seriously, what's a good MP3 player to buy?

FeelGood · Feb 11, 2004

best bang for the buck? I am clueless about most consumer electronics. Help me out.

Decepticon · Feb 11, 2004

Im partial to my Muvos...they get the job done for the price but after getting my Pocket PC I now use it as my MP3 player.

slerch666 · Feb 11, 2004

How much music are you looking to store?

I have Creative Nomad Zen Xtra that hold 30GB and I couldn't be happier. It costs less than an iPod and holds more. In terms of price, it can't really be beaten.

Syxx573 · Feb 11, 2004

Are mp3 players jogable? What about MD players? I get asked this at work all the time and I don't know.

c.t.h · Feb 11, 2004

ipod...because you can pick it up used for a reasonable price, it's easy to use with itunes, and its uber cool.

EMAGDNIM · Feb 11, 2004

I'd also say or you to get an iPOD. they're light and can hold a shit load of songs...you can get them for a good price at comp stores and eBay...

The Chief · Feb 11, 2004

Anyone want to buy my Rio 500? It's minty fresh and comes equiped with a whomping 64MB RAM built in + an expansion slot

ZeroMJ · Feb 11, 2004

I am partial to my 10 gig iPod... I think that's really the thing to go for.

slerch666 · Feb 11, 2004

Syxx573 said:
Are mp3 players jogable? What about MD players? I get asked this at work all the time and I don't know.

If you have a hard drive based MP3 player? Fuck no. If you are using an MP3 player that uses memory sticks or what have you, then yes.

As far as an iPod, I'm sure they are good quality and all, but the Creative (and just about ANY other company) offerings are cheaper and nearly as light weight. iPod is simply a status symbol type gadget. If there is only one thing Apple can do right, it's marketing. Considering HDD based MP3 players had been around quite a while before they offered theirs... it's all in how they market it as being "hip" to own.

Spend your money as you will. I have the Creative Zen Xtra, works well, boots up quick and has an easily replaceable (though still proprietary) battery.

Lagduf · Feb 11, 2004

slerch666 said:
If you have a hard drive based MP3 player? Fuck no. If you are using an MP3 player that uses memory sticks or what have you, then yes.

As far as an iPod, I'm sure they are good quality and all, but the Creative (and just about ANY other company) offerings are cheaper and nearly as light weight. iPod is simply a status symbol type gadget. If there is only one thing Apple can do right, it's marketing. Considering HDD based MP3 players had been around quite a while before they offered theirs... it's all in how they market it as being "hip" to own.

Spend your money as you will. I have the Creative Zen Xtra, works well, boots up quick and has an easily replaceable (though still proprietary) battery.

You're also forgetting the ipod is sexy as hell. Most of the other mp3 players i've ever seen are bastard ugly.

I'm going to wait around until sony releases their HI-MD players and read some reviews. The prospect of 1gb disks for $7 that can hold any file format is interesting to me.

Devils Child · Feb 11, 2004

the Apple Computer Company sells the best MP3 players available. the iPod, large size, the original unit that can hold 15, 20, or 40 models start at memory can be had for a base of $299 for the 15 GB model, and tops out at $499 for the huge 40 GB model. I own a $399 20 GB model and it holds every song I own, plus has plenty of space for more. Battery replacement costs $50 and should not need to be serviced for long periods of time. Very solid, reliable, good-looking and powerful.

Apple also sells the iPod Mini which starts at $249 and comes in five different colors, blue and silver are my favorites. The batteries last up to 8 hours and the battery replacement service is the same as the Apple policy for the bigger, more powerful iPods. Cool shit. You should check 'em out. I own one, and it has been awesome. Totally worth the investment.

BIG · Feb 11, 2004

Get an ipod..

The best MP3 player on the market,hands down.

kc · Feb 11, 2004

ipod fucker

PleaseKillMeNow · Feb 11, 2004

slerch666 said:
How much music are you looking to store?

I have Creative Nomad Zen Xtra that hold 30GB and I couldn't be happier. It costs less than an iPod and holds more. In terms of price, it can't really be beaten.

I have the Nomad Zen NX with 20GB of storage for the same reason. I don't know much about MP3 players, but its nice.

BryLmoo · Feb 11, 2004

minidisc players are good too.

Briggs · Feb 11, 2004

Pick up a used old style 5Gb iPod on eBay. You can pick one up for less than $150 in decent condition.

Lagduf · Feb 11, 2004

Don't forget you can get a Student Discount on all of Apples products if your in school! They also have discounts for federal employees.

FeelGood · Feb 12, 2004

so is the ipod okay for jogging with?

Any runners here use these?

c.t.h · Feb 12, 2004

EvilWasabi said:
so is the ipod okay for jogging with?

Any runners here use these?

no, you can't jog with it. however you can with the new mini ipod.

Plisken · Feb 12, 2004

i have a Nomad Zen 20gb and i think it's fucking superb, never skips/jumps, great battery life, light and pocket sized. And you can copy a whole cd of MP3's to it in about 15 seconds.

seriously, what's a good MP3 player to buy?

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