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"An iPod question"

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.

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.

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.

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.

www.ipodlounge.com

Ask questions on the forums and they can answer better then these goons can.

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.

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

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'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?

I think the iPod looks much nicer than the Zen.

Personally.

Zen = beats all your ásses.