larger than 120gb iPod?

[cheekybobcat]

I am planning on buying my dad an iPod Classic for Christmas, however, he has one of the most extensive music libraries I have ever seen. There is about 150GB of music on his computer at the moment so I wanted to get him something that would fit all of his music. I was going to buy the 160GB iPod but since they now only make a 120GB one, I was wondering if any news of a larger capacity iPod is on the way and if it's worth the wait. Thanks for any help.

 

[Tallest Skil]

Nope. I don't see Apple updating the iPod classic anymore, and I don't see NAND catching up in capacity anytime soon.

 

[cheekybobcat]

Darn.
I guess he'll have to downsize his library a little...

 

[bigaudiofanatic]

I am one of those people I have ove 10,000 songs in my library ALL in apple lossless format. And i am waiting for a bigger one to come out. You might be able to take the hard drive out and ge ta bigger one but I am just going to wait.

 

[Tallest Skil]

You could... get a refurb 160, a new 160 from Amazon or somewhere, or just not sync the entire library...

No sense in getting rid of anything.

 

[WildCowboy]

How about a refurb 160 GB model? They're currently $249 in the online store.

 

[cheekybobcat]

I wouldn't have him get rid of anything.
I may get a 160 from Amazon or a refurb though. Didn't think of that...
I've heard mixed reviews about the 160; some saying it was unstable. If the 120 is more stable, I'd rather go with the less space.

 

[mpshay]

Only one data point, but my wife has been using her 160 gb ipod every day for more than a year and has not had any problems. I say go for a refurb one if you really want the extra space.

On the other hand, the 120s are a little thinner (little more pocket friendly) and as was previously mentioned, you don't have to sync the whole library.

 

[Shownarou]

I've had my 160 for a bit over a year now, never any problems with it. I also use it in cold storage in my pocket at work every night. I wouldn't worry a bit about that.
Just remember, people don't usually post if they're not having problems, just if they are.