OK, so not so long ago I shelled out $250 and got myself one of those nice little iPod Nano’s. And, it has treated me beyond great.
Well, no more than a few weeks later, Apple has gone ahead and announced a new version of their iPods that can play video. The base model comes with 30GB of storage and a price-tag of $300. I know, I know, $300 sounds like a lot of money, but when compared to the $250 I just spent on a 4GB model, the price really is not that bad. In addition, the ability to play video would be a nice, albeit useless, addition.
Why would it be useless? Well, the new iPods, on a full charge will be able to playback ‘about’ two hours of video. Sure that is one movie, but that really is not enough to keep anyone satisfied. Add that to the fact that it comes with the standard 2.5 inch screen, and I just cannot imagine wanting to stare at my screen for that long.
So, in the end, while this is a really nice addition to the iPod line-up, it is one that I probably would not venture into. I can see the benefits of having videos (music, personal, or otherwise) in your pocket, but seeing as how I do not even use the photo capabilities of my iPod with any consistency, I think this feature would be used even less.
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I’m yea and nay on the new technology. Yea because 30gb for 50 bucks more is a pretty big bang for buck upgrade. Nay because I agree with you with the video capabilities, cool feature, but I can’t stare at a 2.5 inch mini movie screen longer than 5 min. Kudos
I love how aimless, yet structured, your whole set up is on this site
Aimless yet structured huh? I like that. It would actually make for a good website name … aimlesslystructured.com … or structuredaimlessly.com … Oohhh, I like those. I am going to have to keep both of those in mind. Good job Collette.
did u buy me an ipod? I’ve been saving up for one but I think you can buy me one… Please. Or you could buy me the newest ipod that came out the same day the imac g5 did. What do you think? My dad is buying me an Xbox 360 so I don’t need to ask you for that. That is what i want for X-Mas.
Love,
Yo Nephew Kane
LOL! You only want an iPod for xmas huh? Well you sure aren’t expensive … nope, not at all. Oh, and I guess since you are asking me for a present that means you are coming to WA for xmas? Is that official now?
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