Opinions on MP3 Players

[Linkiboy]

Actually heres a cool feature overview of the Meizu,

and no, it doesn't need software to transfer songs, you can use it like a flashdrive

http://youtube.com/watch?v=qJOjVUMvJpY

 

[Sinkhead]

and no, it doesn't need software to transfer songs, you can use it like a flashdrive

I wish they were all like that... Thanks a lot for the video!

- Sam

 

[superrob]

The Zen one looks really nice!

And zen's are good in my opinion

But really if you dont care about video dont buy something like that

 

[Sinkhead]

But really if you dont care about video dont buy something like that

Buy something like what? The Zen or the one Linkiboy posted? I'm not too bothered about video (got my DS for that) but it would be nice to have it

- Sam

 

[superrob]

Buy something like a MP4 player.

If you only care about music do yourself the favor and buy a little MP3 player with a little screen.

Becurse whats the idea about paying 400$ for a MP4 player when youre not going to use the Mp4 features.

Ok its my opinion if you only need music buy a cheaper MP3 player they work perfect

 

[Sinkhead]

Buy something like a MP4 player.

If you only care about music do yourself the favor and buy a little MP3 player with a little screen.

Becurse whats the idea about paying 400$ for a MP4 player when youre not going to use the Mp4 features.

Ok its my opinion if you only need music buy a cheaper MP3 player they work perfect

I understand what you're saying and it is probably the most sensible option, but the Zen looks so nice... And everyone else's iPods look so nice I need something to look juse as nice.
I'm a sheep. Baa.

- Sam

 

[Linkiboy]

this player is perfect for you:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16855102032

(j/k)

I think the creative one you posted is your best choice.

 

[Sinkhead]

Thanks for your help and opinions everybody, I'm going to get the Creative Zen (the one in my first post). I'll update here with a mini-review when I get it

Thanks
- Sam

 

[TLSpartan]

You could buy the MP4 Watch off DX like I did. Its the coolest

 

[Sinkhead]

Which one did you get? (List of all MP4 watches). Are you pleased with it? I may get one of these as well...

- Sam

 

[Maktub]

I got a iPod video a couple of weeks ago (2nd hand in UK, for about 150 pounds but looking as new) and it works great. Only thing I don't like so much is the iTunes thing... I heard there are ways to change the OS in the iPod to Linux and the like but not sure if it's worth the mess... I guess I should get informed and check out what the advantages are.

 

[Maktub]

and lol at the meizu advertising

 

[Elrinth]

other MP3 players can't even hit targets.. they try to use the targeting but it doesn't help.

 

[Maktub]

Anyway had I found a creative zen cheap enough, I guess I would've chosen that one instead. Thing is, apple has a great support (better than creative IMO) and it works great with the clickwheel when I keep it into my pockets.

 

[Qith]

Cowon iAudio players beat everything else, but they are also quite expensive (not quite as expensive as the average iPod, but still). I'd say the D2 is a good option, it provides SD storage as well but has a better screen and better codec support compared to Creative's players (FLAC! Yes!). It has a touch screen and recently even started supporting Flash Lite!
Personally, I own a Zen V Plus 4GB, but that's just an in between thing until 32GB (or preferably even higher capacity) flash players start coming out from iAudio.
The main drawback for my player (that Zen V Plus) is that you actually do need extra software, it doesn't support UMS. MTP is teh suck... I just use Winamp for now, but I still don't like it. I organise my own music folders, I don't even need that crappy ID3 navigation.
BTW all players that use MTP do the same thing as the iPod does: the player's database gets updated by the host computer during song transfer, it's not the player itself that does that.

I don't know whether the ZEN uses MTP only, but if it does, I can't recommend it. It does have the looks, though

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[Sinkhead]

I took a look at the Cowon iAudio D2 but it's too expensive for me. It does look like a really good player though, but maybe more suited to a person who wants more video.

Thanks for the suggestion
- Sam

 

[Mars]

What about the Sandisk Sansa e200 eries?

 

[kellyan95]

Get an Archos 604, they run for $200-$250. Full PMP that plays back just about any video and audio format, nice screen, one of the best players out. Comes with 30GB HDD

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,2005511,00.asp

 

[azn_225]

GET IT! looks awesome

 

[Sinkhead]

What about the Sandisk Sansa e200 eries?

But it says you need to use Windows Media Player with it...

Get an Archos 604, they run for $200-$250. Full PMP that plays back just about any video and audio format, nice screen, one of the best players out. Comes with 30GB HDD

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,2005511,00.asp

Again, it looks really nice, but it's a bit too big for what I want.

Thanks anyway
- Sam