I "need" An Ipod
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Abstract: I "need" an iPod so I have more space for all of my songs. I'm looking into the Nano or Touch, depending on price during a sale and my winter paycheck. Below is listed my thoughts on both types and uses/needs in an MP3 player, among other things going through my head when deciding what to get. I'd love your thoughts on what kind you use and how you manage your music.
My current 2 GB MP3 player is full with less than 800 songs. OK, it's served me less than a year. The main reason I got it over an iPod or any other player is because it was the only one with a replacable AAA battery, for I had heard that the rechargable ones lost their charge after use. (I have come to realize that while this is true, when used properly this shouldn't happen until the device is a few years old and is in need for an upgrade or replacing the battery (it is possible) shouldn't be a shash in the wallet.)
The battery problem was one of the biggest reasons I was avoiding an iPod. (The second was iTunes, but then I found out that those songs can be burned to CD and then made into MP3 if needed.)
My fears being diminished, I realized that if I was going to get a new, bigger MP3 player, it might as well be an iPod. They have an extensive, trustworthy history and are easy to use. (Except they are a little pricey.)
This is where you, fellow readers, come in.
I started looking at the Nano--something in my price range. Then about a week later Apple released the new one and I fell in love. Not only does it look good, but the price is good too. (As for pricing, I'll probably be buying it on December 26 to take advantage of any sales. There's an Apple store in the same mall as my Lego Store.) For ~$200 I can get a 16 GB which should hold my songs for years to come.
Then a friend brought to my attention the iPod Touch, something I had only dreamed about because of the price. The new 8 GB is too small, IMO, but I'll get to songs and file-sizes later. For ~$300 I can get a 16 GB iPod Touch. The biggest feature on this for me is the Wi-Fi, for almost everywhere but the dorms have wireless internet on campus. I'd use it at least to the end of college. The touch feature is also amazing along with all the other applications. (Oh, I haven't tried actually checking out music. I assume it's just as easy as an iPod.)
Another friend told me that for more than a Nano but less than a Touch I could get an iPod Classic--~$250 for 120 GB of music (and video and pix of course) storage AND it can serve as a portable hard drive. Very tempting.
In summary, I'm thinking about the Nano with the Touch in mind (and very hopefully obtaining) and still playing with the idea of the Classic.
-CF 
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