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Futa_Mill Veteran Member


Joined: 17 Jul 2006 Posts: 760 Location: Winnipeg MB,Canada
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Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2007 9:35 pm Post subject: New Shuffle |
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I was wondering if the new shuffle would be right for me cause I have 4620 songs (25.81 GB). The reason i thought the shuffle is cause if i had an ipod video I would just go certain songs, and with the shuffle i heard there is a feature to pt random songs on there and i would do that everyday to listen to different stuff. _________________
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TyPod Veteran Member

Joined: 30 Nov 2006 Posts: 2184 Location: WI
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Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2007 9:48 pm Post subject: |
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| I would recommend getting at 5G iPod (video). Just put all your music on it and put it on shuffle. Eventhough the shuffle is cool and it could be for you, I think you would be better off having all your music in your pocket instead of .05% of your songs in your pocket. |
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TonyMontana Veteran Member


Joined: 24 Jul 2006 Posts: 1945 Location: Missoula, MT
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Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2007 9:55 pm Post subject: |
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I have the old shuffle and LOVE it. I doubles as a thumb drive, I print docs. and pictures with it at various places around town. I use it more than my other ipods, I figure I spend way less time browsing songs with it. The way I figure it, am I really going to listen to 80GB worth at any one time? I think not. _________________ MacMini 2.0GHz C2D (2009)
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Bandit Bill Veteran Member


Joined: 07 Jun 2005 Posts: 5793 Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada
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Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2007 9:59 pm Post subject: |
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| I recommend getting an iPod Video and shuffling songs as well. The shuffle has it's place in that it is very small and solid state, but I know I personally like my full blown iPod. I normally always listen to my songs on shuffle. It's also quite easy to make playlists. Sometimes I want shuffle but I only want a certain genre. |
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Pleiades Veteran Member

Joined: 14 Oct 2006 Posts: 3237 Location: California
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Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2007 11:33 pm Post subject: |
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I have both a 5G iPod and a 1G shuffle. I use both fairly regularly.
The 5G I use when I have the pocket room to carry it, or are going to be listening to a variety of things, videos, music, podcasts, audiobooks. I also have a car connector that only works with non-shuffle iPods.
The shuffle I tend to use when I just need some music, but don't want too many choices. I keep it by the side of my bed, so if I'm having trouble sleeping, I can listen to a few things. I use it when I work on my car, because I don't mind if I get it dirty or greasy. I also take it to class, because it's so small and tiny, I don't have to worry about it taking up pocket space, and I use the remaining space as a flash drive to save or access documents. _________________ MacBook Pro 1.83GHz Core Duo, 2GB RAM, 250GB HD, Dell 802.11n card, 1.4TB external
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SOCOMRAIDER Veteran Member


Joined: 26 Oct 2005 Posts: 2869 Location: Minneapolis
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Posted: Tue Jan 16, 2007 3:13 am Post subject: |
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For some reason I agree with some of the reviews out there for the newer shuffle. I don't think it sounds all that great. I got a nano instead and was more pleased with the increased space, a screen, better sound quality and longer battery life. Plus it isn't all that big like a iPod video. _________________
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hackersmovie Veteran Member


Joined: 07 Nov 2006 Posts: 3080 Location: Maryland, U.S.A
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Posted: Tue Jan 16, 2007 3:26 pm Post subject: |
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Yes, No, Maybe So......To each his own I say. You just have to look at your needs vs. cost. Do you have any need to carry all of your music? i.e. long trips, flights etc. Do you readily have the cash? OR do just want an MP3 player to listen to some music sometimes, tight on cash? After answering these few simple questions you should have your answer.
Got a little more cash than a Shuffle but, not quite the money for a Video - go Nano!
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iMav Veteran Member


Joined: 13 Feb 2005 Posts: 2171 Location: Columbus, WI
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Posted: Tue Jan 16, 2007 11:40 pm Post subject: |
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| hackersmovie wrote: | | go Nano! |
My 8GB nano has been serving me quite well in the big mud hole.  _________________ -=iMav=-
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TyPod Veteran Member

Joined: 30 Nov 2006 Posts: 2184 Location: WI
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Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2007 8:22 pm Post subject: |
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| iMav wrote: | | hackersmovie wrote: | | go Nano! |
My 8GB nano has been serving me quite well in the big mud hole.  |
I still am so amazed on how they fit 8GB in that little form factor. |
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Futa_Mill Veteran Member


Joined: 17 Jul 2006 Posts: 760 Location: Winnipeg MB,Canada
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Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2007 11:50 pm Post subject: |
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| iMav wrote: | | hackersmovie wrote: | | go Nano! |
My 8GB nano has been serving me quite well in the big mud hole.  |
Why would you get an 8 GB when you could have got a 30GB for the same price _________________
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iMav Veteran Member


Joined: 13 Feb 2005 Posts: 2171 Location: Columbus, WI
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Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2007 2:53 am Post subject: |
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| Futa_Mill wrote: | | Why would you get an 8 GB when you could have got a 30GB for the same price |
- No desire to watch video on my iPod
- I typically carry around 3GB of music and 1GB of podcasts
- I don't like the bulk of the full-sized iPods
- My iPod gets jarred around quite a bit during my workouts (advantage of solid state storage over hdd) _________________ -=iMav=-
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blabber New Member


Joined: 30 Sep 2006 Posts: 17
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Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2007 1:42 am Post subject: |
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Yeah, if you like something you can clip to your sleeve or pocket and go for a bike ride, walk, or gym workout, the little Shuffle sure is nice. I'm a klutz and tend to drop things... NOT good for anything of any weight or with sensitive moving internal parts!  _________________ ** I went into a bookstore and asked the clerk, "Where's the Self-Help section?" She said, "If I told you, it would defeat the purpose." ** |
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