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[tt11758]

YAY  something I know a lot about


I would have to say iPod


especially  iPod Touch as you can also load video,   get some very cool extra add on's apps  via the App Store

if you want to go all out get the iPhone    ( wait though   new model being  might be announced soon  


the interface is very simple to use
my self I have the iPhone 3G  and find it soo easy to use,


if it is just for Podcasts,  and Music,  then look at the iPod Nano,   as it has a screen to work out what you are listing too and will do exactly what you want.

i-phone would be a waste of money where he lives.  GSM service (AT+T) is spotty at best for phone service, so paying the extra money for the i-phone would be a waste.

[1911 Junkie]

I have the solution. It's called the "radio". It's what I personally use and swear by. The best thing........it's FREE.

Call me whatever you want, but I think all the emphasis on these modern gadgets is nothing but a waste of time and money. I (reluctantly) have a cell phone that all it does is make calls, no text, no internet, no coffee maker, no space shuttle launching pad. My computer is connected to wires coming out of the wall of my house, and if I want to use it, I have to stay in one place.

I guess I'm just not a techno junkie.

[Timothy]

I've figured out how to strap my 8-track to my waist when I run but, the wagon I'm draggin' with the car battery kind of tires me out!





 

[shooter32]

I've figured out how to strap my 8-track to my waist when I run but, the wagon I'm draggin' with the car battery kind of tires me out!





 

Now your showing your age..LOL

[tt11758]

btw, your CrackBerry will do all that stuff, too.  In fact, I know a guy who  peddles cell phones who can show you how to set it up.   

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[Rob10ring]

iPod! The others don't add up. Even when the "iPod killer" Microsoft Zune came out, it was easy to predict which would really fail.

Pretty much the entire Apple line of iPods are going to be updated soon. If you don't care about having the latest and greatest, than get whatever you like. I use an 80gb Classic, that is a couple of years old. My wife just got a new Nano and loves it (it replaced a pretty old 2nd gen iPod).  It's great for taking on the plane and light enough that working out with it in a case with a clip isn't out of the question - they make an armband case too. It slips in a shirt pocket well.

We have a lot of other iPod variations as well. Shuffles are only great for the treadmill. Aside from the shuffle, the entire iPod line will now play video.

This can help with buying cycles:
http://buyersguide.macrumors.com/

Apple also has a link for refurbished iPods. Usually returns that couldn't be sold as new.:
http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/specialdeals/ipod?mco=MTE3Njc

[tt11758]

iPod! The others don't add up. Even when the "iPod killer" Microsoft Zune came out, it was easy to predict which would really fail.

Pretty much the entire Apple line of iPods are going to be updated soon. If you don't care about having the latest and greatest, than get whatever you like. I use an 80gb Classic, that is a couple of years old. My wife just got a new Nano and loves it (it replaced a pretty old 2nd gen iPod).  It's great for taking on the plane and light enough that working out with it in a case with a clip isn't out of the question - they make an armband case too. It slips in a shirt pocket well.

We have a lot of other iPod variations as well. Shuffles are only great for the treadmill. Aside from the shuffle, the entire iPod line will now play video.

This can help with buying cycles:
http://buyersguide.macrumors.com/

Apple also has a link for refurbished iPods. Usually returns that couldn't be sold as new.:
http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/specialdeals/ipod?mco=MTE3Njc


Yeah, but it's still an Apple product.   

[Rob10ring]

Yeah, but it's still an Apple product.   

Anything to avoid Microsoft Windoze. 

[Texas_Bryan]

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=9239557

My pick is Sandisk Sansa, and I'll tell you why.  Sounds like someone like you needs to cut out all the bullcrap, you plug this in and go to the Windows Media player you already use, click 'Sync', and your done.  No iTunes, or any of that razzmatazz. I've used iPods, Zunes, and every thing else, and the Sansa are probably the most strait forward.  This one I linked to will hold about a thousand songs, if you got more than that then get an iPod or Zune, if not don't get to fancy.  Also, the Sansa got actual buttons rather than the iPod touchiness thing, I've never seen a person of...er...great maturity that could navigate with the touch pads.  Software installs aren't necessary, and you've also got a built in FM tuner.

[JSC3ATLCSO]

M did mention that he wanted to listen to Podcasts.  The easiest way to do that is with apple.  I am personally an IBM based person.  The iPod however has taken the mp3 player to the next level though.  Like tt said also.. The Blackberry will do what you want.  The podcasts have to be downloaded and converted to mp3's is all.  It can be done but much easier with apple. 

Did this forum go from guns to tech?  What the hell???  This topic is almost as bad as a what caliber to carry or which gun for _______?

Whew.. Just try a few out.. Go to best buy Store brand XX whatever .. make sure they have live display models there and ask lots of questions!!