Okay, so I am getting a new iPod (yeah, I know you're jealous
). However, I am absolutely undecided on which kind I should buy (nano, video, touch - I don't want a shuffle). I mean, I'm sure I'll be satisfied with all the models (with screens) but I can't make a clear choice, and obviously I can't buy all of them.
FACTORS I'M CONSIDERING
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Appearance/Size -- a top concern for me, since I'm huge on the aesthetics of things. I used to love how the nano looked, until they made them wider so I could watch videos. I went to the Apple Store today and the iPod touch is GORGEOUS. It's really really nice. But I feel like the size might be a bit large for me. I also have pretty small hands (which sucks in piano because several composers clearly wrote their music for people with big hands), so I want something that's a comfortable grip...ugh I miss the old nanos. But they can show video now, which is a plus.
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Storage space -- the computer I store my music only has like, 70 GB of free hard drive space since I have a lot of digital videos on my computer that are a few GB each. I think 8 GB is enough really, but if you compare the "storage space-price ratio" between the nano and regular iPod, the nano makes you pay way more for each GB of space. So my Asian instincts kick in a little there.
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Battery life -- a lot of my friends who bought iPods a few years ago had them "die." Mine hasn't died but I haven't used it much. Has this battery life thing improved? Because I don't want to pay a couple hundred dollars for something and have it "die" in a couple of years, or pay for the money to replace the battery.
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Flash vs. hard drive memory -- I'm not tech-savvy, so what's the difference and which one is a better choice?
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Exercise -- I'm a runner, so I tend to lean towards the nano because it's light. I was wondering if you guys have had experience running with a heavier iPod? Does it weigh you down?
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Colour -- my favourite colour is black actually and all three offer black, so the nano's extra colour options don't really influence my decision much. However, I was considering buying a product (RED) one until I found out they only donate TEN DOLLARS out of the $199 I'd be paying.
So since I can't make a choice, I thought I'd offer a poll here and see what iPod you all seem to prefer. Please offer your reasoning for your choice and other any helpful info. Also, if the iPod you prefer is different from the one you'd recommend me to get, then please tell me. Thanks in advance everyone.
Oh yes, there is also a fourth option, which is "don't get an iPod." I know the iPod is the trendiest MP3 player now, but I don't know much about other models so I'm open to any info. I've heard the iPod is the best if you're willing to hand over the extra buck.