Need IPOD advice

[NHdisneylover]

Yes, that should still work in other countries. FM is FM, wifi is wifi, and the Zune uses RDS to get the info on the song.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radio_Data_System

Good to know. Thanks

I'd really consider the Classic over the Nano. The Nano just doesn't hold much. I think 16 GB is the max. I'm lazy and didn't look for sure.

If he really is huge into music that isn't a ton of space. I have nearly 28 gigs. I have a really old 30 gb iPod that with all the preloaded stuff is out of room.

Also good to know. Yes 16 gb seems to be the max you can get on a nano (and that means NOTHING to me so the personal experience like yours is exactly what I do need to hear).

 

[corie161]

I've opted to purchase the Creative Zen for my kids. I tossed between a refurbished Ipod and that and went the Zen route. I liked the fact the zen had other features, such as the FM radio, voice recorder, SD card slot for additional room. They will be getting them for Christmas, so I don't have any other experience with them.

 

[robinb]

I don't think that bigger is always better. I think that an adult's or older teen's need for space is quite different from an 11-year old's need. The 3rd gen nano which is only $99 refurbished is 8 GB (the same as my iPhone) and holds up to 2000 songs (24 hours of music) or 5 hours of video. I know that my 10-year old DD's music collection is far fewer than 2000 songs and at 99-cents per song on iTunes I certainly hope it never gets that big!

Thanks for the information on the DVDs. I have never heard of that.

 

[DISshopkeeper]

I can vouch for the Refurb Ipods. They come in new packaging, with the same guarantee as a new ipod.

And regarding size... I have a ds22 who has a 30gig classic and he told me that he's "downsizing " to an 8gig when his 30gig bites the dust.

 

[lovesmurfs]

In terms of space, my DS (now 14) has had his classic since he was 11 -- he certainly didn't need the space at the time, but has grown into it. Each movie is approximately 1GB, so bear that in mind as you plan your purchase.

DD9 has a nano, and we're continually having to juggle what Hannah Montana episodes she wants on it. Not a particularly big deal, but can be irritating, because she seems to know just when I'm busiest to ask to change out the movies/episodes.

 

[H.E. Pennypacker]

I'm always one who thinks you should buy the latest version of whatever it is that's out there. Sure it might cost a little more at first, but it usually turns out to be the most cost effective in the long run because the technology remains viable for longer. The newer iPods are all flash memory - solid state. The Classics use hard drives. Moving parts - points of failure. So I'd say to get the iPod Touch if you're going to go with an iPod. If you're going to load it up with lots of music, movies, podcasts, etc., you might want to get the 16 GB, but an 8GB might suffice. 8GB is a lot of room, unless you're ripping your CD's at really high bitrates and loading on lots of full length feature films.

I'd like to offer an alternative to the iPod. Consider some of the players by Sansa or Creative that support Rhapsody To Go. (Rhapsody does not currently support iPod players.) If you're not familiar with Rhapsody, it's an online music service that allows you to download unlimited amounts of music to your digital music player. For about $15/month, you have access to millions of songs across just about every music genre you can imagine. I can't tell you the last time I actually bought a physical CD.

I have a 60GB iPod Video, but it's been collecting dust ever since I signed up with Rhapsody about 4 years ago. Now I use my little Sansa 8GB player and am always refreshing it with new music. Plus I have a few gig of my own CD's ripped down to it.

No doubt about it, the iPod Touch's are slick. If Rhapsody supported iPods, I'd already have one. But, alas, I'll stick with my Sansa and Creative players because with Rhapsody To Go, I can tailor my playlists to my particular mood for just pennies per track.