Workout with 30 gig video? I'm thinking of buying the 30gig video ipod for my boyfriend but I know he likes to work out to music. Any reason I should stick with the nano instead? He also travels for work so the video would be good for that but I'd like it to be ok for working out as well. Any thoughts/experience with that? Workout with 30 gig video? I'm thinking of buying the 30gig video ipod for my boyfriend but I know he likes to work out to music. Any reason I should stick with the nano instead? He also... » Read More Workout with 30 gig video? I'm thinking of buying the 30gig video ipod for my boyfriend but I know he likes to work out to music. Any reason I should stick with the nano instead? He also travels for work so the video would be good for that but I'd like it to be ok for working out as well. Any thoughts/experience with that? « Show Less
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My hubby loves working out with his 30g. Unless your boyfriend works out like Richard Simmons, I don't see a problem with using the larger iPod. I bought hubby a neoprene armband that completely encases his iPod and is adjustable to his larger biceps. He says it doesn't get hot under the band and the neoprene keeps his iPod safe from sweat.It's awesome for work travel. My guy loves the fact that he can watch movies, play games like Texas Hold em, or listen to audiobooks while on the plane as well as listen to his music.
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It will work, but keep in mind this is a hard drive based player. It has moving parts and exercising while using the player can give it shocks that may reduce the life of the device.The Nano is a flash player that has no moving parts so it's better for working out.
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Nano is a waste of money, the 8 Gig is the same price as the 30 Gig. I workout 4 days a week w/ the 30 Gig not 1 problem. Your boyfriend will love it, and not look like a dork carrying a Nano!!
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I also workout with the 30GB ipod, and I never had any problem. I also use the eVo3, it has a clip and protect the ipod very well. Just bought the same combination as gift.
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I love it because its small and thin. Its completely touch screen. The thing is awesome! Plus its got 16GB of storage for all of my music. Its an awesome iPod. Full functions of a standard size one too. Hope this helps!
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Thanks for all the tips and advice. I've had a 20GB for quite a while. The hard disc failed at one point, but I was fortunately able to fix it. Think I'm going to go for the Classic. That nano is very tempting, but 120GB is hard to beat.
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A 30GB Ipod uses a mechanical Hard Drive, not solid-state memory, so it is sensitive to drops. I would start a 12 year old on a solid-state memory device like a Shuffle or Nano. Smaller, much lighter, and most important more forgiving of drops, mishandling, etc.
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I am very happy with my 2GB Sansa. Just updated the firmware (very smooth application downloaded from Sandisk site).Sleek design, not as cool as Nano, but very close. Ubercool video which Nano doesn't have, which works surprisingly well.Bigger screen than Nano too. Micro SD slot a great plus. And it also works like a storage device, so you can take files with it, something Nano doesn't do.Go for the $129 (at time of writing) 4GB model.
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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 a 60 GB too, it holds everything - audiobooks, podcasts, entire music collection, etc. I listen to my podcasts through the car dock, and I use playlists at work (I teach yoga, and would never listen to that kind of music just for fun, lol). But, it really is too big and heavy to work out with - hanging from my waistband, I was afraid it would either pull my pants down or fall off and break! So, my hubby got me an iPod Shuffle for Christmas 2007, and it's the world's most perfect workout buddy. I keep it loaded with all my pumped-up fun tunes and I actually look forward to working out. Plus it clips right to my shirt and weighs like an ounce, so it's perfect. I'd never give up either one of them!
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I have about 23gb in music, and closing in on 100gb in movies. I have the 80gb Video iPod. If you're like me, you're gonna wanna wait for at least the 128gb iPod
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I absolutely agree with the OP.This is the most advanced MP3 player on the planet, and to ship it with 16GB Flash instead of an 80 or 160GB microdrive, like the classic has, was stupid IMHO.It would have also been considerably cheaper with a 160GB drive instead of 16GB of Flash.I have a 2nd Gen iPod and a 1st gen 4GB Nano, both still in perfect condition. The Touch was to be my next purchase, but now I'm just not so sure any more.To be totally honest, the 160GB iPod Classic is a FAR better buy. It's cheaper, has 10 times the storage, has the same new interface and OS, and lasts 40 hours per charge.Apple has made my decision WAY too hard. I absolutely agree with the OP.This is the most advanced MP3 player on the planet, and to ship it with 16GB Flash instead of an 80 or 160GB microdrive, like the classic has, was stupid IMHO.It would have also been considerably cheaper with a 160GB drive instead of 16GB of Flash.I have a 2nd Gen iPod and a 1st gen 4GB Nano, both still in perfect condition. The Touch was to be my next purchase, but now I'm just not so sure any more.To be totally honest, the 160GB iPod Classic is a FAR better buy. It's cheaper, has 10 times the storage, has the... » Read More I absolutely agree with the OP.This is the most advanced MP3 player on the planet, and to ship it with 16GB Flash instead of an 80 or 160GB microdrive, like the classic has, was stupid IMHO.It would have also been considerably cheaper with a 160GB drive instead of 16GB of Flash.I have a 2nd Gen iPod and a 1st gen 4GB Nano, both still in perfect condition. The Touch was to be my next purchase, but now I'm just not so sure any more.To be totally honest, the 160GB iPod Classic is a FAR better buy. It's cheaper, has 10 times the storage, has the same new interface and OS, and lasts 40 hours per charge.Apple has made my decision WAY too hard. « Show Less
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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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Personally, I was hoping they were going to go with flash. Can you imagine what the battery life on this thing would be with a spinning drive? I don't think you'd make it through a full movie.Also, a flash drive is much more rugged. I hate hearing the drive spin on my 30 Gig iPod when I'm moving around. I would never take it for an off road bike ride. But this I would.
