I'm New To Ipods and Trying to decide Help?!? My Daughter just got an ipod shuffle for her birthday. It was so easy to use and tiny I wanted to look into other Ipod Products. Question I'd like to get a video type for watching movies when we are on the plane/travel etc. Which one would be the best? She has no problem watching the same one or two over and over again but I need atleast a 4-5 hour battery life. I know I wouldn't be using it to it's fullest capabilities but I would probably only be loading it with Video, the music can be taken care of with the Shuffle. By the way can you use a regular movie dvd and upload it to an Ipod or can you only get them from itunes? Like I said I'm really new to these products. I'm New To Ipods and Trying to decide Help?!? My Daughter just got an ipod shuffle for her birthday. It was so easy to use and tiny I wanted to look into other Ipod Products. Question I'd... » Read More I'm New To Ipods and Trying to decide Help?!? My Daughter just got an ipod shuffle for her birthday. It was so easy to use and tiny I wanted to look into other Ipod Products. Question I'd like to get a video type for watching movies when we are on the plane/travel etc. Which one would be the best? She has no problem watching the same one or two over and over again but I need atleast a 4-5 hour battery life. I know I wouldn't be using it to it's fullest capabilities but I would probably only be loading it with Video, the music can be taken care of with the Shuffle. By the way can you use a regular movie dvd and upload it to an Ipod or can you only get them from itunes? Like I said I'm really new to these products. « Show Less
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"All in all I am very happy with how much this tiny Ipod has freed up space in my carry on luggage and my purse." - This is the most wonderful aspect about my iPod. It's just so much more portable than lugging around a DVD player all the time.
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I appreciate the tip about the Sony PSP. I'll Look into that. I actually already have a really good Sony Portable DVD. There are just a couple of problems with it that seem to be the downfall with most Portable DVD players. First it is really pretty bulky and with Airport security and the rest of the craziness with air travel, the less and the lighter the load with a small child in tow is preferable. The other problem is her want to remove/change DVDS on her own which is tending to cause some damage to the DVDs themselves. I still haven't purchased anything because I am really trying to find the best item to suit my needs and I really appreciate the helpful advice. I appreciate the tip about the Sony PSP. I'll Look into that. I actually already have a really good Sony Portable DVD. There are just a couple of problems with it that seem to be the downfall with most Portable DVD players. First it is really pretty bulky and with Airport security and the rest of the craziness with air travel, the less and the lighter the load with a small child in tow is preferable. The other problem is her want to remove/change DVDS on her own which is tending to cause some damage to the DVDs themselves. I still haven't purchased anything because I... » Read More I appreciate the tip about the Sony PSP. I'll Look into that. I actually already have a really good Sony Portable DVD. There are just a couple of problems with it that seem to be the downfall with most Portable DVD players. First it is really pretty bulky and with Airport security and the rest of the craziness with air travel, the less and the lighter the load with a small child in tow is preferable. The other problem is her want to remove/change DVDS on her own which is tending to cause some damage to the DVDs themselves. I still haven't purchased anything because I am really trying to find the best item to suit my needs and I really appreciate the helpful advice. « Show Less
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handbrake is a good tool (for macs & beta version for pc-google search) to covert dvd to ipod format & drag to itunes or your ipod directly.
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Hi there,i'd like to buy a new 8GB mp3, but, i'm confused between the new ipod nano and zune. people say that the 3rd gen nano has a great battery life now, but, i'm discouraged from transferring my music files to itunes and changing the format (i've been using windows media. so, they're mostly in .wma)Is it true that Zune's software is crippled?being an experienced useer, would you recommend zune or nano? =)thanks a bunch!!
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David, you don't need to convert your audio library (well, unless it's in the PROPRIETARY WMA format). As long as you have MP3 files, they'll play on any iPod just fine without conversion.In terms of having to convert movies to MP4, I agree that it's a pain, but most portable video players will require you to do this anyway, because of size and processing power requirements. You might as well convert to MP4, which is a certainly not a proprietary format. It's an open format supported on a huge variety of devices and operating systems. That includes DVD players, network players, portable media players, freeware applications (VLC) and more. Looks to me like you need to check your information a little better. David, you don't need to convert your audio library (well, unless it's in the PROPRIETARY WMA format). As long as you have MP3 files, they'll play on any iPod just fine without conversion.In terms of having to convert movies to MP4, I agree that it's a pain, but most portable video players will require you to do this anyway, because of size and processing power requirements. You might as well convert to MP4, which is a certainly not a proprietary format. It's an open format supported on a huge variety of devices and operating systems. That includes DVD players, network players,... » Read More David, you don't need to convert your audio library (well, unless it's in the PROPRIETARY WMA format). As long as you have MP3 files, they'll play on any iPod just fine without conversion.In terms of having to convert movies to MP4, I agree that it's a pain, but most portable video players will require you to do this anyway, because of size and processing power requirements. You might as well convert to MP4, which is a certainly not a proprietary format. It's an open format supported on a huge variety of devices and operating systems. That includes DVD players, network players, portable media players, freeware applications (VLC) and more. Looks to me like you need to check your information a little better. « Show Less
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If your friend just needs it for music, then go with the 30 gig. I bought the 80 gig version, but it's complete overkill for me. I don't watch video on it, or even store photos. I keep about 4,500 songs on there, and it maybe takes up 15gigs or so. You can never have enough space, which is a fact for electronics, so I bought the 80 gig version for myself. If your friend is really into video or photos, then definitely get the 80gig version.
