iPod

danalec99 · Jul 19, 2004

Is it true that iPod's battery last for about 18 months or so and then it has to be replaced 'exclusively' from Apple at a price range of around US$100? :shock:

Scott WRG Editor · Jul 19, 2004

danalec99 said:
Is it true that iPod's battery last for about 18 months or so and then it has to be replaced 'exclusively' from Apple at a price range of around US$100? :shock:

That used to be the case. I heard they were changing the battery type but I'm not positive of this.

Daniel · Jul 19, 2004

I've heard it's fixed. And I'm really tempted to buy one, they look very sexy. Great toy.

Scott WRG Editor · Jul 19, 2004

They are great if your on the road or have a long commute. My friend has his hooked up to an RF converter(?) that allows him to use it with his car radio. It's on my top five list of things to get.

1. Laptop
2. 10D body
3. Harley Nighttrain
4. Clone of Kate Beckinsale or Charisma Carpenter
5. Ipod

danalec99 · Jul 19, 2004

Scott WRG Editor said:
4. Clone of Kate Beckinsale or Charisma Carpenter

manda · Jul 20, 2004

Can someone tell me more about them?
They are at least $1000 arent they?
Id love to have one to take with me on my trip im planning. I dont want to take cds.

Geronimo · Jul 20, 2004

I would recommend the Iriver 120 or the 140 over the ipod.

danalec99 · Jul 20, 2004

manda said:
Can someone tell me more about them?
They are at least $1000 arent they?
Id love to have one to take with me on my trip im planning. I dont want to take cds.

US$299 for 20GB
US$399 for 40GB

ipod

manda · Jul 20, 2004

thanks guys
can someone explain in simple terms how exactly they work?

santino · Jul 20, 2004

The iPod is an "simple" Mp3 (AAC, WAV etc.) player. You can use it on Mac Os (X) and Windows, you'll need firewire or USB to connect it to your computer. Then drag your music from your HD to your iPod an you're done.
I have one and I've expierenced no probs.

aggiezach · Jul 20, 2004

Basically it has a mini hard drive that stores all of your music. Thats about it.

aggiezach · Jul 20, 2004

It is also the only player that can (legally) play the songs you might download with iTunes. Although there are ways around this!

doxx · Jul 20, 2004

I'm on my 2nd ipod (30GB 3rd Gen) and it's great!
Not only for music in combination with itunes,
also as a portable harddrive. There are a few nice
gizmos out there that allow it to read digital
camera media or play your ipod music via a
radio station through your stereo in the car
or at home.
Also it has a calendar, to do and a contact list built in
which work seemlessly with the Apple software.
Also, the newer models work without problems on
a Win PC...