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Mobile audio MP3/iPod/RioRiot, etc.

OK, maybe this is retreading ground (I couldn't find any relevant threads), maybe its not apropos for a high end forum, etc. etc. BUT, the convenience factor of some of the new hard disk based MP3 players is pretty hard to beat. 500 CDs in a small box that has 10-12 hrs of battery life that I can carry on an airplane? That gets my attention.

Here's the questions. All the stuff I see about these never discusses the audio quality of these puppies. Anyone care to comment on who has better audio quality? Anyone use these things? Any way of getting better audio quality out of them?
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cwlondon
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Chanifin and Abstract7:

I was ready to rush out and buy and iPod today but think this subject is a bit trickier than I realized --

In the highest quality format (umcompressed??) how many hours of music will fit on a 20G ipod?

Do you still recommend the iPod or would a nomad jukebox be a better idea?

I will be taking frequent plane trips to UK and Asia from NYC and would like good battery life and maximum fidelity to go with my Grado Headphone Amplifier and Etymotics earphones.

Thanks very much.
cwlondon
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Thank you. Further to the wonders of the iPod, are there any other benefits to the 20GB model?

For me, 15 CDs at one time on a handheld device would be plenty.

Maybe I should save the extra hundred bucks and go with the 10G model?
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