MP3 or IPOD

[ultimatum]

They wouldn't be the same price, iPods are always overpriced in my experience.
If they were, I'd still stay far away from the iPod.
I don't like the way they look, I don't like the controls, and they lack innovative and useful features.
Also, you have to use iTunes to transfer tracks, correct?
And it's DRM protected, and you can only use certain formats?
Bah.
I see no reasons to go for one, every reason to stay away from them, and always have done.

I have to agree with you about the iTunes, its the most retarded thing Apple has ever done just like Sony made SonicStage also a need to convert before you can play the files.

Oh, the wonderful days of Quicktime...
Quicktime kept crashing FireFox
So I obliterated it

I used to have that problem, whenever I would install quicktime it would not be able to open any flash animations in internet explorer and quicktime didn't play any videos in google video or other ones that use flash.

[Calum]

Quicktime gave me a hard time, so I had to manually search and destroy it.
But now it's back, and behaving.
For now.

For anyone that's interested, there are alternatives to QuickTiem and the other major offender, RealPlayer.
Google for "Quicktime Alternative" or RealPlayer Alternative" - they are real programs, not just fakes or programs that say they are alternatives, that's what they're called.
They do everything the "real" one can do, but are much smaller and faster.
Basically, it's WMP Classic with extra codecs and add-ons.

Back on topic (slightly) I agree about SonicStage, that's the only thing stopping me from wanting a Sony player.
Players that only play rare or obscure formats, or only about 3 formats of music, really get on my nerves.

[Zylstra]

Quicktime gave me a hard time, so I had to manually search and destroy it.
But now it's back, and behaving.
For now.

For anyone that's interested, there are alternatives to QuickTiem and the other major offender, RealPlayer.
Google for "Quicktime Alternative" or RealPlayer Alternative" - they are real programs, not just fakes or programs that say they are alternatives, that's what they're called.
They do everything the "real" one can do, but are much smaller and faster.
Basically, it's WMP Classic with extra codecs and add-ons.

Back on topic (slightly) I agree about SonicStage, that's the only thing stopping me from wanting a Sony player.
Players that only play rare or obscure formats, or only about 3 formats of music, really get on my nerves.

Thats what I used to use, but since the crashing problem, I never got back to installing it again (not like I can even view Quicktime videos anyways in FireFox)

Basically, Quicktime Alternative is the Quicktime Pro version, but a little bit modified, and its using the Apple Quicktime Classic Player.
It does include the codecs, and can allow Windows Media Player to replace it. (Just not for web video playing)

EDIT: Here it is http://www.free-codecs.com/download/QuickTime_Alternative.htm

[patio]

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Oh Joy.....a changed Poll......

[Carbon Dudeoxide]

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Oh Joy.....a changed Poll......

right 

[unlovedwarrior]

i like my ipod but i use it for more than just music, like an external hhd, ive tried other things but theyve all broke in some way or another

[chriscool9]

Anyone running Rockbox on their DAP?!

Chris

[unlovedwarrior]

DAP??

[chriscool9]

Digital Audio Player. Anyone running with Rockbox on their player?!

Chris

[Zylstra]

I have never heard of it.

What is it, Chris?

[reaper_tbs]

you know what? i hate ipods now. i got another psp, and it's my mp3/4 player now. i have a 2 Gb mem stick in it and it's the best, it's an alternative to an ipod and it's more reliable and (from my experiences) stronger.

My psp was run over 4 days ago. my stepfather who was driving, weighs 140 Kgs. no problems with it either, a cracked screen is all and the crack is barely noticeable. beat that

[Carbon Dudeoxide]

Woah, what kind of car, Reaper?

[reaper_tbs]

holden torana

good old aussie muscle

[reaper_tbs]

ACTUALLY!!!!

my wifi don't work anymore either buddy.... oh well.... nothing special for the ''ípod'' anyway. my point still stands

[ultimatum]

....and its a tie!!!