Originally posted by Morning_Glory
i have one.. it tiny-- it's smaller than than the palm of my hand.. it is a little thicker 😬..mine only costs about $120 -- but thats cause i got it off of ebay== but maybe you should get your ipod off of ebay = it's a little cheaper
Originally posted by Smallville
No. Dont do it.If you are currently unemployed, you will probably need the money for something else before a luxury. If you find a job soon, then of course. But, dont buy one until you take care of that.
The word of the day is job. J-O-B. Job.
Like I said, the money isn't really a problem, I've got a job basically in the bag but I'm just milking my "vacation" as it were. Not to mention my parents would of course help out with any financial help I need since I've never had to ask them for money before, unlike my sisters who constantly need financial help.
Originally posted by KENobi™
Like I said, the money isn't really a problem, I've got a job basically in the bag but I'm just milking my "vacation" as it were. Not to mention my parents would of course help out with any financial help I need since I've never had to ask them for money before, unlike my sisters who constantly need financial help.
Then, there really isn't a problem. So, why ask? Do it.
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I could never reasonably decide to buy one for $300, there are better places to put that money (like buying video games or computer upgrades or hookers, or just saving it).
I'd suggest you get a cheaper one, video playback is probably a nice feature and all, but how often will you really NEED to use it? It sounds like one of those things you'd use a lot when it's new just because you can, but once its novelty wore off it's probably just another glossy but unnecessary feature implimented just so they can charge more. I could see needing it if you fly a lot, or if you're on the road or out of the house a lot in a place where a TV isn't available and you have enough free time to watch videos. But other than that I think it's too much money to justify spending on such a novelty.
So, if you think you'd really get some good use out of it, the video playback feature, that is, than go for it. Otherwise, buy a cheaper one and save some money.
Originally posted by JKozzy
I was just going to post the Creative Zen Vision M.CNet Video Review: http://reviews.cnet.com/Creative_Zen_Vision_M_30GB_green/4505-6490_7-31632697.html
CNet Article Review: http://reviews.cnet.com/Creative_Zen_Vision_M_30GB_green/4505-6490_7-31632697-2.html?tag=navPersonally, even $30 more, I would get it over the 5th generation iPod. Size doesn't really matter to me -- the thing is still smaller than any CD player, well, any CD. Smaller than a portable casette player, too. It has a built-in FM tuner, and is compatible with WMA and WMV, which makes creating your own videos much less of a hassle than with the iPod.
Not only does it accept WMV, but it also can use DivX, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, and XviD. For what it's worth, Zen Vision M's screen displays 262,000 colors to the iPod's 65,000.
iPod's video life is two hours, while the Zen's is four. "If you're really into video, that extra battery life makes a world of difference, as we have consistently run out of juice prematurely when multitasking with an iPod." The CNet review is really good.
If I were to choose, I would go with Zen Vision M, simply basing my decision on the compatibility range, prolonged battery life, and FM tuner.
that looks cool 😊
Originally posted by JKozzy
And much less dependable... I would never buy such a device used.
Oh hell no, I never would.
1. Fakers, selling mp3 players that are made to look like iPod, etc.
2. Used, mean that the battery has been charged and re-charged, so the battery capacity is actually less than it used to be.
Originally posted by BackFire
I could never reasonably decide to buy one for $300, there are better places to put that money (like buying video games or computer upgrades or hookers, or just saving it).I'd suggest you get a cheaper one, video playback is probably a nice feature and all, but how often will you really NEED to use it? It sounds like one of those things you'd use a lot when it's new just because you can, but once its novelty wore off it's probably just another glossy but unnecessary feature implimented just so they can charge more. I could see needing it if you fly a lot, or if you're on the road or out of the house a lot in a place where a TV isn't available and you have enough free time to watch videos. But other than that I think it's too much money to justify spending on such a novelty.
So, if you think you'd really get some good use out of it, the video playback feature, that is, than go for it. Otherwise, buy a cheaper one and save some money.
I actually would use Video a lot. My family drives into Vegas frequently which is about an hour drive (not counting traffic), when at work with nothing to do (when I get my job back there is lots of free time where we can do whatever we want). I can't get enough of The Simpson's, Family Guy, Futurama, etc... so it would get a lot of use.
Originally posted by Morning_GloryI have a Nomad Zen Xtra for over a year and a half and I've had nothing but good experience with it. My only beef is buying expensive electronics from ebay. As Ken put it,
Ive had mine for over a year and I love my Zen in_love
Originally posted by KENobi™
Oh hell no, I never would.1. Fakers, selling mp3 players that are made to look like iPod, etc.
2. Used, mean that the battery has been charged and re-charged, so the battery capacity is actually less than it used to be.
Precisely my point. Or better yet, you'd just get a flat-out dead player.
Originally posted by Tired Hiker
Who needs an iPod when you can just sing! Sing, I say! It's free! I'm free! Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! hi2
That's what I was told when I bought my first car.
"The radio doesn't work and besides there aren't any speakers in the car. So if you want to listen to music I suggest you sing."
Needless to say, I bought a CD player and speakers and installed them right away. 😂
Originally posted by KENobi™
I actually would use Video a lot. My family drives into Vegas frequently which is about an hour drive (not counting traffic), when at work with nothing to do (when I get my job back there is lots of free time where we can do whatever we want). I can't get enough of The Simpson's, Family Guy, Futurama, etc... so it would get a lot of use.
Alright then, probably is a good feature for you to have then.
Still, it might be wise to wait until you actually GET the job before spending you're spare cash on something like that. Too many times I've heard "Yeah, the job is mine, I don't have it yet but they'll hire me for sure" only to not get the job for some reason or another. If that happens, having some spare money would do you well.
Originally posted by JKozzy
I have a Nomad Zen Xtra for over a year and a half and I've had nothing but good experience with it. My only beef is buying expensive electronics from ebay. As Ken put it,Precisely my point. Or better yet, you'd just get a flat-out dead player.
And not to mention, the supposed good iPod's, etc., on eBay are selling for about full price anyways even though they're used.