[chubbykidz]

Hello there!

With all these various brands of mp3 players out there to chose from, I want to get one thats the most worth it. I'm not looking for an iPod because I don't believe that it is the most resourceful music player. If you guys would be so kind to name some really good mp3 players out there--that would be great!
I've done a bit of my own research, but I want to see what suggestions you guys would recommend--just to see if we match up on our picks...

What I look for:

+ 1GB & up of memory space
+ able to hold photos
+ video compatible
+ FM Radio
+ Recording capabilities
+ Drag and drop file system
+ easy to maneuver (navigational system wise)
++ durable mp3 player that will last for a while (more than a year or two of normal usage)
+ (preferred) recharable batteries

Thank you in advance for the suggestions. I really appreciate it!

[DKYang]

Sandisk Sansa e200 series, it ranges from 2, 4, 6, and 8 GB. The bad thing is it doesn't read any Asian font yet unless you get the Chinese version. Then it can only read Chinese and not the other Asian languages. It has a replaceable battery so it'll last more than a year unless you break the whole player. I have this myself and I love it, except the Asian font part.

Samsung T9, 2 and 4 GB. Haven't experienced it, but you can say it's like a rival to the Sansa and iPods. Most likely able to last a year if it isn't abused.

These are the only good players I can think of. Prices are cheap, especially the Sansa.

[chubbykidz]

that was one of the mp3 players that i was thinking of!! how long have you owned your sansa? how is the video playback? how many gbs do you have? and how are the earphones that came with it?

--sorry lots of questions, but i really appreciate your responses!

[`faded]

hahaha I just ordered mine CANT WAIT!!!..I shall tell you how it goes =)..hhaaha..but ya I read good reviews

[mz.mamiie]

Meizu M6

1GB, 2GB or 4GB
Can hold photos
Can play videos (AVI format)
FM radio
Can record
Drag and drop system
Easy to maneuver =)
You plug it to your computer to charge it

It's the perfect MP3 player for you XD
I have it and I love it ^^

[miyaviyo]

Looks like you'll like Creative Zen Vision:M.

[DKYang]

that was one of the mp3 players that i was thinking of!! how long have you owned your sansa? how is the video playback? how many gbs do you have? and how are the earphones that came with it?

--sorry lots of questions, but i really appreciate your responses!

Umm....I actually forgot how long I've owned, but it's when probably couple weeks after the 6 GB version was released. I would say I had mine around November. It's 6 GB.

The video playback is good. Only bad thing is the screen is small, I don't use video much, only to show some clips to my friends. The converter on the other hand is a hit or miss. It'll work for some or it won't with others. When you convert a long video, it cuts it into short 10 min clips, which is a good thing because you can start off on the 3rd part instead of fast forwarding for like 10 minutes. I modded the options on my converter so it splits it into every 30 min instead. I forgot how I did it though.

The earphones were ok for me. It did not stay in my ear and kept falling off. Unless your an audiophile, I think it's ok.

All in all, very good player. Make sure to update the firmware, but I'll bet getting one of the new iRiver players so this will most likely be used only in my car or whatever.

P.S. I got the mod from this forum: www.anythingbutipod.com forums.

EDIT: Forgot to mention. It does not support Asian font yet.......

[Jang Pilmo]

Hello there!

With all these various brands of mp3 players out there to chose from, I want to get one thats the most worth it. I'm not looking for an iPod because I don't believe that it is the most resourceful music player. If you guys would be so kind to name some really good mp3 players out there--that would be great!
I've done a bit of my own research, but I want to see what suggestions you guys would recommend--just to see if we match up on our picks...

What I look for:

+ 1GB & up of memory space
+ able to hold photos
+ video compatible
+ FM Radio
+ Recording capabilities
+ Drag and drop file system
+ easy to maneuver (navigational system wise)
++ durable mp3 player that will last for a while (more than a year or two of normal usage)
+ (preferred) recharable batteries

Thank you in advance for the suggestions. I really appreciate it!

if u want to get the Sansa e280
right now they have the 8Gb on sale at best Buy..
becuz im thinkin bout gettin one and i just saw itt...

heres da link for it..
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?sk...d=1156607400598

[joonage]

Samsung T9 or iRiver Clix.

Stylish with lots of things ...

And the Clix2 is coming out sometime this half of the year ... So ... I'd wait for the price of that.

