MP3 players

PastorMikH · 09-24-2006, 10:46 PM

This probably belongs in the Geek corner, but I thought it would get more exposure/opinions here.

I'm thinking about getting an MP3 player. I'm not interested in the iPod. I am looking for something in the 2 gig range that will also do fm radio. I'd also like to keep the price below $150

What do you all recomend?

Thanks

SPchief · 09-24-2006, 10:48 PM

I bought a 2 gig Ipod nano plus a fm reviever for it on Amazon for $165 about 2 weeks ago.

So far good results.

Hootie · 09-24-2006, 10:50 PM

Eh. I bought a Sansa POS for like, 50 bucks at Best Buy and it does the trick for me. It has FM.

SBK · 09-24-2006, 10:54 PM

I have an I-River h10, I got so I could use it with Napster. It I-sucks.

PastorMikH · 09-24-2006, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hootie

Eh. I bought a Sansa POS for like, 50 bucks at Best Buy and it does the trick for me. It has FM.

Sandisk's Sansa is one that I have been looking at. It is getting some decent reviews, though some are complaining about the stiff controls, weight, and gliches in using it.

Pitt Gorilla · 09-24-2006, 11:54 PM

Why aren't you interested in an iPod? Honestly, there are good quality.

Valiant · 09-25-2006, 12:31 AM

Honestly the Ipods have newer models coming out that last longer and have a brighter screen.. As much as I love my sandisk, those new ipods f'ing rock...

Demonpenz · 09-25-2006, 12:37 AM

my ipod has worked well for me

ChiefFan31 · 09-25-2006, 01:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Demonpenz

my ipod has worked well for me

Second the notion about the iPod. iTunes does lick balls however.

Pastor, take a look at circuitcity and bestbuy .com. They have plenty of good options and decent customer reviews...

PastorMikH · 09-25-2006, 07:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla

Why aren't you interested in an iPod? Honestly, there are good quality.

I would like the FM built in and as Chiefsfan31 stated, I am not impressed with iTunes. I would prefer a straight MP3 player that will work with MusicMatch and/or Media Player.

Pitt Gorilla · 09-25-2006, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PastorMikH

I would like the FM built in and as Chiefsfan31 stated, I am not impressed with iTunes. I would prefer a straight MP3 player that will work with MusicMatch and/or Media Player.

The new iTunes is quite cool.

ChiefFan31 · 09-25-2006, 02:19 PM

Pastor, here is a link with about 13 diff options in the 2GB memory range at Circuit

Clicky

I think with just about anything but the iPods, you will be able to just drag and drop windows based style.

That is my biggest gripe about the iTunes, having to convert to a different format before its loaded onto my iPod.

I cant really comment on any of these items, but I do know that Creative has made some good players. You might want to look into the Creative Labs Zen player for 119.00.

PastorMikH · 09-25-2006, 02:29 PM

I know on my kid's iPod, they get a bit picky about licenses for music that you want to load. If I have an MP3 on the 'puter can I drop it into a pc-based MP3 player without the hassle of licenses? (not that I download music illegaly, but I do have an extensive collection of MP3s that I have picked up over the last 6-8 years and don't want to hassle with trying to prove everything is legal.

ck_IN · 09-25-2006, 02:29 PM

I don't know what it cost since the wife got it for me as an Xmas present but I have a 6g Zen Creative with FM. Love it.

If I have an MP3 on the 'puter can I drop it into a pc-based MP3 player without the hassle of licenses?

I do that all the time. Thanks to Limewire and bit torrents I can't remember the last song I paid for.

PastorMikH · 09-25-2006, 02:35 PM

Thanks so far.

Now, is 2 gig enough for most people or do they wish they had more.

The player I am starting to lean towards is the Sandisk e250 which has expansion slots for more memory.

09-24-2006, 10:46 PM
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09-24-2006, 10:50 PM	#3
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09-24-2006, 11:54 PM	#6
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Valiant Valiant 'The Thread Killer' Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $6462380	Honestly the Ipods have newer models coming out that last longer and have a brighter screen.. As much as I love my sandisk, those new ipods f'ing rock...
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09-25-2006, 12:37 AM	#8
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09-25-2006, 02:19 PM	#12
ChiefFan31 Keeping a close eye Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: San Diego Casino cash: $10004900	Pastor, here is a link with about 13 diff options in the 2GB memory range at Circuit Clicky I think with just about anything but the iPods, you will be able to just drag and drop windows based style. That is my biggest gripe about the iTunes, having to convert to a different format before its loaded onto my iPod. I cant really comment on any of these items, but I do know that Creative has made some good players. You might want to look into the Creative Labs Zen player for 119.00.
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09-25-2006, 02:29 PM	#13
PastorMikH Will KC ever be better? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Land of Red Dirt & Necks Casino cash: $9955087	I know on my kid's iPod, they get a bit picky about licenses for music that you want to load. If I have an MP3 on the 'puter can I drop it into a pc-based MP3 player without the hassle of licenses? (not that I download music illegaly, but I do have an extensive collection of MP3s that I have picked up over the last 6-8 years and don't want to hassle with trying to prove everything is legal. __________________
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09-25-2006, 02:29 PM	#14
ck_IN Feels so good. Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $10004900	I don't know what it cost since the wife got it for me as an Xmas present but I have a 6g Zen Creative with FM. Love it. If I have an MP3 on the 'puter can I drop it into a pc-based MP3 player without the hassle of licenses? I do that all the time. Thanks to Limewire and bit torrents I can't remember the last song I paid for. __________________ As sweet as Tupelo Honey
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09-25-2006, 02:35 PM	#15
PastorMikH Will KC ever be better? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Land of Red Dirt & Necks Casino cash: $9955087	Thanks so far. Now, is 2 gig enough for most people or do they wish they had more. The player I am starting to lean towards is the Sandisk e250 which has expansion slots for more memory. __________________
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