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If you subscribe to iTunes Match for only $24.99/year you will have access to your entire music library. You do not have to store music on your iPod if it's in iCloud. I have over 10,000 songs in my iCloud library that I can play wherever I go. However, I would recommend the 32GB as a minimum to get the 5MP camera. The 16GB does not include a camera other than the FaceTime camera. You also have Photosteam of 1,000 of your photos in the cloud. If you use Photobucket or Flikr you will have access to your photos too. If you have Netflix or Comcast Xfinity you can stream movies to your iPod. This little device does it all except phone calls but there is no monthly bill either! If you subscribe to iTunes Match for only $24.99/year you will have access to your entire music library. You do not have to store music on your iPod if it's in iCloud. I have over 10,000 songs in my iCloud library that I can play wherever I go. However, I would recommend the 32GB as a minimum to get the 5MP camera. The 16GB does not include a camera other than the FaceTime camera. You also have Photosteam of 1,000 of your photos in the cloud. If you use Photobucket or Flikr you will have access to your photos too. If you have Netflix or Comcast Xfinity you can stream movies to your... » Read More If you subscribe to iTunes Match for only $24.99/year you will have access to your entire music library. You do not have to store music on your iPod if it's in iCloud. I have over 10,000 songs in my iCloud library that I can play wherever I go. However, I would recommend the 32GB as a minimum to get the 5MP camera. The 16GB does not include a camera other than the FaceTime camera. You also have Photosteam of 1,000 of your photos in the cloud. If you use Photobucket or Flikr you will have access to your photos too. If you have Netflix or Comcast Xfinity you can stream movies to your iPod. This little device does it all except phone calls but there is no monthly bill either! « Show Less
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The iPod my daughter has is a 30 GB. The model # is A1136 and is a 2007 iPod. She needs a voice recorder for her voice lessons with good stereo quality. Will this work...I no nothing about these things and need to get her something??? Thanks
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Hi One thing about these I-Pod players is they don't a have long life. Mine only lasted a 1 1/2 Years and It quit on the I-pod dock the radio still worked and I never tried the Aux Cable. I went and spent a little more money on the next one. I bought the Sony and it has held up for almost 3 years. But the reviews about the Sony said the same not a very long life. Just waiting on this one to go out. I know this isn't much help, just my problems with the same player you have.
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J.B.An hour-long TV show typically takes up 200 MB. I download shows (such as CSI and Monk) regularly from Apple's iTunes Music Store. I have the 30 GB player, but kind of regret not getting the 60 GB. I currently have about 22 hours of video content and about 580 songs on my iPod. Between the videos and music, I've used up about 10 GB (1/3) of space and I have yet to upload the bulk of my music collection.With all that being said, if you are budget conscious, you can still make do with a 30 GB model -- as long as you rotate your video content out of the player, which is easy enough with iTunes. Whichever model you decide, I hope you'll enjoy the iPod. I certainly wished I'd had purchased mine sooner! J.B.An hour-long TV show typically takes up 200 MB. I download shows (such as CSI and Monk) regularly from Apple's iTunes Music Store. I have the 30 GB player, but kind of regret not getting the 60 GB. I currently have about 22 hours of video content and about 580 songs on my iPod. Between the videos and music, I've used up about 10 GB (1/3) of space and I have yet to upload the bulk of my music collection.With all that being said, if you are budget conscious, you can still make do with a 30 GB model -- as long as you rotate your video content out of the... » Read More J.B.An hour-long TV show typically takes up 200 MB. I download shows (such as CSI and Monk) regularly from Apple's iTunes Music Store. I have the 30 GB player, but kind of regret not getting the 60 GB. I currently have about 22 hours of video content and about 580 songs on my iPod. Between the videos and music, I've used up about 10 GB (1/3) of space and I have yet to upload the bulk of my music collection.With all that being said, if you are budget conscious, you can still make do with a 30 GB model -- as long as you rotate your video content out of the player, which is easy enough with iTunes. Whichever model you decide, I hope you'll enjoy the iPod. I certainly wished I'd had purchased mine sooner! « Show Less
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My Ipod, is a Nano, so not so new, but I use it every day and have recently downloaded new tunes from itunes. It works great!
