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  • JayBee74
    Hall Of Fame
    • Jul 2002
    • 22989

    #1

    Cheap IPOD VS More Expensive IPOD

    Is the major difference the # of songs? 500 is plenty for me.
  • CM1847
    Bacon
    • Jul 2002
    • 5372

    #2
    Re: Cheap IPOD VS More Expensive IPOD

    What models are you comparing?

    The new expensive ones have video capability which is nice, as well as a lot bigger song capacity. If you only need 500 songs and don't care about video, buy the cheap one.

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    • dieselboy
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      • Dec 2002
      • 18040

      #3
      Re: Cheap IPOD VS More Expensive IPOD

      Nano's and Shuffle have bad sound quality....I think.

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      • bgeno
        MVP
        • Jun 2003
        • 4321

        #4
        Re: Cheap IPOD VS More Expensive IPOD

        Originally posted by dieselboy
        Nano's and Shuffle have bad sound quality....I think.
        I dont believe that's true.


        Price differences come in the amount of songs they hold, size of the unit, options, etc.
        Originally posted by DaImmaculateONe
        How many brothers does Sub-zero running around in his clothing? No one can seem to kill the right one.

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        • dieselboy
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          • Dec 2002
          • 18040

          #5
          Re: Cheap IPOD VS More Expensive IPOD

          Originally posted by bgeno
          I dont believe that's true.


          Price differences come in the amount of songs they hold, size of the unit, options, etc.
          Wrong.

          From PK500, "The Nano uses a different sound chip than the regular and video iPods due to its miniscule size".

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          • JayBee74
            Hall Of Fame
            • Jul 2002
            • 22989

            #6
            Re: Cheap IPOD VS More Expensive IPOD

            Originally posted by dieselboy
            Wrong.

            From PK500, "The Nano uses a different sound chip than the regular and video iPods due to its miniscule size".
            Is different necessarily lesser quality? I don't care about the video capabilty of the most recent unit.

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            • Misfit
              All Star
              • Mar 2003
              • 5766

              #7
              Re: Cheap IPOD VS More Expensive IPOD

              Listen to one and find out. I don't think one can determine how good an iPod is using those crappy earbuds they give you. I've never listened to a Nano, but I've heard nothing but good things about until now.

              You could try to find an iPod Mini, the model the Nano replaced. They are not as small, physically, but their sound quality is the same as a standard iPod and you can probably get one for about 180 (unless their prices have gone up because they're more scarce).

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              • SportsorDeath
                MVP
                • Jul 2002
                • 2870

                #8
                Re: Cheap IPOD VS More Expensive IPOD

                I have a Nano. My roommate bought a regular 20gb model at the same time. I have listened to both, and don't notice any difference in sound quality. Not saying it isn't there, but I sure couldn't tell.

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                • dieselboy
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                  • Dec 2002
                  • 18040

                  #9
                  Re: Cheap IPOD VS More Expensive IPOD

                  You haven't heard of Nano problems?

                  They are the most problematic iPod, bar none.

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                  • Misfit
                    All Star
                    • Mar 2003
                    • 5766

                    #10
                    Re: Cheap IPOD VS More Expensive IPOD

                    Well keep in mind I don't walk around asking people about their iPods. I have a few friends who have a Nano, and they enjoy them. That and an initial (positive) review of the product when it came out is all I've heard about it.

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                    • pk500
                      All Star
                      • Jul 2002
                      • 8062

                      #11
                      Re: Cheap IPOD VS More Expensive IPOD

                      Originally posted by JayBee74
                      Is different necessarily lesser quality?
                      In this case, yes. Hearing is believing.

                      While the sound quality of the "regular" iPod isn't as good as that of an iRiver or Creative unit, that difference is exaggerated. But I listened to a Nano over Christmas break, and the difference in sound quality between that and a "regular" iPod and other company's hard-drive based units was easily audible.

                      The Nano has very tinny treble and very little bass with the stock iPod earbuds. And yes, I have listened to "regular" iPods with the earbuds for equal comparison.

                      Nanos are amazing little units for their tiny size and excellent ergonomics. But if sound quality is king or high up your priority ladder, the Nano isn't going to deliver as well as a "regular" iPod or rival products from some manufacturers.

                      Take care,
                      PK
                      Xbox Live: pk4425

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                      • dkgojackets
                        Banned
                        • Mar 2005
                        • 13816

                        #12
                        Re: Cheap IPOD VS More Expensive IPOD

                        I just went with one of the regular minis. Can get a good price off ebay and it holds about 1000 songs, which is plenty for me.

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                        • GenoG
                          MVP
                          • Jun 2003
                          • 1376

                          #13
                          Re: Cheap IPOD VS More Expensive IPOD

                          yeah, the iPod nano has had so many complaints... I'm glad I didn't bite on the first version!

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                          • andayaman
                            Pro
                            • Sep 2003
                            • 859

                            #14
                            Re: Cheap IPOD VS More Expensive IPOD

                            My wife owns an Ipod Mini, and she brought home a friends new Nano to load some songs onto it. Imo I thought the Nano had outstanding sound compared to the Mini. Bass was much deeper and the music in general seems to be more "alive". I was using the Shure E3G ear monitors while listening to both. Listening to and holding the Nano that evening definately sold me on buying one. It is a work of art, and it sounds great.

                            A few days later, my wife bought me a 60GB Ipod Video. The Ipod video is just an enlarged version of the Nano. I believe both are considered Generation 5 Ipods and both have sound improvements over the old Ipod mini.
                            Last edited by andayaman; 01-27-2006, 10:24 PM.

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                            • JayBee74
                              Hall Of Fame
                              • Jul 2002
                              • 22989

                              #15
                              Re: Cheap IPOD VS More Expensive IPOD

                              Originally posted by pk500
                              In this case, yes. Hearing is believing.

                              While the sound quality of the "regular" iPod isn't as good as that of an iRiver or Creative unit, that difference is exaggerated. But I listened to a Nano over Christmas break, and the difference in sound quality between that and a "regular" iPod and other company's hard-drive based units was easily audible.
                              Take care,
                              PK
                              Went to BestBuy but held off on a purchase until I had a little more info. So the iRiver is pretty good? It's the one you can download off of NAPSTER?

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