is it for runners? I'm interested in an ipod nano to listen to during long runs (10-20 miles). My current MP3 player bounces too much and will freeze up within a half an hour. It usually comes back to life if I give it enough time, but overall it is very frustrating. Anyone have any experience with the nano and running? is it for runners? I'm interested in an ipod nano to listen to during long runs (10-20 miles). My current MP3 player bounces too much and will freeze up within a half an hour. It usually... » Read More is it for runners? I'm interested in an ipod nano to listen to during long runs (10-20 miles). My current MP3 player bounces too much and will freeze up within a half an hour. It usually comes back to life if I give it enough time, but overall it is very frustrating. Anyone have any experience with the nano and running? « Show Less
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I've had trouble with my 20 GB iPod freezing up during running as well; when I called Tech Support, they told me that the problem was that the hard drive has a limited skip protection capability (+/- 20 minutes). Essentially, once I exceeded that buffer, the machine would shut down to protect the hard drive. I switched to the Shuffle and have had absolutely no trouble running with it (even used it on my first marathon!), once I got a neoprene cover to protect it from sweat. The Nano is flash-based like the Shuffle, rather than hard drive-based like the iPod, so it should be fine (though I haven't personally tested it yet). I've had trouble with my 20 GB iPod freezing up during running as well; when I called Tech Support, they told me that the problem was that the hard drive has a limited skip protection capability (+/- 20 minutes). Essentially, once I exceeded that buffer, the machine would shut down to protect the hard drive. I switched to the Shuffle and have had absolutely no trouble running with it (even used it on my first marathon!), once I got a neoprene cover to protect it from sweat. The Nano is flash-based like the Shuffle, rather than hard drive-based like the iPod, so it should be fine (though I... » Read More I've had trouble with my 20 GB iPod freezing up during running as well; when I called Tech Support, they told me that the problem was that the hard drive has a limited skip protection capability (+/- 20 minutes). Essentially, once I exceeded that buffer, the machine would shut down to protect the hard drive. I switched to the Shuffle and have had absolutely no trouble running with it (even used it on my first marathon!), once I got a neoprene cover to protect it from sweat. The Nano is flash-based like the Shuffle, rather than hard drive-based like the iPod, so it should be fine (though I haven't personally tested it yet). « Show Less
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I have had no problems with the nano and running, but I'mnot running 10-20 miles! At 3-5 miles, it has no problems. I bought the (yeah, overpriced...) armband and it works well. I do often carry the nano around all day in my work as a carpenter, and it hasn't had problems there, either. I bought the nano because it is a flash memory player and as such has no moving parts, unlike the larger ipods that have little hard drives in them. Theoretically, with no moving parts it should be pretty immune to shaking, bouncing, etc. I couldn't use mine on a 10 mile run, as the battery life has a max of 14 hours....Best of luck,DW I have had no problems with the nano and running, but I'mnot running 10-20 miles! At 3-5 miles, it has no problems. I bought the (yeah, overpriced...) armband and it works well. I do often carry the nano around all day in my work as a carpenter, and it hasn't had problems there, either. I bought the nano because it is a flash memory player and as such has no moving parts, unlike the larger ipods that have little hard drives in them. Theoretically, with no moving parts it should be pretty immune to shaking, bouncing, etc. I couldn't use mine on a 10 mile run, as the battery life... » Read More I have had no problems with the nano and running, but I'mnot running 10-20 miles! At 3-5 miles, it has no problems. I bought the (yeah, overpriced...) armband and it works well. I do often carry the nano around all day in my work as a carpenter, and it hasn't had problems there, either. I bought the nano because it is a flash memory player and as such has no moving parts, unlike the larger ipods that have little hard drives in them. Theoretically, with no moving parts it should be pretty immune to shaking, bouncing, etc. I couldn't use mine on a 10 mile run, as the battery life has a max of 14 hours....Best of luck,DW « Show Less
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I tried the iPod/speaker route. On any given day, one or the other of them would be out of batteries. My speaker was cordless, so I had to replace the AA batteries every couple weeks and my iPod had to be charged every few days, if not every day. So, invariably, one of them would not be working properly. Or the iPod would be in the other room charging, etc., etc. Also, the MP3 of rain that I was using would fade out at the end of the track and fade back up at the start of the track, so if I put it on repeat, the baby would wake up every time the track restarted. Really frustrating. Get something that plugs in and that will run continuously. I tried the iPod/speaker route. On any given day, one or the other of them would be out of batteries. My speaker was cordless, so I had to replace the AA batteries every couple weeks and my iPod had to be charged every few days, if not every day. So, invariably, one of them would not be working properly. Or the iPod would be in the other room charging, etc., etc. Also, the MP3 of rain that I was using would fade out at the end of the track and fade back up at the start of the track, so if I put it on repeat, the baby would wake up every time the track restarted. Really frustrating. Get... » Read More I tried the iPod/speaker route. On any given day, one or the other of them would be out of batteries. My speaker was cordless, so I had to replace the AA batteries every couple weeks and my iPod had to be charged every few days, if not every day. So, invariably, one of them would not be working properly. Or the iPod would be in the other room charging, etc., etc. Also, the MP3 of rain that I was using would fade out at the end of the track and fade back up at the start of the track, so if I put it on repeat, the baby would wake up every time the track restarted. Really frustrating. Get something that plugs in and that will run continuously. « Show Less
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I found the Ipod nano 5generation to be the best Ipod I've ever owned. Have been through 5, why five you ask? The other couldn'tm keep up with my sports. Ipod works and will be with me for a long time. Highly recomend. Cost might seem high, but you sure do get what you pay for!
