iPods vs all other MP3 players

Jay86 · 06-12-09, 01:09 PM

It's my brother's birthday coming up and I am looking to get him an mp3 player. He has an obscene amount of music so I am considering the 160gb ipod. I've always been a bit sceptical about iPods tho and am not 100% convinced after hearing horror stories about ipods packing up willy-nilly and typically, just after the warranty has expired. I've had a sony mp3 player for a few years now and I've never had a single problem with it. Plus it's a drag and drop player which makes it all much more simple. The only thing that is making me consider an apple product is the huge capacity and great value for money considering the storage space. Plus if i did get the ipod i would like to get it engraved as it's his 30th but am aware this effects returns.

Basically, what I'm asking is, do you think a 160gb ipod is worth it or should i sacrifice storage capacity for a possibly (or maybe even probably) more reliable product?
And if i go for the ipod should i take the plunge and get it engraved?

Buy Sony NWZX-1060B MP3 Walkman, Black, 32GB online at JohnLewis.com- the other mp3 i'm considering.

arcticfox · 06-12-09, 01:12 PM

I can't really comment on the horror stories but all I will say is that my first freebie in 2005 was a 30gb ipod and I still use it daily. I guess there will be horror stories with most gizmos.

mikejoy1969 · 06-12-09, 01:20 PM

i am the same as your bro. got sh*loads of cds etc and have put them all on my ipod which i use daily at work as well as in car instead of using cd's so would highly recommend it. as for engraving thats such a nice touch if its a prezzie.

Larkino · 06-12-09, 01:43 PM

I've had 2 ipods, an ipod mini and my current ipod nano. both have served me well and haven't packed up or anything, so not sure where these horror stories are coming from

I would go with the ipod, as there's lots more room to expand his music colleciton, as well as being able to store podcasts, movies, photos etc.

williamblah · 06-12-09, 02:19 PM

Also, if he has THAT much music, he will want his music to be synced to his ipod, he will not want to drag and drop, so that shouldn't affect your decision!

tronsmith · 06-12-09, 02:22 PM

I would go for something made by Archos or Creative.

the joker · 06-12-09, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tronsmith

I would go for something made by Archos or Creative.

Lol archos is Frensh i think (youhou !

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pozmu · 06-12-09, 09:29 PM

ipod = itunes so NO

ash88 · 06-12-09, 10:58 PM

I wouldnt go for anything other than an ipod

oXoDCoXo · 06-12-09, 11:14 PM

yeah, deffo the ipod... 160gb is much better than 32, and i think you should engrave it as i doubt very much there will be a problem with it

Jay86 · 07-12-09, 07:50 PM

Thanks for all the tips. Looks like the ipod wins really. I was leaning to the ipod but I just wanted to make sure before I parted with the best part of £180.

Maxx · 07-12-09, 08:07 PM

Yeah definitely get the iPod, I have an 80gb Classic and I love it, enough room for my movies and music and very easy to use.

Also as for the drag and drop feature, in my opinion it's a lot easier to sync the iPod with iTunes, then you can just plug it in and it does everything automatically rather then you having to add more songs manually.

the_saint · 07-12-09, 08:14 PM

I've had an iPod, iPod nano and 2 iphone (1st gen and replaced it with a 3GS) in the last 5 years and never really had a problem with any of them.

Gave my iPod to my uncle who still uses it (it's 5 years old now), I've had my nano 18 months (to use with radio transmitter in my car), never had a problem. My other uncle has my first iPhone which is 2 years olf and only ever had one problem where it crashed once (just restored with iTunes so only small Problem).

So easy to use, good quality products, just would not use any other MP3. Also can't see myself ever using anything other than iPhone. So much better than any other phone i've ever had. I would go for the iPod every time.

TheUserName · 07-12-09, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tronsmith

I would go for something made by Archos or Creative.

I second that.

