iPod MP3?

noshfs · 12th July 2004, 23:47

Does anyone here have an iPod mp3 player? I'm thinking about getting one but I might wait until the next one comes out. Post your thoughts here.

shakey_snake · 13th July 2004, 21:46

I'm waiting for the 4 gen, it'll be out soon.

LollipopLustKil · 13th July 2004, 21:54

iPods are shit.

lostonline · 14th July 2004, 08:15

They look nice but aren't as nice to use as iRiver iHP series.

Russ · 14th July 2004, 09:18

I have one: I bought it last year when there was still no competition.

I think today you're better off buying an iHP or Rio Karma, both of which have better battery life, features, and format support. Not to mention they're cheaper. I'd still argue that the iPod's interface is nicer though

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gaekwad2 · 14th July 2004, 10:37

I read on HA that the 3rd generation iPods can't play 320kbps mp3 without heavy distortion, don't know whether that only affects cbr or also vbr that uses 320kbps blocks.

Russ · 14th July 2004, 10:44

Never had a problem with that, got a reference?

I must have VBRs with 320k blocks, and I'd be surprised if I didn't have 320CBRs somewhere.

gaekwad2 · 14th July 2004, 11:03

http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/...ic=22450&st=0#
post # 13 (the linking doesn't seem to work)

Edit: or rather this
http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/...dpost&p=200327

Russ · 14th July 2004, 13:40

I can't say I've heard that, although I don't listen to my ipod that closely.

Anyhow, as I mentioned, the iPod is no longer the best deal around. The only conceivable reason you'd want one is if you were only concerned with the style, or for iTMS support (if you didn't want to use hymn).

LollipopLustKil · 14th July 2004, 19:08

My RCA Lyra Jukebox works pretty damn well, great quality, cheap for the amount of space. I don't care about the features, as long as it plays the music and is quick.

Which is what mine does, plus a portable hard-drive, but I don't really use that much.

shakey_snake · 20th July 2004, 07:11

Told you it wouldnt be long.

LollipopLustKil · 20th July 2004, 13:37

Once the 4th generation's come out, all the others are dropping price by $100.

I'd get a third generation for dirt cheap if I were you. The fourth-generation iPod is apparently taking out the buttons and using to the touchwheel to the full-effect like the iPod Mini. That's just pointless if you ask me.

shakey_snake · 21st July 2004, 01:28

12hrs bat-life

12th July 2004, 23:47	#1
noshfs Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 8	iPod MP3? Does anyone here have an iPod mp3 player? I'm thinking about getting one but I might wait until the next one comes out. Post your thoughts here.

13th July 2004, 21:46	#2
shakey_snake Forum Domo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Everyone, get over here for the picture! Posts: 4,313	I'm waiting for the 4 gen, it'll be out soon. elevatorladyelevatorladyelevatorladyelevatorladyelevatorladylevitateme

13th July 2004, 21:54	#3
LollipopLustKil Insomniac (Forum King) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,033	iPods are shit. Scotty Doesn't Know

14th July 2004, 08:15	#4
lostonline Where am I? (Major Dude) Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Yorkshire, UK Posts: 680	They look nice but aren't as nice to use as iRiver iHP series. Kids, you tried your best and you failed miserably. The lesson is, never try. -- Homer Simpson

14th July 2004, 09:18	#5
Russ Mostly Harmless (Alumni) Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: UK Posts: 2,319	I have one: I bought it last year when there was still no competition. I think today you're better off buying an iHP or Rio Karma, both of which have better battery life, features, and format support. Not to mention they're cheaper. I'd still argue that the iPod's interface is nicer though . For long you live and high you fly, but only if you ride the tide, and balanced on the biggest wave you race towards an early grave. \|Musicbrainz\|Audioscrobbler\|last.fm\|

14th July 2004, 10:37	#6
gaekwad2 Foorum King Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: bar2000 Posts: 11,457	I read on HA that the 3rd generation iPods can't play 320kbps mp3 without heavy distortion, don't know whether that only affects cbr or also vbr that uses 320kbps blocks.

14th July 2004, 10:44	#7
Russ Mostly Harmless (Alumni) Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: UK Posts: 2,319	Never had a problem with that, got a reference? I must have VBRs with 320k blocks, and I'd be surprised if I didn't have 320CBRs somewhere. For long you live and high you fly, but only if you ride the tide, and balanced on the biggest wave you race towards an early grave. \|Musicbrainz\|Audioscrobbler\|last.fm\|

14th July 2004, 11:03	#8
gaekwad2 Foorum King Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: bar2000 Posts: 11,457	http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/...ic=22450&st=0# post # 13 (the linking doesn't seem to work) Edit: or rather this http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/...dpost&p=200327

14th July 2004, 13:40	#9
Russ Mostly Harmless (Alumni) Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: UK Posts: 2,319	I can't say I've heard that, although I don't listen to my ipod that closely. Anyhow, as I mentioned, the iPod is no longer the best deal around. The only conceivable reason you'd want one is if you were only concerned with the style, or for iTMS support (if you didn't want to use hymn). For long you live and high you fly, but only if you ride the tide, and balanced on the biggest wave you race towards an early grave. \|Musicbrainz\|Audioscrobbler\|last.fm\|

14th July 2004, 19:08	#10
LollipopLustKil Insomniac (Forum King) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,033	My RCA Lyra Jukebox works pretty damn well, great quality, cheap for the amount of space. I don't care about the features, as long as it plays the music and is quick. Which is what mine does, plus a portable hard-drive, but I don't really use that much. Scotty Doesn't Know

20th July 2004, 07:11	#11
shakey_snake Forum Domo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Everyone, get over here for the picture! Posts: 4,313	Told you it wouldnt be long. elevatorladyelevatorladyelevatorladyelevatorladyelevatorladylevitateme

20th July 2004, 13:37	#12
LollipopLustKil Insomniac (Forum King) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,033	Once the 4th generation's come out, all the others are dropping price by $100. I'd get a third generation for dirt cheap if I were you. The fourth-generation iPod is apparently taking out the buttons and using to the touchwheel to the full-effect like the iPod Mini. That's just pointless if you ask me. Scotty Doesn't Know

21st July 2004, 01:28	#13
shakey_snake Forum Domo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Everyone, get over here for the picture! Posts: 4,313	12hrs bat-life elevatorladyelevatorladyelevatorladyelevatorladyelevatorladylevitateme

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