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Well, I've been turning mine on/off (listening here & there) and in my own humble opinion, I get about 5 hours, give or take. now, the volume is low as it is next to me, but I do vaguely recall iPod hook-up at full-bore for a little under 2 1/2 hours. Considering the size of the M12, I'm impressed.
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The whole clip of the iPod and only the clip is exposed on the back. You can still clip to an armband. I don't know how well it would work during strenuous running or other exercise.
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I've used the first generation Nike SDM unit(which is an accelerometer) with much success over streets, trails, and races. Over a marathon it was within 10 feet over the entire distance. So I plan to check this out, first without purchasing the shoes and just strapping the accelerometer to my shoe. Once calibrated, I expect it to behave the same as my SDM. Once you have a nano it is a pretty inexpensive running tool. I picked up a 1gb nano brand new on craigslist (sf) for $100. I will purchase one tomorrow and try it out over the weekend.
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Thanks for the input folks. I finally gave up and bought an Ipod nano. It does great and makes my husband a very happy listener.
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All computers (and that's really what an iPod is) will freeze occasionally. There are two recent posts about freezing (which, I suspect prompted your question)which, aside from sounding like they were written by the same person, were written by people without much knowledge of the device. Like your desktop computer, generally, an iPod is easily reset on the fairly rare occasions when it does freeze. I've had almost every generation of iPod. If they freeze more than once every couple of months, I'd be surprised.
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Because you are using it for movies, you must get the 8gb model, the 4gb will fill up too fast. The 4 gb model is ok for a moderate sized music collection, most of those 30 or more gb players are usually mostly empty for most people, but not for movies. Since a 3g shuffle was just introduced, I would strongly recommend waiting for an update for the nano, im betting a 16 gb model is coming, frankly I'm surprised the current nanos don't come in a 16gb model, I think they are just trying to sell more ipod touches, which i cannot recommend unless you have a huge pile of cash to get rid of.
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Can anyone tell me whether they make the Nike ipod sport kit adaptable for older ipods (20gb) If not will I be able to use my wife's nano hooked up to the sports kit while listening to my music on the 20gb ipod? (or does that defeat the purpose)
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You won't be sorry if you choose the Sansa Fuze MP3 player. I have two of them now, the 4 gig and the small 2 gig Sansa Clip. I previously bought iPods for my grown children as gifts and am very familair with their functions, but the Fuze goes way beyond them and the price is well less than half of that of a comparable iPod. Read my review of the Fuze above. I think the audio and video quality is as good as you can expect, but mainly depends on the quality of the digital input from whatever device you take them from. The one thing iPods have over the Sansa products, as well as most other MP3 players, is the abundance of peripheral devices to use with the iPod. You can find all sorts of things that accept the iPod, but usually have to find devices for the Sansa here on Amazon or other on line sites. They exist, you just have to look harder for them. My advice....don't hesitate...get the Sansa Fuze and look here on Amazon for other devices to use with them if you feel the need. I did, and don't regret my choice at all.
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No, you can still hear background noise, which is good especially if you street run. Depending on the device, I used 7 Th generation nano, they can play pretty loud. As I mentioned they are great but not if you wear glasses, which I do.
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Hey - I too am in Birgitta's position, trying to decide whether I should stick with iPods or go over to Zune. I currently own a iPod Mini and did not like how the battery went bad and now can only be played once before the iPod says that the battery is low and goes out. I am trying to decide whether to get a 80G Zune or an 80G iPod classic. My main question is - being an iPod owner, I have put so much time into my iTunes organizing it, putting in cover art, etc.If I was to buy a Zune, can I get everything out of the iTunes, including cover art?thanks
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So the music does play rarely? I found my IPOD will not transmit a signal if the inside of the car, the IPod, or the FM Transmitter is COLD. It seems after the items warm up, they play fine. I have no idea if that is the issue with yours being a different Ipod, but since it does work some of the time... maybe it could be your issue... Before I tried keeping the items warm, I would have to go 15 minutes down the road trying to find a setting that would give me the signal. I listen to books from the IPod and I was frustrated to say the least.
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Hello Jairo, I am going to tell you that for the money this is the best mp3 player out there!!! I love it!!! I bought my girlfriend an ipod and myself one of these she's has MY mp3 player more than her ipod!!! This is easy to use holds more than enough music and I can change music on this with ease!!! I don'y use the ear buds that come with it, I use old school Koss headphones!!! You will LOVE IT!!!!
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this mp3 player is great.....but it will not play while being charged as far as I can tell....I have a neat little speaker and I can charge the speaker while I listen but I make sure I'm charged up before using it in the car......sorry
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You don't want to run with any of the bigger iPods anyway - the hard drive inside is very delicate and the constant jarring while running can damage the iPod. Nano doesn't have the internal HD, so it can withstand the pounding. I have a 60GB video iPod and it's already starting to suffer the effects of my 15-20 mi/week running schedule.