personal audio/video players?

[whistlin six]

I fly a lot, and am looking for a personal audio/video device to help pass
the time while on the plane. Keep in mind I know nothing about these things,
that's why I'm asking for opinions.

The first thing that comes to mind is an ipod, is that the way to go?

[BoosTT]

[QUOTE=whistlin six;460471]I know nothing about these things QUOTE]

With that said, ipod is the way to go. Easy to use not much to break. Otherwise, I would use a laptop and buy an extra battery or two for dvd's (actually just copy the movie to the hard drive).

Remember to concider the size of your mp3 collection when buying a mp3 player. One guy at work has about 700mb of songs and got an 80gb ipod. lol

[Rocket Power]

I have 11 gb on my 80gig including the movie "Red Dawn". I don't think there is 80 gigs worth of music I like in the world but eventually I'll put more shows/movies on it. People at work that have to fly a lot use them for video and music while taveling

[Karps TA]

my boss travels alot and said his Ipod touch is the best money he ever spent. Between dl'ing music, tv shows and movies he swears by it. I don't think any of the other brands have close to the support that Apple has with Itunes.

[Goat Roper]

iPod touch. Great picture and has wi-fi.

[Got Boost]

I have an archos 605 ,,,, 120 GB its a bit bigger than an IPod but i like it better , It has a optional DVR base so you can record TV shows on it it .Programs up to 2 weeks out It has a bigger screen than an IPod touch 120 GB not 32 and its WI-FI also . Archos even has a model with a bigger screen 7 inch.. My .02

[Got Boost]

I like the amazon music and movie deal I can put it on anything , Plus the mircosoft lossless sounds better than apple lossless.and amazon is cheaper .. there again my .02 .... I have an IPod i rarly use it 120 GB archos is approx 350 on the internet ... I think the DVR is 100 Bux and if you have Dish network you can watch your dish if you have a WI-FI connection

[wrath]

Buy a Sansa off woot.com (they show up weekly) for a few bucks. That way when you ruin it/lose it you don't care.

[BoosTT]

Keep in mind, this thing well be outdated (almost useless) in 3 years absolute max....18 months if you are into technology. I wouldn't spend too much.

[wrath]

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