Many years ago I bought a Creative Zen Extra Nomad Jukebox (30gb). It has served me well and the PC software Creative Organiser is reliable and easy to use.
But now, I need something that is lighter and more compact as the Zen is too bulky to go running with attached to a waistband.
I'm also looking for better connectivity options to my Hitachi mini hi-fi (which has an iPod dock and a USB input) and my car which has inputs for iPod, USB and phono. The only option I have in the car with the Zen is the phono one which produces good sound, but I really want to see the MP3 screen displayed on the car stereo screen.
Capacity wise, 30gb is enough, if we ae just talking music files.
I am really not bothered about other functions such as video playback, camera, radio, tea-maker.
I have good quality headphones, so those included are not critical.
I know Apple is ubiquitous, but are iPods really the best? I have nothing against them, other than I prefer not to be swayed by style over substance (hence my original choice of the Zen).
I prefer to stay with MP3 format rather than use Apple's format (is that AC3?).
To be honest I really have not a clue about today's players, too many features, too much choice. I would be grateful for any pointers or recommendation, no matter how vague. Meanwile I'll be trying to do some research.
Thanks in advance.
But now, I need something that is lighter and more compact as the Zen is too bulky to go running with attached to a waistband.
I'm also looking for better connectivity options to my Hitachi mini hi-fi (which has an iPod dock and a USB input) and my car which has inputs for iPod, USB and phono. The only option I have in the car with the Zen is the phono one which produces good sound, but I really want to see the MP3 screen displayed on the car stereo screen.
Capacity wise, 30gb is enough, if we ae just talking music files.
I am really not bothered about other functions such as video playback, camera, radio, tea-maker.
I have good quality headphones, so those included are not critical.
I know Apple is ubiquitous, but are iPods really the best? I have nothing against them, other than I prefer not to be swayed by style over substance (hence my original choice of the Zen).
I prefer to stay with MP3 format rather than use Apple's format (is that AC3?).
To be honest I really have not a clue about today's players, too many features, too much choice. I would be grateful for any pointers or recommendation, no matter how vague. Meanwile I'll be trying to do some research.
Thanks in advance.
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