Which ipod to get?

[fryke]

That's _really_ nitpicking, Lt., because clearly QVGA is a 4:3 resolution, which is *NOT* considered widescreen anywhere in my opinion. 16:10 certainly is "rather wide" compared to any 4:3 screen...

And talking about the competition: There sure is _no_ comparable video-capable media player that has less resolution or a screen less-wide. There are others with the same resolution and there's the PSP, which clearly has a much wider screen and better resolution. Thus, _my_ nitpicking's ended, too.

[limike28]

Here are the three things I think you need to consider in order.
- Capacity. Do you have (or will you have) a large music collection, and will you want to take it all with you? If so, go with the 30GB iPod. If you don't have a lot of music the nano may be fine.
- Usage and size. Are you using it mainly for jogging and working out? than the nano is better. if you are using it for commuting by train or car size doesnt matter as much.
- Video. Do you plan to use video? If so there's only one choice.

Overall, I think it comes to personal preference. There is no right or better choice.

[ScottW]

I *LOVE* my nano and the size of it... SMALL. The video iPods are cool and if you don't mind carrying around a larger device, the extra $$$ would probably be worth it. But, if you don't want to feel like you are carrying around a gold bar. That is how I felt carrying around a regular iPod. I still treat my nano with respect, but it hangs around your neck and is less of a burden.

[fryke]

The new iPods with video - both the 30GB and 60GB version - are lighter than what you've had, probably, ScottW. They're not heavy bricks...

[CJ MAC OSX IPOD]

I have had a mini for a year now and when i change the song the battery runs out i reccomend the ipod video 60 gb

[kainjow]

The new iPod with video is MUCH smaller then the previous "normal" iPods. Thin is in! The nano is nice if you want only a small selection of songs, but it'd be too delicate for me to use "full time". Go with the 30GB iPod.

[mdnky]

I went with the 30GB Photo (4th Gen) over a Mini and I'm glad I did. I've only used about 3GB with Music (and I haven't imported at least 120 of my CDS yet). The other 4GB used on it are just a few of my photos...when each photo is 1MB to 1.5MB each it adds up fast. So if you want to keep anything other than just songs on your iPod, going with a Video model is probably your best bet.

[Satcomer]

I have the 30G iPod with video (because of store supply when it first came out). I love it because the picture comes out really clear. It is just a little heaver (by a couple of ounces) than my iPod Shuffle. I got the white colored model because I felt the black model would probably scratch to easily.