Ten Reasons Why You Should Not Buy an Apple IPod
Don't Be Fooled by a Product's Famous Name
Many people believe iPods are the best tech product to hit the market since computers, but too often they don't really know much about it. The iPod is an MP3 player that has lots problems most people aren't aware of until after they have invested in one. Here are ten reasons why I feel you shouldn't purchase an iPod.
1. iPods are quite expensive for such little devices. They range from $70 on up to $300; you can purchase a regular MP3 player for much less than that. A 512 kb iPod shuffle costs about $70 but you can purchase a RCA MP3 player with a 512 kb memory for around $40. iPods look cute, but when it comes down to it, if all you need is something to listen to music on you can use a CD player or a much cheaper MP3 player with just as good results.
2. Batteries in an iPod don't last very long. You constantly have to recharge, which wastes time that you could spend actually listening to music. You can't just go out and purchase two AA batteries; you have to buy a special one just for the iPod.
3. When batteries are dead and can no longer be recharged you have to send the whole device back to the manufacturer. When it is returned, it may not be your same iPod at all; it could just be a refurbished one with a better working battery.
4. iTunes is the only music program on a computer that is compatible with iPod, which means some computers aren't up to date enough to be compatible with iPods. This could mean you can't have an iPod unless you purchase a new computer.
5. iTunes music costs about a dollar a song. There are many cheaper places to buy music. For example, Wal*Mart music downloads are only 88 cents each; if you buy a lot of music this can be a big deal.
6. iPods aren't made to add memory to them. Basically this means that you get what you bought and no more, because there is no place to add a memory card.
7. When an iPod is connected to a computer all the music on the computer is placed on it, whether you like it or not. The only way to fix this problem is to go through every song on your device and decide if you want it there or not. This can take quite a long time depending on how much music you have downloaded.
8. The iPod doesn't come with built in speakers. If you want to hear your music outside your headphones you have to buy a special speaker set compatible with iPod or turn your headphones up loud, possibly causing damage to them.
9. When you buy an iPod, you are paying for the basic device. Anything else will cost you extra. Granted, the iPod comes with a neck strap, but it doesn't come with a charger so you have to purchase a charger to keep it working. This means more hard earned money out of your pocket that you could be using to purchase more music.
10. One of the biggest problems with the iPod is damage resulting from dropping. If an iPod is dropped many problems can occur. Dropping an iPod can damage the memory and cause you to lose all of your music. The device might also turn off and not want to turn back on again, or in some cases freeze. Even when not dropped many iPods freeze on their owners, and there may be problems getting them unfrozen.
If you are considering purchasing a new MP3 player, remember that there will usually be a new and more up-to-date version two or three months later, so don't spend any more than you have to. Because the iPod name is well-known, a lot of people don't take time to consider that there might be a better choice. I hope that the reasons I have cited for not buying an iPod will help you make the best decision in your particular case.
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53 Comments
Post a Commentwow dude, u got almost everything wrong. 1, the ipod is not an mp3 player. 2,ipods do come with built in speakers.3, you can download music from anywhere and put it on an ipod. i can go on and on, but the main point is that you have written a terrible article.
right mate, when you plug your ipod into all the itunes, all the music does not go on it dumbass, you just need to change the settings fool
first of all, you don't need to buy a special battery for your ipod. those come inside it. second, you don't need to constantly keep recharding it. third, your "512kb" mp3 player doesn't have as much memory, so that's why it doesn't cost as much. you have no proof of this; do you even own an iPod?! This is the dumbest little rant i've ever read, and that's really saying something.
wow there are much more valid arguments against ipods then the one's named here... and most of them make sence like not beeing able to expand the memory, only very high end MP3 players can do that : /
1. they cost way more the other mp3 players and they do what other mp3 players do just as wel.
2. the battery can just explode it's rare but it doese happen, i am yet to hear this for another mp3 player.
3. u can only load music up though itunes which means u need to first install itunes on whichever pc u want to take music from, major pain in the ass.
wow. pretty stupid rant.
nah some of these arguements are out dated now it was wrote in 2006 your writing your comment 3 years later... what a tool most of the programs mentioned only started doing ipod compatibility... but i think the writer missed off the very best arguement against an ipod... cowon and sony walkman both have amazing sound quality... your buying an mp3 and ipods only have average sound quality... when ur listening its in your pocket who cares that it looks cute... i own an ipod and never even bother with video but the cowon has a better screen for HD videos.
been a along time since I have seen an article written with such misinformation and ignorance. I never thought I could be a writer until now.
"When an iPod is connected to a computer all the music on the computer is placed on it, whether you like it or not. The only way to fix this problem is to go through every song on your device and decide if you want it there or not. This can take quite a long time depending on how much music you have downloaded." Are you kidding me? Have you ever used an ipod? Do you know what a playlist is? RIDICULOUS!
Manda Spring, hopefully you are fired by now for writing such a horrible article which you don't even know the facts on! I mean WOW! I can't even believe they allowed this to be published on here. About the only half way true comment was about the batteries, and how you have to use iTunes. By the way, you can download songs from anywhere. As long as you transfer them to iTunes, it goes on the iPod.
I suggest next time you decide to write on a pointless subject, maybe You should do the research on it, and find out the facts before you write. And to whoever published this or allowed this to be put on here.. Should be fired too! Horrible and Stupid article with limited facts!
Upon reading this article, I honestly think whoever wrote this has just wasted a huge chuck of their life. Honestly, ipods aren't that bad. Half of the things this person said aren't true. It seems like he/she has never had an ipod and is makig things up in a dramatic manner to make ipods seem terrible. #1-ipods are expensive. Why yes they are, but isn't everything now-a-days? Besides that, ipods have warraties and such. Not everything is as terrible as he/she made it out to be, and I'm sure we can find a list of reasons why you shouldn't buy the other products mentioned aswell
I must admit I'm shocked by the level of unprofessional in these comments. Caps Lock? horrid use of abbreviations?
He does have a point, in many way you can get a much cheaper product with the same features as Ipods.
I admit, this list could use some revising but at the same time, notice the good reasoning.