5.5 vs. 6.0 (Classic) which one is better? Now, I still see few "dissents" who prefers the 5.5 gen EVEN after the vast fixes that 6.0 underwent. Anyone can gives a valid reason WHY 5.5 is still better than ipod Classic? 5.5 vs. 6.0 (Classic) which one is better? Now, I still see few "dissents" who prefers the 5.5 gen EVEN after the vast fixes that 6.0 underwent. Anyone can gives a valid reason WHY 5.5... » Read More 5.5 vs. 6.0 (Classic) which one is better? Now, I still see few "dissents" who prefers the 5.5 gen EVEN after the vast fixes that 6.0 underwent. Anyone can gives a valid reason WHY 5.5 is still better than ipod Classic? « Show Less
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Audio output quality is superior to 6 & 7 generation models. I understand there are frequencies the human ear cannot hear under/over a given range. When it comes to low frequencies however what cannot be "heard" can be "felt" by speakers designed to reproduce the lowest frequencies. The difference is noticeable with my stock car audio speakers and the after market JBL speakers I replaced them with clearly demonstrated with model would work best for me. I suppose it's preference but I imagine that those who prefer the previous or earliest generations know what specific type of sound we want out of our audio system. Audio output quality is superior to 6 & 7 generation models. I understand there are frequencies the human ear cannot hear under/over a given range. When it comes to low frequencies however what cannot be "heard" can be "felt" by speakers designed to reproduce the lowest frequencies. The difference is noticeable with my stock car audio speakers and the after market JBL speakers I replaced them with clearly demonstrated with model would work best for me. I suppose it's preference but I imagine that those who prefer the previous or earliest generations know what specific... » Read More Audio output quality is superior to 6 & 7 generation models. I understand there are frequencies the human ear cannot hear under/over a given range. When it comes to low frequencies however what cannot be "heard" can be "felt" by speakers designed to reproduce the lowest frequencies. The difference is noticeable with my stock car audio speakers and the after market JBL speakers I replaced them with clearly demonstrated with model would work best for me. I suppose it's preference but I imagine that those who prefer the previous or earliest generations know what specific type of sound we want out of our audio system. « Show Less
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There are severe engineering "flaws" which greatly affect the audio quality on the 6th gen classic. It has to do with the cirrus dac which is being used in the newer ipods. im not sure when or if apple has fixed or intends to fix this problem, but until something is done about it, i intend to stick with my 5.5g ipod.
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I second the motion towards Rockbox. I just got an 80gb 5.5 on ebay specifically to put Rockbox on it, and it's fantastic. If anyone out there has a 5.5 and you're at all annoyed by iTunes, and/or by its limitations on file formats supported, and the fact that it doesn't actually let you transfer your own files onto the player, you should seriously consider checking out Rockbox and upgrading your player to a digital powerhouse. Even after you've put Rockbox on, you can still boot into the original Apple firmware rather easily, if you're concerned about that.
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for me, 5.5 > 6 because the alternative firmware rockbox supports gen 5.5 but not gen 6.
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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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I believe the latest version is 5th gen for the classic. I wish they would come out with a new generation classic. The case fits great on my 160gb classic. The only negative is that when it's in the case, it doesn't fit on some of my devices with ipod connection (like a radio with an ipod connection on top). My classic is a couple of years old and I have bee keeping track of news on possible updates to the classic. I don't think it's changed since 2009 and word on the street is it will be discontinued.
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I had a nano 2nd generation until recently when I upgraded to the classic 120. The nano and I had good times and I consireded keeping it for the gym and what not. BUt I love my music so much and my taste varies from hour to hour that I would rather keep the classic with me at all times with my entire music collection and create several playlists within it than keep my nano and not have everything I want at any given moment. So the nano will be inherited by my mom this Christmas. Yep, thats right, some seriously early "Christmas shopping" ;-)
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Thanks, that helped a lot. I just looked up the ipod nano vidio and realized that it does everything the classic does, it's just smaller. It even costs less. I also wasn't able to find any complaints on it, which is much more than can be said for the classic. Thanks again, I'm going to get that instead now and probably save myself a lot of disappointment.
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I think that the iPod touch 5th generation because it has a longer screen and nice cameras. It has a 4 inch display and comes with the new lightning to USB cable. It's just a better product than the 4th generation, plus the 4th has been discontinued
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Personally I don't see enough difference between my 1st generation and the last to warrant a change. If photo quality is your concern then maybe it's a difference. I have photos and they are more than good enough for me. Like I said, what are you using it for and what apps are most important to you (personal preferences). I haven't found anything that I wold consider to be a show stopper between the first and last. I prefer the first, second and third generations size and sturdiness to any after that.
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I found this answer on Google: There's actually no such a thing as the 5th Generation iPod shuffle. On the internet, you can even see some say 6th generation. There are only four generations of iPod shuffle. The reason of the general confusion is that because the 4th generation iPod shuffle is released two times, with different colors. The first release was in 2010 and the second release was in 2012 (with different colors and material design). The only difference between two differently released iPod shuffle 4th generation is the colors. While the first released versions were silver, blue, pink, green, and orange, secondly released versions consisted of silver, slate, purple, pink, yellow, green and blue models, all with matte finish unlike the shiny finish before, in order to correspond with the 5th generation iPod touch and 7th generation iPod nano.
