A Reasonably cheap/High Capacity MP3 Player

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RagingBITCH

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Sep 27, 2003
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Originally posted by: goku2100
You guys are so blatantly on whos a mac fan and who is not. The people who arent mac fans/ people that have actually grown up, give me suggestions on a device besides I-Pod. The ones who live at home and likely never grow up are the ones suggesting me the I-Pod despite the fact I said I dont want a friggen I-Pod.

Look over the first 10 posts - EVERY SINGLE HIGH CAPACITY NON-IPOD MP3 PLAYER AVAILABLE HAS BEEN RECOMMENDED. I hate Macs but Ipods are nice. Maybe if you weren't such a tool who equated "buying an IPod = I Jack off Better to my Mac", maybe you'd understand. Get a clue.
 

xospec1alk

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Mar 4, 2002
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get a Hi-MD, each disk holds 1gb of music and the players are much smaller than a frickin ipod.
 

Mr N8

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Yes, I am a technology fiend. I own an Ipod, 2 Muvo2 4gb players, and a 40GB Zen NX. Personally, I would choose the Zen or the iPod for the car. They are just a whole lot easier to navigate when you are driving. The Muvo2 is nice and small, and has arguably equal or better sound than the iPod, but the controls are tiny and harder to use while giving it little attention. The new Creative product looks like its even easier to control (the Zen Touch), and it has some of the great style that the iPod has.
 

TheAudit

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May 2, 2003
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Originally posted by: RagingBITCH
Originally posted by: goku2100
You guys are so blatantly on whos a mac fan and who is not. The people who arent mac fans/ people that have actually grown up, give me suggestions on a device besides I-Pod. The ones who live at home and likely never grow up are the ones suggesting me the I-Pod despite the fact I said I dont want a friggen I-Pod.

Look over the first 10 posts - EVERY SINGLE HIGH CAPACITY NON-IPOD MP3 PLAYER AVAILABLE HAS BEEN RECOMMENDED. I hate Macs but Ipods are nice. Maybe if you weren't such a tool who equated "buying an IPod = I Jack off Better to my Mac", maybe you'd understand. Get a clue.

I am like you, I don't like Macs but I do like the IPod.
 

JzL

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Jul 23, 2002
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Originally posted by: goku2100
You guys are so blatantly on whos a mac fan and who is not. The people who arent mac fans/ people that have actually grown up, give me suggestions on a device besides I-Pod. The ones who live at home and likely never grow up are the ones suggesting me the I-Pod despite the fact I said I dont want a friggen I-Pod.

Are you new to the interweb? :disgust:
 

slpaulson

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Jun 5, 2000
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Originally posted by: goku2100
Because highschool resembles the real world more than middle school.

Dream on about that one. Highschool = bullshit. Hell I'm in college and at least I know that is still bullshit compared to the real world.

You could have just said you are looking for something that isn't an ipod, and maybe said the battery issue is a concern to you, or something else that is a real problem with ipods. Instead you went on and on about how terrible their COMPUTERS are. While I'm not a mac fan, they do have their place, and have gotten a lot more stable with OSX, much like Microsoft systems got a lot more stable with Windows 2000/XP. Macs do have a market especially with graphic design people.

Anyways, I'd say save up your money so your price range is $250 - $300. Things get a lot better in that price range. The Creative I-Touch looks like a good device, otherwise one of their Zens would be OK. You might want to wait for a coupon or a sale to pop up on the Dell DJ. I got my 20gig Dell DJ for $200 in April. The Dell DJ uses the same interface as the Creative players.

I definately wouldn't get a Sony because they require all of your music to be converted to A-Trac in order for it to play on their players. They also have horrible software.

And btw, that Ipod murder story is fake...
 

preslove

Lifer
Sep 10, 2003
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Originally posted by: goku2100
I hate the Apple corperation for thousands of reasons that most mac people "Hippies" won't admit is the reason why Mac computers aren't mainstream. The only reason why the I-Pod had been so successful is because 1. They support Windows now and 2. Most people are likely are going to buy something for it's looks than functionality just like my retarded cousin. He purchased an IMac about 1 yr ago and when I see him use it, the only thing he does is chat on aim (SWEAR TO GOD!). He mind as well have bought a cellphone/PDA with chat ability, the only reason he bought it he told me was because it looked cool. I remember back in 7/8th grade I had to use a mac in the lab because I took computers since I needed to fill up an empty period in my schedule. When I was forced to use them, I then realized that macs are much less stable than PCs because of the fact they are as unstable as some poorly optimized PCs I've worked with. Which is sad because of the nature of Macs proprietaryness you would think the machine would rarely crash, well not in my case. It may seem that this is my only reason for hating macs but I swear to god I could write a term paper about the inferiorness of an Apple product. I can fix macs and PCs but it seems that macs have little flexibility when changing settings/Reformatting. I HATE APPLE CORPERATION WHICH INCLUDES STEVE BL0WJOBS!

