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Rockbox General => Rockbox General Discussion => Topic started by: arkham on July 27, 2010, 07:39:58 AM
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Hi guys, I'm planning to get a 30GB ipod, replace its backplate and its drive with a 240GB one.
I am told that with this kind of ipod that only has 32MB I will end up with a laggy device.
I red about different problems with such upgrade, but they were all in relation with the originale apple firmware, but I couldn't find any confirmation about a 30GB ipod rockboxed and upgraded to 240GB
Should I go with a 80GB ipod to avoid any risk ?
And if it is laggy, do you think that is reasonable or it is really like it takes 15 minutes to browse your list ?
Could you solve my doubt pls ? :D tnx
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Whoever told you that has no idea what they're talking about.
The amount of memory affects only one thing: the amount of data that can be buffered. This has no effect on how the player feels to use. Having only 32MB will reduce battery life compared to having 64MB, but if you use lossy codecs like mp3 then it won't make much difference: it only makes a major difference on lossless codecs.
The 80GB iPod has a battery which is 50% larger capacity; you may want to consider this as well, since it means your battery will last (at least) 50% longer. :)
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Yeah! that's a good news!
and since I'm going to buy an upgrade kit that also include a 850mMH battery, I think that I will be ok :D
Thank you very much, you makes me happy !
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