
The iPod 5G (aka. Video) is suppose to drop in stores this week. What the heck was Apple thinking by doing this? I mean come on, it hasn’t even been a year since the iPod Nanos dropped, and here its—the new 5G!
Besides that, I am wondering whether upgrading to a 30GB 5G is even worth it and a smarth move. The pros that I see with the 5G over my Photo would probably be:
- the video of course!
- lighter and smaller form factor
- sleeker design
And the cons would be:
- the price difference I’ll need to cover when I upgrade
- time it’ll take me to re-organize and synch with the new iPod and my PC
- the money I need to spend in terms of accessories for it (i.e. cover, fm transmitter, etc.)
- accessories that used the top-connector would be absolete with it
I guess one major factor that needs to be addressed would be, “will I even enjoy watching a movie for 1–3 hours on a 2.5‑inch, 320 x 240 pixel display?” Right now, I don’t think so. Just imagine holding your iPod and having it in a comfortable position were your neck won’t be sore after watching a movie. I just can not see any scenarios right now were this would be beneficial.
Besides, I just freaking went eBay crazy these past couple of days. They were mostly sporting good purchases consisting of the following:
- Columbia 300 Ricochet Rebound Bowling Ball (14lbs. 3oz.)
- Mizuno Crush 2 Baseball Bat (34 inches, 27 ounces)
- Knobcuffs (for my bats)
Not to mention, I’m looking into investing into some serious glass for my photography addiction. Alas, technology… it gets better by the minute. I just hope people do as well.
new IPOD w/ videos are totally NOT worth it if you already have one. YOu can only watch .MPEG4 and .MOV on the video (so we’d have to convert all our porn), 2.5 inch screen is TINY, and I’m sure that the battery life while watching a video is crap…go get that lens for your camera…it’s a better buy.
just go to best buy and buy a PSP, it’s worth it… yahtzee!!!
wow ry, first time i heard you say “best buy” and “buy” in the same sentence 😉
I wish I had “serious glass.” Right now I just have “having fun, but not too commited glass.”