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Title: mp3 player advice
Post by: sys on January 18, 2008, 04:45:56 PM: brands? min. mem. size?

i want something very cheap, btw.
Title: Re: mp3 player advice
Post by: michigancat on January 18, 2008, 04:48:33 PM: I paid $65 including shipping for an iriver T50.

Kind of overpriced for a 1gb player, but the AA battery and 52 hour battery life make it worth it imo. You can also delete files on the go with it, which I really like because I always listen to new songs from mp3 blogs every day and delete the crap.

1 gb is plenty for the way I listen to music.

http://www.iriver.com/product/p_detail.asp?pidx=84
Title: Re: mp3 player advice
Post by: sys on January 18, 2008, 04:54:33 PM: what about a person that listens to the same crap all the time, but seldom to never downloads music? would they need more. i guess basically, how many songs is 1 gb?

battery life seems important, i wouldn't have thought to look for that myself, thx.

so, is the iriver a good brand? are all brands the same?
Title: Re: mp3 player advice
Post by: steve dave on January 18, 2008, 04:55:12 PM: I got a Zune 80gb and it is very good but is around $250. It can hold more than you have time to listen/watch.

I almost got this creative Zen which also has good video playback for video podcasts and pirated loot and can be had for $150 (also available in 16gb for more $) http://reviews.cnet.com/mp3-players/creative-zen-8gb/4505-6490_7-32589081.html?tag=prod.txt.4

If you want strictly music you can have a Zen Stone for under $100 at 4 gb
http://reviews.cnet.com/mp3-players/creative-zen-v-plus/4505-6490_7-31960038.html?tag=pdtl-list

FFF is a fan of iRiver products and they are pretty good
http://reviews.cnet.com/mp3-players/iriver-clix-4gb-second/4505-6490_7-32327766.html?tag=pdtl-list

Clams likes Sony
http://reviews.cnet.com/mp3-players/sony-nwz-a816-4gb/4505-6490_7-32593871.html?tag=prod.txt.7
Title: Re: mp3 player advice
Post by: steve dave on January 18, 2008, 04:56:20 PM: If you want very cheap just start here and find the top one in your price point.

http://reviews.cnet.com/4566-6490_7-0.html?tag=dffl1_2&filter=100021_8806902_&sort=edRating7+desc
Title: Re: mp3 player advice
Post by: sys on January 18, 2008, 05:05:42 PM: thx sd. i need to spend some time at that site, it seems. i'm thinking ~ $70-80 max.

i'm glad to see they mention some of the more important details in their evaluations

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The bottom line: The Creative Zen V Plus is a superb choice for anyone looking for a compact and feature-filled flash MP3 player with great sound quality. If you're looking for a more sophisticated design (or have large thumbs), check out the iRiver Clix instead.
Title: Re: mp3 player advice
Post by: steve dave on January 18, 2008, 05:09:37 PM: Quote from: sys on January 18, 2008, 05:05:42 PM
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The bottom line: The Creative Zen V Plus is a superb choice for anyone looking for a compact and feature-filled flash MP3 player with great sound quality. If you're looking for a more sophisticated design (or have large thumbs), check out the iRiver Clix instead.

ECN!!!!111!!!! LOFL, I said I got an 80 GB Zune didn't I. It's like a day at the spa for my fat thumbs on this huge control pad!

(http://www.gadget-paradise.com/news_images/000063_80gb-zune.jpg)
Title: Re: mp3 player advice
Post by: ew2x4 on January 18, 2008, 05:10:30 PM: I'd recommend the Sansa. I got a 4GB for $50. Or spend the money for a Zune. :lick:
Title: Re: mp3 player advice
Post by: steve dave on January 18, 2008, 05:11:57 PM: Quote from: ew2x4 on January 18, 2008, 05:10:30 PM
I'd recommend the Sansa. I got a 4GB for $50. Or spend the money for a Zune. :lick:

I've heard the sansa's are good for the money
Title: Re: mp3 player advice
Post by: ChiefCatchacold on January 18, 2008, 05:18:07 PM: Quote from: sys on January 18, 2008, 04:54:33 PM
i guess basically, how many songs is 1 gb?

