Video iPod

[2.2 Straight six]

Originally Posted by eversio11

Uh.. you're comparing a pocket pc to an mp3 player

yes, but for the same money you can get a pocket PC like i have, and either a pair of 1gb memory cards or one 2gb card (its cheaper to buy two 1gb) and i know you cant keep as much stuff on it but its still good, it has a damn big screen excellent sound quality, bluetooth an wireless etc..

this is just me, i prefer my pocket PC, an i have owned an ipod, and to me the pocket PC is better. of course there are others that will disagree, this is just what i think.

[Phieta]

The iPod has several things going for it.

Marketing. I see iPod TV commercials all the time. Other DAPs? No. Other than a few newspaper ads (by local stores, not the manufacturer), when I had a PC Gamer subscription, I'd see an ad for the Creative Muvo every so often. Since the iPod ads are the only ones people see, people think "DAP = iPod." Or more accurately, they think "mp3 player = iPod" <_<

Ease of use. iTunes is easy to use; the iPod's interface is easy to use. And it transfers your songs, your ratings, your playlists, hell even your EQ settings between the two.

The iTunes Music Store. It's the biggest one out there, and unless you use something like JHymn (which Joe Public doesn't know about), your downloads will only play in iTunes and on your iPod.

Accessories. Most other DAPs have, at most, a case and maybe a remote. Want a robotic dog that dances to your music? iPod-only. Want one of those stretchy silicone skins? Maybe if you search around online, but you won't find them at the mall unless you want the iPod version (marketing again).

That is why most people go for an iPod. It's everywhere, and it's simple. And now it has video.

As for me, I have an iRiver H320. It has many features the iPod lacks (USB-on-the-go, FM radio, line-in and line-out, SRS/WOW effects, and more). It's a UMS device, so I can just plug it in and the computer will recognize it regardless of OS (all it requires is USB support). Its sound quality is much higher than that of an iPod. It doesn't directly support iTMS/ Connect/ Napster/ other DRM-infected downloads, but there are ways around that. I even have video playback (only at 10 fps, but hey, it was designed as audio-only -- video support came in a firmware upgrade, and it looks much better than you'd think). All I'm really missing is an interface that's as easy to use as the click wheel. Oh, and by the way... my player is older than the iPod Photo

And no, I don't hate Apple <_<

[eversio11]

Originally Posted by 2.2 Straight six

this is just me, i prefer my pocket PC, an i have owned an ipod, and to me the pocket PC is better. of course there are others that will disagree, this is just what i think.

No, you still don't understand, you owned an ipod nano. You're comparing that to an OS running pocket pc. Apples and oranges. It really is like comparing an ipod to a laptop.

And pocket PCs cost $100-200 more than an iPod, and they still don't have the 60 gbs that an iPod can have.

[RickwithaTbird]

I want one. did I say that already? if so, then I want two.

[publicenemy137]

yea being able to play video on your ipod is pretty much useless. Screen is so small, and u upload it from your comp. Why watch it on a puny screen when u can watch it on your 17 inch monitor.

[eversio11]

Originally Posted by publicenemy137

yea being able to play video on your ipod is pretty much useless. Screen is so small, and u upload it from your comp. Why watch it on a puny screen when u can watch it on your 17 inch monitor.

You carry a 17 inch monitor around with you all day?

I mean, I have no intention on buying a video iPod as long as my regular iPod is working. But, if I was buying a new mp3 player, I'd have to go with the video iPod.

[CaptainBennett]

Originally Posted by Marc-OS

i don't understand the point of a video ipod. who wants to watch video clips on a 2" screen? the only reason to buy it is if you are one of those people who just has to have the newest in pointless technologies. it's all a who's dick is bigger contest "i got an 80gb ipod" "oh yeah, mine plays video." in the end it's only good for listening music because you know you'd never watch anything over 10sec on that dinky little screen.

I think if you're going to have a video player, it should have a psp-sized screen.

One thing I am always hopeful for is a videogame ipod (then video would be useful). I was hopeful for some crazy announcement between apple and nintendo. It made sense to me since both have such a fanboy following. Not only that, Nintendo announced a downloadable game function for their new console -- so itunes would have been a great platform for it.

[eversio11]

Originally Posted by CaptainBennett

I think if you're going to have a video player, it should have a psp-sized screen.

One thing I am always hopeful for is a videogame ipod (then video would be useful). I was hopeful for some crazy announcement between apple and nintendo. It made sense to me since both have such a fanboy following. Not only that, Nintendo announced a downloadable game function for their new console -- so itunes would have been a great platform for it.

I would never buy an iPod with a videogame system built in. 1) too bulky, 2) too stupid looking, 3) overpriced, 4) I don't play portable games anyways

[publicenemy137]

Originally Posted by eversio11

You carry a 17 inch monitor around with you all day?

Yes in fact, I do... With an APC battery pack strapped on my back.

For videos, I just use my PSP. It's a bigger screen than ipod, the only problem is space though. those 1 gig sticks are freakin expensive!