MP3 Players Advice Please
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Right then people. Is it possible to get a MP3 player, not a iPod that will hold over 200 hours of music. I don't know much about MP3 players or that as I have never really looked into them. I did get a cheep one a year ago I think it is a 4GB one. So I am looking to upgrade. Any help would be appreciated.
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There are many players out there that hold 8gb+ (even my mobile phone can now hold 32gb!)
Do you just want mp3? or do you want video, media centre capability? wi-fi?
Any particular reason for the no no on the the Ipod front? Only reason I ask is that they really do what they say on the tin, and do it VERY well, plus there are so many accessories (docks, head units compatible in car etc) they make a strong case for themselves.
Why dont you want an ipod? Any reason other than everyone has them?
Also, 12GB is likely to be flash memory, so for a similar price, you could get a hard drive mp3 player with much larger capacity. It depends what your going to be using it for.
Reason I don't wan't a IPod is because everyone has them and I want something a bit diffrent.
that's how I used to think, then I tried an Ipod and realised why everyone had them
It's a Flash based player that comes in 4, 8, 16 and 32gb sizes. Really good little screen, though I haven't watched much video, sounds fab to my ears and holds masses of music in lots of different formats.
I'm not sure if it works with Windows media player, though it does play WMA files - but the software that it comes with is really easy to use!
Like gorillathebino that posted above I have never been keen to go and buy an IPod.
Darren
plus the headphones it comes with rock
If you plan on using it to watch MP4 videos, note the probs reported in this thread.
The Sony and Samsung both have Bluetooth but am I right in thinking only the Samsung can be used to answer and make calls when paired with your mobile? In addition the YP-2P has a a bigger screen and lot of extra non-MP3 player features.
I know Cowon have a good reputation and I like the fact it has a DAB radio in addition to FM.
Decisions, decisions...
The new Creative Zen X-Fi looks great..
http://www.creative.com/products/mp3/zenxfi/
Specs of the Zen X-Fi
2.5 inch screen
X-Fi audio technology with Crystalizer and Expand modes demoed on site
Video: 5 hours (MJPEG, WMV9, MPEG4-SP4, DivX4 4/5 and XviD4)
Audio: 36 hours (MP3, WMA, AAC5 (.m4a), WAV (ADPCM), Audible 4)
WLAN: only for the 16GB and 32GB versions
FM with 32 preset stations
Price 16GB for S$329 (US$209) and 32GB for S$399 (US$254) and S$299 ($146)
Another vote for the Zen here... Bought mine from Creative refurbished. My Dad also bought one from Amazon.
It works with Windows Media Player
Why ?
Microsoft Zune? I love mine and very few people have them. 30gb for 100 quid if you shop around.
While I agree the included iPod headphones are not worth much the matter of sound quality among the mainstream manufacturers is another matter. In fact, the sound quality among the top players is generally in the same league. They all put out good and comparable sound quality. This is typically the conclusion from the more professional or informed reviews.
Don't pay no mind to such remarks. Ipods are ranked very high for a reason. The fact that they are simple to use is their biggest advantage.
I haven't used it extensively yet but so far I have been very impressed by it. The supplied earphone are a bit cheap but you can easily use another pair.
Why do you say that ? I was asking a fairly simple question based on the fact that a number of products were being recommended and it was advised that that they ignore those responses and chosse an ipod (if that what "Don't pay no mind to such remarks" actually means )
Whether you realized it or not, and whether it was a joke or not, you and the iPod were being made fun of.
I have not recommended any particular brand or model. That's for you to decide on based on reasonable arguments and experience. The former is not the case with the response that was originally made to you that made you ask 'why.'
Im sorry, but you've lost me. In what way was I or an inanimate object such as an Ipod being made fun of - serious question. Why is it for me to decide based on reasonable arguments. I've got 2 digital players that I'm quite happy with, Iwasn't asking for advice.
My sole contribution was to reply to a poster who asked whether a Zen could be used with WMP. It can. I asked another poster why he or she then said "go for an ipod"or words to that effect