lost my ipod, looking for suggestions...

[mizanation]

so, i lost my 40gb ipod and my shure e2c's.

as i am always looking at the bright side of life, i am using this as an opportunity to buy something new and better.

here are the options:

buy an iphone

wait for the next generation iphone

buy a nintendo ds

buy a psp

buy another ipod

buy something else

please advise.

[realmyth83]

buy a macbook and get an ipod nano for free like i just did;)

[DJ2xTech]

^^ Doesn't that only work for college students?

Anyway, the choices are all over the place.

Do you want to listen to music? Or do you want a phone? Or a gaming device?

A slimmer PSP is coming out in September.

Nintendo DS you can buy an R4 and just download roms and put music/movies on it.

Another iPod - I'm not a fan, rather get a Creative Zen Vision M, but its kinda chunky.

iPhone...if you need a phone.

[bchhun]

how about the zune?

[todesengel]

It's been a long time since a new iteration of the ipod has come out, so probably best to wait until then (just a guess but I'd imagine a new one will hit before christmas). Don't get an iphone now, wait for the 3G one (should be soon, the euro one will most likely be 3G). In the mean time, maybe grab a DS.

[test]

someone stole my fucking ipod while i was in another tutorial last week. =( i'm thinking of getting a refurbished ipod, its much cheaper, works normal.

[coleslawyum]

Buy a turntable and start collecting records again. Then start making mixtapes and carry a boom box to play them outside.

[notesee]

Music goes above everything. Get another iPod.

Unless you're really into roms and emulators. If so grab a GP2X, but I will hate you if you get one before me.

[wEstSidE]

Buy a turntable and start collecting records again. Then start making mixtapes and carry a boom box to play them outside.

agreed. large boombox.

[axtsang]

I love my Zune.

[evisu 2000]

md playerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

[n0torious]

I really like the Creative Zen mp3 players...about $300 less than an ipod for the same amount of storage. Reliable and durable too. I have a Zune that I've yet to figure out how to use.

[mizanation]

Do you want to listen to music? Or do you want a phone? Or a gaming device?

yes.

Buy a turntable and start collecting records again. Then start making mixtapes and carry a boom box to play them outside.

hmm.

i was thinking about tapes the other day. tapes were great, they have a natural low-pass filter quality, which is endearing. back in the day, my walkman was my best friend. making mix tapes was how i spent a lot of my time. music meant so much, now, it seems to easy to put mediocre music on an ipod, just because you can.

maybe i'll go back to tapes? hell no.

i do notice, that i would only listen to a few songs on my ipod, even though i had 40 gigs of songs on it.

i have a blackberry pearl, maybe i should try to put some songs on it?

[realmyth83]

^^ Doesn't that only work for college students?

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student only i am afraid.

[ProfMonnitoff]

Buy a memory card for your phone. If the interface is halfway decent, you'll soon realize that anything more than 1GB is completely unnecessary if you switch up the tracks every once in a while.

I'm using a Nokia 6300 right now and I love it.

[fadingblue]

i have an ipod with a cracked screen but still works perfectly. ill trade for a "deny everything" tee or a uniqlo one

haha

[drapygo]

Import a media player from Korea.

[cuddlysheep]

get a nano.

[polishmike]

Miz, get an ipod shuffle. It will work for now and you can always use it for the gym later. They are great little devices.

New iphone won't come out that soon. Almost no chance that it will happen this year. I'm waiting for a ~120Gb ipod before I replace my current one but that's not looking close either. If you like the current iphone and can deal with att service (ie does it work in your underground lair?) get it, it's a cool device. Also look at new Nokia phones, they are good looking and have tons of options. Oh and buy a case of beer

[Guest mattes]

agreed. large boombox.

i second that. Just found one at my sisters basement and it work fine.

[mizanation]

Miz, get an ipod shuffle. It will work for now and you can always use it for the gym later. They are great little devices.

New iphone won't come out that soon. Almost no chance that it will happen this year. I'm waiting for a ~120Gb ipod before I replace my current one but that's not looking close either. If you like the current iphone and can deal with att service (ie does it work in your underground lair?) get it, it's a cool device. Also look at new Nokia phones, they are good looking and have tons of options. Oh and buy a case of beer

forgot about the shuffle. great suggestion.

i would rather pay $75 for a shuffle than $30 bucks to turn my phone into a mp3 player.

i will check out the nokia phones...

[polishmike]

My friend got a 1Gb shuffle on craigslist for $50 but I would go for refurbished.

Go to Nokia store on 57th St. they have some next level stuff. I'm really looking at Nokia E65

[mizanation]

actually, what am i talking about? i don't need another phone, i've been perfectly happy with my BB pearl...

[cuddlysheep]

i would still recommend the iphone.i played around with it at the apple store. im waiting for 2nd gen though or if i can get one now for cheaper price.

[triniboy27]

While the free nano thing only applies to students, you can go into the apple education online store, enter in your old student number (if you're a grad) and it'll give you the 10% student discount on items as well as the free nano deal if you buy a macbook.

I'm surprised you ppl didn't know about this before.

[mizanation]

technically i'm still on extended leave. ok, it's been 8 years, but it's still valid.

[penfold]

Buy a shuffle and wait for the new i phone

[mizanation]

^^^^ sounds like the plan.

now for headphones. i like the shure e2c's but found the over-the-ear design kinda annoying.

perhaps i should try the etymotics?

[polishmike]

I say go for Etymotic ER6i. I have them for few years and only changed filters in them. I listen to my ipod for close to 5 hrs per day and love them. Now they even make a black version that looks so much better. They used to cost $140 but I've seen them for around $70 online.

People will tell you that there are better choices but I think for that price they are very good.

[retrored]

Refurb Nano, or Meizu from buy.com. Both are about a $100 and works great. I personally hate Apple. I've had 2 Ipods stolen from me. The first instance was regretable, and the second was a blessing. My problem with Apple is that it's so damn popular that you end up being a victim if you frequent the gym (both were stolen at 24 Hour Fitness) Plus, you don't need all that room and and burning music is awful. Thankfully, my Treo works great with Windows Media Player and with Bluetooth headphones I can keep my phone in the locker.