[moons_affair]

Inspired by this incident I have decided to update my technology.

While out yesterday staring at what I didn't think would be a difficult decision, I was faced with far too many choices and prices for something "up to date".

So here is my question for everyone.

What are the best mp3 or ipod or whatever the heck players at the best value? meaning I want something quality but not something too outrageous.

[SrRaven]

get an iriver,they are niiiiiiice

[un4given1]

I would recommend the new Creative players... The Zen Micro is pretty neat... http://www.creative.com/products/mp3/zenmicro/

I have 512MB of MP3s on my cell phone and the ability to have more if I buy a new card. It's not but a hundred songs or so, but it's nice to listen to when I'm out and about and bored... (Motorola MPx220)

[Kaiyuan87]

people are gonna say get an ipod mini, but I would say that Zen Micros are better only because the batteries are easier to take out. The Zen is the EXACT same quality as an ipod, but with an ipod u cant take out the battery and replace it as easily. I believe the Zen Micro even comes with a spare battery. I heard it is ridiculously expensive to replace an ipod battery unless u have a warranty.

[SrRaven]

people are gonna say get an ipod mini, but I would say that Zen Micros are better only because the batteries are easier to take out. The Zen is the EXACT same quality as an ipod, but with an ipod u cant take out the battery and replace it as easily. I believe the Zen Micro even comes with a spare battery. I heard it is ridiculously expensive to replace an ipod battery unless u have a warranty.

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also good choice but i would need a normal zen not the micro,6gb just isnt enough

[Tukka]

Local computer magazine rated zen's really bad. iPod Mini won comparisation.
Buy it.

[mwilliams1319]

I have heard that the battery is really difficult and costly to replace in the ipod. I also heard that there was a problem with the first batch of them had some issues which is why the battery needed to be replaced. I have the ipod mini and love. I only have about 200 some songs on it, i just don't have time to rip all my cds. I figure by the time my ipod dies something better will have come along anyways. Technology becomes obsolete 18 months after inception.

hope that helps.
maria

[Inconnu]

I have heard that the battery is really difficult and costly to replace in the ipod.  I also heard that there was a problem with the first batch of them had some issues which is why the battery needed to be replaced.  I have the ipod mini and love.  I only have about 200 some songs on it, i just don't have time to rip all my cds.  I figure by the time my ipod dies something better will have come along anyways.  Technology becomes obsolete 18 months after inception. 

hope that helps.
maria

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...18 minutes...*

Haha.

[mwilliams1319]

...18 minutes...*

Haha.

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lol...It does seem like that doesn't it?

[Kaiyuan87]

also good choice but i would need a normal zen not the micro,6gb just isnt enough

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Well....That is true too!!

[moons_affair]

I think I am more confused now than before.

I don't need much space for songs. I tend to listen to the same songs every time I go to the gym. When I'm working (like I'm supposed to be right now) I tend to just shuffle between several different cds.

200 songs sounds like a lot.

[SrRaven]

Well,than a micro or a ipod mini is just fine for you i guess,im a music bitch,i tend to switch between dozens of Artists all the time so i would need lots of space for the songs

[mwilliams1319]

I think I am more confused now than before.

I don't need much space for songs.  I tend to listen to the same songs every time I go to the gym.  When I'm working (like I'm supposed to be right now) I tend to just shuffle between several different cds.

200 songs sounds like a lot.

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200, if you look at an average of 10 -15 songs a CD, is really only about 20 cds, give or take. You could get an ipod shuffle which holds 1 GB of music which is about 3 or 4 cds, but you can't see what's playing or anything. But for about 50 bucks more you can get the ipod mini which is supposed to hold up to 1000 songs. I have been using that at the gym since I got is and I love it. I set it on shuffle to listen to everything or I pick one album (mostly 30STM). As players go, you should look at something that holds atleast 4GB. You can always build up as new CDs come out and such. Also, with all the radio interviews that 30STM that have been posted, if they play through iTunes, they will play on the iPod, which is cool cuz I don't always have time to listen to it right then.

hope that helps.

[moons_affair]

you guys rock, thanks for the help.

What about this nano thing. 210 doesnt seem so bad for thast amount of space. given how often I update my technology, I'd have it forever.

[SrRaven]

210$ for 1gb thats a fucking rip of,you can get 40gb for that

[Karim]

$299
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...u&CMP=OTC-C173T