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MeatPopSICKle
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Ok, as with many people around here, i dont keep up with certain things. Some people its PC, or DS's, or 360's, or what have you. So im in the market for an Mp3 player after many years of obstaining, due to a change in my career that now allows me to listening to music on the job. The catch is, it MUST have an AM/FM tuner as weather reports are fairly vital to the job. That and sometime its just nice to listent he radio instead of mp3s. Space is very confined, and it seems pointless to have a radio, as well as an mp3 player when i can get them as one.
Id like a large screen since theres no need to worry of scratching, and i like nice shiney things. Battery life is of no concern. So far ive checked out the big two i know of, the Zune, and the ipod. The ipod doesnt have an am/fm tuner so it was out first thing. So i guess im really asking... Is the zune worth $250, or are there other compairable things to it?
Id like a large screen since theres no need to worry of scratching, and i like nice shiney things. Battery life is of no concern. So far ive checked out the big two i know of, the Zune, and the ipod. The ipod doesnt have an am/fm tuner so it was out first thing. So i guess im really asking... Is the zune worth $250, or are there other compairable things to it?
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Also, if you do get the Zune, I recomend the Zune pass. Unlimited download of songs a month for 14.95 is pretty damn cool, even if you are just renting the music.
Well, my gf mainly hearts one of them. I personally think it's worth it. And Zune pass is great.
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I say lease because you sure as hell aren't buying it.
I'm still going with the iPod. It's functional, has dozens of accessories (icluding a shower-speaker thing from Sharper Image).
Go for something with SRS WOW. It makes a big difference.
The sound quality has been improved in the latest generation and mostly depends on the earphones you use - if you are going to use the standard head buds, well its your fault then. Personally I don't need sound quality on a portable device which is comparable to high end sound systems.
If your music /video collection isn't to huge, maybe the PSP could be something to consider. A used one can costs less than a ipod nano. (its even better if you install the custom firmware on it). Disadvantages: The size, you need a memory stick.
edit: ok ignore my comments - you require a fm tuner. I should read the OP more carefully.
Ooooh. That MP3.
The Zune is alright, but a bit pricey. I bet you could find something that would do the job you are look for for about $200.
It's in the category of the ipod nano (4gb flash-based), but at a lower price and more features. It's got radio. Bought mine for $189 + armband/silicone skin. You don't want to buy an ipod for the ipod. The ipod is average at best as an mp3 player, what it has going for it is a vast array of accessories since it's so popular.
http://www.pocketables.net/2007/04/review_iriver_c.html
Good detail in the review, but a bit of scrolling. Most interesting bit is the youtube video that sweeps through the main features and how the interface is used.
Part of why I like this so much isn't the larger screen or the extra features, but the interface. Since the D-click works off the corners and not off conducting electricity through your finger, I don't need to look where I'm hitting. Particularly handy when it's on my armband while I'm running. I just reach over and touch my arm, no looking for buttons.
Do get a good set of headphones. That's always a must.
You could find sales on the Zune for $199. Keep an eye out for them on sites like Ben's Bargain or Slick Deals
++Positives
ZUNE PASS
Huge screen
Good Sound & Video Quality
Easy to use interface
Unique double shot finish
Can tell the sheeple to stuff it
--Negatives
Not as fashionable as iPod.
Not as popular as iPod, so it's harder to find accessories.
ZuneMarketplace software kinda sucks.
It's the bigger of more 30gb PMPs
You can get the 8 Gb version for $149 from Dell, and it plays mp3s, does voice recording, fm radio, picture viewing, and full motion video. Also doubles as a flashdrive for portable storage.
My only knocks on it are that navigating the menuing system takes a little getting used to and that it relies upon Windows Media Player 10+ to manage playlists. I was really hoping for full WinAmp compatibility, but it wasn't meant to be.
Oh, and the available accessories for the Sansa is dwarfed by iPod options. When browsing the Apple iStore, I really wish they would have made a compatible interface.
Geez.
The big seller for me was that the screen is half an inch bigger than an ipod's.
and i like the interface more; but that's a personal taste thing.
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Cos the Zune and iPod have hard drives instead of flash memory? Leads to them being too big (for some) to take to the gym, jogging, etc. Also gives them shorter battery lives than a flash player. And they're far more fragile.
EDIT: My (admittedly old) HDD player skips. Don't know if that's still a problem with them, but I know flash players wouldn't have that.
I skate with my zune and I've taken multiple falls including one landing directly on the zune and that thing is still chugging. I'm quite suprised I think that double-shot shit on the outside layer does quite a bit.
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Yeah, I use my Zune in the car (with the FM transmitter) and I've hit some nasty fucking bumps and potholes and whatnot, and nary a skip. My girlfriend even dropped it in the car once while changing a song and it was just fine. Perhaps they've improved the HDD MP3 players since you bought one?
Although you're right, I like flash drives a lot more. If only they were as cheap and could hold as much as a HDD, then I'd be all over them.
quoted for Truth. I love my Sansa. I use Rhapsody to manage the songs, though.
The best part: you can get a new battery for it for $10 and install it yourself. Also, 25 hour battery life.