[77rexulceme]

which is the one with the camera? and games?

[cjOTw7ov]

I think theres minor differences. Its smaller, holds more music, longer battery life. Comes in 4 different colours and just looks a tad different.

to add to that, minis do not have touch sensitive pads so you have to press the button (which is alot better than the touch sensetive ones)
they also do not have the headphone jack problem i posted earlier.
minis have a metal outter casing.
the displays are not quite as elaborate.
minis come with a belt clip
i think that sums it up for now...

[animilius]

thanks for your advice

[ClapekDodki]

yeah and also about theft, the earphones let everyone know that you have one.

I'll just watch everyone like a hawk and have my bokken ready to strike

[qwerty1]

i regret buying a 40gig. it's too big for my pocket, it's hard to get it in/ou of my pocket with the iskin on. 10000 songs? i won't be able to save up that much in a lifetime.

~taganahan

[OnerePeepsy]

Let's just say it's like Apple computers, it's pretty damn sluggish for my taste. I'm an odd ball, so don't mind me. Go ahead and buy it, hehe You probably love it

Dont worry, im an odd ball

Yeah i really like the mini version

[KuznehikVasaN]

I got a creative zen micro free with my sentia, 5 gig. Does the job, and its cute and black with white trim. Battery life is way longer than three hours, and its quite a bit bassier than my sisters ipod.

I've never really used apple stuff before, so I have no bias.

[JAMES PIETERSE]

Is the shuffle better than?

[wp6Eg2Fm]

I've heard alot of bad reports about batteries dying and not living up to the specs. i.e battery lasting for only 3 hours when supposed to be 8What do you think?

[treawittelf]

I was hyped when the Ipod Mini was announced - placed a preorder and got it straight from the factory like 3 days before retail release.

After about 2 months I began having serious battery issues and cases where the ipod would not shut off leading to overheating. I had to send it back to apple after 3 months of use(I dished out 40(US) for shipping) and they sent me a refurbished mini, which worked well enough for the remaining months that it saw use.

The good thing is they tend to keep their value; I sold my refurbed mini for about 20(US) under retail.

What I find particularly annoying is that just about everyone suggests that you purchase the 3 year warranty on these things. It seems that every apple user knows they're going to have problems with these "user-friendly" devices.

While anecdotal,I wouldn't ever buy an apple product again due to the horrid customer service I received.

People have suggested looking into iriver's and I'd suggest taking a look at the new Sony MP3 line as well. They have a 20gig about the same size as the mini and I just convinced my brit friend to get one and he loves the hardware but notes the software leaves a bit to be desired.

Currently, I just use my psp for my mp3 use. Its a bit on the big side but its great to have during a long wait for movies/games. ^^

[vNQmO2BF]

What makes it hard for me to decide is that it doesn't bother me how much music i can have 100 is max for me

[QEoMi752]

I think theres minor differences. Its smaller, holds more music, longer battery life. Comes in 4 different colours and just looks a tad different.

[avdddcxnelkaxz]

Don't get me wrong, even though I hate Macs. I do have to use them sometimes. To me it's very clumsy and so are most of their products especially the damn one button mouse that you have to hold the control key to left click. I felt kind of offended when you told us to grow up. I also used Linux for a little while. Not to mention the worst part of a mac, they're quite expensive comparing to a PC. When you close an application, it's not really closed. You have QUIT it. I guess you can argue it'll load faster, but I find that pretty darn annoying. Too bad I can't find that video that guy talks about all the bad things about macs and he swing it around 360 degree and away. He does a better explanation than me...

As I said...grow up...

Jakob

[rxnixoncom]

I got a 20Gig iPod and love it. As for the Mac haters, well, grow up.

Jakob
(Who uses, windows, macs, linux, irix, whatever gets the job done).

Don't get me wrong, even though I hate Macs. I do have to use them sometimes. To me it's very clumsy and so are most of their products especially the damn one button mouse that you have to hold the control key to left click. I felt kind of offended when you told us to grow up. I also used Linux for a little while. Not to mention the worst part of a mac, they're quite expensive comparing to a PC. When you close an application, it's not really closed. You have QUIT it. I guess you can argue it'll load faster, but I find that pretty darn annoying. Too bad I can't find that video that guy talks about all the bad things about macs and he swing it around 360 degree and away. He does a better explanation than me...

[inve.tment]

Piggy, dont worry i'll just carry around my bokken

Sparc I dont think i'll use the standart earphones either, i dont like that version.

[BopeDolaNeone]

Why do you hate the ipod?

Let's just say it's like Apple computers, it's pretty damn sluggish for my taste. I'm an odd ball, so don't mind me. Go ahead and buy it, hehe You probably love it

[corriffuniee]

yeah and also about theft, the earphones let everyone know that you have one.

[nintenda]

mm I owned a 40 gig before, but I sold it after a week... well I didn't like it and I ABSOLUTELY HATE APPLE PRODUCTS!!! I hate them more after I tried out the iPods. It's just me, I'm a PC person... If I buy a mp3 player again, I'll probably look into different ones, I'll even go with iRiver products...

[Agehoobionibe]

ok i've had alot of experience with the ipods and i have this to say,

you have to send them back to apple to replace the batteries and because thier nikad (or however its spelled) they deteriorate quickly. about a year.

also, they have a heat sensitive touch pad which becomes really annoying on a hot day.

and finally, if you do get one, invest in a weapon as well because they're high targets for theft

[eljugadordepoquer]

Please dont fight guys

Mugu, I personally dont think you were being immature.