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["Nicki Keck" <nicki@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

From what I have read, the rock box firmware is free.

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-----Original Message-----
From: blindipod-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:blindipod-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
On Behalf Of KANE BROLIN
Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2007 9:33 PM
To: blindipod@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [blindipod] Re: Would like some opinions, please

To Shane, Nicki, and others:

As you might know from prior posts, I am using iTunes actively but face a
similar decision to Nicki's, relative to buying an iPod later this year.  I
want to use it for music, audiobooks, and podcasts.  Aside from storage
capacity--I realize 30 GB is a lot--what other advantage would there be to
own the iPod Video as opposed to the Shuffle?  Is there a marked difference
in cost between new units of the Video and the Shuffle? Considering what
I've read in these pages, I wouldn't go for the Nano at this time.

Also, what does the RockBox firmware cost?  (I understand used equipment or
firmware might be cheaper than buying new; but I like the point of
comparison and ordinarily feel I should buy new in order to get warranties,
etc.)

Thanks to all.

-Kane
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Shane Jackson" <jack728@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <blindipod@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2007 5:17 PM
Subject: [blindipod] Re: Would like some opinions, please


> Hi, Nicki.  Good to have you on this list.  The iPod video is totally
> awesome, and now that they have made RockBox so easy to install, for you
it
> won't be a problem in the least.  I have the 30GB model, and it is good,
> overall.  Battery life is excellent for me, and it is relatively easy to
> switch back and forth between the Apple firmware and RockBox.  The only
very
> annoying thing that I can tell you is this:  In RockBox, most times, when
> you are listening to a long file, it locks up and you must re-boot the
> Video.  I have no clue as to why this is, but I really wish they would fix
> it.  It is absolutely a pain to get two hours into a drama and realize
that
> your unit is totally locked up tighter than a drum.  Of course, when you
> re-boot the iPod, you begin again at the beginning of the file.  This is
> about the only downside I've seen, so if you're seriously thinking about a
> Video, go for it.  The problem I mention does not happen at all under the
> Apple firmware, while reading Audible books.  I suspect that it is a
RockBox
> issue and not an iPod one.  I hope this has been of some small help to you
> in making your decision.  Let us know how you are getting along and if we
> can help you further.
>
> Shane Jackson
> Hoover, Alabama, USA
> "All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for
reproof,
> for correction, for training in righteousness;
> so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work."
> 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NASB)
>
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