I have 240 songs on my 1 GB player. (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16855125040) Only had it a couple weeks, but works good so far.
Title: Re: mp3 player advice
Post by: fatty fat fat on January 18, 2008, 05:25:59 PM: Quote from: Rusty on January 18, 2008, 04:48:33 PM
I paid $65 including shipping for an iriver T50.

Kind of overpriced for a 1gb player, but the AA battery and 52 hour battery life make it worth it imo. You can also delete files on the go with it, which I really like because I always listen to new songs from mp3 blogs every day and delete the crap.

1 gb is plenty for the way I listen to music.

http://www.iriver.com/product/p_detail.asp?pidx=84

I have the t60. Let me guess, the disposable battery was the main attraction?
Title: Re: mp3 player advice
Post by: michigancat on January 18, 2008, 05:31:53 PM: Quote from: fatty fat fat on January 18, 2008, 05:25:59 PM
Quote from: Rusty on January 18, 2008, 04:48:33 PM
I paid $65 including shipping for an iriver T50.

Kind of overpriced for a 1gb player, but the AA battery and 52 hour battery life make it worth it imo. You can also delete files on the go with it, which I really like because I always listen to new songs from mp3 blogs every day and delete the crap.

1 gb is plenty for the way I listen to music.

http://www.iriver.com/product/p_detail.asp?pidx=84

I have the t60. Let me guess, the disposable battery was the main attraction?

def. That's what drew me in. The folder navigation and file deleting hooked me. Wish they made a 2 or 4 gb t50. Love the AA.
Title: Re: mp3 player advice
Post by: sys on January 18, 2008, 05:45:54 PM: the shape of the irivers doesn't appeal to me.

i'm staring to narrow it down, i'm currently thinking a creative zen stone or a sansa clip.
Title: Re: mp3 player advice
Post by: ArchE_Cat on January 18, 2008, 07:12:44 PM: This 2 GB Sony (http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=6498611) has excellent battery life. I got one for Christmas, charged it that day and have only had to charge it once since. I'm getting about 32 hours of battery life out of it. Sony got rid of their crap software and now you can use this player with Media Player.
Title: Re: mp3 player advice
Post by: opcat on January 18, 2008, 10:01:18 PM: I love the ones with audio recorder and fm radio too.

Sansa sounds incredible.
Title: Re: mp3 player advice
Post by: Fox on January 18, 2008, 10:13:57 PM: sansa sux....not lying

i still believe in ipod
Title: Re: mp3 player advice
Post by: fatty fat fat on January 18, 2008, 10:44:37 PM: Quote from: ArchE_Cat on January 18, 2008, 07:12:44 PM
This 2 GB Sony (http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=6498611) has excellent battery life. I got one for Christmas, charged it that day and have only had to charge it once since. I'm getting about 32 hours of battery life out of it. Sony got rid of their crap software and now you can use this player with Media Player.

i can't see a 'archable batttery gettin 32 hrs after one week of use.

iriver...disposable battery is awesome. it's cheap too, and does the job. you just need to find somewhere do d/l free music.
Title: Re: mp3 player advice
Post by: sys on January 18, 2008, 11:57:07 PM: what is the appeal of using a disposable battery? that seems like the most bizarre selling point i've ever heard of.
Title: Re: mp3 player advice
Post by: fatty fat fat on January 19, 2008, 12:07:41 AM: Quote from: sys on January 18, 2008, 11:57:07 PM
what is the appeal of using a disposable battery? that seems like the most bizarre selling point i've ever heard of.

rechargeable batteries will drive you insane.
Title: Re: mp3 player advice
Post by: sys on January 19, 2008, 01:17:09 AM: Quote from: fatty fat fat on January 19, 2008, 12:07:41 AM
Quote from: sys on January 18, 2008, 11:57:07 PM
what is the appeal of using a disposable battery? that seems like the most bizarre selling point i've ever heard of.

rechargeable batteries will drive you insane.

why?

i use them all the time in other devices. buying and throwing away expensive akaline batteries kind of annoys me.
Title: Re: mp3 player advice
Post by: PCR on January 19, 2008, 01:37:44 AM: Check out the new Walkman. The earbuds are worth it by themselves--they're that good. Plus it's got a decent amp. Plays AAC, WMA-DRM. No software required--just drag and drop. The older "square" Walkman requires extra software to manage tunes.

