iPod or PSP

[SoMiss2000]

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iPod rocks! I've even seen it on sale a couple places in the last 2 weeks.

[SoMiss2000]

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The reason I was really considering it was that it has twice the battery life for video(4 hours as opposed to 2) and also except several more video formats. I ended up becoming an IPOD zombie anyway but it was a tough decision.

how often do you watch video? I don't have any on mine.

[Jistic]

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My question to you is: Sell me on the Zen as opposed to the iPod.

Like I said, do your research. I can just say the things I liked were the aforementioned battery life. The video formats are crucial as well. The ability to watch the .avi files are huge for me. The screen resolution also is currently the best of the PMP's, or at least it was as of a month ago.

If you just want something with less storage for some music, then it's overkill. I think the sound is incredible with some decent headphones. The video is OUTSTANDING. And I usually don't have to convert the files which I love. You can also even hook it up to a TV if you buy the cable for it. It even has an FM tuner and you can record the radio or voice if you like.

All that under $300 was too good of a deal for me to pass up.

[sven]

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how often do you watch video? I don't have any on mine.

Pretty often. I have several seasons of Southpark, the last season of Arrested Development, and Chappelle's Killing'em Softly on there so far. But I've yet to have my battery run low(only had it a couple of weeks).

[AirLobo23]

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Thanks for all the recommendations guys. Jistic, i'm definitely considering the device you are recommending.

One more question about an iPod. I have a media center pc and I like using that interface for storing/filing my mp3's. Can I just connect my iPod to a usb port on my pc and drag and drop mp3 files or do I have to go thru iTunes in order to add mp3's to the iPod?

[SoMiss2000]

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iTunes for mp3's. That's the only thing I haven't enjoyed about my iPod experience. iTunes will convert your mp3s' into iPod format once you import the files.

[rockchisler]

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I have a psp and Im a newby to downloading music, I just started downloading music from myspace so Im happy with what I got. Im just not into paying for tv show episodes to download, unless someone knows where I can do it for free....

[Beantown]

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I love my iPod, man. And iTunes is pretty sweet too.

[RubenDouglas]

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I like the zen look and everything but imo, the formats accepted on the zen mean nothing to me. converting files is so easy, that i'd need something else to be sold on.

[Jistic]

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Can I just connect my iPod to a usb port on my pc and drag and drop mp3 files or do I have to go thru iTunes in order to add mp3's to the iPod?

On the Zen you can do that. No converting or anything like that.

[Flyboy]

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I like the zen look and everything but imo, the formats accepted on the zen mean nothing to me. converting files is so easy, that i'd need something else to be sold on.

Yeah, I'm thinking the same thing. I'm still leaning towards the iPod but I am doing my research now, however.

[Jistic]

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Yeah, I'm thinking the same thing. I'm still leaning towards the iPod but I am doing my research now, however.

That's the best thing. Read everything you can and make the best decision for you. That's what I did, and I'm happy with my decision.

[SoMiss2000]

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I have a psp and Im a newby to downloading music, I just started downloading music from myspace so Im happy with what I got. Im just not into paying for tv show episodes to download, unless someone knows where I can do it for free....

how do you download music on there?

[Streets]

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I co-sign the zen creative vision M.

I too did my research, and have not regretted the decision. It's great! I use the music and video functions about equally. For example, When walking to the laundrymat I'll listen to music, I'll switch and watch videos while my clothes wash, switch to music and throw them in the dryer, back to the show I was watching while they dry, back to music as i fold my clothes and walk back. Same thing for taking the train to school.

The voice recorder is a nice added bonus, since I have done many interviews for school on there (psychology). It's a nice bonus when doing transcriptions, I can click and drag the file back to my computer and listen to it on the speakers (made my old tape recorder basically useless).. I have also recorded random convos with friends that are funny to go back and listen to.

The FM radio gets very little play from me honestly. I'm not a radio guy at all, if I like a song I download it or buy the album.

The programable shortcut button is a great feature that all players should have.

The screen resolution is very nice (better than the I-pod, as mentioned), also, double the battery life for videos is a nice feature.

The fact that it is compatible with Windows Media Player is a plus. It also can sychronize w/ MS outlook, a function ive never used.

Some cons are that the screen scrathes VERY easily, the navigation system (touchpad) ia apparently not as nice as the ipods clickwheel, also it appears that even though both are 30 gigs, the ipod can hold more files because the itunes format is actually smaller than WMA's, Mps's, avi's etc.

Honestly, I think you will be happy with either the creative or the ipod. U'll have so much fun with either that u wont wonder if u made a mistake not getting the other.

The PSP is definately not as good, IMO. Mine sits on my shelf, while I never ever leave home w/o my creative.

[Perceptor]

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I love my iPod Video I have full seasons of Justice League Unlimited on it as well as tons of music - 60GB was pricey though...