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Title: MP3 Players Post by: Luci on Monday, January 14, 2008, 12:37:20 Just trying to buy one for dads birthday but not sure whats best and hoping some of you techie gurus can help.
Im ideally looking for a 2GB memory but not sure whether the recharchable ones are best or the ones that take 1 x AAA battery? How long do the batterys last? I was looking at something like Phillips/Sony as they're decent brands but they're all battery required as opposed to rechargeable. Any suggestions? Dont really want to spend more than around 35 quid ideally. Title: MP3 Players Post by: DMR on Monday, January 14, 2008, 12:42:40 My instant reaction to the title was get an iPod.
I then saw your budget and the fact that it's not for you, so therefore I would suggest you steal an iPod. 8) Title: MP3 Players Post by: Simon Pieman on Monday, January 14, 2008, 12:45:49 Get a creative zen stone plus Lady.
2gb and rechargeable. Creative are a good make of mp3 players. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Creative-Zen-Stone-Plus-Player/dp/B000RY1FXK/ref=pd_sbs_ce_title_1 Title: MP3 Players Post by: Luci on Monday, January 14, 2008, 12:46:58 Nah and even if it was for me I wouldn't bother with an ipod.
Dad just wants something gadgetty he can take on holiday - pretty basic spec really! Title: MP3 Players Post by: Northern Red on Monday, January 14, 2008, 12:53:56 I'm a fan of the Creative Zen players...
I've got a Zen V Plus, and the missus has the new Zen. You could try the Zen Stone which is about 29.99 at the moment, rechargable battery, but you'll need the updated version (Stone plus?) to have a screen and know what you're listening to... http://tinyurl.com/2z23bv (Currys) Title: MP3 Players Post by: Simon Pieman on Monday, January 14, 2008, 12:57:03 The "sandisk clip" may be a good alternative as well Lady.
Title: MP3 Players Post by: red macca on Monday, January 14, 2008, 12:58:34 Fuck me your alive
Title: MP3 Players Post by: flammableBen on Monday, January 14, 2008, 12:58:34 Make one out of string and stuff.
Title: MP3 Players Post by: Simon Pieman on Monday, January 14, 2008, 13:05:03 Quote from: "red macca" Fuck me your alive Yeah I'm not really sure how either. Happy birthday though mate :) Title: MP3 Players Post by: Luci on Monday, January 14, 2008, 13:11:38 Quote from: "Si Pie" Get a creative zen stone plus Lady. 2gb and rechargeable. Creative are a good make of mp3 players. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Creative-Zen-Stone-Plus-Player/dp/B000RY1FXK/ref=pd_sbs_ce_title_1 Cheers mate. My previous post was in response to DMR's not your btw! Title: MP3 Players Post by: Simon Pieman on Monday, January 14, 2008, 13:13:28 Yeah I figured that. The mention of ipod kinda gave it away :D :wink:
Title: MP3 Players Post by: Luci on Monday, January 14, 2008, 13:33:30 Do Zen do any with a USB attached?
Title: MP3 Players Post by: Simon Pieman on Monday, January 14, 2008, 13:35:31 Errrrm, it is USB connective?
Title: MP3 Players Post by: Luci on Monday, January 14, 2008, 13:37:37 I mean some of them have the USB built in as opposed to a cable.
Is Zen online only or do some shops sell them?> Title: MP3 Players Post by: Bushey Boy on Monday, January 14, 2008, 13:38:27 Ralph blows goats
Title: MP3 Players Post by: Simon Pieman on Monday, January 14, 2008, 13:38:56 Creative are sold in shops and online.
Title: MP3 Players Post by: Simon Pieman on Monday, January 14, 2008, 13:40:57 http://us.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=213&subcategory=215&product=15441
That one looks like what you want. Title: MP3 Players Post by: Simon Pieman on Monday, January 14, 2008, 13:43:06 Does it need a screen? There's a 4gb one without a screen for £30.
Title: MP3 Players Post by: Luci on Monday, January 14, 2008, 13:45:25 Quote from: "Bushey Boy" I can grab Ipod nanos for £20 if he still has any, if you want Cheers for the offer but think Ill stick with the MP3 as heard Nanos have had some problems. Plus, my dad may see it as a thing for the "younger" person if you get my drift! Title: MP3 Players Post by: Bushey Boy on Monday, January 14, 2008, 13:48:23 I get you, I bought a couple for Christmas but am gonna get one witha screen as you cant scroll to want you want. Si Pi has found a good one there
Title: MP3 Players Post by: Luci on Monday, January 14, 2008, 13:49:04 Quote from: "Si Pie" http://us.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=213&subcategory=215&product=15441 That one looks like what you want. Thats ace mate but not enough time to ship from the US! Title: MP3 Players Post by: DMR on Monday, January 14, 2008, 13:49:38 Bushey.. iPod nano for 20 quid... may I declare interest in one?
