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The TVClubHouse: General Discussions ARCHIVES: 2005 Sep. ~ Nov.: Buyers Banter: IPOD vs Sony Walkman or something else.... users admin

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Max
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08-12-2000

Wednesday, October 26, 2005 - 8:54 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Max a private message Print Post    
Yes, the Nano replaces the Mini. You might still find some Minis around, though. :-)

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Wednesday, October 26, 2005 - 9:51 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
I have heard that the Nano's are breaking alot.
And, unlike the Mini, you have to have the USB2 port not just a plain USB. Is that right?

Eeyoreslament
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07-20-2003

Wednesday, October 26, 2005 - 10:16 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Eeyoreslament a private message Print Post    
There is a class action suit right now against Apple, by a whole bunch of Nano users.

I'm not sure about the USB part.

Yankee_in_ca
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08-01-2000

Wednesday, October 26, 2005 - 11:14 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Yankee_in_ca a private message Print Post    
Mini will not be produced any longer.

Correct -- there seems to be a problem with current Nano screens and batteries. But my guess is Apple will eventually fix the issue -- but I wouldn't buy one on the shelves right now.

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Wednesday, October 26, 2005 - 11:41 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
gggrrrr...this is so frustrating. dd wants one for Christmas. We don't have a USB2 port and now the darned things are cr@p!

Landi
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07-29-2002

Wednesday, October 26, 2005 - 11:51 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Landi a private message Print Post    
annie, i wouldn't have bought a nano to begin with. go for the regular ipod. those haven't shown to have any problems. also by christmas the nano's will have all the NEW nanos on the shelves.

Bob2112
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06-12-2002

Wednesday, October 26, 2005 - 12:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bob2112 a private message Print Post    
Texannie: You can add

USB 2.0 ports to your PC for $12

or

as a PC Card to an older laptop for $17


Eeyoreslament
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07-20-2003

Wednesday, October 26, 2005 - 1:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Eeyoreslament a private message Print Post    
I'm SURE you could probably buy a USB to USB 2.0 little converter attachment for 5 bucks at Radio Shack, kind of like the "old school" stereo headphone jacks just attached a little connector, so you could plug them into the newer smaller headphone jacks.

Bob2112
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06-12-2002

Wednesday, October 26, 2005 - 1:20 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bob2112 a private message Print Post    
There is no connector to upgrade USB 1.1 to USB 2.0. They are different standards, but they use the same cables. The hardware and bus speeds are different, so you will need to add the PCI version to your PC to get the higher speed transfers. USB 2.0 will support USB 1.1 devices.

Radio Shack has a PCI card version for $25 and Best Buy sells them for about $35-$50.


Texannie
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07-16-2001

Wednesday, October 26, 2005 - 2:06 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
I just love these $200 presents (which is expensive enough!) that turn into $300 gifts! rme

ds bought himself a mini and it works with our USB1 fine, even though we get the little pop up reminder all the time that it would run better with the USB2! LOL I frankly think for an 11 year old the shuffle would be fine, but horrors..mom, that is only 125 songs! I frankly don't want to pay for the big Ipod.

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Tuesday, November 29, 2005 - 4:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
Nano or Shuffle??
curses to Apple for stopping the mini! LOL
I have heard that the Nano is just so terribly fragile, but the Shuffle doesn't hold enough according to the 11 year old who wants a Nano!
Suggestions? Advice???

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Tuesday, November 29, 2005 - 4:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
You can actually use the iPod with a USB 1 port, it'll just run slower. The salespeople at Apple say it's a requirement, but it's not. It runs about twice as slow but if you aren't in a major hurry, and trying to upload all bazillion gigabytes at once...

If I had to choose, I'd pick the Nano. The Shuffle is cute and small, but it's got really small capacity. It's worth it to buy the Nano. And really, the lack of screen is another factor with the Shuffle.

When I bought my (pink, naturally!) Mini, I was debating the Mini vs the Shuffle. I ended up with the Mini and have been very pleased. I also bought a speaker/docking station... works great. I can charge the iPod at work while listening to music.

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Tuesday, November 29, 2005 - 4:33 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
Nano doesn't work with Port1. Mini does and ds is using that and it is slow. I went ahead and got a Port 2..good mom that i am and found a deal.
what about how fragile the Nano is? guess that means a case...these are just the gifts that keep on giving! LOL

Shadoe
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11-04-2004

Tuesday, November 29, 2005 - 4:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Shadoe a private message Print Post    
I say the 11 year old is correct; the shuffle is not suitable.

Try comparing the Nano and Shuffle to luggage.

The Shuffle is an overnight bag, and how useful is THAT in the long term?? You always have frequent decisions as to what to put in it etc, and it has less features.

Now the Nano is a fine and sleek looking suitcase. A bit larger, has greater capacity, more features, and will fit in many convenient spots. Did I mention that it looks great already?

Yeah, go with the Nano; your 11 year old will love you all the way to next Christmas or until Apple comes out with the next new must-have thing.

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Tuesday, November 29, 2005 - 5:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
until Apple comes out with the next new must-have thing.


ain't that the truth! LOL