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=6498603 (http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=6498603)
Title: Re: mp3 player advice
Post by: sys on January 19, 2008, 02:03:46 AM: that's a lot of money. are the earphones really that good? even if you knock off ~ $20 for better earphones, still pricey.
Title: Re: mp3 player advice
Post by: AzCat on January 19, 2008, 03:11:28 AM: Sys - PM me a mailing address and I'll send you a 4GB RCA Lyra for free. It sucks ass but it (mostly) works.
Title: Re: mp3 player advice
Post by: michigancat on January 19, 2008, 07:32:31 AM: Quote from: sys on January 19, 2008, 01:17:09 AM
Quote from: fatty fat fat on January 19, 2008, 12:07:41 AM
Quote from: sys on January 18, 2008, 11:57:07 PM
what is the appeal of using a disposable battery? that seems like the most bizarre selling point i've ever heard of.

rechargeable batteries will drive you insane.

why?

i use them all the time in other devices. buying and throwing away expensive akaline batteries kind of annoys me.

You can buy rechargeable AA's. The rechargeable batteries in mp3 players tend to crap out.

Also, if AZ flakes out:

http://us.creative.com/products/product.asp?product=17012&category=618&subcategory=632
Title: Re: mp3 player advice
Post by: sys on January 19, 2008, 01:00:21 PM: Quote from: Åz©a† on January 19, 2008, 03:11:28 AM
Sys - PM me a mailing address and I'll send you a 4GB RCA Lyra for free. It sucks ass but it (mostly) works.

thanks. very generous of you. pm coming.
Title: Re: mp3 player advice
Post by: Fausto on January 19, 2008, 07:43:26 PM: "I'd recommend the Sansa. I got a 4GB for $50."

I've got a 2GB Sansa and it works for me...plenty of room for music and the podcasts I like to listen to. No battery needed, it recharges through being connected to your computer. I've only had it since Thanksgiving...but it's super easy to use and was reasonably priced ($40).
Title: Re: mp3 player advice
Post by: michigancat on January 19, 2008, 10:41:51 PM: Quote from: Fausto on January 19, 2008, 07:43:26 PM
"I'd recommend the Sansa. I got a 4GB for $50."

I've got a 2GB Sansa and it works for me...plenty of room for music and the podcasts I like to listen to. No battery needed, it recharges through being connected to your computer. I've only had it since Thanksgiving...but it's super easy to use and was reasonably priced ($40).

There are lots of Sansa's. I tried to buy a Sansa m250 for $17 after a google checkout discount, but it went out of stock after I placed my order.
Title: Re: mp3 player advice
Post by: ew2x4 on January 19, 2008, 11:57:42 PM: I have an e260, I believe.
Title: Re: mp3 player advice
Post by: Arthur Carlson on January 21, 2008, 08:45:54 PM: FWIW, have heard the Meizu line is good quality.

Meizu players on Newegg (http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Description=meizu+miniplayer&CMP=AFC-C8Junction)
Title: Re: mp3 player advice
Post by: fatty fat fat on January 21, 2008, 08:55:01 PM: I hate 'chargable batteries because if you want to use it, and are short on time you are fracked if it's dead. That always seemed to happen to me.

THat, and after 1 month your battery life is slashed in half.