The only thing that could be more stupid than your this statement is someone naming themself after a Dragon Ball Z character.
 

DaiShan

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Jul 5, 2001
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Originally posted by: MacBaine
Originally posted by: goku2100
I hate the Apple corperation for thousands of reasons that most mac people "Hippies" won't admit is the reason why Mac computers aren't mainstream. The only reason why the I-Pod had been so successful is because 1. They support Windows now and 2. Most people are likely are going to buy something for it's looks than functionality just like my retarded cousin. He purchased an IMac about 1 yr ago and when I see him use it, the only thing he does is chat on aim (SWEAR TO GOD!). He mind as well have bought a cellphone/PDA with chat ability, the only reason he bought it he told me was because it looked cool. I remember back in 7/8th grade I had to use a mac in the lab because I took computers since I needed to fill up an empty period in my schedule. When I was forced to use them, I then realized that macs are much less stable than PCs because of the fact they are as unstable as some poorly optimized PCs I've worked with. Which is sad because of the nature of Macs proprietaryness you would think the machine would rarely crash, well not in my case. It may seem that this is my only reason for hating macs but I swear to god I could write a term paper about the inferiorness of an Apple product. I can fix macs and PCs but it seems that macs have little flexibility when changing settings/Reformatting. I HATE APPLE CORPERATION WHICH INCLUDES STEVE BL0WJOBS!

Ok, pretty safe to say you're a 15 year old who's never going to get laid. Your blind hatred for Macs is pretty pathetic too, might I add. Macs for the most part are far more stable and efficient than a majority of PCs, but for you to admit that would be too much now, wouldn't it.

Yeah for real man, the styling on them is amazing, I'd actually like to learn more about mac os so I can get an apple laptop for traveling and stuff (I love my dell, and it is very functional, and I wouldn't get rid of it, but a mac as a secondary would be cool)
 

brtspears2

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Nov 16, 2000
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You seem to have a lot of hot air. Why not just sing yourself, no need for mp3s. You can spend your $300 you save on anger management classes.

I thought iPod was a waste of money until I tried one. Can't go back now, it was worth the premium in price for the features.
 

SWScorch

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May 13, 2001
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I have a Rio Nitrus that's pretty nice. 1.5GB, battery lasts a long time, sounds decent.
 

Lonyo

Lifer
Aug 10, 2002
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This guy is 20.
He says people are pimple boys (effectively, although it's been used against him, not by him), and says everyone sucks.
Yet, he think's he's better than anyone because he's 20 and seems to still live at home with his parents, and has to get his parents to buy stuff for him.

Go you!
 

Anubis

No Lifer
Aug 31, 2001
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Originally posted by: Chraticn
How many people think that he's under the age of 12, and his parents are buying it for him?

i do

i thought the reason this thread was so funny last night was because it was 5am and i haddent slept in 2 days, but no its still great even now
 

MacBaine

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Aug 23, 2001
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Originally posted by: goku2100
sure, then as we are making the transaction I will beat your puny a$$ to a pulp. Just a side note for my nickname of "pimple boi" I don't have acne and I never did when I was growing up. But when I was growing up I did how ever, beat little dumba$$ shrimps like you! I'm 6'5 and I'm not exaggerating so don't make up bull sh!t about how (I'm the shrimp). Just shut the fck up and get a job you low life looser.

Also don't comment on how I had no friends and I was a bully with all the bullsh!t. I did have friends and still do, I just don't like people like you! :disgust:

Hilarious kid. We've already determined from your writing and grammar skills, along with the way you talk, that you're about 15, live at home, go to HS and think you're the sh!t because you blindly hate Macs.

Oh, and for your record, I have never owned a Mac in my life. And as far as your video/audio editing comment, Macs are superior in that aspect over PCs. Trust me, I know.

