Ipod or MP3?

Question

which one would be a better buy for me?
i like to work out and when I'm sweating i dont want to touch it.
I just want to keep it in my pocket. i have many songs on my computer but i have $200 saved up for an ipod or mp3.

Answer 1

Technically, an iPod is a MP3 player ;) But I know what you meant. Well, as another user mentioned, iPods generally force their iTune software on you. It makes for an easy means of obtaining music legally and makes the transferring between computer and iPod pretty simple. Although there are ways around this, they require "hacking" the iPod and are not very practical. Also, iPods have dominated the MP3 scene for some time and most accessories out there are cater to Apple iPods.

There are alternatives to the iPod, one including the self-proclaimed "iPod killer," the Microsoft Zune. I own one personally, and it gets the job done. But like an iPod, the Zune makes you install it's own software (Zune Marketplace).

Some other considerations may be a smaller scale MP3 player, like a Sandisk or Samsung. While these may not be as versatile (like video playback), they do the trick. I own a small 1gb Samsung player and it is great for working out. It is not bulky and can be put virtually anywhere. Another plus is that it did not come with software. It was plug-and-play. It was as simple as moving files on your computer!

Answer 2

Ther Both the same to me because i download music from any where as long as its an mp3 it can can go on there,u always dont have to download off of itunes.But i say ipod.

Answer 3

well my sister just bought an ipod and she said that she hates it because of itunes and you can only buy the songs from there(or cd). plus they are WAY over priced. so i would go with an mp3...

Answer 4

ipod nano i know were to get free songs but need itunes download that from www.itune.com after downloading it it will say: make itunes your media? or something like that click yes then download limewire off www.limewire.com after downloading go to search on limewire name a song then click search a list should pop up click the song make sure it says mp3 then after that downloads 100% click it then it should pop up in itunes list then take ipod charger plug it in then it should download and it's not bad

Answer 5

http://www.amazon.com/Archos-Portable-Digital-Player-500868/dp/B000HAVWX2/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/002-2428686-3028866?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1185855346&sr=8-1

i'm getting this to replace my ipod. if you are looking for just a music player and not a video player too look at this one

http://www.amazon.com/Archos-Gmini-XS100-Pocket-Player/dp/B000BM8FMC/ref=sr_1_6/002-2428686-3028866?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1185855388&sr=1-6