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2004/3/22-24 [Consumer/Audio] UID:12804 Activity:low
3/22    ipod or the clones? that is the question? i am looking to get one, the
        ipod 15gb is $299. What clones of comparable price and feature? thx.
        \_ If you look at everyting as "bang-per-buck", then you'd be
           buying Hyundais and living in a ranch in Montana. The question
           you have to ask is "Do I like the way it feels and operates?
           Do I like the user interface?". If you're not going to use
           all 40GB, then disk space isn't the issue.
           \_ This is a fucking mp3 player, not a fucking house. The iPod
              is an overpriced piece of shit. If you're not into gimmicky
              crap and just want a functional mp3 player with enough
              storage at a reasonable price get something like a Nomad Zen
              and save yourself 200 bux and get a couple more hours of
              battery life.
              \_ Most people who buy mp3 players opt for an iPod and
                 most iPod owners are pretty happy with their players.
                 I'm sure you can make the argument about how fucking
                 stupid all those people are but I'm sure most of those
                 people who do get iPods don't really give a rats ass
                 what you think. I used to have an iPod myself until I
                 realized that I'm not much of a music buff but if I
                 ever had to do it again, an iPod would be it. 200 bux?
                 The cheapest iPod is $250 and I wouldn't spend my
                 money on a crappy $50 player.
              \_ News flash: Apple is a FUCKING HARDWARE COMPANY.
              \_ All hail Steve!
                 \_ See above Re: Evans Bathroom.
        \_ I like the iRiver iHP-120 (20 GB for ~$300, only a bit bigger than
           an iPod, good battery life, no desktop software necessary, voice
           recorder, FM tuner).
           --jameslin
        \_ the ipod is by no means perfect, but it's the best out there
           in nearly every aspect except for price
        \_ ipod mini. how much music do you have? i've filled my 20gb ipod
           but would have bought the mini if it were available 4 months ago.
        \_ I find it ironic that so many people would spend so much on an
           overpriced dinky hardware toy to store and play back all of their
           stolen music....
           \_ Clever, and dated. Wake up: people do pay for music these days.
              \_ You'd have to be spending a lot on music to fill up 40gb.
        \_ Don't by the Muvo. my coworker had the HD crash on him after 3
           months. I guess it's a common problem. He had a previous product
           from Rio/SonicBlue also crash after <1 year. iPodMini seems to be
           more hip than the original ipod.
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