iPods

LiamGTR · 29-01-09, 08:49 PM

So, i'm thinking of getting an iPod, i've never had an iPod or any other MP3 player etc. before.

And was wondering if they are actually worth it?
If so which one would you recommend me please and what size (Gb)?
I am after using it whilst I am training and also be able to use it when I get my car so must have some form of AUX out or something.

Also, if anybody knows where I can pick up a cheap iPod from, i'm all ears!? I was wondering if it's at all possible to get a decent 8gb Nano for less than 5 ref's as that's what i've been recommended but would like to know what you's say 1st

lalala54321 · 29-01-09, 08:55 PM

Personally, i prefer Zens

LiamGTR · 29-01-09, 08:59 PM

You got any links of Zens please mate as i've never heard of them and wouldn't have a clue where to get one from, thanks.

lalala54321 · 29-01-09, 09:08 PM

Creative ZEN 8GB MP3 Player: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo

Creative Labs 70PF2391001F5 - Creative Labs ZEN X-FI 16GB . IN (70PF2391001F5)

Kikatek.com | (70PF169000006) Creative Zen Vision:M MP3 Player (Black)

Buy Creative Zen Stone Plus with Built-In Speaker (4GB) MP3 Player (Black) 70PF233109115 £44.09 - Oyyy.co.uk

They've got a really big variety of mp3's and have never let me down

edit: and the new one looks pretty cool i think

http://www.pixmania.co.uk/uk/uk/1547...html?srcid=867

the_saint · 29-01-09, 09:15 PM

I've gotta say if you have never had an MP3 player you can't go wrong with an ipod. Which one is the best depends on the size of your music library, budget etc but a nano would be a good choice for training. An 8gb is is 5 refs on most sites and should be enough to put a load of training songs on without getting bored.

You can get FM transmitters to get it to link up with your car, or a lot of car CD players have a lead to plug into the headphone jack.

lalala54321 · 29-01-09, 09:17 PM

The thing that put me off iPods if that you have to use iTunes. Is that still the case?

the_saint · 29-01-09, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lalala54321

The thing that put me off iPods if that you have to use iTunes. Is that still the case?

What's wrong with iTunes, it's a piece of cake!

tronsmith · 29-01-09, 09:19 PM

I prefere Creative (zens) and Archos. In my opinion iPods aren't very good at all. The main thing I look for when chosing a player is sound quality which iPods lack compared to other brands.

As said before Archos are very good indeed but the newer models are very bulky. I would stick with creative personally if size is an issue.

Also, I would recommend getting new head/earphones as the supplied ones are almost always horrible.

Headphones I would recommend;
Sennheiser PX200 Closed Mini Headphone: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo

Earphones: Beyerdynamic DTX50 In Ear Bud Headphone - White: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo

Those earphones are the best I have had. I bought them based on the reviews from What Hifi.

Anyway, I hope this helps.

LiamGTR · 29-01-09, 09:20 PM

To be honest my music library isn't going to be that big jus tevery time I download (Obviously I mean buy.....) a album i'll just stick it on the iPod and put it on random

lalala54321 · 29-01-09, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the_saint

What's wrong with iTunes, it's a piece of cake!

Just dont like it

LiamGTR · 29-01-09, 09:28 PM

Alo of useful info in hre thanks all

I still think i'm going for an iPod as i'm a little geek and heart and want to use iTunes, and those ear phones! FAR too expensive for me! Althought if I get a nano for 5 I would have 3 refs left over so could get them.

the_saint · 29-01-09, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LiamGTR

Alo of useful info in hre thanks all

I still think i'm going for an iPod as i'm a little geek and heart and want to use iTunes, and those ear phones! FAR too expensive for me! Althought if I get a nano for 5 I would have 3 refs left over so could get them.

Also for training I would recommend getting wireless headphones, I always find the wires annoying at the gym and love my wireless ones - though the transmitter unit is annoyingly large! I use logitech ones which were £50 when I got them 18 months ago, can't find them on amazon right now but have a look around as there is a wide choice.

LiamGTR · 29-01-09, 09:33 PM

Will it fit flush with the Nano as that's the iPod i'm leaning towards?

the_saint · 29-01-09, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LiamGTR

Will it fit flush with the Nano as that's the iPod i'm leaning towards?

The actual socket fits fine, but depending on which model you get the "lines" might not match. But there are lots of models and different bluetooth transmitters so see what you can find.

LiamGTR · 29-01-09, 09:39 PM

lol @ "lines", it will be sitting in my pocket mate so that's not too important, i'm not sayig search the net now but when and if you do find them please post here as the one's i've seen are "not smaller" to say the least

the_saint · 29-01-09, 09:42 PM

Amazon.co.uk: bluetooth headphones
Item number 10 seems OK, but there's other that might take your fancy.

LiamGTR · 29-01-09, 09:43 PM

Ahhh, I thought you mean earphones! and they were just stupidly huge! Looks liked a telescope was coming out your ears! lmao

Parkdude · 30-01-09, 10:56 AM

If you are getting an iPod, get an ipod touch! Nano's and classics are too boring imo

LiamGTR · 30-01-09, 12:22 PM

The touch may be too heavy and bulky to have jumping around my pocket whilst on a run or in the gym, but thanks all the same mate.