I own a Creative Zen X-Fi 16gb and it is the bees knees. It is extremely reliable, a decent price and superbly easy to use. Also, iPods are very overpriced IMO

View Poll Results: Which MP3 player do you reckon?
iPod 160GB	10	58.82%
sony 32GB	1	5.88%
Something else entirely (Please post any suggestions)	6	35.29%
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06-12-09, 01:09 PM	#1
Jay86 iPod Nano 4GB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: The Depths of Hell Posts: 345	iPods vs all other MP3 players It's my brother's birthday coming up and I am looking to get him an mp3 player. He has an obscene amount of music so I am considering the 160gb ipod. I've always been a bit sceptical about iPods tho and am not 100% convinced after hearing horror stories about ipods packing up willy-nilly and typically, just after the warranty has expired. I've had a sony mp3 player for a few years now and I've never had a single problem with it. Plus it's a drag and drop player which makes it all much more simple. The only thing that is making me consider an apple product is the huge capacity and great value for money considering the storage space. Plus if i did get the ipod i would like to get it engraved as it's his 30th but am aware this effects returns. Basically, what I'm asking is, do you think a 160gb ipod is worth it or should i sacrifice storage capacity for a possibly (or maybe even probably) more reliable product? And if i go for the ipod should i take the plunge and get it engraved? Buy Sony NWZX-1060B MP3 Walkman, Black, 32GB online at JohnLewis.com- the other mp3 i'm considering.

06-12-09, 01:12 PM	#2
arcticfox blah blah blah Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Here Posts: 18,023	I can't really comment on the horror stories but all I will say is that my first freebie in 2005 was a 30gb ipod and I still use it daily. I guess there will be horror stories with most gizmos. __________________ Free Nintendo 3DS Free iPhone 4 Free PS3 Free iPad 2

06-12-09, 01:43 PM	#4
Larkino Call me Vlad Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South London Posts: 9,512	I've had 2 ipods, an ipod mini and my current ipod nano. both have served me well and haven't packed up or anything, so not sure where these horror stories are coming from I would go with the ipod, as there's lots more room to expand his music colleciton, as well as being able to store podcasts, movies, photos etc. __________________ Free Xbox 360 S \| Free Wii \| Last.FM

06-12-09, 02:19 PM	#5
williamblah iPod 60gb Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Colchester, Essex Posts: 1,898	Also, if he has THAT much music, he will want his music to be synced to his ipod, he will not want to drag and drop, so that shouldn't affect your decision! __________________ >> GET 2 FREE GREENS << with the FJ Sports ~~ CONGA! ~~

06-12-09, 01:20 PM	#3
mikejoy1969 iPod 20gb Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 709	i am the same as your bro. got sh*loads of cds etc and have put them all on my ipod which i use daily at work as well as in car instead of using cd's so would highly recommend it. as for engraving thats such a nice touch if its a prezzie.

06-12-09, 02:22 PM	#6
tronsmith iPod 60gb Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brighton Posts: 1,663	I would go for something made by Archos or Creative.

06-12-09, 09:29 PM	#8
pozmu iPod Nano 1GB Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 43	ipod = itunes so NO

06-12-09, 10:58 PM	#9
ash88 iPod Nano 4GB Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 200	I wouldnt go for anything other than an ipod

06-12-09, 11:14 PM	#10
oXoDCoXo iBook Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Coventry Posts: 2,025	yeah, deffo the ipod... 160gb is much better than 32, and i think you should engrave it as i doubt very much there will be a problem with it

07-12-09, 07:50 PM	#11
Jay86 iPod Nano 4GB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: The Depths of Hell Posts: 345	Thanks for all the tips. Looks like the ipod wins really. I was leaning to the ipod but I just wanted to make sure before I parted with the best part of £180.

07-12-09, 08:07 PM	#12
Maxx iBook Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: London Posts: 2,242	Yeah definitely get the iPod, I have an 80gb Classic and I love it, enough room for my movies and music and very easy to use. Also as for the drag and drop feature, in my opinion it's a lot easier to sync the iPod with iTunes, then you can just plug it in and it does everything automatically rather then you having to add more songs manually. __________________ Paying for final green needed to cash out on select.fj Clicky Free iPhone 3GS Received: Samsung Digital Camera \| 2 Green Custom Order from FJ Browsing eXceem as a guest? Sign up now!

07-12-09, 08:14 PM	#13
the_saint Mini Mac Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Manchester Posts: 5,515	I've had an iPod, iPod nano and 2 iphone (1st gen and replaced it with a 3GS) in the last 5 years and never really had a problem with any of them. Gave my iPod to my uncle who still uses it (it's 5 years old now), I've had my nano 18 months (to use with radio transmitter in my car), never had a problem. My other uncle has my first iPhone which is 2 years olf and only ever had one problem where it crashed once (just restored with iTunes so only small Problem). So easy to use, good quality products, just would not use any other MP3. Also can't see myself ever using anything other than iPhone. So much better than any other phone i've ever had. I would go for the iPod every time.