Dell's answer to the Ipod

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.

GameMaster · 10-29-2003, 11:44 PM

iPod has a backlit display also

Null · 10-30-2003, 08:59 AM

the ipod has endless amount of addons and accessories for it. extra battery packs. adapters, I've seen Camera attatchments for it, all sorts of things.

the ipod itself has a better operating system on it. And believe me, Some of you dont know how huge of a deal it is that Apple will open it up for developers. Soon you are going to see ALL SORTS of programs and games you can download and run on the ipod.

from what i've seen the apple face controls are better too.
I garentee the apple will continue to be the most popular. and i think this one will go thro a few changes before it really takes off.

I hope it isnt plastic like the rest of the stuff dell puts together. (looks like it has a metal shell which would be good)

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

GameMaster · 11-03-2003, 01:11 AM

I'd just like to say that even though I can't get the new software and my capacity is only 5G, I'm ok, because I like the classic button layout design better. If my iPod is in my pocket, I know that menu is the top button, foward is the right button, backward is the left button, and play/pause is the bottom button. But in the new layout, all the buttons are aligned in one row above the scroll wheel and I might forget which one is which when I'm groping it in my pocket. I guess a poor memory is the only culprit to blame for this problem though.

Null · 11-03-2003, 09:36 AM

pssst. this is why they package in the remote on the headphones. so you dont need to reach into your pocket at all

Stonecutter · 11-03-2003, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by GameMaster

I'd just like to say that even though I can't get the new software and my capacity is only 5G, I'm ok, because I like the classic button layout design better. If my iPod is in my pocket, I know that menu is the top button, foward is the right button, backward is the left button, and play/pause is the bottom button. But in the new layout, all the buttons are aligned in one row above the scroll wheel and I might forget which one is which when I'm groping it in my pocket. I guess a poor memory is the only culprit to blame for this problem though.

Uhh. you had to memorize that in the first place. It wouldn't take very long to memorize it again.

Just like the first few hours with playstation.

Uhh, triangle........... ****.......... that's top.

and square is............................... uh.............. left

And! I just joined the ranks of the GT Ipod Owners (well, not quite, it still has to be sent to me) but I picked up a 30GB new, unopened, off of Ebay for 355$