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by: Ashley0103 September 11, 2011 4:57 PM PDT

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Which iPod should I replace my 5th Gen. video iPod with?

by Ashley0103 - 9/11/11 4:57 PM

My 5th generation iPod Video is dying(I keep getting a sick face) . I have had it since 2005, so it has lasted me a good long time. I don't care to get rid of it, but it only works maybe once a day for an hour if I can get it to start up.

Basically I use my iPod a lot. I use it at the gym, in the car, and just walking around. I have music and some audiobooks that I listen to on it. I've never had the desire for using it for video. Plus I have a smart phone, so the internet on the touch isn't really a great turn-on for me.(Also thinking of getting an iPhone in a few months, if that helps). <div>
I know that all have an advantage. The mini is small and great for the gym. The touch has a big screen, and the classic a big memory.

Any weigh-ins on which model I should go for.
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Recommend fixing it because it's better that 7th Gen-Classic

by PrivettP - 5/13/12 10:05 PM

In Reply to: Which iPod should I replace my 5th Gen. video iPod with? by Ashley0103

I would like to say the 5th Gen Video iPod is still the best and most versatile iPods made. If you have the thin model that is 30GB or less, you can replace the hard drive yourself. $70-$90 for the hard drive (100GB) model MK1011GAH-there is also an equivalent Samsung for less. It will be faster, thinner than classics and your current one and will store more songs because it doesn't have the split screen menu or the coverflow that nobody uses. You can buy a better battery that will last longer for the charge and it's life will last 4 - 5X longer than what you purchased with Apple. That's the route I would take. If you already have the thinker plate 5th gen, you can add a 250GB hd with the same battery. The video ipod can do a lot more than that. You just have to look.


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