I caved in... and I ordered an ipod.

[pennylane]

I got it from hot deals... the $300 20 gig older one for macs... from microwarehouse or macwarehouse or whatever it is...

Previous post said converting it to PC isn't difficult at all (which is what I've heard).

So now I just have to wait.... although I need to get a firewire card (any recommendations?)

Yeah.... I caved...


back to FIREWIRE
How important is it to find one that accepts an internal power connector?

*EDIT*
I guess I'll tell the story. I've been waiting to buy one for awhile. This is a graduation present. I'll end up paying my mom back with my graduation money... and then whatever money I have right now for it. I've wanted one forever. But... I couldn't bring myself to spend $300 for 5 gigs.... $300 for 20 is much better though... i must admit.

 

[boggsie]

Originally posted by: fanerman91
I got it from hot deals... the $300 20 gig one for macs... from microwarehouse or macwarehouse or whatever it is...

Previous post said converting it to PC isn't difficult at all (which is what I've heard).

So now I just have to wait.... although I need to get a firewire card (any recommendations?)

Yeah.... I caved...

Outstanding choice ... you will not be disappointed, unless you got one of the 'old' ones that don't have the stand-up dock.

 

[iwearnosox]

Originally posted by: boggsie

Originally posted by: fanerman91
I got it from hot deals... the $300 20 gig one for macs... from microwarehouse or macwarehouse or whatever it is...

Previous post said converting it to PC isn't difficult at all (which is what I've heard).

So now I just have to wait.... although I need to get a firewire card (any recommendations?)

Yeah.... I caved...

Outstanding choice ... you will not be disappointed, unless you got one of the 'old' ones that don't have the stand-up dock.

Old ones are better and more tactile than the new ones, imho. Longer battery life, too.

 

[Jmmsbnd007]

You suck.

 

[pennylane]

It's an old one. I don't really like the new one's design... albeit I've just seen pics.

 

[filmmaker]

Congrats.

Now mod that thing like it's never been modded before.

 

[iwearnosox]

Originally posted by: Jmmsbnd007
You suck.

Click my sig and then think about your words, young man.

 

[iwearnosox]

Originally posted by: filmmaker
Congrats.

Now mod that thing like it's never been modded before.

Mod a pod?

 

[BmXStuD]

Originally posted by: fanerman91
It's an old one. I don't really like the new one's design... albeit I've just seen pics.

pics of old and new?

 

[pennylane]

Originally posted by: BmXStuD

Originally posted by: fanerman91
It's an old one. I don't really like the new one's design... albeit I've just seen pics.

pics of old and new?

Yes I've seen both. Personally, playing around with my friends (old) ipod I liked having the play/next track/last track/whatever right on the wheel.

 

[mpitts]

Congrats. iPods rock. I love mine.

 

[Transition]

iPod. Worthless.

 

[tweakmm]

I would have gotten a Zen
eh... different strokes for different folks.

 

[pennylane]

Originally posted by: tweakmm
I would have gotten a Zen
eh... different strokes for different folks.

I originally wanted to get that... but then when I saw the ipod for $300 (not much more expensive then the zen) and smaller... I guess I couldn't resist. After much deliberating... I just went for the ipod.

 

[EvilYoda]

And in a side-by-side comparison between the Zen and iPod, the Zen is like a cheap SUV compared to a German sedan/sportscar.

Can't wait til I cave and buy one

 

[tweakmm]

Originally posted by: EvilYoda
And in a side-by-side comparison between the Zen and iPod, the Zen is like a cheap SUV compared to a German sedan/sportscar.

Except for sound quality, which is what I really care about.

 

[pennylane]

Originally posted by: tweakmm

Originally posted by: EvilYoda
And in a side-by-side comparison between the Zen and iPod, the Zen is like a cheap SUV compared to a German sedan/sportscar.

Except for sound quality, which is what I really care about.

ipod sound quality is quite adequate from what I've heard, although I must acknowledge that the Zen is recognized to sound better.

 

[LS20]

congrats i am madly jealous

 

[pennylane]

Next question...

how much would a decent firewire card cost? Does Fry's give this out FAR occasionally? I thought I saw such an offer once.

How important is it to find one that accepts an internal power connector?

 

[AnyMal]

Welcome to the family Don't get jealous naysayers sway you, I GUARANTEE you're going to love it. If you want to conver it to Windows here's my simple 2-step guide.

1. Download Windows update 1.2.6 Install it on your PC. Connect Ipod and make sure your PC recognizes it as an external HDD. Launch Ipod update utility and run RESTORE When prompted, disconnect, and PRESTO! you have a perfectly good Windows Ipod.

2. Download Ephpod and run the installation program. Launch Ephpod and when asked point it to whatever drive Windows assigned to Ipod. You're done!

Enjoy!

 

[Jmmsbnd007]

Originally posted by: iwearnosox

Originally posted by: Jmmsbnd007
You suck.

Click my sig and then think about your words, young man.

Uh... what? My post relates to the topic.

 

[AnyMal]

Originally posted by: Jmmsbnd007

Originally posted by: iwearnosox

Originally posted by: Jmmsbnd007
You suck.

Click my sig and then think about your words, young man.

Uh... what? My post relates to the topic.

How's your stupid comment related to the topic? What a tard

 

[krackato]

I want an iPod!! Why won't they support Ogg Vorbis?!! Slashdot geeks need music too!

 

[RichieZ]

I have the new 10GB. Yes I do like the controls better on the old one, but the old one just looks so fat compared to the new slim design.

Light up buttons are kind of cool, but they should have been blue instead of red.

 

[RichieZ]

Originally posted by: iwearnosox

Originally posted by: boggsie

Originally posted by: fanerman91
I got it from hot deals... the $300 20 gig one for macs... from microwarehouse or macwarehouse or whatever it is...

Previous post said converting it to PC isn't difficult at all (which is what I've heard).

So now I just have to wait.... although I need to get a firewire card (any recommendations?)

Yeah.... I caved...

Outstanding choice ... you will not be disappointed, unless you got one of the 'old' ones that don't have the stand-up dock.

Old ones are better and more tactile than the new ones, imho. Longer battery life, too.

Define better, longer battery life is becasue the old one has a larger battery, but its some wierd sony one.