iPod, a bargain?

[TheJESTERJ]

Well, I have recently given up on my ambitions to get a next-gen console (this year anyway), cause I feel I spend too much time playing games. I have decided to get a 80 GB iPod (possibly the 30 GB, but I feel the 80 GB gets me ALOT more for only 100 more dollars). http://www.circuitcity.com/ccd/howTo...ores=true#tabs

Of course I always have the option of payments, in which it would be easier to pay around 100 a month.

What would you, personally, recommend I do? I am really not interested in getting a 360 ( i was planning too, but have decided to get out more lol), or getting any other next gen console. DO you think this is a good deal, or should I invest in something else?

[Saint]

I would get an iRIver or another MP3 player. iPODs are more expensive but do exactly the same thing. iTunesi s a pain in the ass on windows anyway.

[TheJESTERJ]

Just checked out IRiver's site, it looks pretty, but is only 2 GB storage, BUT it can play flash games, video, etc. It is much cheaper and looks great!

[Raiyne]

iTunes sucks. Get another brand!

[shadow__6]

Jester are you seriously going to use 80 gigs ? or even 30 gigs ?
i rather just get a 512 mp3 and save alot

[Raiyne]

Yeah i dont think he'd use that much, but it doubles as an external hard drive doesnt it? I use around 2gigs of my Creative Zen for music and the rest is backup... Yes my music library is weak, dont laugh.

[RidleyLoki]

I would get an iRIver or another MP3 player. iPODs are more expensive but do exactly the same thing. iTunesi s a pain in the ass on windows anyway.

Amen, I got a dark red iRiver, I think I've dropped it like 18 times.... works like a charm. I lost the battery cap though. But the battery doesn't even fall out even if you swing it around.

[Urahara]

Anyone heard of Avixe MP3 Player: i-Rock Mini?



Avixe i-Rock Mini MP3 Player is compatible with any SD, mini SD with Adapter, MMC, RSMMC with Adapter and Transflash with Adapter card (Up to 2G.

Features:

* Memory expandable MP3 Player, support memory up to 2GB.
* Mini and flasionable outlook.
* Support WMA/MP3/WAV file playing, automatic search folders for music files. (Max 8 level folders depth)
* Support SD/MMC card up to 2G. (FAT16 and above format)
* Battery level indicated by LED.
* Hot Plug and Play for SD/MMC card.
* Card reader function without driver on Windows 2000 and above system.
* Power saving function: 30 seconds auto shut down while no card/playing.
* Audio fade out function: Automatically reduce the sound level to minimum while changing track or stopping playing.

[Ghengis]

iPod? iRock? iRiver? Is there some reason why their names follow the same theme? Is it because they are unoriginal?

[Urahara]

i-Don'tKnow

[hotyman]

I'd say, get an iPod video =) it might be some more expensive but you can do alot more on it

[Jakuza]

If your a music buff with like 3000 songs on your comp, yes, get one. Its really worth the portable goodness.