New 5th Gen Ipod Video

So you did go with another iPod!

I'm happy for you, Tim!!



BTW, I had no idea that you couldn't record directly into w/o an interface?!? Interesting...

 

I've got one as well, it is definitely a WINNAR.

 

I'm still cranking on the 20GB iPod I picked up in 2002. Compared to the newest iPods, mine looks like a brick!

Glad you're enjoying your new toy.

 

I just bought mine a couple of hours ago. Very nice! It lets me free up loads of HD space - I've been importing too many of my CDs, but now I'll shove in the rest as well. Amazing that it can carry 150 CDs in it. And little videos and all my photos, too.

Amazing.

 

I will probably buy a Nano in a few weeks . only problem is , i'm pretty much broke right now

Enjoy your new toy !

 

One of my coworkers bought her daughter a video ipod for xmas. She had it at work today (because we have been debating with her on which kinds (nano vs. mini vs. regular vs. video) and advising her for the past month). We were all drooling over it and asking to be adopted for the next month.

 

Just ordered one. My first Ipod. Hope I like it... it's quite an investment.

What are the accessories you can't do without? (I am looking at the docking station and the remote control for the house.)

 

Hey gang,

I have a 2nd gen 20gig ipod and i just got a new 30 gig ipod video for x-mas (early). It's great. The only lousy part is that apple has stripped out the extras you get with the ipod. The old one came with the dock and with the AC adapter (in case you are somewhere without a computer and need to charge it). The new ones don't come with either and both run between $30 and $50 each. I've read some bad reviews about the remote and universal dock... mainly that the remote doesn't work real well from far away. Check out apple.com as they have a few review of a lot of the accessories. Enjoy your ipods!! I love mine.

Justin

 

i'm thiiiiiiiiiiii close to justifying getting a 60 gig iPod.

my 20 gigger feels like an overfilled water balloon, ready to smack me in the face.

 

This is something that has happened to apple across their lineup. I have noticed, as they broaden their approach/appeal/market, they seem to lose that 'touch of class' that they once had. Back in the day, getting a new mac was getting more than just a computer, you got accessories, every necessary cable, bonus software, useful stuff. But in the past couple years, they have substantially cut back on the 'freebie' stuff they give out. I think it's largely due to cutting costs and overhead so that they can distribute to a larger market(their market share has jumped a whole 1% in the past year, that's substantial) Whatever the reason, it is kind of a bummer.

 

You paid $30 for a program to convert the videos? You can get one that does the job equally well for free off the net (Videora iPod Converter).

I moved from the 1st gen 5GB one to the new 30GB. I have several gripes. Can be really slowly changing songs, and the song can be playing two or three songs before the screen updates itself. The battery indicator is rather poor, so it's impossible to tell how much battery you really have. I don't think I'm getting the full time I should, but apparently a few charge cycles fixes that. The 60GB version has a much better battery life, and I've read on iPod sites that quite a few people are upgrading from the 30GB to the 60GB version to get better battery life (incidentally, the 60GB battery seems perfect out of the box). To be honest, I think that instead of fixing the battery issues, Apple are milking them. The 60GB is only slightly bigger than the 30GB, and I don't see why they couldn't have the same battery. Also, to turn it on, I have to reset it. Every. Single. Time. That's if it turns off, which it frequently refuses to do.

Sorry if that seems a bit of a rant, but it annoys me that Apple are taking the piss with the battery, and it doesn't feel like the software is finished yet. I hope an update will fix it. In fairness, the video playback is pretty good. In dark scenes, you can see big blobs of colour, but in Lost's jungle scenes, it's good quality, and nice and bright. Synching between video and sound is an issue though. I would recommend the iPod video, but it's still rough around the edges.

Edit: I forgot - you need a case. Apple provides one, but it's not great. A portable music player that needs to be encased to not get marked seems a bit silly. Careful what case you get. The stitching of some cases can scratch the iPod, which is frankly ridiculous.

 

Didn't they used to come with a butler?

brad cook

 

Yes, my old PowerBook had one. When that died, he had to retire, and my current iBook didn't have a new one included.
But I'll still rather have my iBook then a Windoze PC (no offense to the hordes who use that, though).

 

And some moist towelettes shaped like little apples.

 

I got a 4th gen 60GB back in March and after some problems with Apple's stupidity, I'm happy with it. I was jealous of the new 5th gen Video until I got my PSP. My screen is bigger, and I can play video games. Neener neener.


I picked one of these up a couple of weeks ago, and it's great. It charges my ipod and it sounds wonderful through my stereo. The remote works well for what it is.

http://dlo.com/Products/homedoc_Prod.tpl?command=showpage&cart=11342478431389840

 

Yep, I picked up a white 60 GB a month or so ago. I love it to pieces.

20 hour battery-- can't beat it!

 

Incredible...

We've come so far.

brad cook