What to buy?! Torn between 20 or 40GB iPod!!
I've been wanting to buy an iPod for months now and I can't decide if I want to get the 20GB or spend the little more and go for the 40GB. All the music in my library is at the least 192K, and anything I rip off CD is done at 320K. I prefer the higher quality sound, although it makes for larger files.
Currently I have about 1985 songs whick take up about 14.57GB. Obviously, this library will only continue to grow. I plan to transfer songs onto the iPod at good quality, I don't like 128K. What makes more sense? 20 or 40GB? I need suggesstions, because I don't know how fast these things fill.
Thanks for any and all advice,
--Daniel
Currently I have about 1985 songs whick take up about 14.57GB. Obviously, this library will only continue to grow. I plan to transfer songs onto the iPod at good quality, I don't like 128K. What makes more sense? 20 or 40GB? I need suggesstions, because I don't know how fast these things fill.
Thanks for any and all advice,
--Daniel
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Plus, even if you don't use all 40 gigs for music, the iPod makes clean-installing/file transfer REALLY EASY. When you have 20 gigs of files to transfer to a new machine, it's really nice to use the iPod instead of burning 4 or 5 DVDs (and even better against 25+ CD-Rs)
Originally posted by Placebo
I'd really go for the 40 gig model. In addition to the doubling of space, you also get approximately $75 of accessories (inline remote, dock, etc.)
the 40GB doesn't include any accessories.
I'd go for the 40GB or consider using AAC and a lower bitrate. There really isn't a good reason not to use AAC anymore IMO.
--Daniel
The 40GB comes with the dock which is an option ($39) on the 20GB.
The 40 is 0.12 inches thicker and 0.6 ounces heavier than the 20.
Plus, all you get extra on the 40 gig is the dock. So, if you *really* don't need the extra 20 gigs, I think the 20 gig choice is decent. That is what I did (shipped today). That is not something I regret. I sometimes regret getting the ibook over the Powerbook, but I don't regret getting the 20 gig ipod over the 40.
Seriously, go with the 40 gig. The dock does rock and after buying the 20 and adding the $39 bucks and whatever tax and shipping go with it, you're only about 50 bucks away from an ipod that has twice the capacity. Even if you don't need the storage, it's much more bang for your buck, and you can wow your audiophile friends by ripping your music at a higher bitrate.
Mmmmmm...bitrate.
128kbps doesn't sound very well
ordered a 40GB because of that.
are you serious with that post? youre sounding a little sarcastic there. im going to try to go out to the apple store today to see just how much bigger the 40 is over the 20. If I'm a student at a Cal State, I can get a discount right? And I got one of those Simon gift cards for $80, could I use that too? It has a Visa logo, and is apparently good anywhere. I can't see Apple rejecting it, it's Visa and has $80 on it. With that, and the Education discount maybe I could take about $100 off the price of an iPod?
--Daniel
Originally posted by This1Guy
gar,
are you serious with that post? youre sounding a little sarcastic there. im going to try to go out to the apple store today to see just how much bigger the 40 is over the 20. If I'm a student at a Cal State, I can get a discount right? And I got one of those Simon gift cards for $80, could I use that too? It has a Visa logo, and is apparently good anywhere. I can't see Apple rejecting it, it's Visa and has $80 on it. With that, and the Education discount maybe I could take about $100 off the price of an iPod?
--Daniel
A relative works in a simon mall so here is what I know:
If the apple store is on a simon property, it will work, if not - find a comp usa that is on simon property. the visa logo doesnt mean a hill of beans.
I frankley think gift cards/certificates are the biggest scam going, I would rather have 50$ than a $50 best buy, Simon, or even iTunes gift, My theory is, if you want to give me money, then give me MONEY.
And why can't gift cards be redeemed for their cash value, If I have a receipt, why does the return policy not apply?
Originally posted by max power
20GB is more than enough for your needs, and then rip at 160 AAC, you then can have over 3000 songs(if you have them) that sound pretty good.
Even more than 3000, I'm guessing. I rip at 192 AAC and have room for more than 3000 songs on my 15 gig 3G.
The new price-point should definitely push these things through the roof.
Would like to have been given a dock though.