mp3 players vs ipod. whats the difference?
 

my sister wants to buy something to listen to mp3s on. she asked me since im the computer guy in the family but i don't know anything about mp3 players or ipod. which is better? she said she thinks ipod might be more 'worth it' but i don't know if there is any difference. any advice?

I thought ipod is a specific mp3 player... just like "dell laptop" is a specific kind of a computer...

Ipod is a brand .. it's the same as any MP3 player ... it works with Itunes which is nice .. very simple and user friendly ... I have an Ipod and an Iriver ... the interface for the Iriver is a bit more complex ... not much but i like Itunes better

Are you serious.

You question is the same as

Wha's better, cars or nissans?

God, google it so you know what you are talkig about first

if i knew what i was talking about i wouldn't of made the post...

Get one of these... I love mine much better than my iPod...
http://www.archos.com/products/catal...b2o23ocbyk3ok2

IPOD's rock, plain and simple. For $300 I have a 20gig IPOD that holds all of my 600 cds plus everything else I've downloaded. And the best part is I can use it on my motorcycle without it skipping.

itunes integration + sweet design + small as fuck + gets you chicks

all for $200

this guy knows what he is talking about.!
:thumbsup

I would suggest the iPod. It's cool to look at, easy to use, and there are a shitload of great products made by 3rd parties that work with it (speakers, docks, FM antennas, even fucking laser pointers).

iTunes is great and easy to use also.

nah I think its more like....

Whats better cars or Ferrari's

I have to add that the Ipod makes a great external hard drive ... i have a 20g and I'm only using about 7g right now ... i use the rest to move files or bring pics and things with me .... Works Great ... :thumbsup

I have an iriver right now ... I don't really use it so I can't tell you if a ipod is any better.

wow.....just wow.

iPod all the way. I love the new Nano for running and working out (Flash based so it's more suited for being shaken)

Couldn't have said it any better. :thumbsup

thanks guys, i'll tell her to just get an ipod. yeah, my ignorance the whole thing might make me look stupid but i've never had a need to even look into mp3 players. thanks again.

If you're making the purchase tonight or within the next couple of days, SlickDeals had a great link for a 20gb Ipod + some accessories: http://www.slickdeals.net/#p6494

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