Sue G in PA Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 I'm looking into purchasing an iPod w/ some Christmas money. Should I get an iPod or something more "generic"? I've heard of Zunes but don't know much about them except they look strikingly similar to the iPods. Can anyone compare the 2 or recommend something else? I'd like to use it for photos, music, videos and audiobooks. I heard that w/ iPod you are limited to iTunes for music. Is that true? I'd rather not be limited. Okay...many thanks for your recommendations and descriptions/comparisons! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaceyinLA Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 They are just the best. And no, you are certainly NOT limited to getting music. You can download music from anywhere onto your computer, and, as long as you put it in iTunes, you can put it on your iPod. To me, there are just no substitutes. Between us we own every type from the shuffle to the touch and they are all wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraceyS/FL Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 I have to go to bed - but if you are getting the Mac, don't get a Zune, you will be dead in the water. You can buy your music anywhere that sells MP3 files (Amazon, Walmart and such). I know the rest of th efine ladies shall clear up any other questions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fshinkevich Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 When I was first MP3 hunting, I did a lot of research and went with a Sandisk player. Since then I have purchased various Sandisk players (for kids, and presents) including the Shaker (LOVE this for the younger kids), Clip, and most recently I upgraded to the Fuze. I cannot say enough about them, I am very happy with all of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue G in PA Posted December 15, 2008 Author Share Posted December 15, 2008 Thanks ladies! Well, we are NOT getting the iMac as I had hoped...FIL decided it was far too expensive and not worth it when compared to all he could get w/ a regular PC (he obviously doesn't know Macs). I'm bummed, but who can complain when the computer is being given to us? I'm just grateful, KWIM? So...it seems an iPod is the way to go based on the replies. Okie-dokie...off to see which one I want! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deece in MN Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 When I was first MP3 hunting, I did a lot of research and went with a Sandisk player. Since then I have purchased various Sandisk players (for kids, and presents) including the Shaker (LOVE this for the younger kids), Clip, and most recently I upgraded to the Fuze. I cannot say enough about them, I am very happy with all of them. I agree. We love Sansa players. My ds has had his Clip for a year now and it is still playing great. My dh and I just bought a Fuze to use between us and a Clip for dd for Christmas. My brother has had his Sansa player for years and it still works great. iPods are really good from what I hear, but there really are other good players out there as well and for less money. Sansa players get good reviews, are less expensive, easy to use and work great. YMMV :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula in MS Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 My dd has a Sansa Fuze. She loves it because it has a radio on it as well. I'm not sure if i-pods do or not. (The salesman said they did not.) I also bought my husband one for Christmas. Walmart has the 4GB Fuze for about $75. You can't beat that. Paula Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 DH gave ma creative zune for Christmas 3 years ago that I use for running. No problems so far. My only complaint it does not have fm radio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonesloonybin Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Radio Shack has the Sansa Fuze for $69.00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deece in MN Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 My dd has a Sansa Fuze. She loves it because it has a radio on it as well. I'm not sure if i-pods do or not. (The salesman said they did not.) I also bought my husband one for Christmas. Walmart has the 4GB Fuze for about $75. You can't beat that. Paula Our Best Buy has the 4GB Fuze for $69 and the 8GB for $89. I like that it has the radio option, too. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 DH gave ma creative zune for Christmas 3 years ago that I use for running. No problems so far. My only complaint it does not have fm radio. Maybe it is a new feature, but my Zune has an FM tuner. My only complaint is the lack of an eBook reader. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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