Ipods / MP3s

Ipods / MP3s

Right, i know naff all about these, but im going on holiday on Tuesday and want to get one before i go. Dont really wannna spend much more than £100 if i can help it. Ive got 45gb of music, but tbh an 8gb player will do if it keeps the cost down. If i can get more, then great.

I have had an Ipod before, but it was a big fat one which i havent used for 3 years. mainly cos the battery used to die in 90 mins or less. And it barely worked at all last time a tried it.

So i think i want something small(ish). Doesnt have to be tiny, just not the size (and weight) of the original Ipods.

What are the main differences between Ipods and other brands?

I tend to use Itunes to organise / play my music on my computer. Can you use it to transfer stuff on to other brands players? Or does it depend on the file type? Because i notice some of my music is MP3 and others are M4A files.

Which ones have good battery lifes?

Any answers to the above or any suggestions on what to buy appreciated.

I still reckon ipod is your best bet. especially seen as you have mp4a files.. the battery life has definitely improved with the newer versions... maybe a nano?

my ipod battery has been great so far and I've had it for 4 years. you just have to make sure it's totally fully charged then play it till totally flat every time. and don't leave it sitting on the charger for hours on end. mine still plays for hours on a single charge.
sorry that sounds smug but it's true though

DONT FORGET A PROPER MAINS CHARGER - otherwise you'll have to find a usb port to charge it!!!!

one of them sony nwa ones theyr mint the quality is really good through sonys ear buds and there quite small and have 8 gig storage depending on model, quite reasonably priced at about 75 quid for the 8gig model

this looks wickid

http://www.advancedmp3players.co.uk...o_Walkman_with_Bluetooth_Headphones.3128.html

you're 3 years behind with that patter u long haired mincer

a 'fad'? people think every MP3 player is an ipod caused they were the walkman of there day!

mine's a 1st gen nano and it's spot on but the sony ones look really neat and small too - not a bad price

Ive had a play with a sony 4gb one and a second gen nano and there both mint but I'd go for a nano if I was getting one

cash converters have a few in. obv second hand tho!

how long does an ipod battery life last for?

for a new nano its upto 24 hours music and 5 hours video.Takes 3 hours to fully charge it from flat

You can get reconditioned nanos from Currys for about 40quid. If you only bothered about having one for your hols why pay for a brand new one

Cheers for the suggestions.

Ended up buying a Sony NWA 8gb yesterday. £40 less than a Nano and it plays M4A files too.

I feel jipped though, just noticed its actually only got 7.30 gb.

lol scandal

A bit late, but apparently Creative Zen were about the best around, but that was a couple of years ago. No idea now.

Damn I'm helpful.