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TGB! 10-19-2005 01:41 AM

IPOD 5G
 
Please keep this thread quiet, as the shock of seeing his ZEN further embarassed may cause COLEMAN to release a dirty bomb in Band Class -

Theres a new IPOD and its the 5G. I SERIOUSLY hate APPLE - but they may have finally done something to get me to not purchase a second-hand refurbisehd ipod-product: added video to their IPOD. The new iPOD's come in 30 and 60 gigs, which is more than enough for music, and probably just enough to slide on some of your favorite Telly Shows. The battery still "only" gets 15 hours out of it (seriously - who is away from a plug for 15 fucking hours) for music, and I heard 2-3 hours for the video. At first I was thinking, hell thats pretty weak for the video (and it kinda is), but video really isnt the main drive of the ipod - its the music. The video usage I can easily see being directed to people who want a lil variety on the train-ride to work (me for example). Shows like AQUA TEENS, HARVEY BIRDMAN, ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT - hell even LOST are perfect for this sucker (in case you missed a show the day before. . .im sure folks will start releasing shows in the m4k format very soon) - as the iPOD would start getting charged as soon as you get to your desk.

With the student discount - brings total price to less than 290.

Will be getting mine on FRIDAY.

Himmler 10-19-2005 02:30 AM

thats great news man.









oOo:

elstatec 10-19-2005 06:23 AM

i was really looking into getting it, selling my ipod colour what not and making up the cash, then i realised i didnt need video on the go, its just kind of pointless.

Coleman 10-19-2005 06:39 AM

you gotta convert all of your video files to like quicktime or some shit tow watch them. Plus, it's one small-ass resolution.

The movie thing is just a gimmick...just a gimmick.

Akuma 10-19-2005 06:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coleman
The movie thing is just a gimmick...just a gimmick.

I agree.

I only use my ipod when I'm on the go: walking/driving/whatever. Can't really watch videos while doing those.

Stammer 10-19-2005 07:16 AM

MP3 Players are for music not videos.

Mr.Buttocks 10-19-2005 07:23 AM

Re: IPOD 5G
 
[quote="TGB!":8d529]Will be getting mine on FRIDAY. [/quote:8d529]

STOP! POLICE!


Did you know that if you use mad l33t hax you can get video running on all previous versions of the iPod?

Stammer 10-19-2005 07:28 AM

Re: IPOD 5G
 
[quote="Mr.Buttocks":1397b]Did you know that if you use mad l33t hax you can get video running on all previous versions of the iPod?[/quote:1397b]

Care to enlighten us?

Mr.Buttocks 10-19-2005 07:48 AM

Re: IPOD 5G
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Stammer

Care to enlighten us?

I can't because I can't remember where I read the info about it. spank: I remember it being some kind of Linux based thing, I think someone had got some kind of Linux setup running on an iPod and had made a video player that played movies. Something like that...... eek:


Edit: I think it was this shit here: http://ipodlinux.org/Main_Page

Stammer 10-19-2005 07:50 AM

Re: IPOD 5G
 
[quote="Mr.Buttocks":6c17b]
Quote:

Originally Posted by Stammer

Care to enlighten us?

I can't because I can't remember where I read the info about it. spank: I remember it being some kind of Linux based thing, I think someone had got some kind of Linux setup running on an iPod and had made a video player that played movies. Something like that...... eek:[/quote:6c17b]

eek:


You've failed me for the last time...

spank:

Edit: Saw your link but I can't use it. School is blocking it.

Zoner 10-19-2005 08:34 AM

Fuck, that's hot! I'd use that shit on the bus all the time.

I've been toying with the idea of getting a portable DVD player for the bus, but if this iPod plays vids n' shit, I might go for that.

Still, watching "Jackass: The Movie" on the bus in the morning would be fucking leet.

Coleman 10-19-2005 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zoner
Fuck, that's hot! I'd use that shit on the bus all the time.

I've been toying with the idea of getting a portable DVD player for the bus, but if this iPod plays vids n' shit, I might go for that.

Still, watching "Jackass: The Movie" on the bus in the morning would be fucking leet.

get a PSP

Zoner 10-19-2005 09:16 AM

Maybe later when the price drops and there're more titles for it.

Miscguy 10-19-2005 09:20 AM

Ipod Shuffle 1gig: $129
Ipod Nano 2 gig: $199
Ipod Nano 4 gig: $249
Ipod 5g 30 gig: $299
Ipod 5g 60 gig: $399

So what the fuck is up with that. The price differance from 4 gig to 30 is mear pitance. Plus the nano doesnt support video like the 30 gigger. Frankly all this does is make the Nano pretty fucking pointless, esspecially since the 5g is pretty fucking small it self.

Im assuming the mini was cut out of the line up and replaced with the nano. Since a 5 gig mini would be at right at $299 with the 30 gig making it completly fucking worthless.

For a compairison... I have 25 movies on my HDD right now, they total 23.8 gigs. Season 2 of Futurama at 3.25 gigs. Then everything Family guy, all 5 seasons, and movie; at 9.97 gigs. If anyone feels the need to purchase a 60 gig ipod for movies, there a fucking moron.

Mr.Buttocks 10-19-2005 09:37 AM

The idea of watching movies on the iPod's little screen doesn't appeal to me in the slightest. I'd prefer to listen to music whilst leering at the attractive woman sitting across from me on the train.

Pyro 10-19-2005 10:41 AM

Cool idea. but i just use my laptop to watch my DVDs already.

TGB! 10-19-2005 11:22 AM

I looked into PODZILLA. Not interested in it - and definitely not interested in watching videos in Black and White. For 50 bucks more than the 20gig IPOD Photo - I can get the unit designed specifically for video-play, larger screen, smaller, and bigger hard drive.

