Thinking about buying this...

Lando · Post by **Lando** » 5/21/2004, 12:54 am

Only if they're S-Q-U-A-R-E

Axtech · Post by **Axtech** » 5/21/2004, 5:49 am

hpdfk wrote:NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOo!

Don't get Iriver anything!

Their software is extremely unfriendly!

In what way?

Bandalero · Post by **Bandalero** » 5/21/2004, 10:10 am

Gimme_Shelter wrote:
trentm32 wrote:
Bandalero wrote:
Gimme_Shelter wrote:and i criticize because I'm a prick.

hey G_S...nice rack!

thanks, but the thanks should got to victorias secret, without them i dont look quite as pretty.

you need to thank your d cups, or your plastic surgeon.

trentm32 · Post by **trentm32** » 5/21/2004, 10:39 am

boobies = gewd.

Penguin Josh · Post by **Penguin Josh** » 5/23/2004, 12:59 pm

I think i might be getting an Ipod later today or tomorrow

hpdfk · Post by **hpdfk** » 5/23/2004, 1:25 pm

Axtech wrote:
hpdfk wrote:NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOo!

Don't get Iriver anything!

Their software is extremely unfriendly!

In what way?

My brother had an I river. The software won't let you rename songs, so if you get one of the net the name could be gibberish. Also it's annoying to navigate. You might want to keep looking or just get a minidisc

Axtech · Post by **Axtech** » 5/23/2004, 2:55 pm

Actually, it uses ID3 tags, so you just change the file names through there before uploading them (easily done through winamp).

Axtech · Post by **Axtech** » 5/27/2004, 10:34 am

I'm really flip-flopping between the iPod and the iRiver right now.

The iPod seems like an all around good device. Backdraws are battery life and possibility of poor PC compatibility.

The iRiver seems like it's an amazing device, with a lot more features than the iPod (including radio, file storage [acts like a removable harddrive] and recording). Backdraws include the possibility of software issues and a more complicated interface.

Joe Cooler · Post by **Joe Cooler** » 5/27/2004, 10:41 am

I know quite a few people with ipods and none of them have had problems using them with their PC. Secondly I'm pretty sure you can use the iPod as a removable hard drive.

Axtech · Post by **Axtech** » 5/27/2004, 5:04 pm

Okay, I just re-checked, and the iPod does act as an external drive, and it does have recording (with an accessory, but that's no big deal).

Another thing is that it's firewire, and I don't have a firewire card. Again, another accessory, but I suppose that's not a big deal.

I do have one major qualm though, and that's the battery life. It's got the shortest battery life of almost any hard drive player I've seen, and the battery itself runs out quite quickly. Is there any way to have the battery replaced?

I'm more and more considering going over to Futureshop and looking at all the accessories I can buy (and how much more it's going to freakin' cost me).

Penguin Josh · Post by **Penguin Josh** » 5/27/2004, 5:13 pm

how long are you planing to use the mp3 player at a time. if you set it on a flat surface without moving it you can get even more time out of the battery. you can get a car recharger so when you are useing it in the car it won't drain the battery.

Axtech · Post by **Axtech** » 5/27/2004, 5:17 pm

I know I can get chargers and stuff (you can even get a AA charger!).

What I want to know is if I can have the battery changed in a few years, once the battery life is worn down a bit...?

Penguin Josh · Post by **Penguin Josh** » 5/27/2004, 5:17 pm

yes you can but it costs like 200 american

Penguin Josh · Post by **Penguin Josh** » 5/27/2004, 5:18 pm

but that is if you have some one else do it, i am sure it is cheaper if you do it yourself

Axtech · Post by **Axtech** » 5/27/2004, 5:22 pm

It's not user replacable, so I'm guessing it's pretty much burried in there...

$200 American? :wtf:

Penguin Josh · Post by **Penguin Josh** » 5/27/2004, 6:54 pm

It is user replaceable, sorry it only costs 99 dollars

here is the link that will explain it all to you

http://www.ipodbatteryfaq.com/#1

Axtech · Post by **Axtech** » 5/27/2004, 8:09 pm

Those are for first generation iPods, though. I don't think the new ones are that easy to get into. In fact, the guy in the video linked to on that site said you can't do it that way with the new ones...

Axtech · Post by **Axtech** » 5/28/2004, 5:59 am

If I get an iPod, here's what I'd probably get...

-iPod 15gig

-USB adapter

-AA battery adapter

-(maybe the FM radio transmitter, for in the car

)
-(maybe the in-line remote

)

Axtech · Post by **Axtech** » 5/28/2004, 4:49 pm

Okay, went to Future Shop...

20gig iPod (comes with remote, case and dock) + USB adapter + 3 year all inclusive FS warranty = roughly $750
15gig iPod (comes with squat) + USB adapter + warranty + case = roughly $700

So, I'll probably just go with the 20gig, though I'm not sure yet.

They didn't have any 15gig ones in, so I'll wait until next week, go back, recalculate everything with the guy in the store, try to work out some sort of a deal for making me wait a week (bastards

) and see where it goes from there.

Joe Cooler · Post by **Joe Cooler** » 5/28/2004, 4:59 pm

How on earth does that all work out to $700?
How much does the warranty, USB adapter and case cost?