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brandon11983 · 11-07-2004, 07:17 PM

My thoughts on the comparo:

Value: This is a non-issue anymore. A 20 GB iPod can be had for $299, or $269 with the student discount.
Codec support: I can't bash the independent codecs like Ogg and FLAC, as I have not used them. And who really gives a shit about WMA?
Size: Non issue. My iPod fits very comfortably in my hand, even with a roll of headphone cord with it.
UI: I don't see anything wrong with the iPod's interface. I too can find a particular song out of thousands in a matter of seconds.
On the fly playlists: iPod can do it.
Battery life: Non issue. Does this really matter? How long have you been on the subway for 15 hours? I get at least a weeks use out of my iPod, charge it up overnight, and I'm good to go again.
Sound quality: Probably a non issue for most people. I don't think many owners are going to be able to discern minute details in sound quality using the included earbuds that they do not replace.

11-07-2004, 07:17 PM	#25 (permalink)
brandon11983 Stereophonic Location: Chitown!!	My thoughts on the comparo: Value: This is a non-issue anymore. A 20 GB iPod can be had for $299, or $269 with the student discount. Codec support: I can't bash the independent codecs like Ogg and FLAC, as I have not used them. And who really gives a shit about WMA? Size: Non issue. My iPod fits very comfortably in my hand, even with a roll of headphone cord with it. UI: I don't see anything wrong with the iPod's interface. I too can find a particular song out of thousands in a matter of seconds. On the fly playlists: iPod can do it. Battery life: Non issue. Does this really matter? How long have you been on the subway for 15 hours? I get at least a weeks use out of my iPod, charge it up overnight, and I'm good to go again. Sound quality: Probably a non issue for most people. I don't think many owners are going to be able to discern minute details in sound quality using the included earbuds that they do not replace. __________________ Well behaved women rarely make history.