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After deciding that the standard MP3 players are not quite worth it and I'm still not sold on the MP3 HD units...I've decided to get a personal CD unit that plays MP3s...
From a bit scouting around the two best models appear to be from Sony and Panasonic....
The Sony has the benefit of using MD tech to cram loads on a disc with it's burner software and the Panny is cheaper and lighter..
So here's the links...please have a look and tell me what you think...
Cheers...
http://products.sony.co.uk/productdetail.asp?id=1_62_2596
http://www.panasonic.co.uk/product/personalcd/SLCT800S.htm
From a bit scouting around the two best models appear to be from Sony and Panasonic....
The Sony has the benefit of using MD tech to cram loads on a disc with it's burner software and the Panny is cheaper and lighter..
So here's the links...please have a look and tell me what you think...
Cheers...
http://products.sony.co.uk/productdetail.asp?id=1_62_2596
http://www.panasonic.co.uk/product/personalcd/SLCT800S.htm
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I paid £65 about 2 years ago, but seen it really cheap for about £35 on this site.
http://www.blankdiscshop.co.uk
Search for Mp3 and it's £29.99
But just looked and it's not a VCD player
Up to you of course
Dunno if someone can tell me but I presume these players can cope with VBR and differing bit rates?
Been told they all do VBR but the battery life on them is not impressive in comparison to the more commercial products...could be a tricky decision...
Does anyone know if you can convert VBR to CBR without any further major loss?
So the Panny it is....
but if not,
take a look at Iriver products - they were in at the beginning of MP3 CD players and since they were flash upgradable (at that time) they were able to take on board users suggetions to improve the product - user interface etc via active user group on mp3.com. So it became a very polished product which features an usabilty far above the competition at the time
As a previous and current user I highly recommend them
see here
or here for review of Iriver SlimX
I got this one after reading the Review in T3 Magazine..
DCP-400
It's now available from IWantOneOfThose and the picture (above) really shows it off...!
The dcp-400 was a little expensive at £109 considering it isn't made by Sony or Panasonic, but I reckon it can cut it with those guys. And it plays WMA and MP3. It's also got SRS and TruBASS like Windows Media Player and sounds great..
Ruffas
My one which is a Rio Volt (aka Iriver 1) gives somything like 12 hours, allegedly the newer SlimX's gives nearer 24 hours
Stands corrected !
I have owned an iRiver SlimX for about 1 and half years now, and I really cannot praise it enough.
The sound quality is superb, the build quality i excellent too! It's even got a radio tuner.
If this one ever does conk out on me, I wouldn't hesitate in buying another.
You can't fast forward or rewind within an MP3 with the Pannys or Sonys...
Which makes listening to audio books or mixes really awkward if you miss something or want to skip through...
I now think I'm almost certain that I will have to buy one of the specialized units....
Im sure the Iriver SlimX will have such a capability being derived from the same original product as the RioVolt was.
Hopefully AlanMarshall will update us on that specific.
As I said before it was things like this which were added specifically at users request ( because they could due to use of Flash memory) that realy made the Iriver name - i.e. they listened and responded to their customers needs and tegh way they used the product rather than just pushing out a product / user i/f designed in house.
Perhaps it's worth waiting for the new model out shortly that looks a gem...
Not likely to be cheap though...:(
All that and 55 hours playback !!
Amazing
Still once it come out, there may be a price drop on the 350 , which is still a good product - often pays to keep off that 'bleeding edge' of technology
True...but it don't 'arf look good...:D
While shooting all my previous arguments about mp3 players requiring a decent ID tag based menu structure down in flames
you can't get much more cheaper and cherrful than this
It even does FF and Rew in track
user manual on www.freecom.com
battery life only 7 hours ?
I notice the SNR ratio is a tad poor...
But they do have this for £34 also an 8cm player which DOES have id3 tag display an search, and FF and Rew
colour scheme a bit er garish - still i'll be in you pocket most of the time
full info
some review comments
Only thing it don't say is it's weight