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I'm thinking of buying an iPod on tuesday (make the most of cheap Canadian prices while i'm here) and i was just wondering what those who already have one think of it. Is it worth buying in your opinion and also does it work on your computer straight out the box because the one i'm looking at is talking about a firewire interface and because i'm as computer literate as a dead cat i have no idea whether my computer will be compatible with it seeing as i only have USB ports.
So any help is much appreciated.
So any help is much appreciated.
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All I've heard about iPods recently is that the battery dies after 16 months and you can't get a replacement. Apple won't fix it, and the only way to get round the problem is to buy a new one. And I've heard this from a number of different sources, so it isn't just speculation.
Personally I think I'd go for the Creative Zen, it's bigger, cheaper and you get more music for your cash. Looks aren't everything y'know, and every time I see some jogger out listening to his iPod I want to smash his face in.
Personally I think I'd go for the Creative Zen, it's bigger, cheaper and you get more music for your cash. Looks aren't everything y'know, and every time I see some jogger out listening to his iPod I want to smash his face in.
Mr Snuggly wrote:
> All I've heard about iPods recently is that the battery dies after 16
> months and you can't get a replacement. Apple won't fix it, and the
> only way to get round the problem is to buy a new one. And I've
> heard this from a number of different sources, so it isn't just
> speculation.
Yeah some people do have problems with their batteries. Apple now offer a battery replacement thing though so if it does end up not working you can send it back to them and get a new battery fitted.
Alternative is to buy a new battery and fit it yourself.
I think its to do with the type of battery (bit similar to a mobile phone one) in that if you wait till it needs charged and then charge it you can make it last longer whereas if you constantly charge it after a little use you reduce the time you get from it when fully charged.
> All I've heard about iPods recently is that the battery dies after 16
> months and you can't get a replacement. Apple won't fix it, and the
> only way to get round the problem is to buy a new one. And I've
> heard this from a number of different sources, so it isn't just
> speculation.
Yeah some people do have problems with their batteries. Apple now offer a battery replacement thing though so if it does end up not working you can send it back to them and get a new battery fitted.
Alternative is to buy a new battery and fit it yourself.
I think its to do with the type of battery (bit similar to a mobile phone one) in that if you wait till it needs charged and then charge it you can make it last longer whereas if you constantly charge it after a little use you reduce the time you get from it when fully charged.
Have to say the Creative Zen does look better and has USB connections so i think i may be going for that now i've wasted Ali's time :-D Sorry about that mate.
Sorry Ali but i'm going to go with Snuggly, i've checked the Zen out and it looks cooler but also comes with all the stuff the iPod would but also has the USB cable packaged with it so it'll be ready fresh out the box. Thanks for your help though it was very much appreciated.
I am also considering an iPod or a Zen. My question is how do you charge the battery? You see I am off to New York City in less than 5 weeks and with the dollar to the pound rate I might be able to save a lot of cash. If the battery is charged via a external powersupply i.e one where is can cope with 110-240V and 50 to 60 hz, then its just a case of using a 3 pin plug. Otherwise it means converting the powersupply with a stepdown converter, in which case I wont bother getting one. I would like to know before I go as then I will probably see if I can squeeze a couple hundred dollars more in spending money.
Mr Snuggly wrote:
> All I've heard about iPods recently is that the battery dies after 16
> months and you can't get a replacement. Apple won't fix it, and the
> only way to get round the problem is to buy a new one. And I've
> heard this from a number of different sources, so it isn't just
> speculation.
The whole story having very little value whatsoever. All rechargable batteries have a limited life, vastly exaggerated if you don't use them as recommended and fully discharge and recharge the battery at least once a month. Apple didn't offer the replacement service up until a few months ago, but now do; and third party replacements are also available.
I had my first iPod for about two years, with no battery problems. Current one (replaced to get larger, newer model) has been in use for about a year, with no problems. Both models probably got about, on average, two hours use a day; and neither were that well looked after in terms of following the regular discharge, recharge procedures.
> All I've heard about iPods recently is that the battery dies after 16
> months and you can't get a replacement. Apple won't fix it, and the
> only way to get round the problem is to buy a new one. And I've
> heard this from a number of different sources, so it isn't just
> speculation.
The whole story having very little value whatsoever. All rechargable batteries have a limited life, vastly exaggerated if you don't use them as recommended and fully discharge and recharge the battery at least once a month. Apple didn't offer the replacement service up until a few months ago, but now do; and third party replacements are also available.
I had my first iPod for about two years, with no battery problems. Current one (replaced to get larger, newer model) has been in use for about a year, with no problems. Both models probably got about, on average, two hours use a day; and neither were that well looked after in terms of following the regular discharge, recharge procedures.
Zen = beats all your ásses.
I think the iPod looks much nicer than the Zen.
Personally.
Personally.
I've been thinking about getting an iPod recently, I'm going to be getting a serious amount of moo'lah soon, so I was hoping to get one.
Where can you find them cheap enough?
Where can you find them cheap enough?
adrian wrote:
> I am also considering an iPod or a Zen. My question is how do you
> charge the battery? You see I am off to New York City in less than 5
> weeks and with the dollar to the pound rate I might be able to save a
> lot of cash. If the battery is charged via a external powersupply i.e
> one where is can cope with 110-240V and 50 to 60 hz, then its just a
> case of using a 3 pin plug. Otherwise it means converting the
> powersupply with a stepdown converter, in which case I wont bother
> getting one. I would like to know before I go as then I will probably
> see if I can squeeze a couple hundred dollars more in spending money.
Actually that's a good point i had forgotten about that. Might have to get a stepdown converter if the adapter is suited to canadian plug sockets.
> I am also considering an iPod or a Zen. My question is how do you
> charge the battery? You see I am off to New York City in less than 5
> weeks and with the dollar to the pound rate I might be able to save a
> lot of cash. If the battery is charged via a external powersupply i.e
> one where is can cope with 110-240V and 50 to 60 hz, then its just a
> case of using a 3 pin plug. Otherwise it means converting the
> powersupply with a stepdown converter, in which case I wont bother
> getting one. I would like to know before I go as then I will probably
> see if I can squeeze a couple hundred dollars more in spending money.
Actually that's a good point i had forgotten about that. Might have to get a stepdown converter if the adapter is suited to canadian plug sockets.
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