TraXeR
03-18-2005, 09:52 PM
I had an iPod mini, I don't anymore. Now I am getting sick of my CD player and need to go back into the 1+ Gig mp3 player zone. Now keep in mind I'm not a complete music freak, but I do still have an extensive collection of about 3.5 gigs and growing.
I've looked over it for about 3 weeks, I've looked at each and every possible choice (iPod, iRiver, Rio, Jukebox, etc, etc). These are my picks. I simply can't seem to make up my mind.
Keep in mind 6 Gig iPod mini's are not available to buy locally here yet for an acceptable price, so I'm not getting one.
Apple iPod Mini 4 Gig (Silver)
Pros:
-I love the layout and ease of use and familiarity since I had one for about 4 months,
-The hard drive space is perfect for me at the current time, and I can always take songs off if needed to update to newer songs.
-$249 (Canada)
Cons:
-Damn tiny, I have misplaced mine before for days on end by accident.
-Hard Drive space doesn't give me much room for using as a portable USB drive.
-8 hour battery life
iRiver H10 (Silver or Lounge Grey)
Pros:
-Can view pictures, slideshows, use FM tuner and radio, as well as FM recorder and voice recorder
-The hard drive space is perfect for me at the current time, and I can always take songs off if needed to update to newer songs. While slightly larger than the iPod mini, it's nothing to smile at.
-12 Hour Battery Life
Cons:
-4 tactile buttons instead of 1 and the scrolling is typically much slower.
-New and unproven.
-$379 (Canada)
Apple iPod 20 Gig
Pros:
-Layout is familiar and easy to use.
-Excellent hard drive capacity which can be used over time, but having a very hard time doing so. It took me about 3 months to break the 3 gig mark on my mini.
-Somewhat larger than the mini in physical size, easy to keep track of to an extent.
Cons:
-Size. Yes, the hard drive size may actually be too large that I'm wasting my money I may never get past 10 gigs. Thus not worth the extra $150.
-For the cost, besides hard drive space, I get no extra features such as picture, radio, and the liek that can be found on the H10.
-$379 (Canada)
All those stats were based on what I see them as in my day to day use. They may differe for all of you. Keep in mind, the decision is ultimately mine, but I just need a common thought. Don't suggest any other players than listed, they will be ignored.
I've looked over it for about 3 weeks, I've looked at each and every possible choice (iPod, iRiver, Rio, Jukebox, etc, etc). These are my picks. I simply can't seem to make up my mind.
Keep in mind 6 Gig iPod mini's are not available to buy locally here yet for an acceptable price, so I'm not getting one.
Apple iPod Mini 4 Gig (Silver)
Pros:
-I love the layout and ease of use and familiarity since I had one for about 4 months,
-The hard drive space is perfect for me at the current time, and I can always take songs off if needed to update to newer songs.
-$249 (Canada)
Cons:
-Damn tiny, I have misplaced mine before for days on end by accident.
-Hard Drive space doesn't give me much room for using as a portable USB drive.
-8 hour battery life
iRiver H10 (Silver or Lounge Grey)
Pros:
-Can view pictures, slideshows, use FM tuner and radio, as well as FM recorder and voice recorder
-The hard drive space is perfect for me at the current time, and I can always take songs off if needed to update to newer songs. While slightly larger than the iPod mini, it's nothing to smile at.
-12 Hour Battery Life
Cons:
-4 tactile buttons instead of 1 and the scrolling is typically much slower.
-New and unproven.
-$379 (Canada)
Apple iPod 20 Gig
Pros:
-Layout is familiar and easy to use.
-Excellent hard drive capacity which can be used over time, but having a very hard time doing so. It took me about 3 months to break the 3 gig mark on my mini.
-Somewhat larger than the mini in physical size, easy to keep track of to an extent.
Cons:
-Size. Yes, the hard drive size may actually be too large that I'm wasting my money I may never get past 10 gigs. Thus not worth the extra $150.
-For the cost, besides hard drive space, I get no extra features such as picture, radio, and the liek that can be found on the H10.
-$379 (Canada)
All those stats were based on what I see them as in my day to day use. They may differe for all of you. Keep in mind, the decision is ultimately mine, but I just need a common thought. Don't suggest any other players than listed, they will be ignored.