NEW IPODS

[Topplayer]

i have a few questions
1) is the 80gb ipod the same size as the 60?
2) is the new nano the same size/mass as the old nano
3) does the new video have better rez than the old one??



thanks
Topplayer

 

[JAG87]

yes
yes
no same rez more brightness

 

[NuAlphaMan]

I thought the new IPods did have better resolution to compete with the Creative Zen Vision:M?

 

[JAG87]

negative

 

[Oyeve]

I think the new nanos are a different size from the old nanos. Aren't they now in an alluminum casing now? I havent seen on live, only pics, but they look a little thicker, I could be wrong though.

 

[Topplayer]

i think your right. they have al casing now/ kinda like the mini

 

[ryansebiz]

Creative owns the Nano but nothing can compete with the Video iPod.

 

[Baked]

The new iPod Nanos look like shrinked down iPod Mini.

 

[Pabster]

Originally posted by: Oyeve
I think the new nanos are a different size from the old nanos. Aren't they now in an alluminum casing now? I havent seen on live, only pics, but they look a little thicker, I could be wrong though.

No, they're ever-so-slightly smaller. Not much.

 

[Pabster]

Originally posted by: ryansebiz
Creative owns the Nano

Really? I must have missed Creative's awesome 8GB Flash-based offering that offers even a fraction of the convenience and ease-of-use the Nano does?

 

[ForumMaster]

the nano is actually 0.01" thinner. the rez is the same although the screen is brighter.

 

[TDiddy]

1) is the 80gb ipod the same size as the 60? YES
2) is the new nano the same size/mass as the old nano THINNER
3) does the new video have better rez than the old one?? AFTER THEY BOTH UPGRADE SOFTWARE THEY NOW BOTH CAN DISPLAY DOUBLE THE RESOLUTION AS WHEN THE VIDEOS FIRST CAME OUT. ability to playback the new 640x480 iTunes video content on the 320x240 screen.

 

[Topplayer]

Originally posted by: TDiddy
1) is the 80gb ipod the same size as the 60? YES
2) is the new nano the same size/mass as the old nano THINNER
3) does the new video have better rez than the old one?? AFTER THEY BOTH UPGRADE SOFTWARE THEY NOW BOTH CAN DISPLAY DOUBLE THE RESOLUTION AS WHEN THE VIDEOS FIRST CAME OUT. ability to playback the new 640x480 iTunes video content on the 320x240 screen.

so my 60 ipod video is the same as the 80 gb cept for the hdd size?

 

[TDiddy]

yes sir

 

[Schadenfroh]

Originally posted by: Topplayer

Originally posted by: TDiddy
1) is the 80gb ipod the same size as the 60? YES
2) is the new nano the same size/mass as the old nano THINNER
3) does the new video have better rez than the old one?? AFTER THEY BOTH UPGRADE SOFTWARE THEY NOW BOTH CAN DISPLAY DOUBLE THE RESOLUTION AS WHEN THE VIDEOS FIRST CAME OUT. ability to playback the new 640x480 iTunes video content on the 320x240 screen.

so my 60 ipod video is the same as the 80 gb cept for the hdd size?

and the screen is not as bright.

 

[darkswordsman17]

Originally posted by: Schadenfroh

Originally posted by: Topplayer

Originally posted by: TDiddy
1) is the 80gb ipod the same size as the 60? YES
2) is the new nano the same size/mass as the old nano THINNER
3) does the new video have better rez than the old one?? AFTER THEY BOTH UPGRADE SOFTWARE THEY NOW BOTH CAN DISPLAY DOUBLE THE RESOLUTION AS WHEN THE VIDEOS FIRST CAME OUT. ability to playback the new 640x480 iTunes video content on the 320x240 screen.

so my 60 ipod video is the same as the 80 gb cept for the hdd size?

and the screen is not as bright.

And it doesn't get quite as good battery life as the new one, especially with videos.

 

[blurredvision]

Originally posted by: ryansebiz
Creative owns the Nano but nothing can compete with the Video iPod.

Oh really? Just compared my new Vision M to a friend's 5th gen video iPod at work today, and just the addition of a bigger color gamut improves videos tremendously. Color defintion is more defined, and contrast benefits GREATLY. He was also jealous of the customizable wallpaper and FM radio.

Don't mistake me for an iPod hater, as I love my Nano that I purchased when they were first released, it's just that it doesn't make much sense to pay a retail-controlled $249 (meaning you can't hardly find it cheaper) for a 30GB iPod video when other products offer more features, better battery life, more color, more whatever for less the price. When I purchased my Nano, I blindly paid into the iPod machine, but now that I've been educated a little, the iPod just isn't worth it for just the name.

 

[Ika]

Originally posted by: blurredvision

Originally posted by: ryansebiz
Creative owns the Nano but nothing can compete with the Video iPod.

Oh really? Just compared my new Vision M to a friend's 5th gen video iPod at work today, and just the addition of a bigger color gamut improves videos tremendously. Color defintion is more defined, and contrast benefits GREATLY. He was also jealous of the customizable wallpaper and FM radio.

Don't mistake me for an iPod hater, as I love my Nano that I purchased when they were first released, it's just that it doesn't make much sense to pay a retail-controlled $249 (meaning you can't hardly find it cheaper) for a 30GB iPod video when other products offer more features, better battery life, more color, more whatever for less the price. When I purchased my Nano, I blindly paid into the iPod machine, but now that I've been educated a little, the iPod just isn't worth it for just the name.

Yeah, I think ryansebiz has it switched around. The Nano is probably the best tiny music player you can get (sandisk and creative are just as good, though), while the Vision:M walks all over the Video iPod.

 

[YoungGun21]

How much was your Vision M compared to the price of the iPod?

 

[Pabster]

Originally posted by: blurredvision
Don't mistake me for an iPod hater, as I love my Nano that I purchased when they were first released, it's just that it doesn't make much sense to pay a retail-controlled $249 (meaning you can't hardly find it cheaper) for a 30GB iPod video when other products offer more features, better battery life, more color, more whatever for less the price. When I purchased my Nano, I blindly paid into the iPod machine, but now that I've been educated a little, the iPod just isn't worth it for just the name.

I'll still challenge you (or anyone else) to find an 8GB flash-based player that offers anywhere close to the features and ease-of-use the iPod Nano does, at $249.

The Nano targets a different group of people than the video iPod.

 

[Aluvus]

Originally posted by: Oyeve
I think the new nanos are a different size from the old nanos. Aren't they now in an alluminum casing now? I havent seen on live, only pics, but they look a little thicker, I could be wrong though.

They are aluminum and a tiny bit thinner. Here's a review.

 

[tatteredpotato]

Originally posted by: YoungGun21
How much was your Vision M compared to the price of the iPod?

I don't own one, but I've been watching them, they typically retail for about 270 or so, though I imagine that may come down a bit due to the iPod price drop, even if it doesn't, the extra features are worth the little extra cash. The only thing i do like about the 30 gig ipod is how thin it is, for some reason all creative hdd players are moderately thick.

 

[blurredvision]

Originally posted by: BlameCanada

Originally posted by: YoungGun21
How much was your Vision M compared to the price of the iPod?

I don't own one, but I've been watching them, they typically retail for about 270 or so

Try $229 w/ free ship. I picked up my Vision M for $199 after some price matching and a nice coupon at Circuit City.