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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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I'm in a simular boat, Jilian.I'd like to replace my DVD player (which is large enough I have to lug it around in a case) with a device I can put in a jacket pocket or slip into my briefcase. If all I wanted was music I'd just use a small MP3 player. I want to play movies as well. The iTouch with its 3.5" screen would be okay, but a five inch screen would be better.I've been looking into the software needed to convert and load my DVD movies onto an iTouch, but I'd really like to hear if the same kind of software (such as HandBrake) could put my movies onto the Archos. I'm in a simular boat, Jilian.I'd like to replace my DVD player (which is large enough I have to lug it around in a case) with a device I can put in a jacket pocket or slip into my briefcase. If all I wanted was music I'd just use a small MP3 player. I want to play movies as well. The iTouch with its 3.5" screen would be okay, but a five inch screen would be better.I've been looking into the software needed to convert and load my DVD movies onto an iTouch, but I'd really like to hear if the same kind of software (such as HandBrake) could put my movies onto the... » Read More I'm in a simular boat, Jilian.I'd like to replace my DVD player (which is large enough I have to lug it around in a case) with a device I can put in a jacket pocket or slip into my briefcase. If all I wanted was music I'd just use a small MP3 player. I want to play movies as well. The iTouch with its 3.5" screen would be okay, but a five inch screen would be better.I've been looking into the software needed to convert and load my DVD movies onto an iTouch, but I'd really like to hear if the same kind of software (such as HandBrake) could put my movies onto the Archos. « Show Less
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The best and simplest way is to go through Itunes and just drag and drop. Sync it from there.I must warn you though, not all iPod videos come out the same. Some don't sync properly, for some reason (still working on that one). But 95% that I've sync'd played just fine.You can than use the DVD player/dock and watch them in widescreen!
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I absolutely agree with the OP.This is the most advanced MP3 player on the planet, and to ship it with 16GB Flash instead of an 80 or 160GB microdrive, like the classic has, was stupid IMHO.It would have also been considerably cheaper with a 160GB drive instead of 16GB of Flash.I have a 2nd Gen iPod and a 1st gen 4GB Nano, both still in perfect condition. The Touch was to be my next purchase, but now I'm just not so sure any more.To be totally honest, the 160GB iPod Classic is a FAR better buy. It's cheaper, has 10 times the storage, has the same new interface and OS, and lasts 40 hours per charge.Apple has made my decision WAY too hard. I absolutely agree with the OP.This is the most advanced MP3 player on the planet, and to ship it with 16GB Flash instead of an 80 or 160GB microdrive, like the classic has, was stupid IMHO.It would have also been considerably cheaper with a 160GB drive instead of 16GB of Flash.I have a 2nd Gen iPod and a 1st gen 4GB Nano, both still in perfect condition. The Touch was to be my next purchase, but now I'm just not so sure any more.To be totally honest, the 160GB iPod Classic is a FAR better buy. It's cheaper, has 10 times the storage, has the... » Read More I absolutely agree with the OP.This is the most advanced MP3 player on the planet, and to ship it with 16GB Flash instead of an 80 or 160GB microdrive, like the classic has, was stupid IMHO.It would have also been considerably cheaper with a 160GB drive instead of 16GB of Flash.I have a 2nd Gen iPod and a 1st gen 4GB Nano, both still in perfect condition. The Touch was to be my next purchase, but now I'm just not so sure any more.To be totally honest, the 160GB iPod Classic is a FAR better buy. It's cheaper, has 10 times the storage, has the same new interface and OS, and lasts 40 hours per charge.Apple has made my decision WAY too hard. « Show Less
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Same exact thing happened to us! Ooohs & Ahhhs opening the I-pod classic and Philips DCP850 at the same time. Its been almost a week now and I'm still absolutely no where on getting helpful answers from Philips or Apple on trying to use their products. What portable DVD player will work with the I-pod classic?? with no extra cords, cables or anything?
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Many of the reviews here on Amazon mention poor battery life. I would use it for the gym and on the plane. My concern is I am often on the plane 2+ hours so a 2 hour battery life would not be good for me. Not sure how many games I would be playing so purely for audio purposes it might be OK. I would go with a 2nd or 3rd generation Nano, but I am repalcing a 30GB iPod and going down to 4 or 8GB is not preferred. I am OK with 16GB, but no less so I think I still might choose this model. I originalyl had the Touch but I am lookign to get an iPhone later this year so I decided to return the Touch. Many of the reviews here on Amazon mention poor battery life. I would use it for the gym and on the plane. My concern is I am often on the plane 2+ hours so a 2 hour battery life would not be good for me. Not sure how many games I would be playing so purely for audio purposes it might be OK. I would go with a 2nd or 3rd generation Nano, but I am repalcing a 30GB iPod and going down to 4 or 8GB is not preferred. I am OK with 16GB, but no less so I think I still might choose this model. I originalyl had the Touch but I am lookign to get an iPhone later this year so I decided to return the Touch.
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I have a 16gb sd card in mine. A movie that is 1hr and 35 min is about 460mg and there are 1024 mb in a gb. It really would depend on how long your movies are how much room they would take up. Books, games, photos and music don't really take up that much space it is the movies. I also I read on other blogs that you can use a up to a 32 gb SDHC card in the device so you may research this option so you can set up the device as you see fit.
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This device requires a "player" of some kind (IE: IPOD, MP3, Walkman,....) as it is just speakers with a small amplifier of some kind. *I have been using an IPOD and this lasts about a week on a single charge using it every day for about 2 hours! My IPOD I have to charge every 3 days!! Both of mine work great!!