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donsmagic Loyal user 258 Posts |
I was just out looking at purchasing an Ipod for my show and the salesperson at Bestbuy said that the Iriver was far superior than the Apple. Any comments? I have barely any knowledge with this stuff. I also wanted to purchase Wireless Wizardry new M3 player. Thank you.
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lowphat Loyal user Michigan 240 Posts |
I have a 15GB ipod and I love it. I have a wireless remote for it to cue up my music. You can't go wrong with an iPod. Then again, I may be partial being a Mac user.
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Colin Uk New user 74 Posts |
Hi
Just a thought is the Iriver made for the domestic or the professioanl market? Colin |
Jeff Haas Special user 929 Posts |
For a show, stick with the iPod. It's the most popular portable player, and has the widest support for accessories, etc. The other ones may have more features (playing videos and so on) but you don't need that for the show. The guy in Best Buy was thinking of it as a gadget...you need a tool, for a specific use.
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Amazing Magic Co Inner circle 1712 Posts |
I use an iPod as well with a wireless (RF) remote. I got this link from an ealier Magic Café thread: http://www.engineeredaudio.com/products/remote2.html. The remote is very small and I keep it attach to a retractable belt clip.
Dan. |
Jay Are Inner circle 4186 Posts |
I'm a magician and an electronics salesperson, I will tell you that the IRIVER is a far superior piece of equipment. Here is why...
There is zero media transfer software with the IRIVER,it basically acts as a portable hard drive. You can upload your ebooks to the IRIVER and view them as PDF files, awesome for on the go reading. It is a louder device with a better D/A converter, so when you connect it to a full fledged sound system it will sound better. IMHO the Iriver is a better product with just as many uses and supporting devices as the Ipod. Iriver's track record with the warranty they offer is also better. Places like Futureshop and Bestbuy have product replacement plans for the Iriver. If it breaks, it is replaced at the store on the day that you bring it in. If your Ipod breaks, it has to be sent back to Apple for repair. Iriver, hands down....
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ChristianR Veteran user 356 Posts |
I use my iPod all the time and love it, why? Becuase its so simple. Are you going to read Ebooks during your show? I hope not, You can do this on an iPod too though. The iPod is so simple and easy to use. Power in simplicity.
Tarbell!
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Jay Are Inner circle 4186 Posts |
Mad, the Iriver is just as simple to use as the iPod, and the transfer process with the Iriver is actually simpler then with the iPod. Plus -- there is a ton of mark-up in the Iriver, and next to none in the iPod. This means you can haggle a lower price a fair bit easier with the Iriver.
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adzimme New user 56 Posts |
Not to open a flame war ipod v. any other MP3 player, but the IPOD is also usable as a USB drive. May people I work with in my day job use Ipods instead of memory sticks for that very reason (kill two birds with one stone). I chose IPOD because of Itunes. It is a very good transfer and organization mechanism. The use of smart playlists is very useful also. Now I am not using this in a performance, but I would agree with other posters on the advantage of a plethora of accessories.
Just my $0.02 Alan |
what Special user Lehi, UT, USA 643 Posts |
Are there any RF or IR remote controls for the IRiver?
Magic is fun!!!
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2hot New user Sydney 89 Posts |
Why get an mp3 player? If you're not picky about size, get a media player. The iRiver pmp is quite good. you can watch movies and listen to music!
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magicleland Regular user 197 Posts |
Get a psp or a ipod! PSP Rocks!
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Fitz Elite user Phoenix, AZ 476 Posts |
What is an IRiver? Who makes it and why didn't they come up with an original name???
Fitz
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