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Old 22-11-2004, 16:57
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I looking for an mp3 player for christmas, liked the look of the creative zen micro but they dont seem to be many in stock or totally out of stock! I dont want an i pod because they dont have very good battery life. This would be mine first mp3 player i want one with a screen like a then creative zen and decent memory.
Has anyone any suggestion of what I could get?
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Old 22-11-2004, 22:22
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Rio Karma. Great sound quality. Easy to use. Gapless playback. Wins on many counts. But what's your criteria? Jukebox only or album playback? Looks? Ease of use? Size? Music formats? Battery life? Radio? PC/Mac compatibility? Some players will be better suited than others.
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Old 23-11-2004, 10:38
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Originally Posted by little bear
I dont want an i pod because they dont have very good battery life.
iPods do now have a good battery life.

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Old 23-11-2004, 15:15
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My iPod has a 12 hour battery life.
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Old 23-11-2004, 21:15
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My iPod has a 12 hour battery life.
Ok sorry i never knew that i read on the spec that it was 3 to 4 hrs but must have read it wrong or it been wrong.
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Old 23-11-2004, 23:28
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IRivers HP140 has 40gb capacity, a FM radio, 16 hours battery life and is £100 less than the 40gb Ipod.

I recommend it.
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Old 24-11-2004, 09:37
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Originally Posted by little bear
Ok sorry i never knew that i read on the spec that it was 3 to 4 hrs but must have read it wrong or it been wrong.
the old ones have a spec of about 8 hrs, but typical use will only give you 5-6 maybe.

the new ones have a spec of 12 hrs, but not sure how much you get with typical use.

i passed dixons the other day, and they were doing one for half price (£99 instead of £199) - either an iriver or a creative zen - not sure. might be worth having a look?

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Old 24-11-2004, 11:32
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I have a new 40gb i-pod and I can assure you that the battery lasts less than 4 hours!
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Old 24-11-2004, 11:50
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i'd have them for false advertising then. or check its not faulty.

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Old 24-11-2004, 13:08
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I bought a Philips hard drive player and have had no problems with it at all, battery life is excellent, lasts all day at work no problem. I have also found it user friendly, and the sound quality good as well. It still works after I dropped it in the bath.

My girlfriend has an MPIO hard drive player and has had nothing but trouble with it so steer clear of them.
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Old 24-11-2004, 22:31
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thanks everyone i been looking to and i thinking about a creative zen micro
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Old 24-11-2004, 22:49
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theres a good site abou the creative players here:
http://www.nomadness.net
that might be helpful if your thinking of buying one
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Old 26-11-2004, 09:49
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you've probably already ordered it, little bear, but if not some here at decent (ish) price

http://www.dabs.com/uk/Search2/Produ...quicklinx=39tx

Looks like both zens and iPods are whizzing out of stock in record time at the moment. I really ought to start my christmas shopping (gulp!)

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Old 26-11-2004, 10:08
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4th Gen 40gb iPod lasts 4hrs?

Something certainly not right there,

I have a 4th Gen 20gb iPod and it's specified to last 12hrs, on my test of setting to half volume, no EQ, and shuffle, it played for over 13hrs. That's more than the specified.

This was with the 3.0.1 software installed.

I now get 3 days out of my iPod between charges and i use it for about 4-5hrs a day.

Dan

Oh, and by the way, you might want to read the BIG TEST in PCW magazine, 20 MP3 players tested.

WINNER - iPod
RUNNER UP - iPod Mini

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Old 26-11-2004, 13:10
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The ipod - 'Chav' accessory of 2005.
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Old 26-11-2004, 14:50
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Originally Posted by MrKev
The ipod - 'Chav' accessory of 2005.
Unlikely, far too technical although I can see the adverts for an Ipod Burberry carry case now
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Old 26-11-2004, 15:27
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also, far too expensive.

It's a known fact, the iPod is the best MP3 jukebox out there, read the magazines....

Also, regarding cases, i've just ordered a set of these:

http://store.apple.com/Apple/WebObje....0.1.1.0.1.0.3

Lovely!

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Old 26-11-2004, 16:21
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I'd recommend an iPod
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Old 26-11-2004, 16:54
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Originally Posted by MrKev
The ipod - 'Chav' accessory of 2005.
That post just smacks of jealousy and predjudice. But those are your views, so I'm not going to argue.

I played with a Zen Micro at an expo recently - they just feel cheap and tacky.

And I get at least 12 hours out of my 20gb iPod.
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Old 26-11-2004, 17:18
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iPod (20GB) - £208
Creative Zen Xtra (30GB) - £170

Source: www.amazon.co.uk

I'm no chav, so I know a bargain when I see it!
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Old 26-11-2004, 17:24
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Originally Posted by Multisandia
iPod (20GB) - £208
Creative Zen Xtra (30GB) - £170

Source: www.amazon.co.uk

I'm no chav, so I know a bargain when I see it!
Storage space isn't everything though, is it?
If you're on a budget and have 25gig of music, maybe it's a problem.

I considered a Zen before I bought my iPod earlier this year - but they're unintuative bricks.
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Old 26-11-2004, 19:34
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Originally Posted by Pingu
That post just smacks of jealousy and predjudice. But those are your views, so I'm not going to argue.

I played with a Zen Micro at an expo recently - they just feel cheap and tacky.

And I get at least 12 hours out of my 20gb iPod.
Jealousy and predjudice you say? I wasn't even having a go at the thing. It seems you can't make a tongue in cheek comment without having a 'wink' at the end.

Let me explain:

I believe that the ipod is a great piece of kit. Anyone who pays money for one will have done well and will not be dissapointed. It is one of the better players on the market.

I know for a fact that amongst the 'Chav' sector of society, the must have xmas present this year is an ipod - I grew up with a lot of them and know what they and their brothers and sisters are asking for. And they can afford them - just like they can afford the latest mobile phones on £30 a month contracts.

Sorry if I ruffled your feathers by making the link between 'Chav' and ipod. I was but speaking from experience.
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Old 26-11-2004, 19:42
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I still don't see the amazement with ipod. What makes it different from many other hard disk players. It plays music like the rest. End of Story.
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Old 26-11-2004, 20:18
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Originally Posted by MrKev
The ipod - 'Chav' accessory of 2005.
Wow, thats one shit load of giros.....
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Old 27-11-2004, 11:34
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Originally Posted by Pingu
I considered a Zen before I bought my iPod earlier this year - but they're unintuative bricks.
Maybe they are, but if it's in your pocket then who really cares?
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