Video Ipod review and discussion

Of course, the video iPod isn't the only portable device capable of playing video - there are on-the-go DVD players and cell phones equipped to play video clips. And, if you have a Sony PlayStation Portable, you can get video downloads or watch movies on small discs.

Still, the latest trophy toy raises the question: Do we really need such technology?

Tiffany Nguyen says yes, most definitely.

The 18-year-old Sacramento State student came to Arden Fair mall's Apple Store to check out the iPod Nano; her boyfriend has one of the tiny MP3 players, and Nguyen wants one. News of the video iPod, however, has her rethinking her choices.

In particular, she likes the idea of watching TV when and where she wants.

"You could take (the video iPod) anywhere, on a road trip," said Nguyen, who says she watches about three hours of TV a day. "There aren't a lot of things out there that can do that - it really stands out."

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