Now go jack off to DBZ while your dad is at work.
 

tweakmm

Lifer
May 28, 2001
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All of you Mac haters need to get a Powerbook G4. I've been a PC user for 12 years but as of a few weeks ago I've been converted. The Mac desktops are a tad overpriced but the laptop prices are right there with similar PC laptops. :heart::heart::heart:
 

dighn

Lifer
Aug 12, 2001
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Originally posted by: goku2100
dighn your such a fricken hypocrite, you claim that the iHP-120 is soo inflated.. Look at the damn I-Pod! Spend 400$ on a device that doesnt even have a color screen.

umm i can get the ipod 15gb for 270 or mini for 230. it is actually the other brands that are more expensive for comparative models.

come again?
 

halik

Lifer
Oct 10, 2000
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Originally posted by: goku2100
I hate the Apple corperation for thousands of reasons that most mac people "Hippies" won't admit is the reason why Mac computers aren't mainstream. The only reason why the I-Pod had been so successful is because 1. They support Windows now and 2. Most people are likely are going to buy something for it's looks than functionality just like my retarded cousin. He purchased an IMac about 1 yr ago and when I see him use it, the only thing he does is chat on aim (SWEAR TO GOD!). He mind as well have bought a cellphone/PDA with chat ability, the only reason he bought it he told me was because it looked cool. I remember back in 7/8th grade I had to use a mac in the lab because I took computers since I needed to fill up an empty period in my schedule. When I was forced to use them, I then realized that macs are much less stable than PCs because of the fact they are as unstable as some poorly optimized PCs I've worked with. Which is sad because of the nature of Macs proprietaryness you would think the machine would rarely crash, well not in my case. It may seem that this is my only reason for hating macs but I swear to god I could write a term paper about the inferiorness of an Apple product. I can fix macs and PCs but it seems that macs have little flexibility when changing settings/Reformatting. I HATE APPLE CORPERATION WHICH INCLUDES STEVE BL0WJOBS!

so youre 12 years old and have a retarded cousin? i get the feel it runs in the family
 

MacBaine

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Aug 23, 2001
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Originally posted by: dighn
Originally posted by: goku2100
dighn your such a fricken hypocrite, you claim that the iHP-120 is soo inflated.. Look at the damn I-Pod! Spend 400$ on a device that doesnt even have a color screen.

umm i can get the ipod 15gb for 270 or mini for 230. it is actually the other brands that are more expensive for comparative models.

come again?

BUT IT DOESN'T HAVE A COLOR SCREEN! EVIL B&W APPLE CORPORATION ARRRRRGGGHHH!!!!!!1!1!!!
 

halik

Lifer
Oct 10, 2000
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Originally posted by: goku2100
Sorry but it seems that the last 6 ppl who just posted are all loser 30 yr olds who live at home with thier parents and look like hippies. Also I would assume your all mac users who "claim" they have PCs so I should shut up you loser and all the bullsh!t. I'm a lot more open minded then mac people because mac people (usually) are so persisant on spending 3k on a machine that they will spend less than 1000 hours on is so worth it, its like bitching at a brick wall saying that you should be tan and not red. BTW the only reason why I don't have linux installed on my machines yet is because I dont have a PSU for the system I intend to install linux on.

im a unix sysadmin for u of m's dept of epidemiology and heres my take:

youre immature nerd wannabe thats barely a power used on a windows xp, never used unix before and couldn't find your way if someone put a sun box in front of you. You spend you time bitching about linux and apple while thinking you're cool and leet because you have installed netbus and changed the theme on your XP home edition
 

halik

Lifer
Oct 10, 2000
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Originally posted by: goku2100
sure, then as we are making the transaction I will beat your puny a$$ to a pulp. Just a side note for my nickname of "pimple boi" I don't have acne and I never did when I was growing up. But when I was growing up I did how ever, beat little dumba$$ shrimps like you! I'm 6'5 and I'm not exaggerating so don't make up bull sh!t about how (I'm the shrimp). Just shut the fck up and get a job you low life looser.

Also don't comment on how I had no friends and I was a bully with all the bullsh!t. I did have friends and still do, I just don't like people like you! :disgust:

wow your e penis is huge man...

what the hell is a "shrimp" ? is that what all the kids in middle school are saying now?