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thank you so much i have taken all the negative aspects into consideration and as soon as i get enough money i am going to get the 250gb archos 5. even though it has all these glitches with the beta i still think it is the best thing for me because the zune and ipod are just not enough. one more thing do you or anyone else for that matter know if the archos 5 is going to be compatible with the 3.5g connection add on or is it only the archos 5g? if someone can give any info regarding this topic it is most deeply appreciated.
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Andrew:For the record, I wasn't advising you to rush out and buy a new receiver for the abundance of 7.1 soundtracks. Clearly, the majority of releases are still 5.1. I'm just saying that there are good deals out there if you are interested and have the $$; the economy is bad, I know, but if consumers continue to spend, it's good for the economy in the long run.
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It depends on what kind of user you are. I have a 16GB, and I feel like it is enough. BUT I still use an iPod classic for my 6000-some songs. I use the touch only for my favorite music, my TV Shows, a few Movies, and lots of apps. Its like my PDA. But If you want to hold lots of stuff on it, get the 32GB. It also depends if you have the money for it. I didn't have the money for a bigger one. But if you have the money, and you want to play it safe, and think that you are going to fill it heavily, then get the larger one. But if you don't have the money, and KNOW that you won't put that much stuff on it, then get the 16GB.
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For me, it's not a big deal with updated storage as 64GB would suffice the "app twitch" i'm experiencing. I have an 80GB classic right now, and have about 20GB free but I'm not going to say I would complain about a 128GB touch. ;-)I care more about the updated hardware components (camera, etc) than I do about storage capacity when it comes to iPods.With the integration and creation of 64GB flash modules, there's two options that I see. It's either Apple makes the case smaller and keep a single 64GB module to save on space and integrate more and faster hardware components, OR (what everyone else is speculating) is integrate 2 64GB modules to make it a 128GB Touch...which would be saweeeeet!!</rant> For me, it's not a big deal with updated storage as 64GB would suffice the "app twitch" i'm experiencing. I have an 80GB classic right now, and have about 20GB free but I'm not going to say I would complain about a 128GB touch. ;-)I care more about the updated hardware components (camera, etc) than I do about storage capacity when it comes to iPods.With the integration and creation of 64GB flash modules, there's two options that I see. It's either Apple makes the case smaller and keep a single 64GB module to save on space and integrate more and faster... » Read More For me, it's not a big deal with updated storage as 64GB would suffice the "app twitch" i'm experiencing. I have an 80GB classic right now, and have about 20GB free but I'm not going to say I would complain about a 128GB touch. ;-)I care more about the updated hardware components (camera, etc) than I do about storage capacity when it comes to iPods.With the integration and creation of 64GB flash modules, there's two options that I see. It's either Apple makes the case smaller and keep a single 64GB module to save on space and integrate more and faster hardware components, OR (what everyone else is speculating) is integrate 2 64GB modules to make it a 128GB Touch...which would be saweeeeet!!</rant> « Show Less
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If you are looking for an ipod for MUSIC and not for a lot of frills and apps- then the Nano 7th generation is perfect! Very reliable and great quality.... but asside from the radio and the pedometer, it does not have too many other functions. I am super happy with mine. It has blutooth -so it can be played through external speaker... no other model does that (except ipod touch).
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I have 70Gb on a 160Gb iPod, and all the CDs to match. The problem I have is that iTunes is the only practical way for the touch, so unless they allow Winamp to be used with the touch I will have to stick with my old style iPod. I hope the 4.0 operating system allows 3rd party software to work, if it does then there's a 128Gb iPod touch in my future, if it doesn't then there isn't. The touch actually has two memory devices, so a 128Gb chip allows a 256Gb touch or a 128Gb iPhone. The 64Gb parts are currently going in to mass production, which allows 128Gb touch and 64Gb phones.
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I bought a 4GB Nano 2 years ago because I only had 3GBs of music. Now I have 16GBs. Getting an iPod may give you the bug to listen to more music. With the ease of switching between songs and creating playlists, any mp3 player will drive you to experiment a little with your music taste. I also could not have cared less about the pictures or video (still don't) - but I got really into podcasts, and those take up space (if you like radio, check out podcasts - better quality, fewer interruptions). Bottom line - you will probably regret not spending the extra $50. The 80GB is a little more delicate than the nano (spinning hard drive vs. flash memory), but if you are just going to keep it at home it should not be an issue.
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NO, you have got to specify which one he has. The Ipod 5th generation is longer and not as wide as the 4th generation that I have. I do not no if there is a difference between the other generations.
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Video consumes more memory cause there is a video and audio. I cant really tell you how many videos and songs you can have on this iPod touch cause I don't know how long and how many videos you will have vs just songs. This iPod touch has 64GB . Not sure how many gb your old ipod classic has. They all come with different capacity.If you want to know how many songs ONLY it can store it still depends on the length of the song but its approx. 10000 songs