Mini Ipod

[jmc]

If I buy an I-pod in the states will it work here?

 

[pishhead]

Yes it will to charge you can get an adapter for the plug to make it compatible for the uk. also the mini ipod can charge via the firewire cable.

 

[Marc]

Yes it will to charge you can get an adapter for the plug to make it compatible for the uk. also the mini ipod can charge via the firewire cable.

I've read various reviews on all things iPod and the sound is supposed to be abit cack, its all looks but no substance. Been reading alot of comparisons to the HD-500 Xclef (which I have) and the same sound crapness somes up again except the iPod wins for small size and its looks. No that I care what it looks like but the size helps alot, but the main thing is the sound, if thats shit then I aint getting one, really need to try it before I buy it!

 

[Wozza]

I've read various reviews on all things iPod and the sound is supposed to be abit cack, its all looks but no substance. Been reading alot of comparisons to the HD-500 Xclef (which I have) and the same sound crapness somes up again except the iPod wins for small size and its looks. No that I care what it looks like but the size helps alot, but the main thing is the sound, if thats shit then I aint getting one, really need to try it before I buy it!

"Shit" because...

a) The supplied earphones aren't great (they never are).

b) The volume is limited on European models due to an EU directive (there's a software hack).

c) iTunes rips at 160Kbs AACs by default - you might find ripping at 192kbps makes a bit of difference.

 

[Marc]

"Shit" because...

a) The supplied earphones aren't great (they never are).

b) The volume is limited on European models due to an EU directive (there's a software hack).

c) iTunes rips at 160Kbs AACs by default - you might find ripping at 192kbps makes a bit of difference.

Yeah heard the phones are shit and also the volume limiter (did'nt know about the hack though...cool). As for iTunes i've also read that its shit too, my MP3 acts like another harddrive so its simple Drag N Drop stuff but again will have to see for myself what its like. As for ripping at 192, well I use 128 as it keeps the files to a respectable size and I got so many id fill a 20gig iPod by the end of this year probably! But seeing as i've been ripping at 128 for the past 3-4 years I dont really wanna go back through and re-rip them all!

 

[Wozza]

my MP3 acts like another harddrive so its simple Drag N Drop stuff

I'm not a massive iTunes fan but you can turn off all the auto features and drag and drop with that too.

But seeing as i've been ripping at 128 for the past 3-4 years I dont really wanna go back through and re-rip them all!

And you're questioning sound quality!?!?

 

[Marc]

I'm not a massive iTunes fan but you can turn off all the auto features and drag and drop with that too.



And you're questioning sound quality!?!?

lol yeah well 128 is CD quality and when I first got into MP3's that was the best ripping quality you could get
Most stuff I download now is at 192 so I suppose new stuff I burn should be the same!

 

[tinx]

Crabbers are you going to the game tomorrow? If you are I'll have mine on me if you want to have a look/try out.

Mines an american bought one and the sound is fine. I don't rip in itunes generally for the reaosn that the quality level isn't great but playing mp3s at the appropriate quality is fine.

 

[Braders]

right my question now about ipods

i heard stuff about batteries , them being specific made ones and running out after 8 weeks use and costing £40 to get a new one

any truth in this rumour?

 

[Wozza]

lol yeah well 128 is CD quality

Yes, if you're deaf.

 

[tinx]

not heard anytihng about that braders.

Its a long life lithium battery so should last for a fair while.

 

[Wozza]

running out after 8 weeks use

 

[Marc]

nah Tinx i'm not, short of cash thanks anyway

yeah 128 is abit quiet but the sound quality on the HD-500 Xclef is bloody good for it. Trouble is its too big and bulky to take down the pub on a friday night hence the desire for a mini iPod!

 

[Raphael Meade]

right my question now about ipods

i heard stuff about batteries , them being specific made ones and running out after 8 weeks use and costing £40 to get a new one

any truth in this rumour?

i think a charger comes in the box braders so i wouldnt worry about that...

 

[Vinyl Richie]

20gb ipod or wait for mini iPod.... I know enough about each but still not sure what to do.... quick answers people?

 

[Barnet Seagull]

are they still heavy? Can you record on to them with a MIC?

I was thinking of upgrading to the latest Muvo (512mb TX)

But if they can record and they're lighter I may investigate

Oh and a minimum of 192, definitely.

 

[Marc]

depends how much music you got, under 2 gig get the 4gig mini iPod, over 3gig get a 20gig as you'll soon fill up the mini


http://www.advancedmp3players.co.uk

dont currently sell iPods but will the mini's, have tons of other MP3 players with full specs/dimensions/weights etc etc etc etc and great customer service and cheap aswell!

 

[Braders]

i think a charger comes in the box braders so i wouldnt worry about that...

forgot about that, got told you had to buy one

right next time i have money i'll buy one

 

[Wozza]

braders7, you're getting your iPod scare stories muddled up.

True: the batteries only last for 8hrs (max) when fully charged, which is a bit shit.

False: the batteries die after a year and are not replaceable by users.

 

[Life After Bobby]

there has been concern re the battery, although it may have been overstated

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/3477497.stm

http://www.macworld.co.uk/news/top_news_item.cfm?NewsID=7742

http://www.macworld.co.uk/news/main_news.cfm?NewsID=7775