Running/jogging with hard drive vs flash memory IPod: Ever run with the IPod hard drive based unit vs the flash dirve units?
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If you're planning on running, get the Nano. Hard drives don't take kindly to shock and the drive in the Classic is no exception. It will fail much, much faster with the repeated shock of running while the flash-based nano will play merrily along to however many miles you want to jar it over.
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I use my ipod with it every time. :) It comes with the cord you need. Plug one end into the spot on the treadmill, and the other end into the headphone jack on your ipod and your music will play out of the speakers on the treadmill. :)
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I have a 60 GB too, it holds everything - audiobooks, podcasts, entire music collection, etc. I listen to my podcasts through the car dock, and I use playlists at work (I teach yoga, and would never listen to that kind of music just for fun, lol).But, it really is too big and heavy to work out with - hanging from my waistband, I was afraid it would either pull my pants down or fall off and break! So, my hubby got me an iPod Shuffle for Christmas 2007, and it's the world's most perfect workout buddy. I keep it loaded with all my pumped-up fun tunes and I actually look forward to working out. Plus it clips right to my shirt and weighs like an ounce, so it's perfect.I'd never give up either one of them! I have a 60 GB too, it holds everything - audiobooks, podcasts, entire music collection, etc. I listen to my podcasts through the car dock, and I use playlists at work (I teach yoga, and would never listen to that kind of music just for fun, lol).But, it really is too big and heavy to work out with - hanging from my waistband, I was afraid it would either pull my pants down or fall off and break! So, my hubby got me an iPod Shuffle for Christmas 2007, and it's the world's most perfect workout buddy. I keep it loaded with all my pumped-up fun tunes and I actually look forward to... » Read More I have a 60 GB too, it holds everything - audiobooks, podcasts, entire music collection, etc. I listen to my podcasts through the car dock, and I use playlists at work (I teach yoga, and would never listen to that kind of music just for fun, lol).But, it really is too big and heavy to work out with - hanging from my waistband, I was afraid it would either pull my pants down or fall off and break! So, my hubby got me an iPod Shuffle for Christmas 2007, and it's the world's most perfect workout buddy. I keep it loaded with all my pumped-up fun tunes and I actually look forward to working out. Plus it clips right to my shirt and weighs like an ounce, so it's perfect.I'd never give up either one of them! « Show Less
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I have not seen nor heard of your situation before, however, making sure you have the right size does matter. Also be aware that there is a CHANCE that video playback will NOT be an option. I don't know what all you know, but I got a good amount of reliable information from IFIXIT, here's the link: https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/iPod+5th+Generation+%28Video%29+Hard+Drive+Replacement/607
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I've had an iPod Classic 80Gb since and it works great with the Asteroid. I have also loaded a a couple gigs of mp3s on the SD card as well. A very cool feature is that Voice Command will search all including Spotfy.
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Hi Michelle! I bought this to use when I went jogging. I found the performance to be poor. I had much better luck buying an ancient 16G and although it is bulkier, I am much happier with it. Yes, even the 16G speaks to current Apple software. I thought the size and capability of the shuffle were what I wanted, but I was disappointed. Hope this helps.
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Yes - but the case is JUST the case. It's the sensor that syncs w/ Nike+ iPod...Nike+ Running is the better app for runners though.
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just to clarify... ipod nano is flash-based, just like ipod touchthe classic is the only one that is hard drive
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From what I can tell, this one has double the battery life and an extra non-removable 32/64gb of internal storage. However it seems to only work with music, photo, and video files, while the Flash Drive can also handle documents. It also apparently can't handle DRM content like the Flash Drive can, so no iTunes movie playback.
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I do inside runners on treadmill using my 920XT without foot pod and works quite good (I don't know what black magic garmin did to make it works). Maybe something with new HR3 and my previous run behaviour/style on GPS recorded tracks.
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It's flash memory, not a hard drive. Flash is far more expensive for compact sizes. I would do a few searches on "NAND Flash" and "High Capacity Flash" and you will see that the price makes sense for the low amount of space.
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Personally, I was hoping they were going to go with flash. Can you imagine what the battery life on this thing would be with a spinning drive? I don't think you'd make it through a full movie.Also, a flash drive is much more rugged. I hate hearing the drive spin on my 30 Gig iPod when I'm moving around. I would never take it for an off road bike ride. But this I would.
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Haven't used the usb yet but check the compatible formats on the receiver versus the format of the files on your ipod. I am aware that it is supposed to support usb drive activity i.e reading files but I would consult the manual or contact technical support for further information.
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I am a lifetime Microsoft user (I believe time has proven my good decision), so I can't answer your question. However, I have had no problems at all with the iBasso devices, and infact have formatted a 128GB micro SD flash device as NTFS and it works flawlessly with the .wav music files I listen to. Sorry I couldn't answer your Apple question.
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You can, as with any other flash drive, set it up to be used as virtual RAM, if that's what you're asking. It may or may not make any noticeable speed increase though. So if you don't need a small portable storage device and you just want a faster computer, you may want to just buy something that's main purpose is that.
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Did you ever find an answer to your running and podast proble,? I also have the same problem. Can't find anything small enough to run with but can still carry my podcasts.
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Classic ipods have a hard drive which could theoretically, be damaged by running. Apple doesn't want to promote people running with their classics, so they haven't allowed the Nike plus system to work with one. I know...it sucks. I have a classic and I want this system badly, so I'm probably going to suck it up and buy an 8GB nano. It'll be less bulky to run with anyway.