Should I get an Ipod?

Question

I'm lookin at getting an ipod mini or nano. The ipod video has no appeal to me because i would only be using it for listening to music only. I was looking at the Creative Zen but I read that its not compatible with Windows 2000, but the Ipod is. What do you suggest?

Im going to get a 2gb nano to try one out. I found one that is refurbished from Apple w/ a 1year warranty and it is ALOT cheaper.

Answer 1

I never wanted an Ipod but when I got one I really loved it. I found many uses for it that I would not have thought of.
They are so small and I am so careful but during a move it was lost and I miss it . Also you really do not use 1000's of songs a couple of hundred works fine.

YES IPOD

Answer 2

I think Creative Zen is a very nice music player, but you say its not compatible with your computer. iPod has become very popular so now almost everyone has it. I used to own an iPod mini and i liked it, and apple had a good customer service. But like I said couple sentences ago, everyone has iPods. It could be a good thing because if you need help with your iPod, you can probably find a friend of yours who owns an iPod and they might be able to help you. The down side is that EVERYONE HAS THEM. When I bought my new music player, I did not buy an iPod, not becase i didnt like them, but because everyone had them and i didn't want to be like everybody else. That's just my opnion. Maybe you can consider about apple or other companies like sony(my favorite) to look for a music player that is capable with your computer!

Answer 3

You could buy just about any MP3 player, they all play music. If you buy an Ipod you are buying a brand, but it is a brand that offers quality and reliability. Remember that Ipods will need software to transfer music (most MP3 players allow you to just copy and paste music in windows). I tunes is provided with an Ipod but I could not get this to work on my xp machine (I have no idea why, but also the whole Itunes experience is just to complicated for me) so I downloaded and paid for anapod explorer (about £20 but well worth it). Yes, buy all means buy an Ipod if you are going to get a player over 1 gig (the nano for example) if you only want a small (less than 200 songs) player then just buy a cheap mp3 player for about £30-£40 and see how you feel about it. With a cheap player you are less concerned about damage for example.

Answer 4

I would Ipod Mini, that's what I have, the thing almost indestructable, and I bought applecare protection for it, so Apple sends me one everytime my *is busted... I love Ipods, and usually you get them back fast after sending them through Applecare, so it saves time, and also it's shipped right to you.

*Mine only 'brake' because I use them TRUELY (NO LIE) 24/7... And theni file with Applecare, they send me a box, I ship the Ipod to them, free-of-charge with protection plan, and then I usually get it back quickly...

My aunt had a nano and it snapped in two, litteratly, and it was irreplaceable...

Answer 5

The iPod is the #1 MP3 player on the market. It is very well liked by many reviewers compared to many other players. II would buy an iPod over the other choices. See reviews below and make your own decision.


"Insignia Sport MP3 Player 2GB, $99
Average
5.7
out of 10
The good: The Insignia Sport is very easy to use and provides good overall sound quality for the price. The rechargeable battery is easy to remove.
The bad: The buttons on the front of the Insignia Sport are too close to each other. The player lacks features like voice/FM recording and on-the-fly playlists, and photos look pretty bad.
The bottom line: The Insignia Sport is an inexpensive MP3 player that's suitable for casual listening, but fitness buffs looking for a gym companion should be aware that the buttons can be a bit annoying to use while exercising."

Toshiba Gigabeat:
"8.3
out of 10
The good: The Toshiba Gigabeat S makes its mark as a supercompact 30GB or 60GB portable video player. It supports many music, video, and photo file types, including subscription services, and it has a bevy of features, such as an FM tuner and support for digital camera transfers. Best of all, the device is completely intuitive, thanks in part to an improved Portable Media Center operating system, and it boasts excellent sound performance.
The bad: Unlike many portable video players, the Toshiba Gigabeat S does not record audio or video. There is no voice or FM recording, and the two-cable AC adapter is cumbersome. Also, the Gigabeat S is an MTP device and requires Windows XP. Finally, rated battery life for video is weaker than Toshiba had originally suggested.
The bottom line: Many prospective MP3/PVP buyers have been waiting patiently for this compact, easy-to-use, one-stop shop for media files--looks like the Toshiba Gigabeat S was worth the wait. "
Apple's 80GB iPod:
"
Excellent
8.3
out of 10
The good: The enhanced iPod has the same sleek design with improved video battery life and brighter screen; it brings gapless playback to the masses; up to 80GB; new features such as instant search and enhanced games; movies now available in iTunes 7; excellent overall value.
The bad: The Apple iPod has added no major functions such as FM radio, wireless, recording; small screen not conducive to movie viewing; proprietary USB cable; narrow native video-format compatibility; body is still scratch prone.
The bottom line: The amazingly low priced updated Apple iPod gets many under-the-hood improvements, but it's still not a true video player. "
Creative Zen Vision:
"8.0
out of 10
The good: Available in five colors, the Creative Zen Vision:M has an incredible screen, a simple interface, excellent video battery life, an FM tuner and recorder, and a voice recorder. It features a customizable Shortcut button, and it supports a wide range of online music stores and subscription services, as well as video formats. It has excellent audio and video quality.
The bad: The Creative Zen Vision:M has no iTunes-like video content--yet. Some will find the touch-pad controller frustrating. The black model scratches easily. The documentation is skimpy. You must use an adapter for transfers and power, meaning that occasionally you need two cables and the adapter. A dock and an A/V-out cable are not included. Finally, the Zen Vision:M isn't as elegant as an iPod.
The bottom line: The dazzling, DRM-friendly Creative Zen Vision:M gives the iPod a run for the money as the current high-capacity WMA champ. "
Cowon iAudio X5L:
"7.7
out of 10
The good: Small size; video player with 260,000-color LCD; customizable wallpaper; FM radio; line-in and voice recording; photo viewer; text-file reader; excellent sound quality; reads photos directly from digital cameras; compatible with OGG and FLAC formats, as well as subscription WMA tracks.
The bad: Must plug in an adapter to attach AC, line-in, and USB cables (however, the built-in side USB port handles camer transfers and MTP subscription downloads); so-so control layout; can't autosync music with a PC; can't browse by artist, album, or genre; many video files need to be converted to play on X5; no slide-show mode or music while viewing photos; no autoscanning presets for FM radio.
The bottom line: The great-sounding Cowon iAudio X5 looks like an iPod killer on paper, but this palm-size music and video player suffers from mediocre music browsing and some key design missteps. "
Philips GoGear HDD63:
7.3
out of 10
The good: Philips's nice-sounding 30GB GoGear HDD6330 Jukebox has a stylish design with an intuitive touch-sensitive interface and is packed with features such as a photo-friendly color screen, support for WMA DRM 10 subscription content, an FM radio tuner, and a voice recorder.
The bad: Some users will not warm up to the Philips GoGear HDD6330 Jukebox's lack of tactile controllers. Plus, its case shows fingerprints and smudges, the unit's battery is not user-replaceable, and some users have experienced processor-performance issues.
The bottom line: The stylish and feature-packed Philips GoGear HDD6330 Jukebox is the closest that a WMA-compatible model has come to capturing the iPod's design appeal, but try the touch-sensitive interface before you buy. "

Answer 6

ohh man.... you sound like a major nerd, why don't you just buy the freakin ipod! what kind of stupid question is this? ipod is the best by far, just freakin buy the ipod and end this stupid question.

Answer 7

oui tu achete une de muisque de ipod

Answer 8

YES! They are like cell phones... once you have one, you won't be able to live without one ever again!

Answer 9

yea u may as well get it, but get the one with the most memory

Answer 10

YES!!!!!
I can not reccomend an ipod enough. I love mine!