why ipod?

**bkrich83** · 11-03-2006, 01:07 PM

Re: why ipod?

Originally posted by pk500

Good to hear, BK.

I probably will fill my Creative just before Christmas, and I hope to get my 80 GB iPod before New Year's, just in time to "obtain" anything from the year-end best lists by the critics that I might have missed.

I'll need to sell my Creative and sell some more stuff to raise the funds, as you know I buy nothing with my money. It's always someone else's cash raised through auction sales. But there's a lot of will on my end, so I'll find a way!

I'm going to lean on you and all of the other iPod cats heavily in here for tips on freeware that will help me get the most out of my new toy in the New Year.

Thanks,
PK

That's the beauty of it. All of the tools I use to rip DVD's and video, have all been free. And all have worked flawlessly.

**RockyTop1** · 11-03-2006, 01:19 PM

Re: why ipod?

IMO, iTunes is another reason why to spring for the iPod. In the beginning, it was a little clunky, but now it's a top notch place to go to find anything you need. Audio/video previews, customer reviews, an insanely huge listing of podcasts, music videos, tv shows and now movies, can't beat it.

**pk500** · 11-03-2006, 01:19 PM

Re: why ipod?

Originally posted by bkrich83

That's the beauty of it. All of the tools I use to rip DVD's and video, have all been free. And all have worked flawlessly.

You're scaring me, BK: You're becoming a tight f*ck like me!

Take care,
PK

**bkrich83** · 11-03-2006, 01:21 PM

Re: why ipod?

Originally posted by pk500

You're scaring me, BK: You're becoming a tight f*ck like me!

Take care,
PK

I paid off the place in Mammoth, so there's one big expense gone. Now I am just hoarding money ala PK.. You've taught me well.

**AuburnAlumni** · 11-03-2006, 01:46 PM

Re: why ipod?

Why? Because Apple is now the "coke" of the MP3 market.

They are the "Xerox".

When people go to the store, they go to get an "Ipod", even if they are looking at other MP3 players, they call them "Ipods".

Apple successfully doimnated the market so proficiently out of the gates that no one can come close to their market share now.

Not to mention...Apple kicks *** and Ipods led me to my first Mac purchases as well...best $$$ I ever spent.

**Ridgeberg** · 11-03-2006, 03:41 PM

Re: why ipod?

Originally posted by AuburnAlumni

Why? Because Apple is now the "coke" of the MP3 market.

They are the "Xerox".

When people go to the store, they go to get an "Ipod", even if they are looking at other MP3 players, they call them "Ipods".

Except companies HATE when this happens. They lose brand identity. Do you use Kleenex or facial tissue? How about Q-Tips or cotton swabs?

Microsoft is unveiling their product, Zune, which I am sure makes Apple happy. As long as there is competition, the iPod name won't lose it's value. It will also lead to innovation, but I think Apple is pretty good at that already.

I have a 20GB 4th Gen iPod that is an album or two away from capacity and have also been looking into buying an 80GB, solely for space. Video's don't really do it for me. I'll also go the eBay route and hope to make up the difference with Holiday loot and American Express points.

**RubenDouglas** · 11-03-2006, 04:26 PM

Re: why ipod?

whats the best quality video player out there?

ive seen the new archos 604, 504, 404 series. size wise they are smaller in HDD space but feature wise look superior.

anyone have the scoop on the portable video player scene?

**RockyTop1** · 11-03-2006, 04:51 PM

Re: why ipod?

Originally posted by Ridgeberg

Except companies HATE when this happens. They lose brand identity. Do you use Kleenex or facial tissue? How about Q-Tips or cotton swabs?

Not if you're the CEO of those companies.

I'm interested in checking out the zune. I won't get one, happy with the ipod, but I must admit they have peaked my interest in the things i've seen around the net.

**poster** · 11-03-2006, 05:06 PM

Re: why ipod?

Originally posted by bkrich83

PK, I have owned the same MP3 players you have, based largely on your recommendations. Just recently I bought the 80 GB Video Ipod. Best 350 bucks I have spent in some time.

Super easy to rip DVD's too, Itunes is fantastic imo. I've been really, really happy with this device.

Could you point me to some of the DVD ripping tools that you use?

I too bought the 80GB video IPOD and love it. I never knew how nice they were until I bought one.

**Ridgeberg** · 11-03-2006, 05:15 PM

Re: why ipod?

Originally posted by abates21

Not if you're the CEO of those companies.

I'm interested in checking out the zune. I won't get one, happy with the ipod, but I must admit they have peaked my interest in the things i've seen around the net.

Not progressive thinking, concerned with their brand's trademark type CEOs

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I agree that Zune has done a nice job piquing curiosity. Microsoft hasn't oversaturated the market with promotions and advertising yet

**thmst30** · 11-03-2006, 06:35 PM

Re: why ipod?

Originally posted by poster

I never knew how nice they were until I bought one.

That was the biggest surprise to me. I knew they were nice, but when I first got one and used it, I was surprised as to just how nice.

**thmst30** · 11-03-2006, 06:41 PM

Re: why ipod?

Also this is a site I love, if you have the money and want to personalize your iPod. http://www.colorwarepc.com/ They will protect it more, and make it harder to scratch.

**bkrich83** · 11-03-2006, 07:21 PM

Re: why ipod?

Originally posted by poster

Could you point me to some of the DVD ripping tools that you use?

I too bought the 80GB video IPOD and love it. I never knew how nice they were until I bought one.

Drop me a PM with what you want to do with it.

why ipod?

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