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Thinking of buying a 5G iPod...

Hi,

Been reading through the posts and wanted ask a question.

I'm thinking of buying a new iPod (the video version) and wanted to get info from owners on whether or not I should go ahead and get one now or wait 'till a newer version comes out. I'm not in any particular rush, though the idea of watching video while I take the bus to work every morning makes me happy...

What are the pro's and con's with the new version?

Thanks,

Christian Remde

Posted on Nov 3, 2005 12:42 PM

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Nov 3, 2005 12:49 PM in response to Christian Remde

I suggest you should buy it immediately.
So much fun and happiness in watching video while you are on a bus.

Most complaints here are; Video conversion technique, inaccurate battery indicator, synch problem with iTunes.
But I didn't have those problems at all. So many information is on the internet about iPod video conversion, and battery problem is easily gone after couple of charging cycles. iTunes is hard to get used at first time, but after you got used to it you never look at the other software.

Nov 3, 2005 1:14 PM in response to Christian Remde

Drop whatever you're doing right now and order/buy one, mine came in the mail today, it is by far the best thing I have spent money on lately. Its so sexy,loading it up with 2200 songs only took like 40 minutes or so, the battery came fully charged, with the volume on less then half its loud enough to drown out my loud-*** computer, Audio quality is great (192mb MP3's). I am so impressed with it.

Nov 3, 2005 2:35 PM in response to Christian Remde

I've had my 30gig black ipod for a little over two weeks now and the only regret I have is that I didn't buy the 60gig. Live and learn....if you do get one make sure that you don't remove it from it's protective cover unitl you have recieved an invisible shield or some other protective casing because they do scratch easily. But outside of that the new ipod is insane....worth every cent I paid.

RDS

Nov 3, 2005 2:53 PM in response to Christian Remde

I have to agree with all of you. This new ipod is awesome. Don't be fooled by negative posts you will read here on the site. I am sure poeple have had their problems and I am not doubting that there have been issues with software as well as hardware. I think that with how fast apple is trying to get these out there are bound to be quite a few that will have issues. MIne however has been a flawless experiance. The sound is awesome, it is really easy to use, the features keep growing, and I quite honestly think the video is far better than almost any of the reviews I have read or watched. I have a 60G black and I am so glad I got the 60. Trust me.....it is worth the extra $100. You'll regret not getting it if you go with a 30. I am watching Starwars EP4 at my desk right now and it looks great.

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