility to put not just my music- but also my movie-library on it?? Now that's an argument!!

go big!!

...even though I must say, I am a little worried about the colour... I chose black and obviously a scratch-armageddon is headed my way...

iHateWindows · Oct 28, 2005, 08:51 PM

It all really depends on your needs. If you have over 20 GB of data, go for the 60 GB. I find the battery life on the 30 GB to be pretty good. If you have less than 20GB of data and want longer battery life, buy the 30 GB and when external batteries for the 5G are released, buy one.

iHateWindows · Oct 28, 2005, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bepster

...and the of course, havin the possibility to put not just my music- but also my movie-library on it?? Now that's an argument!!

And your photo library, backup data, podcasts, calendars, and address book.

neonart · Oct 30, 2005, 12:47 AM

Well... read my Sig.

Storage and battery life did it. But let me tell you, the slimness of the 30GB was really holding me back at the store for like 8 minutes. Seriously, the 30 is beautiful! But function outdid form on this one for me.

It just finished synchronizing... gotta go watch a movie or something.

homerjward · Oct 30, 2005, 12:59 AM

wait--the 60gb has 64mb of cache? holy RAM batman! that's as much as my dad's computer!

~Shard~ · Oct 30, 2005, 01:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neonart

Well... read my Sig.

Storage and battery life did it. But let me tell you, the slimness of the 30GB was really holding me back at the store for like 8 minutes. Seriously, the 30 is beautiful! But function outdid form on this one for me.

It just finished synchronizing... gotta go watch a movie or something.

Well, I hope we were able to help you somewhat....

And I hope that you won't regret your purchase, as I don't see any reason why you should. Enjoy!

neonart · Oct 30, 2005, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ~Shard~

Well, I hope we were able to help you somewhat....

And I hope that you won't regret your purchase, as I don't see any reason why you should. Enjoy!

I think you guys were of great help! Thank you.

I'm really digging music videos and Ads that have music... very cool.

Oct 28, 2005, 08:03 PM	#1
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~Shard~ macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 1123.6536.5321	Keeping in mind future-proofing (which you can only do so much of, of course) what are your capacity requirements? Is the minimal size difference really that big of a deal? Do you absolutely need that maximum battery life, or will you be recharging it constantly regardless? You have to decide what features you value over others - capacity, battery life, cost and size are the key ones in this instance. __________________ My riches consist not in the extent of my possessions, but in the fewness of my wants. - J. Brotherton

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ColoJohnBoy macrumors 65816 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Denver, Colorado	When I look at it, I figure I'm not going to be making a big purchase like a laptop or an iPod for a few years, so, barring serious disparity in price or lack thereof in specs, I always go for the bigger/better. I fugre that way it will be future-proofed in all respects. With my PowerBook, I really didn't need more than a 12" iBook, but I figured I wouldn't be buying another computer for some time, that it would be my only computer, and that as I had the money I might as well get the pimped out 15" to last me awhile. With the iPod, the 60 GB isn't much thicker than the 30 GB, the battery lasts almost 50% longer, it holds twice as much, and costs not too much more; if you buy from Apple.com educational store, it's even a bit less. My point in all the rambling is go for the 60 GB. __________________ "I'm very inappropriate." Whack the Bastard

Oct 28, 2005, 08:51 PM	#7
iHateWindows macrumors 6502 Join Date: May 2005 Location: San Diego, CA	It all really depends on your needs. If you have over 20 GB of data, go for the 60 GB. I find the battery life on the 30 GB to be pretty good. If you have less than 20GB of data and want longer battery life, buy the 30 GB and when external batteries for the 5G are released, buy one. __________________ Main: 2GHz C2D BlackBook w/ 2 GB of RAM In closet: 1.42 GHz Mac Mini G4 w/ 512 MB of RAM

Oct 30, 2005, 12:47 AM	#9
neonart Thread Starter macrumors 65816 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Near a Mac.	Well... read my Sig. Storage and battery life did it. But let me tell you, the slimness of the 30GB was really holding me back at the store for like 8 minutes. Seriously, the 30 is beautiful! But function outdid form on this one for me. It just finished synchronizing... gotta go watch a movie or something. __________________ MBP 2.4Ghz • 4GB • 400GB Olympus E3 & Panasonic L1 • Leica 25 ƒ1.4 • Leica 14-50 ƒ2.8-3.5 • Leica 14-150 ƒ3.5-5.6 • Zuiko 50 ƒ2 • Zuiko 70-300 ƒ4-5.6 • FL-36R

Oct 28, 2005, 08:48 PM	#6
bepster macrumors member Join Date: Oct 2005	I went with the 60, cause I am travelling a lot and if my ipod would die on my just over Island... I would certainly go with it!! ...and the of course, havin the possibility to put not just my music- but also my movie-library on it?? Now that's an argument!! go big!! ...even though I must say, I am a little worried about the colour... I chose black and obviously a scratch-armageddon is headed my way...

Oct 30, 2005, 12:59 AM	#10
homerjward macrumors 68030 Join Date: May 2004 Location: fig tree	wait--the 60gb has 64mb of cache? holy RAM batman! that's as much as my dad's computer! __________________ Congress shall make no law...abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press.

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