Video iPod

after seeing the new ipod, i think i will. i've only got a mini right now but i'd really like a 30 or 60 just to dump all my tunes onto. the photo feature is nice and with a tv out that might make it just a little more useful. would i use it for videos or tv shows? probably not, although music videos would be kinda cool.

im sure ull back up a dvd on it and watch it sometime...

maybe..
i tried shrinking the player in itunes to about 2.5in and watched 'for the birds'. it wasn't too bad.

*edit
i take that back, it's a little too small.

There just has to be a new pricing. How many would go for a 4GB nano, knowing there's a 30GB video-compatible iPod for 50 bucks more. This is what it should be like (something like this, anyway):

iPod shuffle (512 MB) - $79
iPod shuffle (1 GB) - $129
iPod nano (2 GB) - $149
iPod nano (4GB) - $199
iPod (30 GB) - $299
iPod (60 GB) -$399

Most people don't look at the cost/gb ratio. Most customers look at what they like the style of the best, and if it has enough storage for their music collection that is what they get. I would never go for a nano or a shuffle because I need a ton of storage, size isn't a huge deal to me so the iPod is fine for me.

People who spend a lot of time in the gym and are active usually go for the shuffle
People who don't want to carry around a big mp3 player and are really into the style go for the nano
People whose main concern is a lot of music and functionality, even if it is larger go for the iPod

I will buy one because my 60 gig Ipod Photo is a TANK, its massive. I want to sell that one and get a nice slimmer 60 gig black Ipod (to go with my black Moto razr).

But it would be wicked if you could play avi's and other video format....

I have a huge 10GB 2nd generation one

I think now is a good time to upgrade...

Graphite said:

I have a huge 10GB 2nd generation one

I think now is a good time to upgrade...

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Ill take ur Second Gen one

Graphite said:

but i would enjoy every moment of it...

ordering as soon as I am sober!

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I've ordered one because my other iPod died a few weeks ago.

Graphite said:

im sure you'll back-up a dvd on it and watch it sometime...

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DVD to iPod ripping guide

The only thing I'd disagree with on that guide is using H.264 instead of just MP4. The problem with H.264 is that the encoder that Handbrake uses for H.264 is not at all optimized for the Mac so it takes forever to encode compared to doing just MP4.

schweb said:

The only thing I'd disagree with on that guide is using H.264 instead of just MP4. The problem with H.264 is that the encoder that Handbrake uses for H.264 is not at all optimized for the Mac so it takes forever to encode compared to doing just MP4.

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I like to do my encoding on long things overnight, so the benefit in size by using the H.264 is worth it for me since the encoding doesn't interfere with my work

The ipod video isn't *only* about video.
Its larger, better screen, thinner, oh well you know this stuff...
Its definetely worth it.
Alex

Yes I'm getting one next month as a personal birthday present.

Just bought my girlfriend one and it is awesome

I have an 80GB Black Video iPod. I don't watch movies on it though, I just have a lot of music. Only 2GB free space left!