29-01-09, 08:49 PM	#1
LiamGTR iPod 30gb Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North East Posts: 1,184	iPods So, i'm thinking of getting an iPod, i've never had an iPod or any other MP3 player etc. before. And was wondering if they are actually worth it? If so which one would you recommend me please and what size (Gb)? I am after using it whilst I am training and also be able to use it when I get my car so must have some form of AUX out or something. Also, if anybody knows where I can pick up a cheap iPod from, i'm all ears!? I was wondering if it's at all possible to get a decent 8gb Nano for less than 5 ref's as that's what i've been recommended but would like to know what you's say 1st

29-01-09, 09:08 PM	#4
lalala54321 iPod Nano 4GB Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The 'Pool Posts: 349	Creative ZEN 8GB MP3 Player: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo Creative Labs 70PF2391001F5 - Creative Labs ZEN X-FI 16GB . IN (70PF2391001F5) Kikatek.com \| (70PF169000006) Creative Zen Vision:M MP3 Player (Black) Buy Creative Zen Stone Plus with Built-In Speaker (4GB) MP3 Player (Black) 70PF233109115 £44.09 - Oyyy.co.uk They've got a really big variety of mp3's and have never let me down edit: and the new one looks pretty cool i think http://www.pixmania.co.uk/uk/uk/1547...html?srcid=867 Last edited by lalala54321; 29-01-09 at 09:13 PM..

29-01-09, 08:55 PM	#2
lalala54321 iPod Nano 4GB Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The 'Pool Posts: 349	Personally, i prefer Zens

29-01-09, 08:59 PM	#3
LiamGTR iPod 30gb Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North East Posts: 1,184	You got any links of Zens please mate as i've never heard of them and wouldn't have a clue where to get one from, thanks.

29-01-09, 09:15 PM	#5
the_saint Mini Mac Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Manchester Posts: 5,515	I've gotta say if you have never had an MP3 player you can't go wrong with an ipod. Which one is the best depends on the size of your music library, budget etc but a nano would be a good choice for training. An 8gb is is 5 refs on most sites and should be enough to put a load of training songs on without getting bored. You can get FM transmitters to get it to link up with your car, or a lot of car CD players have a lead to plug into the headphone jack.

29-01-09, 09:17 PM	#6
lalala54321 iPod Nano 4GB Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The 'Pool Posts: 349	The thing that put me off iPods if that you have to use iTunes. Is that still the case?

29-01-09, 09:19 PM	#8
tronsmith iPod 60gb Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brighton Posts: 1,663	I prefere Creative (zens) and Archos. In my opinion iPods aren't very good at all. The main thing I look for when chosing a player is sound quality which iPods lack compared to other brands. As said before Archos are very good indeed but the newer models are very bulky. I would stick with creative personally if size is an issue. Also, I would recommend getting new head/earphones as the supplied ones are almost always horrible. Headphones I would recommend; Sennheiser PX200 Closed Mini Headphone: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo Earphones: Beyerdynamic DTX50 In Ear Bud Headphone - White: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo Those earphones are the best I have had. I bought them based on the reviews from What Hifi. Anyway, I hope this helps.

29-01-09, 09:20 PM	#9
LiamGTR iPod 30gb Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North East Posts: 1,184	To be honest my music library isn't going to be that big jus tevery time I download (Obviously I mean buy.....) a album i'll just stick it on the iPod and put it on random

29-01-09, 09:28 PM	#11
LiamGTR iPod 30gb Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North East Posts: 1,184	Alo of useful info in hre thanks all I still think i'm going for an iPod as i'm a little geek and heart and want to use iTunes, and those ear phones! FAR too expensive for me! Althought if I get a nano for 5 I would have 3 refs left over so could get them.

29-01-09, 09:33 PM	#13
LiamGTR iPod 30gb Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North East Posts: 1,184	Will it fit flush with the Nano as that's the iPod i'm leaning towards?

29-01-09, 09:39 PM	#15
LiamGTR iPod 30gb Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North East Posts: 1,184	lol @ "lines", it will be sitting in my pocket mate so that's not too important, i'm not sayig search the net now but when and if you do find them please post here as the one's i've seen are "not smaller" to say the least

29-01-09, 09:42 PM	#16
the_saint Mini Mac Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Manchester Posts: 5,515	Amazon.co.uk: bluetooth headphones Item number 10 seems OK, but there's other that might take your fancy.

29-01-09, 09:43 PM	#17
LiamGTR iPod 30gb Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North East Posts: 1,184	Ahhh, I thought you mean earphones! and they were just stupidly huge! Looks liked a telescope was coming out your ears! lmao

30-01-09, 10:56 AM	#18
Parkdude iPod 30gb Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,481	If you are getting an iPod, get an ipod touch! Nano's and classics are too boring imo

30-01-09, 12:22 PM	#19
LiamGTR iPod 30gb Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North East Posts: 1,184	The touch may be too heavy and bulky to have jumping around my pocket whilst on a run or in the gym, but thanks all the same mate.