Title: MP3 Players Post by: Luci on Monday, January 14, 2008, 13:51:18 I hate electronics. They're complicated. :x
Title: MP3 Players Post by: Simon Pieman on Monday, January 14, 2008, 13:53:00 Quote from: "STFCLady" Quote from: "Si Pie" http://us.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=213&subcategory=215&product=15441 That one looks like what you want. Thats ace mate but not enough time to ship from the US! They sell them in other places silly :D Anyway, I think this is a good'n. Amazingly, amazon has loads and they're pretty cheap compared to elsewhere. Have a gander if you don't like this one: http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000PE8K6W/ref=nosim/kaufenundbe00-21 Title: MP3 Players Post by: mattboyslim on Monday, January 14, 2008, 13:59:26 I got one from Microdirect I think, it takes one AAA which lasts about 8-10 hours, it has a fm radio and is 4gb, with the USB attached to it, it's not the best, made by Sumvision, but brilliant for travelling to obscure places where electricity is at a premium, and everyone else is having to preseve their battery life. it's pretty much the biggets capacity AAA one I could get for the money.
Title: MP3 Players Post by: Luci on Monday, January 14, 2008, 14:12:55 Quote from: "mattboyslim" I got one from Microdirect I think, it takes one AAA which lasts about 8-10 hours, it has a fm radio and is 4gb, with the USB attached to it, it's not the best, made by Sumvision, but brilliant for travelling to obscure places where electricity is at a premium, and everyone else is having to preseve their battery life. it's pretty much the biggets capacity AAA one I could get for the money. Thats a really good point. Parents are off to India in a couple of weeks so might well be the case when they're trekking about! Title: MP3 Players Post by: mattboyslim on Monday, January 14, 2008, 14:17:28 Quote from: "STFCLady" Quote from: "mattboyslim" I got one from Microdirect I think, it takes one AAA which lasts about 8-10 hours, it has a fm radio and is 4gb, with the USB attached to it, it's not the best, made by Sumvision, but brilliant for travelling to obscure places where electricity is at a premium, and everyone else is having to preseve their battery life. it's pretty much the biggets capacity AAA one I could get for the money. Thats a really good point. Parents are off to India in a couple of weeks so might well be the case when they're trekking about! http://www.microdirect.co.uk/(16452)Sumvision-M18-4GB-LCD-MP3-Player-with-FM.aspx Comes in a variety of groovy colours or black. Mine delivered overnight IIRC. Cheap, cheerful, and if johnny foreigner nicks it you've not lost a lot. Title: MP3 Players Post by: Bushey Boy on Monday, January 14, 2008, 14:29:10 DMR will see what I can do tomorrow.
Title: MP3 Players Post by: DMR on Monday, January 14, 2008, 14:30:03 OK mate nice one, just drop me a PM if you get any joy.
Title: MP3 Players Post by: Bushey Boy on Monday, January 14, 2008, 14:32:30 Yeah will do, im gonna delete that stuff just in case
Title: MP3 Players Post by: Spud on Monday, January 14, 2008, 15:28:13 Ordering an ipod touch tomorrow. 8)
Title: MP3 Players Post by: Ralphy on Monday, January 14, 2008, 16:51:32 Quote from: "Bushey Boy" Ralph blows goats :fatbury: Title: MP3 Players Post by: Bushey Boy on Monday, January 14, 2008, 18:25:33 I forgot
FACT Title: MP3 Players Post by: Luci on Wednesday, January 16, 2008, 09:09:51 Is this one any good anyone?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-YP-U2R-UltraSlim-Player-Radio/dp/B000IOMUK6/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1200474466&sr=1-11 Title: MP3 Players Post by: magic8ball on Wednesday, January 16, 2008, 09:15:11 Never had one myself but the reviews it gets on Amazon are pretty good.
One or two bad ones, but out of nearly thirty, thats not bad. Title: MP3 Players Post by: Luci on Wednesday, January 16, 2008, 09:19:31 Anyone ever use www.audiomania.co.uk ?
Ive found another one on there which looks good! 2GB, FM radio and Samsung for around 25 quid where its a lot more elsewhere. |