i pod alternatives?

celticfan11 · April 18th, 2005

I am looking for an mp3 player. But ipod are to pricy. Does anyone know of any good alternatives?

I found this http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.proc...uct_Id=4011073... any thoughts?

**Kush** · April 18th, 2005

i would personally save for an iPod, its just a higher level of entertainment than other mp3 players

celticfan11 · April 18th, 2005

what type of features do ipods have over others?

**NetRyder** · April 18th, 2005

There are plenty of great choices when it comes to portable audio players. Look into what Creative, iRiver and Dell have to offer. In fact, most of them will give you more for your money than the iPod - built-in FM tuners, voice recording, more flexibility in terms of file formats and compatibility with online music stores, etc.

**Kush** · April 18th, 2005

true, i was talking about personal satisfaction though, there just something different about iPods that makes them classier. yeah as netryder said those are good brands also check out rio

celticfan11 · April 18th, 2005

do the non ipod ones transfer files as a usb hard drive would..via my computer and not via i tunes?

**Kush** · April 18th, 2005

not to sure, but im sure they offer a hdd mode, to store files

**zeke_mo** · April 18th, 2005

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProduc...102-147&depa=0

I bought one of these bad boys, dont regret it at all. I wrote up a small review in these forums somewhere, but I cant seem to find it. Ill edit with the link later.

EDIT: After digging around with my 14.4 dialup, here it is
http://forum.osnn.net/showthread.php?t=53183

**ElementalDragon** · April 18th, 2005

i know Archos players double as USB hard drives. i'm hoping to get an Archos Gmini 400 in the next few months......

celticfan11 · April 18th, 2005

zeke mo how do you get the mp3s to your mp3 player

**Shamus MacNoob** · April 18th, 2005

I would think with a usb cable

**muzikool** · April 18th, 2005

The specs for any of these players will include information on what connections are available... whether they be USB or even 1394 (Firewire).

**zeke_mo** · April 18th, 2005

Originally Posted by celticfan11

zeke mo how do you get the mp3s to your mp3 player

If you get a zen micro, it will come with a old version of firmware(mine did). After you upate it, it will have drag and drop support for Windows media player 10 and windows explorer. I still use the "Zen Micro Media Explorer (MTP)" program. Its VERY lite, doesnt run in the background when you dont use it, and its just a little GUI over explorer. Its a very nice program; all you have to do is click "Import music", then pick your music folder(s) or song files and click next. All done. I can upload some screen shots of it later if you want

**zeke_mo** · April 18th, 2005

Originally Posted by Kermit_The_Frog

I would think with a usb cable

**~bk** · April 19th, 2005

They are tons of 4GB-20GB mp3/harddrive players out in the market now. iPod's started the trend. I just ordered Dell Pocket DJ last week from Dell's site. It's pretty nice if you don't have more than 5GB of music collection and the price is not that bad either. There is also a $30 price-drop, so I think you should stick with this.

On the side note, iPods are nice too... but I just didn't want it as I don't have that much music.

Also in my opinion, Dell Pocket DJ is way better than the 4GB iPod Mini. I don't really know about 6GB model.

**the_music_man** · April 19th, 2005

i would go with the new sony ones coming out (actually they might be already out, im too lazy to check) but they are really stylish and supposedly have like over 50 hours of battery life? yeah sounds crazy but i remember it being like a ridiculously high number. i'll post back with details

**~bk** · April 19th, 2005

Sony has good selection of mp3 players but they are pricey in my opinion.

**Kush** · April 19th, 2005

i think it was 72 hours, not too sure, but it was a small one that i remember seeing

celticfan11 · April 20th, 2005

thanks for all the great feedback

**zeke_mo** · April 20th, 2005

You are very welcome

let us know which one you go with

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celticfan11 OSNN Senior Addict Joined: January 2003 Location: Vernon, CT Posts: 744 Reputation: 340 Power: 124	Re: i pod alternatives? do the non ipod ones transfer files as a usb hard drive would..via my computer and not via i tunes?

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Kush High On Life! Joined: January 2002 Location: Montreal, Quebec Posts: 4,590 Reputation: 1300 Power: 185	Re: i pod alternatives? not to sure, but im sure they offer a hdd mode, to store files If Someones post is helpful or makes you laugh, reward the person by clicking on this button--->

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zeke_mo (value not set) Joined: August 2004 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 1,965 Reputation: 1290 Power: 126	Re: i pod alternatives? http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProduc...102-147&depa=0 I bought one of these bad boys, dont regret it at all. I wrote up a small review in these forums somewhere, but I cant seem to find it. Ill edit with the link later. EDIT: After digging around with my 14.4 dialup, here it is http://forum.osnn.net/showthread.php?t=53183 "My Mind is a swirling miasma of scintillating thoughts and turgid ideas" ~Sam Zeitgeist Money as Debt, educate yourself.

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zeke_mo (value not set) Joined: August 2004 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 1,965 Reputation: 1290 Power: 126	Re: i pod alternatives? Originally Posted by celticfan11 zeke mo how do you get the mp3s to your mp3 player If you get a zen micro, it will come with a old version of firmware(mine did). After you upate it, it will have drag and drop support for Windows media player 10 and windows explorer. I still use the "Zen Micro Media Explorer (MTP)" program. Its VERY lite, doesnt run in the background when you dont use it, and its just a little GUI over explorer. Its a very nice program; all you have to do is click "Import music", then pick your music folder(s) or song files and click next. All done. I can upload some screen shots of it later if you want "My Mind is a swirling miasma of scintillating thoughts and turgid ideas" ~Sam Zeitgeist Money as Debt, educate yourself.

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zeke_mo (value not set) Joined: August 2004 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 1,965 Reputation: 1290 Power: 126	Re: i pod alternatives? Originally Posted by Kermit_The_Frog I would think with a usb cable "My Mind is a swirling miasma of scintillating thoughts and turgid ideas" ~Sam Zeitgeist Money as Debt, educate yourself.

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