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[Ain't Nobody Here]

ES wants to buy himself an ipod. He had a nano a few years ago which lasted 18 months, drove me mad and made me swear never to buy an Apple product again .

 

I like to research expensive purchases (even if he's paying ) so what experiences have you had with ipods or Zunes?

 

I think the new ipod touch is too expensive at £199.

 

The ipod classic doesn't seem to get brilliant reviews (ES's friends don't rate it too highly either)

 

Has anyone got a Microsoft Zune? Never heard of it till today but will check it out.

[Paola]

Sorry but we have three iPod touches and a couple of iPod shuffles in our house so no help We love them

[Cinnamon]

Likewise - we are a 4 i-pod family & would recommend them to anyone

[Guest]

I have a cheap copy of an Ipod that I got in Aldi. It looks just like an Ipod nano. It cost about £30. It has the WORST interface on the planet which I hate but then I look at Ipods and see the price and think stuff that!

 

So I put up with the rubbish interface and at least I can buy Ipod accessories - actually people are often surprised when I say it ISN'T an Ipod.

[Clur]

I have an iPOD that I won a few years back and it's fine for how I use it (not very often and then as a replacement stereo!). I was looking at Zunes when I was in the US last time and the reviews of them are excellent - that's where I'd spend my money if I was in the market for one.

[Geoid]

iPod touch is the best, in fact im getting a new one on tuesday

[Ms Marple]

We have 1 ipod classic, one video ipod, a nano and 2 x something older? All work really well. The video version had battery die after three years. Just bought replacement battery from Ipod doctor and fitted it. Now brilliant again. Therefore Ipod every time for us.

[KimmyCustard]

OH has just bought me an Ipod Nano, docking station (for when I'm cooking up a disaster in the kitchen) and a waterproof armband and ear plugs for when Im swimming. It sounds great! Dont know anything about Zunes but would recommend an Ipod going on the one I've just got.

 

OH got it through Amazon and had it imported from the USA (much cheaper) and the waterproof business from WWW.H2Oaudio.Com - v good.

 

Kimmy

x

[deejmum]

I love my I pods!!!

 

I am very interested in what kimmycustard said about waterproof stuff, does it really work?

 

Sorry though, never heard of Zunes, but would be interested to find out more.

 

I would be interested to find out if it is easy to use an I tunes library with a different brand of mp3/4 player, but I guess that is a whole new thread.

[Phonix]

I love my I-pod.

 

Had a mini a few years ago but I dropped it from a horse and then said horse stood on it so I bought a nano a while ago.

 

Its the squarer( ) one rather than the taller one and I love it!

I also love the I-tunes software - would this work with the Zune??

 

I must admit that ive never heard of Zune...scuttles off to google lol!

 

 

xXx

[Ain't Nobody Here]

Hmmm, interesting replies but I'm still undecided .

 

I was just so angry about the ipod nano I bought ES for Christmas (got it out of the box on Christmas Eve to put it together for him - it didn't work so I had to give him the box on Christmas Day and say, sorry I'll have to send it away and get it replaced ). Even the replacement didn't work that well for very long.

 

It seems to be luck of the draw if you get an ipod that works. I'm just scared ES spends a lot of his money on another one, for it not to work either .

[kitbag]

I would definately get an ipod! in fact I am writing this with my iPod touch!!

 

 

Kitbag. Xxxxxxxxxxx

[Ms Marple]

Hmmm, interesting replies but I'm still undecided .

 

I was just so angry about the ipod nano I bought ES for Christmas (got it out of the box on Christmas Eve to put it together for him - it didn't work so I had to give him the box on Christmas Day and say, sorry I'll have to send it away and get it replaced ). Even the replacement didn't work that well for very long.

 

It seems to be luck of the draw if you get an ipod that works. I'm just scared ES spends a lot of his money on another one, for it not to work either .

 

I think you are right Vicki. We had one that was a dodgy buy. I kept taking it back to the Apple shop in the Trafford Centre and they were very good and after about 2 visits and moans we got a brand new one which has been briliant ever since.

[redfrock]

my friend who is kinda knowlegable in most things (I call him my oracle) suggested I buy a Creative Zen, when I was looking to replace my Philips one (which I loved but which clashed with Vista). He said this....

 

"the brand new Creative 4gb or 8gb is astounding" give or take a few hundred words!

Edited September 8, 2008 by Guest

[Ain't Nobody Here]

Thanks for that! I've checked out the Creative Zen on Amazon - looks really good but as usual, there are as many who slate it as rate it so again it's difficult to decide.

 

BUT, it's a fraction of the price of an iPod so may be worth considering. I'll see what ES thinks (it is for him, after all, not me - I'll be getting his castoff Sony MP3 player ).

[AmandaR]

We have a couple of ipod's in our house, a couple of cheapo MP3's and our ultimate favourite...a Sony walkman - the new style, not the cassette version I must add

 

The sound on the walkman beats the ipod and is also so much easier to load content onto. It's nice not to be locked into itunes too.

[KimmyCustard]

Deejmum,

 

Yes the waterproof thingy really does work! I need music to keep me motivated when swimming and a bit of the Scissor Sisters or some Wham! really do it for me! I'll also be using it on the beach in Thailand next year.

 

Kimmy

x

[deejmum]

Deejmum,

 

Yes the waterproof thingy really does work! I need music to keep me motivated when swimming and a bit of the Scissor Sisters or some Wham! really do it for me! I'll also be using it on the beach in Thailand next year.

 

Kimmy

x

 

Thanks Kimmy I think I am going to have to treat myself then. Must download some Wham! as well. I think this could make swimming a lot less boring

[Louise]

they have ipods in Costco ANH and sometimes you can get things 25-50% cheaper

 

If you aren't a member I could meet you there one day if you wanted

 

I was in earlier but I hadn't read this post so had no idea you were on the lookout - sorry

 

I will check prices next time I am in there for you

[Ain't Nobody Here]

That would be great, thanks Louise . I don't have a Costco card but I do know plenty of people who do. Or perhaps it would be a good excuse for an Omlet meet .

[bokbokbok]

I'm coming to this late but am an Apple FanGirl. Everything of mine is Apple and I wouldn't think of buying anything else

[Seagazer]

We've all got Ipods in this house now. Originally bought hubby a Sony thing but he never got on with it. We've had the tall thin ones and the newer shorter ones. I started with a shuffle and now have a nano. We think they're brilliant and not had any problems.

[Geoid]

I'm coming to this late but am an Apple FanGirl. Everything of mine is Apple and I wouldn't think of buying anything else

Do you live in an iHouse? Do you have an iFridge...(in fact iFridge sounds quite cool...haha)

[Louise]

That would be great, thanks Louise . I don't have a Costco card but I do know plenty of people who do. Or perhaps it would be a good excuse for an Omlet meet .

 

No problem ANH just say the word I work less than a mile from the place so it is (too) convenient

 

A mini Omlet meet sounds good

 

If he decides to go for one they have let me know

[Louise]

I was in Costco this afternoon and they have 3 types of ipod priced as follows

 

ipod classic 160 GB £217.36

 

ipod nano silver bundle 4GB £105.73

 

ipod nano blue bundle 8 GB £131.58

 

Means nothing to me as I am a techno numptie

 

All prices are including the VAT

 

I will keep my eyes open in case they get any other types in not that I am in there that often

 

I spent less than £12 today honestly