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iREZ · Mar 12, 2006, 05:03 PM

i was just wondering which ipod users here call their own? i realize the 5th gen ipod and nano will probably be the most popular, but i hunch the number of 3rd and 4th gen owners will be surprising.

hickey · Mar 12, 2006, 05:26 PM

what if you own more than one pod though?

SirCastor · Mar 12, 2006, 05:27 PM

I bought the first iPod within the month it came out. I miss the moving wheel sometimes (because I could use it with gloves on) But I took it out not too long ago and I'm blown away at the size of the thing. It's likea Brick compared to my 4G...

rparke1 · Mar 12, 2006, 05:51 PM

i have a nano, a photo and a mini. im finding that im using my mini the most out of the other ipods. the nano i feel will break to easily and the size of the photo isnt exactly too carryable for me. the mini though, i feel like it can take a beating and keep on ticking, and the size factor is perfect

blackbird_1.0 · Mar 12, 2006, 06:02 PM

2nd Generation iPod

5th Generation iPod (Black)

SSharon · Mar 14, 2006, 02:22 AM

I've been very happy with my mini. I got it right after they released the 2g mini since I was waiting for the 6gb which is perfect for my needs. I bought my dad a 4G ipod for his birthday the day they were released and he has been happy with it as well.

Brien · Mar 14, 2006, 03:30 AM

5G
4G B&W
3G
Shuffle

I usually lug around the 5G, and use the 3G and shuffle for disk space. 4G died a while back

icruise · Mar 14, 2006, 04:02 AM

60GB 5G (video)
40GB 3G
5GB 1G

Dr.Michael · Mar 14, 2006, 06:18 AM

Originally Posted by Icruise

60GB 5G (video)
40GB 3G
5GB 1G

1G 5GB and Shuffle 1GB.
The shuffle is so handy that I barely use the large one any more.

ben.mcguire · Mar 14, 2006, 08:15 AM

1g 5GB (with a 30min battery life!)
4g 20GB
1GB nano

Dr.Michael · Mar 14, 2006, 11:47 AM

Originally Posted by ben.mcguire

1g 5GB (with a 30min battery life!)

Mine runs still more than 5 hours. Definitely usable.

Wiskedjak · Mar 14, 2006, 12:01 PM

3rd Gen
4th Gen

ben.mcguire · Mar 14, 2006, 12:53 PM

Originally Posted by Dr.Michael

Mine runs still more than 5 hours. Definitely usable.

5 Hours! wow , im hopefully going to replace the battery soon, i just use it for storage at the minute

teknopimp · Mar 14, 2006, 01:30 PM

the shuffle for now. it's still the only ipod i own and i use it daily.

albook · Mar 14, 2006, 04:38 PM

iPod nano (4GB, Black)
5G iPod (30GB, Black)
1G iPod mini (4GB, Silver)

I use my iPod nano daily, together with my Westone UM2's, when I travel to/from work. The 5G iPod when I want to watch a movie or something. The iPod mini only collect dust.

Velocity211 · Mar 14, 2006, 04:40 PM

BTW, the 2G iPod has a touchwheel

iREZ · Mar 14, 2006, 08:47 PM

i thought the second generation ipods were the same as the 1st gen with better battery life and larger capacities?

Velocity211 · Mar 14, 2006, 09:10 PM

The second generation iPods replaced the scroll wheel (movable) from the 1st generation with the touch wheel. There were Mac and Windows version made too.
History of the iPod Scroll down a bit and the iPod generations are explained

discotronic · Mar 14, 2006, 10:40 PM

I currently own a 30GB iPod photo and a 1GB Shuffle.

I have owned an original 5GB iPod, 3G 20GB, an a mini.

I hate the Shuffle so far so it really doesn't get much use. I might move up to a 1GB Nano soon for when I run.

My favorite is the 3G which my better half still uses everyday.

GORDYmac · 01:26 PM

1G, 4G, mini, 5G

I'll get a shuffle when I start training again.

acorder · Mar 16, 2006, 12:32 AM

I've got a 2G mini, silver, 6GB. It's the perfect size and it feels much tougher than other iPods. I bought my fiancee a Shuffle a while ago and she digs it. I'm thinking of getting one myself now that the 512MB is so cheap, just for carrying around and as a spare flash drive.

iREZ · Mar 16, 2006, 03:37 PM

guess i was wrong...i never owned a 2nd gen and figured it was the same as my 1st gen...oh well, my bad folks.

alice_curiouser · Mar 16, 2006, 04:47 PM

6GB Platinum Mini - engraved with

"What shall we use
to fill the empty spaces?"

i<3myiBookg4 · Mar 17, 2006, 12:23 PM

pink iPod mini

Got it from the Easter bunny last year (Mom) and it has my name engraved on the back (First and Last, with middle initials) and then above it "Gotta go for a DRIVE"... again, it was her idea.

I got my iBook G4 the same day.
I use the mini in my car, it only has radio... it's great.

F*ckDell · Mar 17, 2006, 01:26 PM

Parents got me the Apple/HP version of the 4G iPod... I think all HP iPods sucked... atleast mine does.

Got my girlfriend a mini and she loves it... like people said - it takes a beating and still plays!

I'm waiting for the new generation - then i'll probably retire my HP iPod with a "true" video iPod maybe!!!!

-i'd like to add that over the summer I ran my iPod over with a ride on lawn mower while working, still plays - but it freezes up allll the time... so I guess I can't bash the HP iPods to much...

i<3myiBookg4 · Mar 17, 2006, 01:35 PM

I thought my mini would be broken by now but it is working great.

SpaceMonkey · Mar 17, 2006, 04:35 PM

Shuffle!

I'm cheap, listen to my iTunes library on random 90% of the time anyway, and I don't feel a need to take my entire library with me.

demibob · Mar 17, 2006, 04:41 PM

[broke] 4gb ipod mini
30gb 5G (video)

BigBadWolf · Mar 17, 2006, 06:11 PM

I have a 1st Gen 5GB, a 40GB Photo and a black 30GB Video. I use the Photo the most because it is in my car, but I like the Video the best.