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The 6th Gen Nano has the advantage of being small and being able to clip it on my top. I am a dancer, and this works well for practicing in the aerobic's room at my club. Sound is excellent.Here is the rub for me. I like to switch out my play lists frequently and find that with the Nano 6 I must have a computer to synch my lists. I LOVE my 5th Gen Nano because of the "On-The-Go-Playlist" feature. I can tag songs easily and add them to my on-the-go. No need to connect to a computer to do this. I have erased and redone my On-the-go list several times now and for a dancer that is a huge plus. Also, the battery life is much better on my Gen 5. The 6th Gen Nano has the advantage of being small and being able to clip it on my top. I am a dancer, and this works well for practicing in the aerobic's room at my club. Sound is excellent.Here is the rub for me. I like to switch out my play lists frequently and find that with the Nano 6 I must have a computer to synch my lists. I LOVE my 5th Gen Nano because of the "On-The-Go-Playlist" feature. I can tag songs easily and add them to my on-the-go. No need to connect to a computer to do this. I have erased and redone my On-the-go list several times now and... » Read More The 6th Gen Nano has the advantage of being small and being able to clip it on my top. I am a dancer, and this works well for practicing in the aerobic's room at my club. Sound is excellent.Here is the rub for me. I like to switch out my play lists frequently and find that with the Nano 6 I must have a computer to synch my lists. I LOVE my 5th Gen Nano because of the "On-The-Go-Playlist" feature. I can tag songs easily and add them to my on-the-go. No need to connect to a computer to do this. I have erased and redone my On-the-go list several times now and for a dancer that is a huge plus. Also, the battery life is much better on my Gen 5. « Show Less
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I was afraid to answer in amazon because some ppl criticize my english.but , whocaresI bought Creative aurvana 3 inear and air.for work out. Air is betteryou can use inear 3 for weight lifting but not recomend for running.I can hear every step and body movement. Of course . some ppl might use but not for me.i use air for my work out and use inear 3 for everything else.If you are serious music buff then I recommend something like K-701 or hd 600 as minimum.Speakers! If you can afford space, and money.Hope this help you and Happy holiday I was afraid to answer in amazon because some ppl criticize my english.but , whocaresI bought Creative aurvana 3 inear and air.for work out. Air is betteryou can use inear 3 for weight lifting but not recomend for running.I can hear every step and body movement. Of course . some ppl might use but not for me.i use air for my work out and use inear 3 for everything else.If you are serious music buff then I recommend something like K-701 or hd 600 as minimum.Speakers! If you can afford space, and money.Hope this help you and... » Read More I was afraid to answer in amazon because some ppl criticize my english.but , whocaresI bought Creative aurvana 3 inear and air.for work out. Air is betteryou can use inear 3 for weight lifting but not recomend for running.I can hear every step and body movement. Of course . some ppl might use but not for me.i use air for my work out and use inear 3 for everything else.If you are serious music buff then I recommend something like K-701 or hd 600 as minimum.Speakers! If you can afford space, and money.Hope this help you and Happy holiday « Show Less
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I have 8GB on my curent (Gen 4) iPod. I have been wanting to upgrade to a video iPod for a while, but decided to wait hoping a new one would come out (similar to the iPhone). I am a little concerned about only having 16GB, but even more concerned about its shape. Is this iPod expected to fit into current iPod accessories? I have an iDock for my AV receiver, and I'd be bummed if this didn't fit. It came with several adaptors, but I don't think it has any that are for an iPod that thin.
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I am so glad to read this! I bought my son a nano last year, and have returned it three times. It needs returned again, but I'm positive it's out of warranty now. The issue is that it randomly stops playing some songs - his library went from 250+ songs that would play to less than 50. This has happened so frequesntly that we're thoroughly disgusted. The 40G iPod video we have has no such problems!
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I have looked everywhere as I got my 14 year old the Nano 16 gb- best I can figure out there are allot of subtypes of the IH9BR - it was very confusing- and it is next to impossible to figure out if this one will fully support NANO 16gb. IHOME and Apple have them on their site with some info- I may just wait a few months to get her a dock (Birthday) as I think think they are still trying to get rid of some older models not compatible with the NANO 4th generaiton and it is buyer beware....If anyone else finds out about this I would be interested,
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It is a very difficult decision to make. There are advantages and disadvantages to both. It sounds like you might be good with the SGP as it does allow you to use an SD card which is great for those that love lots of music, movies, pictures, etc. You could have as many cards as you need, lol. The iPod is such a beautiful device, but I have to say the newest SGP (4.2" version) is looking really good.Maybe we can get some true input from someone that has both or at least used both quite a bit.