iPods

[maddash]

Like doc my mp3 player is only for working out. I have the new ipod shuffle which is pretty much designed for working out and I've never had a skipping problem. It is cheap and gets the job done for me but it doesn't have a screen and only holds 200 songs or so.

It's crazy. The Shuffles are now considered impulse purchase items. They're often stocked at the checkout counter at Best Buy next to candy, batteries and other impulse items.

[ghostrunner]

I figured most people used the iPod in the car - that's where I use it. That and mowing the lawn.

[G. Keenan]

I figured most people used the iPod in the car - that's where I use it. That and mowing the lawn.

I use mine on the train, the bus, running, or any kind of longish walk even.

[Bo Hart]

You ended up getting that, huh?

I still have mine. I'm very satisfied with it. I think I paid like $35...

The only problem was those earbuds that came with it -- they broke within like three uses.

[docellis]

I figured most people used the iPod in the car - that's where I use it. That and mowing the lawn.

I use mine on the train, the bus, running, or any kind of longish walk even.

Traveling alone is the only reason I can think of for needing 20 gigs of music on hand...the car, mowing the lawn, the train, the bus, running etc - I can't imagine needing more than 200-300 songs....

Kyle: yeah I did get that one. The only thing I don't like about it is that it is bulky about sorting music. I can't sort by some of the tags I'd like to sort by (to create playlists etc). But it lasts forever battery-wise and it satisfies everything I need it do otherwise.

[G. Keenan]

I figured most people used the iPod in the car - that's where I use it. That and mowing the lawn.

I use mine on the train, the bus, running, or any kind of longish walk even.

Traveling alone is the only reason I can think of for needing 20 gigs of music on hand...the car, mowing the lawn, the train, the bus, running etc - I can't imagine needing more than 200-300 songs....

I agree. If I weren't going to be doing just that, I'd get the nano. I've had my 20 gig for about 3 years now and it's still only about half full.

[docellis]

Traveling alone is the only reason I can think of for needing 20 gigs of music on hand...the car, mowing the lawn, the train, the bus, running etc - I can't imagine needing more than 200-300 songs....

I agree. If I weren't going to be doing just that, I'd get the nano. I've had my 20 gig for about 3 years now and it's still only about half full.[/quote]


After saying all that though - I have to admit that I have a 40 GB external hard drive is dedicated to music and that is basically a jukebox that I bring to work/relatives etc and use winamp as an interface to utilize. I have a pair of cerwin vegas (and some other speakers and a subwoofer) that are hooked up to my hard drive at home.

[G. Keenan]

Traveling alone is the only reason I can think of for needing 20 gigs of music on hand...the car, mowing the lawn, the train, the bus, running etc - I can't imagine needing more than 200-300 songs....

I agree. If I weren't going to be doing just that, I'd get the nano. I've had my 20 gig for about 3 years now and it's still only about half full.

After saying all that though - I have to admit that I have a 40 GB external hard drive is dedicated to music and that is basically a jukebox that I bring to work/relatives etc and use winamp as an interface to utilize. I have a pair of cerwin vegas (and some other speakers and a subwoofer) that are hooked up to my hard drive at home.[/quote]

Hah, so you basically have an iPod that you can't put in your pocket. But you raised a good point. You can also use the iPod as a backup hard drive.

[docellis]

Hah, so you basically have an iPod that you can't put in your pocket. But you raised a good point. You can also use the iPod as a backup hard drive.

Nope, I have an mp3 player that is hooked up like a home stereo system. I have music I can play at home - via somewhat higher end audio equipment/speakers etc versus a smaller unit to bring with me when I am not at home.

I rarely find myself in situations where I would want to totally exclude myself from society for 20 gb worth of music...The only time I feel comfortable with headphones in my ears are at the gym.

The only situation I can picture where I would want 20 GB worth of music on my person would be:
a) I would be traveling a great distance alone
b) the device was cheap
c) I was isolated from the public for some reason (jail, hospital, etc)

But no, I don't have an ipod that i can't put in my pocket - I don't have an Ipod of any kind and I guess that is one of the things that annoys me about Ipods - Ipods being used interchangeably for mp3 players.
But you can use pretty much any mp3 player as an external hard drive, not just Ipods...not being snarky, just sayin'...

[haltz]

It's not like there are 200 songs that I listen to everyday. But I do bring my iPod with me and I like being able to have the 16 gigs of music that I have on there right now available. I pretty much have headphones in my ears when I'm on the train or walking. This was also the case when I was either driving to work or on campus in Columbia.

It's also nice to use for TV shows that I download. I have the Belkin overpriced camcorder hookup thingy that I use with my TV. It's much nicer than plugging in my laptop to watch media that I download.

I have a nano too that I got for a present, and it's annoying switching songs in and out of it, so I never use it.

I'm probably going to sell it though when I get an iPhone next month. I can't really justify both. So GK, if you want a 30 gig video then let me know. It works fine with my powerbook, and my old roommate used the armband with his to jog and never had a problem. If I actually ran frequently then I'd let you know firsthand, but that really cuts into my drinking time.