Just to be clear on the prices, Apple's Nano models, adjusted for the education discount (which everyone can use) and tax...
2GB Nano: $191
4GB Nano: $244
Meanwhile, you can get a generic 5GB mp3 player from NewEgg for $150, and a 5GB Zen Micro is $190.
Personally, I think Apple is all flash (no pun intended) and little substance. The only practical thing going for them right now is the iTunes connection. If you're a heavy iTunes user, I can certainly understand getting an iPod. Otherwise there's really not much point.
2GB Nano: $191
4GB Nano: $244
Meanwhile, you can get a generic 5GB mp3 player from NewEgg for $150, and a 5GB Zen Micro is $190.
Personally, I think Apple is all flash (no pun intended) and little substance. The only practical thing going for them right now is the iTunes connection. If you're a heavy iTunes user, I can certainly understand getting an iPod. Otherwise there's really not much point.
If we were talkin' about their PCs I'd agree w/ you whole heartedly but having had other mp3 players (iRiver and Dell Juk) before getting the Mini it's obvious that Apple has the edge in ALL areas. They look better, they feel better, they work better.. pretty much blow away the competition in my opinion.
Ummm, running with a hard drive based MP3 player ain't the best idea. You run with your 5GB Zen Micro and I'll run with my iPod Nano and we'll see who's player lasts the longest.
Your school apparently doesn't have such a good educational discount (it will vary by school/university). University of Texas at Dallas is $179/$229
Neat. Before anyone makes comments on space, remember that $/GB is not a perfect measurement for DAPs. A small, light flash player like this could be just the thing for someone who wants a gym player but wants more than 1 or 2 gigs. $249 is not that much for a 4GB flash player.
In short: flash players are neat, but the longevity thing means nothing to me unless the players use AAs or AAAs, or unless you like to shake your player to see if candy comes out.
I'm betting neither, barring a freak accident or dud drive on either player. The proprietary Li-Ion batteries inside both players will be dead before three years are over, which is less time than I'd give a decent HDD. Remember, too, that once they stop making the battery, the clock starts ticking.. Li-Ion batteries kill themselves just sitting on a shelf.
In short: flash players are neat, but the longevity thing means nothing to me unless the players use AAs or AAAs, or unless you like to shake your player to see if candy comes out.
just out of curiosity, would the ipod nano and ipod shuffle work as a flash drive even if the Li-Ion battery died...it just won't be able to play songs but it should work as a flash drive, am i right?
well...i've never wanted an mp3 player until i saw this thing...now i'm thinking of joining the bandwagon...but i might get a canon rebel xt before i jump on the mp3 wagon in the hopes that I'll get over the mp3 player and continue my desire not to join the ipod craze
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sweet and here i thought this was another parody thread or something lol hopefully it'll have the same sound quality as the mini..which was pretty awesome.http://home.comcast.net/~machrone/playertest/playertest.htm
and here i thought this was another parody thread or something lol hopefully it'll have the same sound quality as the mini..which was pretty awesome.http://home.comcast.net/~machrone/playertest/playertest.htm
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Originally posted by: JackBurton
There are a few problems with this statement.
1. The Zen Micro looks extremely ghetto compared to the iPod Nano
2. The Zen has no color screen
3. The Nano is WAY smaller
4. The Nano is using a flash drive instead of a hard drive
5. The Nano is only ~$70 more than the Zen
6. And last but not least, the Zen Micro looks ghetto
lol
yup, the micro is almost exactly 3 times larger!!
that would be the owrst interface ever. no you need to physically cover the screen to do something onscreen?
anyway, the ipod nano is the only ipod i'd ever considerbuying, hell, i might get 1 to replace my aging Rio Karma(best Mp3 player to date!).
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AND THEY HAVE THEM IN BLACK!!!
http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/W.../AppleStore?productLearnMore=MA107LL/A
http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/W.../AppleStore?productLearnMore=MA107LL/A
just out of curiosity, would the ipod nano and ipod shuffle work as a flash drive even if the Li-Ion battery died...it just won't be able to play songs but it should work as a flash drive, am i right? Thanks
I don't really care about size (physical), weight, or durability as much. I <3 my 30GB Zen Xtra for $180. So much space, and so little money
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^^^yeah i dont really care about ablility to play music either...i just walk around with a brick. it was really cheap
so what happens with the free ipod mini rebate for students??
it'd be sweet if we can use the $179 off one of these bad boys
it'd be sweet if we can use the $179 off one of these bad boys
It doesn't look impressive. Apple needs something new. Bleh. Ipoods suck.
Creative Zen Sleek. now that is sexy
Creative Zen Sleek. now that is sexy
LOL. It doesn't look impressive? Show me a comparable product. And when I say comparable I'm talking in ALL areas: size, weight, battery life, color screen, et al.
Some people don't have taste.
Hey does anyone know where the headphone jack is on the thing? Don't tell me it's on the bottom...
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