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]

Originally Posted by 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.

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...

[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]

Originally Posted by 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.

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]

Originally Posted by firecrackerNC

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

You think I'd pay for songs I can acquire for free? 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]

Originally Posted by Jaged

pay for music=your an idiot

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