Dell's answer to the Ipod

Null · 10-28-2003, 11:53 PM

nice. but in no way an answer to the ipod. its like saying the ngage is the answer to the GBA.

Expecially now that Apple is deciding to open up the ipods operating system to other developers to create programs and things to run on the ipod.

Ace195 · 10-29-2003, 12:13 AM

Ooh but it is

lol

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its like saying the ngage is the answer to the GBA.

Yoda9864 · 10-29-2003, 11:15 AM

I don't know. This actually looks like it could be ok. The iPod has a good following and is definately an awesome device, but I think the battery life could sway a couple people into buying this.

Meh, I'm happy with my Rio/Lyra 1080 Mp3 player. It's got an impressive 128mb of internal storage with an expandable MMC/SD card slot. Built in FM tuner. And it runs an incredible 9 hours on 2 AAA batteries.

Good enough for me on my runs though.

I guess I don't really need one of those 15gb thingers. I only have 3gb of Mp3's on my computer (All legally ripped of course

). I wish Apple still made the 5gb or even the 10gb iPods still. Do they still make the 10's, I'm not sure.

Jason1 · 10-29-2003, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Yoda9864

I don't know. This actually looks like it could be ok. The iPod has a good following and is definately an awesome device, but I think the battery life could sway a couple people into buying this.

Meh, I'm happy with my Rio/Lyra 1080 Mp3 player. It's got an impressive 128mb of internal storage with an expandable MMC/SD card slot. Built in FM tuner. And it runs an incredible 9 hours on 2 AAA batteries.

Good enough for me on my runs though.

I guess I don't really need one of those 15gb thingers. I only have 3gb of Mp3's on my computer (All legally ripped of course

). I wish Apple still made the 5gb or even the 10gb iPods still. Do they still make the 10's, I'm not sure.

Ive got the same thing, minus the FM tuner. And mine runs on only 1 AAA battery so...

GiMpY-wAnNaBe · 10-29-2003, 10:50 PM

ooh, i might put that on my shopping list...but i still think the ipod's better

Happydude · 10-29-2003, 10:55 PM

lol, why, cause its made by apple?

GiMpY-wAnNaBe · 10-29-2003, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by happydude666

lol, why, cause its made by apple?

partially, but also the fact that iTunes is made to be VERY compatible with it, along with other Apple hardware, also the fact that i believe it uses fireWire which is faster than USB 2.0. I also like the simple yet modern design of the sleek ipod, not to mention the size that allows you to carry more than simply songs..... theres more reasons, i just can't come up with them right now, the main advantage that the dell thingamachingie has is the battery life, and maybe the backlit display, i don't know if the iPod has it.

Yoda9864 · 10-31-2003, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason1

Ive got the same thing, minus the FM tuner. And mine runs on only 1 AAA battery so...

Lol, don't try and best me. I couldn't care less about batteries since I have 8 rechargable NiMH AAA batteries.

I agree, the iPod's controls are very nice. Just thought I'd add that in there, lol.

Canyarion · 10-31-2003, 07:24 AM

There are also USB sticks that have a MP3 player built in. Not quite as practical as real MP3 players, but still nice.

Mushlafa · 11-03-2003, 01:02 AM

I have an Ipod.... thats all i have to add to this thread

Stonecutter · 10-29-2003, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Null

nice. but in no way an answer to the ipod. its like saying the ngage is the answer to the GBA.

Expecially now that Apple is deciding to open up the ipods operating system to other developers to create programs and things to run on the ipod.

No, it's not that big of a strech, it's not as good as the ipod, but it's no where near as bad as the ngage. Quality aside, I would not be at all suprised if it's outselling the Ipod within 18 months.

PureEvil · 10-29-2003, 05:44 PM

Dell always makes their stuff look so sexy.