Snowy Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 I know there has been a lot written on here about the ipods in the past, but I am reluctant to pay out for one when all I want is a good but relatively basic music player. I like the look of the Sonys - does anyone have one, and can you tell me if you can use them on the ipod docking stations? I really want to get one for OH for his birthday - he only wants music and won't use it for anything else. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Licken Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 I don't know the answer but would love to know as I have broken my ipod and am considering the Sony as an alternative. I mostly will use it in the car. What do you all think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 There are so many more bits and bobs that you can get for an ipod. I am happy with mine now that I finally have one that works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 I'd get an ipod Sony won't work in an iPod docking station 'cos its specific apple thingymabob but you could just get a dock/speaker system with a 3.5mm jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted October 1, 2010 Author Share Posted October 1, 2010 Ah, thanks Lewis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckmum6 Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 Its got to be an ipod! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sari Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 I've had Sony Walkman phones for the last 4/5 years, and always been really pleased with them, easy to upload music etc. Only problem is their seeming obsession with committing suicide by loo.....I've lost 2 this way....I'm not a handbag sort of a girl, so phone etc goes in pockets. bad move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted October 2, 2010 Author Share Posted October 2, 2010 The main stereo in the lounge will soon be in need of replacing and I liked the idea of replacing it with a docking station so we could each add our own MP3s and play our own music. Then over time, I could add one to the kitchen, dining room, bedroom etc But I can only do that with an ipod can I? I've seen the ipod classics used like this, can the nanos and shuffles also be used with the docking stations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 Yes they can. We now have 2 classics and 2 nanos, all of which share the same docking station in the kitchen. It's worth investing in a decent quality docking station. We have a Sony which is very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted October 2, 2010 Author Share Posted October 2, 2010 OHs dream is a Bose. One day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 The main stereo in the lounge will soon be in need of replacing and I liked the idea of replacing it with a docking station so we could each add our own MP3s and play our own music. Then over time, I could add one to the kitchen, dining room, bedroom etc But I can only do that with an ipod can I?I've seen the ipod classics used like this, can the nanos and shuffles also be used with the docking stations? We are in a similar position, the stereo is old but I am not sure what to replace it with, I thought a docking thing and then I would need to get an mp3. Not sure how much this would all cost. Can anyone give me a rough idea of cost for an mp3 and docking thing plus anything esle I would need to play the music out loud Thanks Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 I've had this Sony Walkman for a couple of years. I love it . It's an old model but I bet the newer ones are even better (not that I could improve on mine anyway!) ES has an iPod docking station (iRhythm speakers) - that has a cable that connects non-iPod players to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted October 2, 2010 Author Share Posted October 2, 2010 Thats the one I was looking at ANH (the newer model I think). Sound quality is more important to us than all the other apps and the ability to play videos etc. and the sound quality of ipods is apparently not as good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 If you want to listen to music mainly in the house, why not buy a Hi Fi system with built in hard drive, which you can upload all your music onto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted October 2, 2010 Author Share Posted October 2, 2010 Because we have very different tastes and would like to be able to play it wherever we are - at home (in any room), camping, at work etc. We do have a little stereo that takes a memory card, but it means creating a new card with playlists on just for that stereo. I already use my phone with a short playlist on it and love the portability of it - has built in mini speakers so I don't need headphones and can listen whilst at work. The Sony I was looking at also has built in speakers. I know that will never give a very good sound quality, but for some situations it is adequate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 I would go for a Sony, you can buy docking stations for certain models, the sound quality is better and you don't have to deal with iTunes (which is a pain in the backside) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted October 2, 2010 Author Share Posted October 2, 2010 Thanks for all the advice - problem solved. Sister in law just rang and asked if OH wanted an ipod touch for his birthday. Well you don't look a gift horse in the mouth do you? So I will treat him to a docking station. Can you only use them with itunes? Now I'm stuck - do I go ahead and buy myself the Sony as planned, or carry on with the ipod theme? decisions decisions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 If you are getting him an iPod dock, you might as well get yourself an iPod too, so you can use the dock as well. There are several programmes that let you bypass itunes, but I think you need to install itunes too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 I'd get an iPod for yourself so you can use it with the dock - with the new ipods out, see if you can get a bargain in the sales I don't think itunes is a pain at all - really like it. Might aswell give it a try + see if you get on with it, before trying to avoid it from the start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 I like my ipod nano Snowy, I think the sound quality is really good too. It's an 8gb but I seriously haven't filled half of it. I have just upgraded my phone to an iphone though and will listen to my music on there rather than carry a mobile and an ipod around so I think I will be ebay the nano when I can get around to it, especially coming up to Christmas it should sell I guess so you may find people are doing the same and you would get a bargain on there.... I also have no idea how to find out which generation it is.. although it isn't that old so Lewis how would I find that out . Both my boys have the ipod touch's and love them, it has been the best present we ever got them, they use them all the time, although now they wont leave my iphone alone... *evil glare at children* edited to add that I have no trouble with itunes and have it set up so that both boys and me share apps and music etc... it's very cool I think. .. but I am easily pleased.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 I also have no idea how to find out which generation it is.. although it isn't that old so Lewis how would I find that out Details here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 Whenever I've installed iTunes, I've not installed Quicktime - I read somewhere (ages ago) that Quicktime could case problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 Thanks Fred that means it's a 4th Generation... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted October 3, 2010 Author Share Posted October 3, 2010 Well hubby was presented with the ipod last night (a 32Gb touch - very generous SIL), and wouldn't let any of us touch it, although we all wanted a play! Had a tutorial this morning from BIL and a demo of his Bose dock and headphones Fabulous but I think we will need to save up for that one Am in the process of downloading itunes - very exciting (at least I get to play with it now as hubby is a technophobe). I will get him set up then start planning my own Thanks for all the advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omletina Kyckling Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 Hi Snowy, It's worth checking out the Argos clearance bargains place in Corby when you're over in that direction, they often have Ipods in, Thursdays is the day the new electrical stuff comes in. I got my 32GB Ipod touch from there and it was about £100 cheaper than the store price, they were just overstock items, it was all sealed and new and the latest generation when I bought it. Last time I was in they had lots of Nanos in various colours (although that was a while ago!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