I was able to reformat a 30minute video using PSPWare in 9 minutes. More than enough time to grab the video off the internets in the morning and convert it before hopping on the train.

And of course the video is a gimmick - its still an MP3 player priced the same as the earlier models. . .APPLE has said as much.

For me - this unit is what Im looking for.

Proteus 10-19-2005 12:02 PM

If you use public transportation I can see why you'd be interested. I wouldn't buy it because I don't take a train, or bus, and I wouldn't have any place to watch it without there being a tv present. I still want a regular Ipod, not having one blows. I used my brothers all the time and he took it to college.

elstatec 10-19-2005 12:07 PM

listening to pig destroyer and reading the morning paper on the train does me fine.



id rather want this


[img]http://www.bit-tech.net/content_images/wood_ipod_zapwizard/01.jpg[/img]

Mr.Buttocks 10-19-2005 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elstatec
id rather want this

[img]http://www.groundforce1.com/forums/images/avatars/2032095089435314b17f962.gif[/img]

Coleman 10-19-2005 02:15 PM

DON'T GET THE IPOD!!!!!

[img]http://img394.imageshack.us/img394/7060/unhappy7gr.jpg[/img]

geRV 10-19-2005 02:34 PM

Linux [img]http://homepage.ntlworld.com/gerald.marley/Smilie/gayeek.gif[/img]
Ipod [img]http://homepage.ntlworld.com/gerald.marley/Smilie/gay-smilie.gif[/img]
Apple [img]http://homepage.ntlworld.com/gerald.marley/Smilie/gaytard1.gif[/img]


sleeping:

Arkan 10-19-2005 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geRV
Linux [img]http://homepage.ntlworld.com/gerald.marley/Smilie/gayeek.gif[/img]
Ipod [img]http://homepage.ntlworld.com/gerald.marley/Smilie/gay-smilie.gif[/img]
Apple [img]http://homepage.ntlworld.com/gerald.marley/Smilie/gaytard1.gif[/img]


sleeping:

Yeah, but a potato gun is l33t ??

Stammer 10-19-2005 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geRV
[img]http://homepage.ntlworld.com/gerald.marley/Smilie/gayeek.gif[/img]
[img]http://homepage.ntlworld.com/gerald.marley/Smilie/gay-smilie.gif[/img]
[img]http://homepage.ntlworld.com/gerald.marley/Smilie/gaytard1.gif[/img]

lol

geRV 10-19-2005 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arkan
Quote:

Originally Posted by geRV
Linux [img]http://homepage.ntlworld.com/gerald.marley/Smilie/gayeek.gif[/img]
Ipod [img]http://homepage.ntlworld.com/gerald.marley/Smilie/gay-smilie.gif[/img]
Apple [img]http://homepage.ntlworld.com/gerald.marley/Smilie/gaytard1.gif[/img]


sleeping:

Yeah, but a potato gun is l33t ??

ayup dance:

Judas 10-19-2005 03:47 PM

potato guns are super fun.

Milla 10-19-2005 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coleman
Quote:

Originally Posted by Zoner
Fuck, that's hot! I'd use that shit on the bus all the time.

I've been toying with the idea of getting a portable DVD player for the bus, but if this iPod plays vids n' shit, I might go for that.

Still, watching "Jackass: The Movie" on the bus in the morning would be fucking leet.

get a PSP

So not worth it, PSP is such shite.

Proteus 10-19-2005 04:16 PM

[img]http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/4926/cole8kb.gif[/img]

STFU

Blase 10-19-2005 04:19 PM

I'm loving my Creative Zen Sleek.

strvs 10-19-2005 04:20 PM

I was thinking of getting the nano, all i really need right now as i dont plan on watching videos on a little ass screen, plus they look hella cool.

Stammer 10-19-2005 04:26 PM

Someone in one of my classes had a black nano, they look awesome and look even smaller in person.

Jin-Roh 10-19-2005 04:44 PM

I'm sure a major bookstore has a book, obviously, on how to hack your iPod. I've seen books on how to hack your GPS, PSP, and other weird shite. oOo:

Stammer 10-19-2005 04:47 PM

[quote="Jin-Roh":dd879]I'm sure a major bookstore has a book, obviously, on how to hack your iPod. I've seen books on how to hack your GPS, PSP, and other weird shite. oOo:[/quote:dd879]

How to overclock your headphones.

Jin-Roh 10-19-2005 04:49 PM

[quote=Stammer]
Quote:

Originally Posted by "Jin-Roh":1a6c7
I'm sure a major bookstore has a book, obviously, on how to hack your iPod. I've seen books on how to hack your GPS, PSP, and other weird shite. oOo:

How to overclock your headphones.[/quote:1a6c7]

My ears burn enough already.

Coleman 10-19-2005 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blase
I'm loving my Creative Zen Sleek.

rock:

Stammer 10-19-2005 05:39 PM

I heard the Zen has a really big problem with the earphone jack loosing it's hold and causing problems with audio quality.

Blase 10-19-2005 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stammer
I heard the Zen has a really big problem with the earphone jack loosing it's hold and causing problems with audio quality.

Has not occured to me yet.

Poseidon 10-19-2005 05:58 PM

MY Zen touch is still going strong. Not had any problems with the jack yet.

Coleman 10-19-2005 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blase
Quote:

Originally Posted by Stammer
I heard the Zen has a really big problem with the earphone jack loosing it's hold and causing problems with audio quality.

Has not occured to me yet.

^^^^^

It works perfectly. I love how they improved on the design by making most of the control buttons (play, pause, foward, back) as buttons that you can feel and touch. The scroll pad is still touch sensitive which I like.

Stammer 10-19-2005 08:19 PM

IMO, I always thought the Zen looked better then the iPod. Led lights make it look rather hawt.


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