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iPod mini or zen micro?
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 9:10 pm
by DRuM
I've finally come into the 21st century and taken an interest in mp3 players. I'll say straight off the bat that the mini iPods minimalist chic design not only looks great to me but feels great in the hand because it's so slim. And it would fit nicely into my pocket because of it's longwise shape. It's also come down to £139.
Thing is, I read that the Creative Zen Micro has a radio built in and records too, which is very appealing. I think the micro looks sweet, but I've only seen it in photos so far. Reviews indicate that the battery life on both machines are far shorter than advertised, around 4 to 6 hours, but the micro does come with a spare battery.
What do you guys recommend? Anyone here owned both to compare?
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 9:12 pm
by FragaGeddon
iPod
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 9:13 pm
by 4g3nt_Smith
The mini has an 18 hour battery now, and you can get a 6 gig, which IIRC is larger than the mirco.
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 9:20 pm
by phantasmagoria
yeah, zen is 12 hours.
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 9:26 pm
by DRuM
I'm heavily leaning towards the iPod mini because of it's looks. It looks more sophisticated. I'm sure the engineering and sound quality is top notch on both so I guess that's not a problem. I just wish they'd put a radio in the iPod.
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 9:27 pm
by werldhed
If you prefer the look of the iPod, I'd say go for it. The Zen also has a 6 gig version, which is probably cheaper than the iPod, but with less battery life (but it comes in more colors for those hip-minded kids!
) .
From what I've heard, the Zen has better sound quality and of course there's always file compatability issues with each one. So the form your music is in and where you get it should dictate your choice.
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 9:28 pm
by Foo
Hope you enjoy being shackled.
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 9:33 pm
by PhoeniX
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 9:42 pm
by DRuM
Those players look really nice. Thanks for the link pho, I'm reading up on it.
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 9:48 pm
by werldhed
My problem with iRiver is that you have to buy a picture viewer -- which makes a 5 gig HD player way too expensive. for the price, I'd take an extra 15 gig of space over the color screen.
(the battery life IS nice, though...)
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 9:50 pm
by R00k
Foo wrote:Hope you enjoy being shackled.
What's that supposed to mean?
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 9:51 pm
by 4g3nt_Smith
Foo wrote:Hope you enjoy being shackled.
Except not. Both play mp3s, and mpeg-4 is far less "shackelish" than WMA, which makes me throw up a bit at the thought of having to use it.
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 9:52 pm
by saturn
ipod mini
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 9:53 pm
by DRuM
Hmm, tbh, the only mp3 player that appeals to me aesthetically outside of the ipod is this i-river model.
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 9:56 pm
by werldhed
DRuM wrote:Hmm, tbh, the only mp3 player that appeals to me aesthetically outside of the ipod is this i-river model.
Doesn't that cost an arm and a leg, though? BTW, are you specifically looking for something with a small HD?
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 9:56 pm
by 4g3nt_Smith
That makes me sad to look at
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 9:57 pm
by DRuM
saturn wrote:ipod mini
Yeah, regardless of lack of radio, I can't help but feel drawn to the ipod mini. It really is the best looking one out there. And it does feel nice to hold.
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 9:57 pm
by saturn
seriously, that looks shite drumboi
i got an ipod 4G 20 gb myself, but a friend of mine has an ipod mini, great interface and the size is great, fits perfectly in your hand. Less is better if you want to keep it pure when it comes to listening to music.
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 9:59 pm
by DRuM
werldhed wrote:DRuM wrote:Hmm, tbh, the only mp3 player that appeals to me aesthetically outside of the ipod is this i-river model.
Doesn't that cost an arm and a leg, though? BTW, are you specifically looking for something with a small HD?
It's £60 more than the ipod mini. As far as HD space, doesn't bother me. I'll never fill it with a 1000 tunes. But my dilemma is radio, or, iPod looks.
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 10:01 pm
by DRuM
saturn wrote:seriously, that looks shite drumboi
i got an ipod 4G 20 gb myself, but a friend of mine has an ipod mini, great interface and the size is great, fits perfectly in your hand. Less is better if you want to keep it pure when it comes to listening to music.
Yeah I agree, the iPod is so appealing because of it's clean lines and total simplicity.
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 10:05 pm
by saturn
DRuM wrote:werldhed wrote:DRuM wrote:Hmm, tbh, the only mp3 player that appeals to me aesthetically outside of the ipod is this i-river model.
Doesn't that cost an arm and a leg, though? BTW, are you specifically looking for something with a small HD?
It's £60 more than the ipod mini. As far as HD space, doesn't bother me. I'll never fill it with a 1000 tunes. But my dilemma is radio, or, iPod looks.
i've filled my ipod with 2000 songs, great for vacation or long trips. Never missed a radio.
The interface is best thing about the ipod(s), then the design. You will want to slip it in your anus for some hot buttsecx. That Good.
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 10:07 pm
by DRuM
saturn wrote:
i've filled my ipod with 2000 songs, great for vacation or long trips. Never missed a radio.
The interface is best thing about the ipod(s), then the design. You will want to slip it in your anus for some hot buttsecx. That Good.
But then it would get dirty
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 10:13 pm
by saturn
if you put linux on the ipod, you can unlock recording rates up to 44 khz stereo cd quality. The Griffin is limited to 8 khz
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 10:14 pm
by R00k
linux on the iPod? wha?
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 10:16 pm
by saturn
DRuM wrote:saturn wrote:
i've filled my ipod with 2000 songs, great for vacation or long trips. Never missed a radio.
The interface is best thing about the ipod(s), then the design. You will want to slip it in your anus for some hot buttsecx. That Good.
But then it would get dirty
me gots an iSkin for it, it's like a rubber
