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    eBay iPod Classic Blooper

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Ridley23, Mar 10, 2008.

  1. Ridley23

    Ridley23 Notebook Deity

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    Hey, I just bought an 80GB iPod off of eBay. I paid $157 (including shipping) for it. The listing said it was an iPod Classic, but when I got it, I noticed right away that it was actually the older 5G version. The seller said if I returned it, she would refund the total price of the mp3 player. It's not that big a deal to me, but I realize that the support might go away fast, especially since the games on the new iPod are a different format for the older ones (aka, the old games won't work on the new iPod).

    What would you guys do? Should I return it and try and find the 80GB iPod Classic, even if it might end up costing me a little bit more? Or, should I just keep it and be happy I even found one for that price?
     
    Ridley23, Mar 10, 2008
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  2. Tinderbox (UK)

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    Hi.

    it`s a no brainer 5GB instead of the 80GB ordered send it back.

    make sure you use recorded delivery.

    regards

    John.
     
    Tinderbox (UK), Mar 10, 2008
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  3. dtwn

    dtwn C'thulhu fhtagn

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    I think he means 5G as in 5th generation. Not 5GB.
     
    dtwn, Mar 10, 2008
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  4. Ridley23

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    dtwn83 is correct. :)
     
    Ridley23, Mar 10, 2008
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  5. Kikkoman

    Kikkoman Newbie

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    I would definitely return it. I have both 5th and 6th generation iPod, 6th Generation (Classic) is slimmer and has a better GUI. 5th generation looks just plain dated compare to 6th generation ipod.
     
    Kikkoman, Mar 10, 2008
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  6. Tinderbox (UK)

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    OOPS :D :D :D :D :D

    regards

    John.


     
    Tinderbox (UK), Mar 10, 2008
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  7. d4mi3n

    d4mi3n Notebook Geek

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    but 5th g's can run rock box and hb
     
    d4mi3n, Mar 10, 2008
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  8. Ridley23

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    run rock box and hb? What does that mean?

    So, you guys think I should return it for the full refund and try again? Is it worth it?
     
    Ridley23, Mar 10, 2008
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  9. Lite

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    Return it and get a Classic
     
    Lite, Mar 10, 2008
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  10. Jaycee8980

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    Return that. And instead of looking for a 6G version. Look for a Creative Vision :)
     
    Jaycee8980, Mar 10, 2008
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  11. Ridley23

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    I was looking at a Creative Vision, but it doesn't support Mac computers, which my campus might have in some places. Not to mention, the Creative MP3 players don't come in 80GB. Otherwise, it is definitely a pretty cool device. I just have never used one yet.
     
    Ridley23, Mar 10, 2008
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  12. meekus

    meekus Notebook Consultant

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    Creative's latest Zen MP3 player currently is available with up to 32GB flash memory (it's the highest capacity flash based MP3 player there is for the time being) *plus* it also has a SD memory card slot so it's expandable to boot--as if.
     
    meekus, Mar 10, 2008
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  13. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    I would return it but make sure and do it correctly. Make sure to have either delivery confirmation or insurance in case the seller tries to scam you.
     
    nizzy1115, Mar 10, 2008
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  14. Meemat

    Meemat Notebook Evangelist

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    Actually, Apple has 32gb ipod touch out too.
     
    Meemat, Mar 10, 2008
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  15. Stu.The.Bunny

    Stu.The.Bunny Notebook Consultant

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    Keep it.

    Its all in the click wheel. Any aluminum iPod from the second gen nano on has an apple made click wheel. They're just not as good as the previous ones.
     
    Stu.The.Bunny, Mar 10, 2008
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  16. Ridley23

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    I dunno about that. I mean, the click wheel doesn't bother me. I don't really use it that often (just usually dial to an album and play it). But would it be that much of a bother?
     
    Ridley23, Mar 11, 2008
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