[Nic-]

have you ever though about Creative Zen Visison W



Capacity: 30GB / 60GB
Dimensions: 30GB - 134mm x 75mm x 22mm
60GB - 134mm x 75mm x 26.4mm
Weight: 30GB - 276g (with battery)
60GB - 297.1g (with battery)
Battery Life: Audio playback > 13hrs
Video playback > 4.5hrs
Video Playback Formats: AVI, WMV9, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4-SP, MJPEG, DivX 4.x/ 5.x, XviD-SP
Audio Playback Formats: MP3, WMA, WAV
Photo Formats Supported: JPEG
Battery: Removable and rechargable Li-Ion battery
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Up to 96dB
Harmonic Distortion Output: <0.1%
Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz
Audio Output: 3.5mm stereo mini-jack, built-in speaker
Video Output: Composite TV-Out; supports NTSC and PAL systems
Interface: USB 2.0
Card Slot: Compact Flash Card Type I & II
PIM: Syncs with Microsoft Outlook ® Contacts, Calendar & Tasks

[`faded]

MY SANSA ARRIVED TODAAY 8gb!! woohoo..O_O..although I don't know if I transferred all my music O_O cause it says less than what my winamp says..ME GO CHECK LATER ON AND FIX IT >.> hahaha..but ya it's rpetty good..I thought the earphones are pretty good because it didn't fall off for me..*HEHEEE YOU HAVE SMALL EARS! LOL* but ya..it's good..I haven't tried the video yet but it's good so far =) it doesn't support asian font..but I could care less o_O

[chubbykidz]

cool! thanks so much for the great suggestions. but i think i'm leaning towards getting the sansa. `faded did you dl the new firmware from the website like yangester suggested? if not, how is it without the "new" firmware?

also, i went to best buy today and checked out the gadget. i love the round scroll bar. i read lots of reviews and many people found it to be troubling. `faded how are you liking the round scroll bar? also how is the transfering of music?

thanks for all the helpful info!

[DKYang]

Errr....I got big ears not small ones. If I had small ones they wouldn't even fit in my ear.

Well here's the thing about the firmware and this is what I suggest. If it's working good for you with no problems then don't update because some people had problems when they updated and some didn't (like me), but if you are going to use 3rd party accessories like the Griffin FM Transmitter, then you need to update, sometimes not always.

If you want a custom EQ, update it. If you want cover art transfer to work with WMP, update it, although there are different ways of doing this.

Get the update downloader by google, "sandisk sansa e200 update."

[santoki]

Definitely get the clix 2 gen.

Here's why::

Cnet.com says it's a 9/20 out of the 20 most wanted link
(And that is only the old version... think how much better the clix 2 will be!)

Specs ::
* 2.2" QVGA AMOLED Display
* 2GB, 4GB & 8GB capacities
* MP3, MPEG4 (30fps), WMA, OGG, WMV9, Audible Support
* FM Radio/Recording
* 25hr Battery Life
* D-Click Navigation
* MTP/MSC Support
* SRS WOW HD
* Theme and Font Settings
* USB Connection – Power / Data option similar to U10
* Browse Type – Database / File Tree
* Connection Type – UMS / MTP
* Standard USB Connection
* Macromedia Flash Lite 2.1, (games//apps)
* Internal Li-poly rechargeable battery
* Text reader
* Non-progressive JPEG
* Views Asian Unicode

Pictures::
http://www.misticriver.net/attachment.php?...mp;d=1171019630
http://www.misticriver.net/attachment.php?...mp;d=1170851565

It's the most beautiful and most anticipated MP3 in the market.

Video's ::
http://www.iriver.co.kr/event/clix/flash/clixAni2.swf
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=munsujjang
http://www.gearlive.com/index.php/news/art...x2-first-look1/

Here's a few places to learn about this great product to come.

misticriver.net an iriver fan based forum. Also can buy this product here before any local retailer has'em
clixhere.net dedicated to iriver's clix.

Already out in Korea!
Expect it in the US by 2 & 4gig March! and an 8 gig around April!

[nanciixd]

samsung t9 is really good

[Jintastic]

i have the samsung k5, the one with the speaker



the battery life is 30 hours and i literally charge it once per week.

it has everything on your list except the recording capability and rechargeable batteries.

they are coming out with the k3 which is almost the same thing without the speaker.

[h2obubbli]

^ thats the mp3 i just bought (K5), i needed the speakers.

i would definitely say iriver U10, clix or clix 2

they are such great players! they have everything yu stated . i own a U10 but i sat on it and broke the LCD screen :x

[orochipotato]

yup go with the meizu m6. it seriously does everything! and it kicks ass.

[Haengb0kk]

How about the sansa e200? it costs 120$ for 1 gb, around 200$ for like more gb i dont remmeber how much. It has FM radio, CAN PLAY VIDEOS, holds alot of songs. Or you can get the meizu m6 looks pretyt spiffy =].

[ichiban]

i have the cowon a2 and it works great. Fills every requirement you have above. A2 comes in both 20gb/30gb. I hear the D2 is coming out soon, might want to wait for that