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Edit: Oh- I just realised that you were thinking of getting an Ipod video. Aren't they very restricted in terms of video content that you can download? Definately look around for some media players before you go ahead and buy it!
Well, I can "acquire" a copy of video editing programs that will make it work for me ;)
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There is one accessory that lets the iPod transmit at a programmable frequency, so it can be played on a radio (iTrip). Stay away from that one. Both my brother and his friend's brother had trouble with it. On my brother's, there is a pin that goes in to the iPod, well that's loose. Any motion and the pin comes out of contact with the female side, sending a *tsstststtstst* static noise onto the radio. He even wanted me to hold the thing in place, and I told him how ridiculous it was, since that still did not do the trick all the time. Extremely annoying.[/b]
Hrm... I probably wouldn't get that anyways (I can just listen to it with headphones :P) but I heard it works fine with some other people... Also, I think some versions of it don't work with some versions of the Ipod.
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I have a 30GB Black Ipod video and I love it like a child, lol. It took me foreeever to save the money but it was really worth it. A few things though.
1. You don't need to buy a good pair of headphones, they come with some very high quality ones.
You mean just the white Ipod ones? I have an Ipod shuffle (I got it as a gift) but I wanna upgrade. Unless you mean it comes with in-ear-monitor headphones (the earbuds that things that actually get inside of your ear... they cost usually a minimum of about a 100 bucks though). Those are alright, but A) they are incredibly uncomfortable (I lost the "comfort pads" anyways... they fall off fairly easily... so it's just the metal in my ear), especially like in a car. B) Fall out kinda easily. I want to get a over the head pair of headphones. This is the pair I'm gonna get
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2. An outlet charger is a good idea, but it works fine charging it through the computer. I'd only suggest an AC charger if you plan on travelling somewhere that there's no computer that you could recharge it at.[/b]
Yeah... well, it's definitely important when like, going on a vacation. I don't ever have access to a computer unless my mom brings hers. It's pretty necessary I think... I can just pop it in anywhere.
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3. I've had mine for quite awhile, and I've had absolutely 0 problems with the battery. I wouldn't suggest buying a new battery to go with it. If the battery doesn't completely work when you get it, or soon after, you can just ship it back to Apple and they'll repair it, or send you a new one (free of charge, I believe, except shipping)[/b]
Isn't there some sort of protection plan I have to get for some amount of money to get a new one free of charge if anything goes wrong? Well, I don't mean a new battery... but one that extends the current one's power. I read that the Ipod can only play 2 hours of video...
Also I heard the battery only lasts like 300-500 full charges then it starts losing duration. And it says it goes faster when not operated in 32-95 degree weather. Considering I want to listen to it in the winter and I live in Vermont (at least 1/3 of the year is in less than 32 degree weather :P) I dunno how safe it would be
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4. As far as 'iSkin's go, I'd highly recommend the Agent 18 hard plastic case. It's like a shell, and it covers the entire ipod except the click wheel, headphone jack, the jack for the USB, and the hold button. It's very hard plastic and wonderful screen protection, very clear. It's available on the Apple website (that's where I got mine)
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Hrm... well I heard the iskins were the best plus they cover the touch wheel so it won't get grimy...
Thanks for all the responses :)