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[cj1976]

I'm in the market for a PMP with wifi and video playback. I looked at the Ipod Touch and I think they're a bit overpriced. After the disappointment of the Ipod video, I've learned my lesson and I won't be buying Apple again. So, any good alternatives out there?

[nobbyken]

Same position here. I've seen a friend use his Touch and it's probably a little on the big size too.
I'm also looking for something to keep a schedule, possibly to sync with Google docs (perhaps through Google Gears). I would like something which may have some web coverage, and download some e-books, take notes quickly, but possibly not PMP.

I've been looking at pocket PC and palm pilots stuff, although fairly inexpensive, I would like to know if the expansion cards for wifi would work in Korea? I see them as a possible tidy solution if they work.

A PMP phone is the other option!

[Sapa]

You wont be disappointed with an ipod touch. They are excellent. I love my gadgets and have bought many over the years but the touch has definitely been my favourite purchase.
I wasn't a fan of Apple's stuff before buying it and agree with you being put off with the old ipods(i had ipod photo).
I honestly don't think anything can compare to it now, what with the shear number of useful apps for it.
I use mine for..

Skype calls
Playing lots of games
Korean Dictionary
Dictionary
Converting units
Listening to radio stations from back home when I'm in bed.
Surfing the net and youtube/checking mail
Taking notes.
calender and reminder
Shopping lists
sunway map
nike+ at the gym
and lastly listening to music and watching videos.

I didn't think I would get that much use out of it before getting one.

[dc'79]

Yeah I'd have to agree...Ipod Touch is probably your best option. Alternatively I guess you could try iriver. I've always liked their products but i'm not sure how much English support it carries.

No idea on prices but you can have a look here.
http://product.iriver.co.kr/

[cj1976]

For me, the audio quality of Ipods is very poor and has little option to manipulate it effectively. Also, Apple's lack of codec support is a real downer. I'm a bit of an amateur tech enthusiast, and I can see past the shiny Apple casing.
For much less, you can buy similar less sexy-looking machines that offer more features, such as the Archos 605.
The Iriver P35 Wifi looks quite promising though.

[dc'79]

I'm no Apple fan either but the Touch is actually pretty impressive.

I bought my wife one for Christmas so I had a chance to play with it for awhile. I'd give it a look (as in a hands on test) before I made a decision. I was actually surprised how much itunes has improved as well. Although I agree, the iriver p35 does look really nice.

[zappadelta]

I love my Cowon S9, but no wifi. Best sound on the market though, as well as an amazing screen for watching movies and a really good battery.

[Rusty Shackleford]

http://gizmodo.com/344878/ifolio-converts-iphone-into-ultra+light-laptop-so-light-it-doesnt-exist


Apple really needs to build this. I thought I invented this idea last week, but seems it's been around for years.

[Thunndarr]

[quanglam]