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What Ipod do you have?

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stickerman
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hey everyone,

i was just wondering what ipods you have or ski with.  i am getting a new ipod and i was wondering is th best for skiing.  i was kinda leaning towards the shuffle because they have no screen and are supposively really good in cold whether.

any input would be great.

thanks

May 27 2008 7:39PM
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steezyjibber
Posts: 15967 - Karma: 11,026
u dont need a pod. i have skullcandy icons with a skullcandy mp3 player (they came in a pack) for 37 bucks.

i also have a 20 dollar mp3 player from target or something.

they both fit in the palm of ur hand, they're actually better for skiing cuz they're mad cheap and it doesnt really matter if u break it. and, they say the song on a little screen.


here are pics
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and the skullcandy one is a little like this
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May 27 2008 7:49PM
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SK1ERDUDE
Posts: 1365 - Karma: 51
I have skied with and dropped my ipod video on pavement and it is still in perfect condition. They are a little high priced but worth the money.
May 27 2008 8:01PM
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dr_phil
Posts: 1698 - Karma: 95
To use when you're doing sports or w/e : take a small cheap mp3 player
For everyday use: I own a 30Gig iPo video (full of music), I had it for a year and I think it's not worth it ... too much $$, the battery doesn't last long enough, the screen freezes... I suggest you get an Arkos player ( I'm pretty sure that's the name) I hears it has a lot more of options for the same price.

May 27 2008 8:05PM
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spere
Posts: 6105 - Karma: 248
i have a shuffle for skiing/running/working out etc. and then a 30 gig. video for everything else. i like the small size of the shuffle for active stuff because it doesn't bounce around a lot but you cant put a whole lot on it
May 27 2008 8:07PM
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mikee
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nanos would be good I think... especially the old ones.
May 27 2008 9:01PM
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Itsbackfliptime
Posts: 18901 - Karma: 75
I have a first gen shuffle.
May 27 2008 9:48PM
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Pippin
Posts: 4846 - Karma: 661
i roll with a touch now...but for skiing def go with the newest shuffles, they are dirt cheap and super small for skiing which works out great
May 27 2008 10:09PM
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dave44
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I'm gonna get a shuffle for skiing, but I used my 80GB iPod video this season as I didnt have anything else

May 27 2008 10:18PM
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Grube
Posts: 962 - Karma: 14
i ski with my old white nano
May 27 2008 10:35PM
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KAS
Posts: 1417 - Karma: 68
new 80gb black Ipod
May 27 2008 11:07PM
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[Adam]
Posts: 1937 - Karma: 256
yeah the classic end of discussion
May 27 2008 11:56PM
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popNfresh44
Posts: 3757 - Karma: 44
2nd gen nano 8 gb

i wouldnt reccomend an ipod though they are nothing but trouble, get a zen or a sansa or something
May 29 2008 2:04AM
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TechnoPotamus
Posts: 11626 - Karma: 3,522
i use the black 8 gig ipod nano. i have it in a rubber case with plastic over the screen so it's pretty durable that way. i'd recommend that if you're an ipod fan. Purchase the "z case" from apple.com when you get the nano. it's a great case.
May 29 2008 3:01AM
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Barf.
Posts: 1188 - Karma: 123
First generation Zune.
May 29 2008 6:26AM
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Hannah.
Posts: 4625 - Karma: 56
i have the video nano 8 gig
but i ski with my old 2nd gen nano
May 29 2008 8:33AM
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doritos
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Dude, it's all about the Shuffle. Seriously, go buy one right now. I never thought I'd like an MP3 player without a screen, but it's perfect. I'll assemble a list of pros and cons for you.

Pros -
1. Simply too small and light to break. Nothing can get enough leverage or impact on it. If you keep this in your coat pocket, nothing you do will fuck it up.
2. It has a clip. Perfect for working out, if you don't have pockets, much more handy than you'd think.
3. Super easy to control without looking at it.
4. Not a Hard Drive player. That's what ALWAYS breaks in MP3 players. It's flash memory, so basically you're set.
5. So small and light, you won't even know you have it on you. Isn't bulky or uncomfortable whatsoever.
6. Doesn't have a screen. Yes, this is a pro. First of all, if the HD doesn't break, it's gonna be the screen. So you're set there. Also, I find that if you can select your music you always end up listening to the same few artists. With the Shuffle, you have 200 of your favorite skiing songs on you at all times that will play randomly and keep you entertained.
7. Perfect.

Cons -
1. None.

