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 just wanted to make a quick correction. iPods can certainly play 192kbs files (and higher) as well as Apple Losseless, unprotected mp4s and a few other things I've probably forgotten. The iTunes store, at this moment, only sells 128 kbps protected AAC files (though that should be changing soon) which may be the source of the confusion.
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I didn't buy the 64GB but the 16GB flash drive. I tried it on my original iPad which has the wide connector, the same as the iPod Touch. After installing the app for iflashdrive from the app store, the app could read the contents of the sladh drive with no issue. I expect the 64 GB drive should work. I originally bought the flashdrive to work with my iPhone which has the new smaller connector. But I have ipods, iPads, iPhone and PC so it works with all.
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I don't think it matters. This is a consumer product with very little write speed requirements - not like a camera, you load the songs once and then mostly read the mp3 files. The songs are loaded from a PC that can be very patient while the files are written to the flash memory card. I would go with the least expensive - and I have done that in the past.
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yes! that is the purpose. the i-flashdrive has connections for apple on one end and usb on the other with 16gb storage inbetween. really great device.
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Here's another viewpoint for your consideration. You might want a nice big classic with tons of storage for *all* your music and other files (I have a 60 GB with tons o' songs, podcasts, and photos). I am currently considering a cute little shuffle or nano to hold a small subset of my total collection, for taking out on walks or whatnot when I want some of my music accessible and don't want to lug around my heavy 60 GB 'pod. So there's a possible reason why someone might want 2 iPods. :-)
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Yes ... but , if your car has a USB port then I would suggest getting a flash/thumb drive and using them in place of an iPod Classic. Much less money for a flash/thumb drive and it will withstand extreme temperatures that will affect the hard drive based iPod Classic. I have a few 64 GB flash drives used for my car that cost $40 each , one iPod Classic is now around $480 (if new) and $200 for a used one. This is what you get with a new iPod Classic http://store.apple.com/us/product/MA591G/C/apple-30-pin-to-usb-cable
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A 30GB Ipod uses a mechanical Hard Drive, not solid-state memory, so it is sensitive to drops. I would start a 12 year old on a solid-state memory device like a Shuffle or Nano. Smaller, much lighter, and most important more forgiving of drops, mishandling, etc.
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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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Basically other than the shape/size there are two basic differences. I will only go into the one since I am assuming you want to know why the nano is priced as high as the video. Basically the difference is that the 30GB Video uses a Harddrive whereas the 4GB Nano uses Flash memory. Flash Memory is solid-state, in other word no moving parts. A harddrive is constantly spinning while in use. So whats the big deal? Being as flash has no moving parts less battery power is used to "put it in motion" therefore the battery will last much longer. Also without those moving parts it is less prone to shock damage, making it a perfect candidate for jogging. And again without moving parts flash has been know to last longer. So does that make the Video a bad player? No The battery still lasts for as much time as anyone would need it too, It can still be used for jogging, but the player may not last as long. What it all comes down to it when and how you use it determines what you should get. I don't jog much and have a large collection of music so I got the 30GB iPod. My friend goes jogging every morning and she has a large music collection as well, she bought the Nano and loves it, not all of the music will fit on it at once, but 4GB is still a lot of music. Just a few thinks to think about before you buy
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Your could do if the Flash drive is big enough. Personally I use an external hard drive to back up data. and just use the flash drives for portable data. If you want to back up more than just data [software/ settings] then you would need disc replicating software.
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The usb is extremely limited playing only what is in the root directory and giving no more information than track and time. I set up a play list on my computer of all the songs I want played, e.g. for Christmas, copy to the thumb drive, stick it into this player and go to usb. It is better to use the ipod port to get all the info, etc.
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Don't know; I put my drive into a 160g Apple IPOD that fell too many times. Works okay in IPOD.
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Hi there. I have 32 gb flash drive and am able to get into subfolders without any problem. Also tried with phone storage with in 64gb and not issues. Able to play any song from the root and sub folders as well.
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Actually if you look at that same specs page you'll see it mentions a dock adapter coming in the box so it shouldn't be a problem either way. For me the ipod touch is everything that I was looking for. Sure it could have been given a power hungry disk drive with more capacity, but flash is the better option hands down. Lower energy consumption with that nice slim form factor and better battery life for the size (look at specs on the classic 160 and you'll see the difference). I don't know why you would need 16gb of music and videos on there at any one time anyways, manual sync people...use it
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It does not work for all iPods. Notably, it will not work with my iPod Nano (it charges it fine, but cannot access the content). I have not tried a flash drive yet.
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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