20gig iPod vs. 5gig iRiver

[Giovanni]

Ahhhhh the great dilemma! To fall prey to apple and purchase a 20gig iPod for 379 canadian dollars or purchase a fine iRiver that sadly only has 5gig for the same price...

I have about 4-5 days to decide wich I will be purchasing.

Let the argument begin!

[Electrofreak]

What do you need 20 gigs of hard drive space for that 5 gigs won't suffice? Honestly, IMO disk space isn't really that big of an issue unless you have a LOT of mp3s. That said, I can't comment on the features of the iPod or the iRiver since I know nothing about them. Just don't obsess over the hard drive space differences.

[Giovanni]

What do you need 20 gigs of hard drive space for that 5 gigs won't suffice? Honestly, IMO disk space isn't really that big of an issue unless you have a LOT of mp3s. That said, I can't comment on the features of the iPod or the iRiver since I know nothing about them. Just don't obsess over the hard drive space differences.

Well before my dear computer went kaput on my ass I had about 4gigs of music and I was just starting to have the music I wanted on my computer...

But my main issue isn't space but the size (I do alot of biking too big is a problem), battery life, resistance (getting dropped etc.) and features. Now by features I don't mean gadgets like camera, sound recorder, etc. I mean features I'm going to care about, if I wanted a camera or a sound recorder I'd buy one.

[Derfud]

The 20gb irivers shouldnt be that much more. You could probably hop down to the states and get one cheaper. They are quite durable.

[Giovanni]

My budget wouldn't allow it... :ugh:

[BUGGER]

Get the cheaper one, if its the iRiver change songs you dont want if you have to. IF the iPod is cheaper/same price.....just get the iPod.

[Giovanni]

Get the cheaper one, if its the iRiver change songs you dont want if you have to. IF the iPod is cheaper/same price.....just get the iPod.

They are EXACTLY the same price.

[SecondRaven]

Get the ipod 20gb for the following reasons:

1. Fits better in your pocket
2. Looks better
3. Uses Itunes (not sure if iriver does) but Itunes is a great way to get your music and organize it
4. Thumb pad (wheel) thingamabob is great for browsing though your music
5. You can be a conformist like the rest of us
6. Great with the arm strap if you are a runner or use it when you work out
7. Has a Bose attachment (see www.ipod.com) for more info
8. Comes with really good ear peaces (that rival headphones)
9. Repeat steps 1-8

[Biohazzard56]

10. Durable as fuck. Some guy did tests and you can go 25 MPH without breaking the faceplate and the ipod continued to function.

[Mag-Mower]

or, you could get a 6gb iPod mini, i have a 4gb model, and i love it, so small, and the colours are also nice (mine is green). the 6GB would be cheaper than the 20GB ipod and 5gb iriver. but in this case, i say go with the iPod.

[firecrackerNC]

Iriver, Ipods Itunes sucks and costs too much too dl.

[Giovanni]

Iriver, Ipods Itunes sucks and costs too much too dl.

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

You think I'd pay for songs I can acquire for free? :rofl: iTunes isnt bright enough to realise ripped songs 99% of the time.

Looks like I'm gonna go for the iPod!

[firecrackerNC]

warez=ban

[Jaged]

pay for music=your an idiot

[Giovanni]

pay for music=your an idiot

Now now! If I really like the band I pay for the CD.

[Untouchable]

http://gear.ign.com/articles/504/504552p1.html

I was having trouble deciding what to buy myself - this article helped me decide which to get (although it doesn't have the Iriver 5gb listed). It also has a few different choices, if you haven't seen them before. I personally bought the Rio Karma and so far it's been a great player. Hope this helps a little.

[Derfud]

To compare the MSRP of both the 20GB iPod and iRiver:

iPod ($299.00): http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/71908/wo/vl4ZFS5KdlwH2UIwag023GuljRA/0.0.11.1.0.6.13.0.0.1.3.0.5.1.0.1.1.0

iRiver (299.99): http://www.iriveramerica.com/prod/hd/h320.aspx

The iRiver uses USB, the iPod uses firewire.
The iRiver has a colour screen, the iPod does not.
The iRiver can display jpegs, bitmaps, and apparently videos aswell, the iPod does not.
The iRiver also comes with a carrying case, and a built-in FM tuner, the iPod does not.

I would say the best value is the iriver.

[Giovanni]

ACK!?!?! What the fuck!?

I converted the prices for both items to Canadian dollars and it would come to me cheaper to order online the 20gig iRiver... Radioshack here charges 370$ for 5 gig iRiver, and the same price for the 20gig iPod...

Fuck me and call me Betty! I'm finding a credit card asap.

[SecondRaven]

To compare the MSRP of both the 20GB iPod and iRiver:

iPod ($299.00): http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/71908/wo/vl4ZFS5KdlwH2UIwag023GuljRA/0.0.11.1.0.6.13.0.0.1.3.0.5.1.0.1.1.0

iRiver (299.99): http://www.iriveramerica.com/prod/hd/h320.aspx

The iRiver uses USB, the iPod uses firewire. Who cares
The iRiver has a colour screen, the iPod does not. Lies
The iRiver can display jpegs, bitmaps, and apparently videos aswell, the iPod does not. Lies again
The iRiver also comes with a carrying case, and a built-in FM tuner, the iPod does not. Who needs Radio


I would say the best value is the iriver.

Lies

[Biohazzard56]

Either get an Ipod or PSP.

[DaShiznit]

Either get an Ipod or PSP.
Yeah, but you have to pay beaucoup cash to get even a gig of storage on a PSP.

[SecondRaven]

To follow up on why i said lies before

Ipod does come in color and it can show pic's so :P

[Biohazzard56]

Yeah, but you have to pay beaucoup cash to get even a gig of storage on a PSP.

I cant stand that, if your paying 250 dollars, probably 300 since you have to get a game. You would think Sony would make enough money to discount their cards so you could at least get a decent 64mb Card.

[MattxMosh]

Idiots. All of you.

$300

http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0000EW9M8.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg

I have one, it puts your puny ipods to shame.

[firecrackerNC]

Yea I got the 40gb one too Matt. I like it alot, works and sounds great. Got mine for $220.

[Corrosion]

http://www.iriveramerica.com/prod/hd/h320.aspx

Less than $300 if you look around.

Plays music, videos and pictures.

The Nomad and iPod both bow down to it.

[DaShiznit]

http://www.iriveramerica.com/prod/hd/h320.aspx

Less than $300 if you look around.

Plays music, videos and pictures.

The Nomad and iPod both bow down to it.
But wouldn't it take a while to scroll through your playlist, as it doesn't have a wheel?

[Derfud]

To follow up on why i said lies before

Ipod does come in color and it can show pic's so :P

Not that model. To have colour and pictures you need an iPod photo.

Smallest iPod photo is 30GB, and that retails at $349.00 USD

http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/71807/wo/dL2XkjnrWMXx2CF7ZrE1LpT8gzf/0.0.11.1.0.6.13.0.0.1.3.0.5.1.2.1.1.0

[Corrosion]

But wouldn't it take a while to scroll through your playlist, as it doesn't have a wheel?
You just hold down the button. The wheel doesn't justify buying an ipod.

[Biohazzard56]

Well if you do get a better better or equal price on the Iriver, Corrosion has had both and has had problems with his iPod. Plus you may want something different than 99.9% of the world.

[Corrosion]

Well if you do get a better better or equal price on the Iriver, Corrosion has had both and has had problems with his iPod. Plus you may want something different than 99.9% of the world.
82%.. They hold 82% of the HD player market.