Go buy one.
May 29 2008 12:24PM
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Ericpbp
Posts: 3161 - Karma: 24
first Gen zune
May 29 2008 12:30PM
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alexneil
Posts: 19 - Karma: 10
iPhone
May 29 2008 12:44PM
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SteevJee
Posts: 1916 - Karma: 144
80 gig black and then a shuffle. The shuffle is simply amazing when skiing
May 29 2008 1:41PM
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elk.
Posts: 1597 - Karma: 117
my ipod nano fell out of my pocket onto carpet and smashed... Somone want to get me an ipod...
May 29 2008 3:14PM
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sindrejibb
Posts: 333 - Karma: 23
iPhone!
May 29 2008 3:26PM
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drumbumocdp
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none!
...sad panda
May 29 2008 4:30PM
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killabees
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i with an 8 gig
own an 80
May 29 2008 5:39PM
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Bigwoods
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1rst and 3rd generation iPod Nano.

Honestly, if you want to be a trend whore, go with the an iPod, otherwise there are some good quality mp3s out there with better $/memory value that will perform equally or even better.
May 29 2008 6:52PM
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teleTay
Posts: 2320 - Karma: 186
i have a iPod Touch

but not for skiing

i have a cheap sony mp3 player for that
May 29 2008 7:41PM
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SirFryanator
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The first black and white click wheel one. Rockin an NS sticker on the back :)
May 29 2008 7:52PM
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Pippin
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not to be negative whatsoever because i totally agree with you, but a con would be the headphones...shit for working out, but thats easily fixed
May 29 2008 9:37PM
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Balto
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16 gig touch for off the hill
30 gig video for skiing
May 29 2008 9:50PM
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Happy.
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4GB original nano on the hill
80GB classic off, complete with NS sticker
May 29 2008 10:40PM
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timmmy
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wow.  looky here...$40  1 GB or $60 for 2 GB.  didn't know they're that cheap.  plus i usually just make a playlist to listen too....hmm

http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wa/RSLID?nnmm=browse&mco=MTIzMjY&node=home/specialdeals/ipod
May 30 2008 12:41AM
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doritos
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Shit, didn't know they had 2GB ones, mines 1GB, but yeah - cheap as fuck. No HD and no screen helps quite a bit.
May 30 2008 6:14PM
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kfilenda
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touch, get one
Jun 2 2008 2:02PM
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phishfood
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the very first generation ipod
it's such a beast, takes like 15 seconds to spin up when you turn it on and has like an hour of battery lol.
Jun 2 2008 5:12PM
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charmander
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id get a shuffle or nano if its just for skiing.

i have an 80 gig video with like 40 gigs of music
Jun 2 2008 5:12PM
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Ben.
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30 gig video thats nearing full :(
i wanna invest in a shuffle sometime soon
Jun 3 2008 5:17PM
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joelle+cowbell
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i've got a 2nd gen nano and it works great. dropped a million times and it still has never failed me.
Jun 3 2008 5:47PM
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Legion
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lol
Jun 4 2008 6:18PM
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chapz
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Jun 4 2008 9:09PM
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popNfresh44
Posts: 3757 - Karma: 44
WOW i just checked out the 80gb zunes and I WANT ONE

wireless sync, what the fuck? apple cant touch that
Jun 5 2008 12:27AM
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Bumbleton
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the original 60g ipod video for everything, its a tank
Jun 5 2008 12:39AM
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SkiGiant
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One more pro:  DIRT CHEEP got mine for 50 bucks and i love it
Jun 5 2008 10:11PM
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doritos
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I knew I was missing something.. yeah, can't beat paying $50 over $300 for such a superior product.
Jun 6 2008 12:36AM
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Dan.
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I have a shuffle and a third gen 20 gig. they should bring back the buttons how mine has them, but with the better screen and hd. that would be amazing
Jun 6 2008 4:41AM
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Silence
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apparently they CAN touch copyright protection though?
Jun 6 2008 5:05AM
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carbon.pulse
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silver ipod MINI. yes mini
Jun 6 2008 5:32AM
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klay
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the mad old one. i like to keep it classic. that and i have no money to buy a new one and ditch old faithful.

my boyfriend skis with the shuffle with a clip and clips it onto his goggles. it looks gnar, and i'll take credit for that creation.
Jun 6 2008 5:31PM
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KarmaInitiative
Posts: 2028 - Karma: 174
i put music on my razr v3xx, i love it, i dont need an ipod
Jun 6 2008 6:42PM
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brenker
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i drop it all the time and it still works

plus if it freezes i just whack it againt a hard surface and it works again
Jun 6 2008 8:47PM
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spliff.Life
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nano
Jun 7 2008 12:43AM
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