Get the iriver.
Title: Re: mp3 player advice
Post by: pissclams on January 22, 2008, 09:55:24 AM: just wanted to weigh in here on the mp3(wtf?) player thread folks.
i think they're dumb.
Title: Re: mp3 player advice
Post by: fatty fat fat on January 22, 2008, 09:57:32 AM: Quote from: pissclams on January 22, 2008, 09:55:24 AM
just wanted to weigh in here on the mp3(wtf?) player thread folks.
i think they're dumb.

should have bolded/italicized "weigh" imo.
Title: Re: mp3 player advice
Post by: pissclams on January 22, 2008, 09:59:12 AM: what is this? am hr?

?
Title: Re: mp3 player advice
Post by: chum1 on January 22, 2008, 10:11:25 AM: Is fatty at home or the library?
Title: Re: mp3 player advice
Post by: fatty fat fat on January 22, 2008, 12:24:02 PM: Quote from: chum1 on January 22, 2008, 10:11:25 AM
Is fatty at home or the library?

DIA.
Title: Re: mp3 player advice
Post by: ew2x4 on January 22, 2008, 03:11:26 PM: Quote from: fatty fat fat on January 18, 2008, 10:44:37 PM
Quote from: ArchE_Cat on January 18, 2008, 07:12:44 PM
This 2 GB Sony (http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=6498611) has excellent battery life. I got one for Christmas, charged it that day and have only had to charge it once since. I'm getting about 32 hours of battery life out of it. Sony got rid of their crap software and now you can use this player with Media Player.

i can't see a 'archable batttery gettin 32 hrs after one week of use.

iriver...disposable battery is awesome. it's cheap too, and does the job. you just need to find somewhere do d/l free music.

I really hate disposable batteries, unless its for a camera or something. I've had good luck with mp3 player batteries. Maybe you just haven't?
Title: Re: mp3 player advice
Post by: chum1 on January 22, 2008, 06:19:48 PM: Quote from: fatty fat fat on January 22, 2008, 12:24:02 PM
Quote from: chum1 on January 22, 2008, 10:11:25 AM
Is fatty at home or the library?

DIA.

DAY. Vending machine flowers. Unfair distribution of tables, chairs.

(http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j3/tdj7349/2008_01130002.jpg)

(http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j3/tdj7349/2008_01130003.jpg)
Title: Re: mp3 player advice
Post by: fatty fat fat on January 22, 2008, 06:22:52 PM: Unbelievable. Looks uncomfortable.

Thanks.
Title: Re: mp3 player advice
Post by: sys on January 22, 2008, 06:50:00 PM: Quote from: chum1 on January 22, 2008, 06:19:48 PM
DAY. Vending machine flowers. Unfair distribution of tables, chairs.

expensive? decent selection? v. good idea, imo.
Title: Re: mp3 player advice
Post by: chum1 on January 22, 2008, 07:02:13 PM: Quote from: sys on January 22, 2008, 06:50:00 PM
expensive? decent selection?

I'll pay more attention the next time I'm there.
Title: Re: mp3 player advice
Post by: jeffy on January 22, 2008, 09:15:14 PM: I'd get this one if I were you.

(http://digitalfreak.net/wp-content/uploads/2007/02/marisascanhighres.jpg)
Title: Re: mp3 player advice
Post by: cyclist on January 22, 2008, 09:31:56 PM: Quote from: jeffy on January 22, 2008, 09:15:14 PM
I'd get this one if I were you.

(http://digitalfreak.net/wp-content/uploads/2007/02/marisascanhighres.jpg)

The Marisa option puts this one "over the top"...

:dancin: :dancin: :dancin: :dancin:
Title: Re: mp3 player advice
Post by: shaft3500 on January 24, 2008, 01:21:52 PM: sys, another thing is what will you use it for. i use mine mainly while running, so i love the tiny 1gb styles. features on mine i like:
the rechargable li-ion built into the player. allows the unit to be small and hasn't craped out in 3.5 years.

i don't like the fm tuner, it gets crappy reception. it also records mp3's off fm or voice. this is cool, but have never really used it because radio in manhattan sucks ass, so there is nothing on radio i wish to record.