prophetik music Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 well? i'm looking into dropping several hundred dollars on a new, large mp3 player, so what do you all think? i primarily want it for listening to music - so, super big screens don't really appeal to me. i also need in excess of 37 gigabytes. i'm also sick of paying a lot for an mp3 player that breaks soon after a get it - so it's gotta be durable. you should also say what software runs it. anyone got any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwaltzvald Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 I find myself relying on Insignia's products For me I personally use the sports variety of mp3 players they have http://www.insignia-products.com/pc-290-22-insignia-pilot-4gb-video-mp3-player-with-bluetooth-technology.aspx This version is able to play videos but, like you, I have no plans to watch videos and it was just $125 for 4GB. Carries for me a nice small collection of my stuff to listen to during the day. There's another version without video play back but with the 4GB of space http://www.insignia-products.com/pc-275-22-insignia-4gb-bluetooth-mp3-player.aspx I've beaten the shit out of it, dropped it on concrete, and besides the scuffing and occasional scratch it still plays just like the day I bought it. Best buy carries it to my knowledge, considering thats where I got it. I usually just chuck the software, but this one utilizes rhapsody for management of music files for putting it in the mp3player. More or less useful as it didn't fuck up my organization unlike the time I tried itunes.... Edit: I just realized in a few hours, I misread your post; read it saying you didn't need in excess something like 37GB of space If you want an mp3 player that has alot of space, go for the iPod Classic --> http://www.mp3.com/apple-ipod-classic-160gb/hardware/258/summary.html It supposedly holds about 200GB of music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azul v2 Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 I would recommend the ipod touch, but you said 37 megabites, and alas, the touch is flash-memory based. I've had the touch for 3 weeks now and I would recommend it to anybody. Best handheld media player by far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shikigami Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 i have a creative zen micro, cheap but not that much storage (not that i need more than 6GB). however not very durable, i dropped it once and it kinda goes haywire every now and then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceansAndrew Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Get 37 ipod shuffles. Those things are indestructible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzumebachi Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 I USE NONE. unless you count my portable MP3 CD player. portable MP3 players are too damn expensive for what they are-- glorified walkmans that generate backround level noise radiation as you go about your business, whatever that business may be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwaltzvald Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 portable MP3 players are too damn expensive for what they are-- glorified walkmans that generate backround level noise radiation as you go about your business, whatever that business may be. The same could be said of all cheap cd players... But enough talk~ HAVE AT YOU! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atmuh Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 shut up and get an ipod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magewout Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Creative Zen Vision:M 60 GB. I've got mine for 1.5 years, and the worst thing that ever happened was having to do a soft reset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpine Flame Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 shut up and get an ipod Naysay against the Apple omnilith. Now that that is done. Ipods are expensive, but quality products. Always go larger than what you think you need. 40 gig? Sounds about right. But how on earth did you fill 37 gigs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfoot Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 I'd get an ipod, but I can't stand the look of them and the interface. So I'm getting a Zune when the new one comes out. Stupid reason, I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avatar of Justice Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 I'd get an ipod, but I can't stand the look of them and the interface.So I'm getting a Zune when the new one comes out. Stupid reason, I know. That sounds like a completely logical reason not to buy something to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mutericator Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Naysay against the Apple omnilith. Now that that is done. Ipods are expensive, but quality products. Always go larger than what you think you need. 40 gig? Sounds about right. But how on earth did you fill 37 gigs? My audio folder is 38GB exactly. All the OCR's, game soundtracks and remix projects, anime OST's, personal mixes, popular music that I've ripped from CD's... it adds up eventually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shikigami Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 But how on earth did you fill 37 gigs? entire discographies of every band ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brithor Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Creative Zen VPlus 8gb. Not nearly as big as the one you need, but it's a nice little thing. Does the same than an iPod and looks better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beoulve Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 I have a black Asono player with 2gb flash memory. It's small and handy with a touch screen. The reason I have that player is because I won it on a POP Quiz, 1st prize! ^^ The sound isn't stellar, but it's ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kizyr Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Creative Zen Vision:M 60 GB. I've got mine for 1.5 years, and the worst thing that ever happened was having to do a soft reset. Second vote for the Creative Zen Vision:M. I have the 30GB version, but it's the same interface, only less memory. Order it through Amazon.com and you'll probably be able to get it for $25-$50 less than the regular MRSP. Anyway, the Zen Vision:M's interface takes a little bit to get used to, but after maybe 2-3 days of playing around with it, it gets intuitive. Plus you have extra playlist features, an FM tuner (and ability to record from radio), video playback (WMV only though), and a microphone. Durability-wise, I've had no problems with mine so far. You might also want to get some $5 skins for it to keep it scratch-proof (http://www.bestskinsever.com/servlet/StoreFront). KF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattoco Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 I bought a Zen Stone Plus 2GB to replace my old MuVo TX FM (which survived for two years before the USB connection flaked out) this summer, looking for durability, cost effectiveness ($50), and a player that was a Mass Storage Class device (meaning I could put music on it by drag and drop, without having to use proprietary or third party software). By all accounts the Stone is a tough player to break unintentionally, and I am not disappointed with the interface (as it is very similar to my MuVo) or the output. The size is nowhere near 30GB, but I quite honestly don't need to have that much music on me at one time. I found the anythingbutipod.com website to be particularly useful in finding a replacement player; specifically the user input that can be found in the forums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-RoN Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 RCA Lyra, simply because it's affordable. I also prefer using the PSP to play mp3s but I'm switching to iPod after I save money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anosou Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 I had a 40GB early generation iPod. It broke down. I hate it iPod Shuffle is what I have now, and it's love. Sure, I have 60GB of music but I fill it up with different stuff everyday, and shuffle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soma Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 I've had 2 ipods. A 3rd generation (i think?) 15 gig and a 30 gig Ipod video. My first one broke and wouldn't charge anymore so i ordered one of those replacement batteries off ebay, and that worked for a couple months but then it died again. The ipod video is really nice, it doesn't do much other than play music and videos but that's all i need it to do. I've thought about getting a zune before my i already have an ipod and at the end of the day they both just play music. The ipod might not be anything flashy but it gets the job done. (at least until it dies and apple wants to charge you 300 bucks for a new battery) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechaFone Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 I'm on my first, and it's total crap. You think I could have -some- quality for 75 bucks. It's an ilo, two gigs. Barely enough to hold one freakin' work day of music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmr Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 I'm on my first, and it's total crap. You think I could have -some- quality for 75 bucks. It's an ilo, two gigs. Barely enough to hold one freakin' work day of music.2 gigs not enough for a workday's worth of music? I've got an iRiver iFP-899, which is only one gig, and I can squeeze upwards of 280 songs on it. I currently have 283 songs (19h:52m), which I think would be more than enough for a workday. I just swap out songs as I get tired of them, so I constantly have a fresh playlist. (I convert everything to q3 or q4 OGG Vorbis, which doesn't sound all that bad for the filesize.)As for why I use the iFP: Well, the OGG support, for one. Plus, it's got an FM tuner/recorder, a decent built-in microphone, and a line-in/external mic input. It's damn useful for instances where lugging around recording equipment isn't an option. The pre-programed eq. presets, and the ability to set your own is a pretty neat option as well. EDIT: The battery's in the process of dying, though, so I'll need to crack it open and perform battery-replacement surgery before too long. Another reason why I like my iRiver: it runs on a standard AA battery. I'm using an old, modified Kodak battery pack and charger, and I get a good weeks worth of use on a single charge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ab56 v2 aka Ash Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 iPod is a piece of shit for videos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark_T_Zeratul Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 My mp3 player is Soundwave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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