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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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Ive got an iPod.
Works fine, best thing ive bought, the battery lasts long, and all the rumours are wrong.
Buy one. Zen are crap in comparason
Works fine, best thing ive bought, the battery lasts long, and all the rumours are wrong.
Buy one. Zen are crap in comparason
lalakersrule wrote:
> 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.
All depends on whether its an external charger. For my Digital camera and camcorder the charger is 110-240v and 50-60hz. Basically when I go to NYC I will be able to use the chargers with a American powerlead or a small converter plug(£3) and it will work. If the iPod etc have the same thing then the power issue wont be a problem. If they arent then you may need a step down converter.
> 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.
All depends on whether its an external charger. For my Digital camera and camcorder the charger is 110-240v and 50-60hz. Basically when I go to NYC I will be able to use the chargers with a American powerlead or a small converter plug(£3) and it will work. If the iPod etc have the same thing then the power issue wont be a problem. If they arent then you may need a step down converter.
The iPod will work in any country, because it has a transformer to make sure it gets the right voltage.
www.ipodlounge.com
Ask questions on the forums and they can answer better then these goons can.
www.ipodlounge.com
Ask questions on the forums and they can answer better then these goons can.
H²O wrote:
> The iPod will work in any country, because it has a transformer to
> make sure it gets the right voltage.
Thanks. Have to see what sort of price they are in NYC and the sort of saving I will make.
> The iPod will work in any country, because it has a transformer to
> make sure it gets the right voltage.
Thanks. Have to see what sort of price they are in NYC and the sort of saving I will make.
The same plug is used for all models just a different connector for the different countries.
SO to get a UK iPod to work in America all you need is a convertor or buy an extra AC adapter from apple.
To get a US iPod to work in the UK you can buy another adapter from the apple uk site or get a convertor.
SO to get a UK iPod to work in America all you need is a convertor or buy an extra AC adapter from apple.
To get a US iPod to work in the UK you can buy another adapter from the apple uk site or get a convertor.
Ipod = Great storage, ridiculous price, excellent size, get to be 'cool'
Zen = Excellent storage, far better price, not so good siz, get to be serious and just want to listen to music, not be a fashion groupie.
Zen = Excellent storage, far better price, not so good siz, get to be serious and just want to listen to music, not be a fashion groupie.
Sigh.
It's like the console fanboy thing, but for mp3 players.
"fashion groupie"
*rolls eyes*
It's like the console fanboy thing, but for mp3 players.
"fashion groupie"
*rolls eyes*
Hardly, it's just Ipods are more fashion statements than actual gadgets for most people. I.e, they're featured in 'Style Guides' and such like. Nowt wrong with them, or people who use them, except when people buy them for fashion reasons. That's just lame. Whereas the Zen, it's so much more chunky, nobody could ever do the same! :)
I've seen the zen, its nice, but it just seems a bit chunky.
And if I did get an iPod it wouldn't be on show, ever. Always kept away from prying eyes.
And if I did get an iPod it wouldn't be on show, ever. Always kept away from prying eyes.
I bought my iPod because I thought they looked good, my brother got one and it did everything I wanted and also seemed simple enough to set up and use.
I didn't know much about any alternatives such as the Zen, had heard a few bad things about the customer service when trying to get the Zen fixed or replaced and that put me off considering it.
I know a few others who own iPods and who think they are great, havn't had problems with them and use them a lot.
Also the iPod had extras that I knew I would use quite a bit such as the iTrip, jam jacket and battery pack, I have no idea if similar things are available for the likes of the Zen.
That and I got an educational discount from Apple. :-)
All falls down to personal taste and what you own.
I didn't know much about any alternatives such as the Zen, had heard a few bad things about the customer service when trying to get the Zen fixed or replaced and that put me off considering it.
I know a few others who own iPods and who think they are great, havn't had problems with them and use them a lot.
Also the iPod had extras that I knew I would use quite a bit such as the iTrip, jam jacket and battery pack, I have no idea if similar things are available for the likes of the Zen.
That and I got an educational discount from Apple. :-)
All falls down to personal taste and what you own.
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