20gig iPod vs. 5gig iRiver

[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-APPL....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]

Originally Posted by Derfud

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

iPod ($299.00): http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPL....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]

Originally Posted by Biohazzard56

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]

Originally Posted by DaShiznit

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



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]

Originally Posted by 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.

But wouldn't it take a while to scroll through your playlist, as it doesn't have a wheel?

[Derfud]

Originally Posted by SecondRaven

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-APPL....0.5.1.2.1.1.0

[Corrosion]

Originally Posted by DaShiznit

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.