Opinions:Philips Recording Audio Jukebox

[baggio248]

I saw this in the Bestbuy catalog this weekend. Is this one any good? The only reason is because it is cheaper than an IPOD, but if the quality sucks i'll just spring for an IPOD.
Philips Recording Audio Jukebox with 20.0GB Hard Drive
Records directly to MP3 files with digital or analog line-in connection; built-in microphone for voice recording in MP3 format (mono)
Plays MP3 and WMA files
2-step manually controlled SuperScroll keys for faster navigation
32MB buffer memory for approximately 30-minute music buffer
Connects through USB to be used as an external hard drive for data storage and transfer
Ultralight magnesium body and superslim design for true portability
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage...99992566&cmp=++

[ski]

does the iPod have this function:

"Connects through USB to be used as an external hard drive for data storage and transfer "

?

[baggio248]

does the iPod have this function:

"Connects through USB to be used as an external hard drive for data storage and transfer "

?
As far as I know yes...my friend has one and I swear he told me at one time that you can use as a portable hard drive.

[hapoo]

Yes, the ipod does function as a portable hard drive