I just got one, seems very well put together, not a fan of the chrome back piece, it just gets all smudged and finger printed up. I have stuff on order to get it installed in my car.
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I just got one, seems very well put together, not a fan of the chrome back piece, it just gets all smudged and finger printed up. I have stuff on order to get it installed in my car.
Yeah... I actually would like Nomad Zen myself... but iPod is still awesome! Jealous...
The new Iriver that was released today/ recently seems pretty sweet as well.
http://reviews.cnet.com/iRiver_iHP_1...html?tag=prmo1
The iPod overall is just nice, I know it is a little more expensive than similar ones, but it is pretty tiny. The main reason I went iPod over anything else is the availiblity of accessories, I have a car mount, charger, and FM modulator that runs of the iPods power for it, which is absolutly a necessity for car use.
My ipod is worth every penny. I love it.
Duo
Get yourself a maclear... the first thing I did when I took my iPod out of its box was put it in one of these guys. It covers everything, even the touch pad, so no fingerprints or smudges.Quote:
Originally posted by mynameis
I just got one, seems very well put together, not a fan of the chrome back piece, it just gets all smudged and finger printed up. I have stuff on order to get it installed in my car.
I agree 100% with that. It has been my favorite piece of hardware since I purchased it and has kept my interest.Quote:
Originally posted by Duo
My ipod is worth every penny. I love it.
Duo
How does the iPod interface with your car stereo?
You probably need some sort of audio in unless you have a cassette deck.Quote:
Originally posted by phat boy
How does the iPod interface with your car stereo?
Hans, I went to the apple store online and I didn't see any refurbs. If there are any where would they be?
At the bottom left there is a "special deals" link. At the time of this posting the only refurbed ipod available is the 2G 20GB version. You have to check back often since the $169 2G 10GB will sell out within minutes of posting.Quote:
Originally posted by number1sixerfan
Hans, I went to the apple store online and I didn't see any refurbs. If there are any where would they be?
Ok, I see, thanks. I htink I'll get the 20gb version. Did you notice any markings on your refurb or did it seem sort of new?
Seemed brand new to me. No scuffs, fingerprints, or marks of any kind. The unit was sealed and came with all new parts. The iPod was wrapped in some sort of plastic that you had to peel off. If you told me it was a refurb I would think that you were lying. Plus, it comes with a 1 year warranty so I'd go ahead and grab one, although I think the 10GB 2G ipods are the best deal.Quote:
Originally posted by number1sixerfan
Ok, I see, thanks. I htink I'll get the 20gb version. Did you notice any markings on your refurb or did it seem sort of new?
you can buy the iTrip or one of the many FM Transmitters for the iPod and then sync your car radio to that station....voila!Quote:
Originally posted by phat boy
How does the iPod interface with your car stereo?
ipod blows, well for me atleast, firewire problems
and the battery life is horrible after less than a year use, i went through 2 of htem so i should know.
im gonna upgrade to the lyra r2780
i have none of those problems....my firewire works perfectlyQuote:
Originally posted by pood
ipod blows, well for me atleast, firewire problems
and the battery life is horrible after less than a year use, i went through 2 of htem so i should know.
im gonna upgrade to the lyra r2780
but my battery does drain a bit faster than i had expected....but overall, i love my iPod
don't get me wrong, I do like the I-pod a lot but it is flawed in quite a big way with the battery (guess beauty does come at a price:) ) being hard to change. It does run for hours but lets say hmm in 2 years it might be a different story and what then? 10 Gigs worth of music down the drain or an expensive replacement from Apple. The Zen allows you to change which in the long term might make it the better option and it does not look that bad either, even though nobody touches the pod's design, that always was one of it's strong points.
BTW we have an I pod, so I have reason to be worried. I know rechargeable batts only too well :D
I agree that the battery in the one major flaw. Not that I care about the life in 2 years, but rather there are times when it would be nice to change the batteries. For example, I have a trip to Hawaii coming up which is 16 hours each way. The batteries will only last halfway and will not charge fully during the layover.Quote:
Originally posted by THE SHADOW
don't get me wrong, I do like the I-pod a lot but it is flawed in quite a big way with the battery (guess beauty does come at a price:) ) being hard to change. It does run for hours but lets say hmm in 2 years it might be a different story and what then? 10 Gigs worth of music down the drain or an expensive replacement from Apple. The Zen allows you to change which in the long term might make it the better option and it does not look that bad either, even though nobody touches the pod's design, that always was one of it's strong points.
BTW we have an I pod, so I have reason to be worried. I know rechargeable batts only too well :D
I do figure that in 2 years, a better iPod will be out and I upgrade at that time.
Are there any FM radio attachments out there for the iPods? Not the transmitters to a station but an attachment that lets you receive FM stations.
i think belkin has an attachment that lets you run the ipod of AAA batteries. the last for like 15 hours i think and you can replace them.
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Here's Belkin's list of accessories for the iPod. They have the portable battery charger and the mobile casette adapter. Looks good to me.:D
Click here to see Belkin's products!
Personally I would buy the FM tuner instead of the casette adapter... seems a bit more practical and it probably sounds better too.Quote:
Originally posted by Farmer_BOB
Here's Belkin's list of accessories for the iPod. They have the portable battery charger and the mobile casette adapter. Looks good to me.:D
Click here to see Belkin's products!
i've got a sony tape adapter and it works pretty well. the sound isn't fantastic, but it's decent, and my experience with the fm one is that it doesn't work any better.
it's kind of a tossup. if you have a tape player, might as well get the adapter b/c then you don't fight with solar flares.
gk
i have the iTrip and it works perfectly (mind you, you have to position it properly within your car, but once you get that sorted out, its awsome)Quote:
Originally posted by mystifmagic
Personally I would buy the FM tuner instead of the casette adapter... seems a bit more practical and it probably sounds better too.
just noticed this http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProdu...uct_Id=148969#
looks really sweet....but then you cant use the case or put it in your pocket cause it looks fairly thick