Best non-iPod hard drive based MP3 player?

[MazerRackham]

So, what is it? I have no idea and a good buddy of mine needs some advice on what to get!

Preferably the cheaper the better... as close to $200 as possible. Thanks dudes

 

[loup garou]

Rio Karma.

 

[fs5]

creative nomad or rio nitrus are some choices.


edit: I mean Zen! Creative ZEN!

 

[iwearnosox]

go nomad, yeah.

 

[Tetsuo]

10gb Ipod can be had for under $200

 

[loup garou]

Originally posted by: fivespeed5
creative nomad or rio nitrus are some choices.

The Nitrus isn't really competition for HD-based players. It's sort of an in-between Flash and HD player at 1.5 GB. You're probably thinking of the Karma, it comes in 20 and 40GB. If you guys haven't played with a Karma, you're missing out. See if your local bestbuy has it and check it out. I played around with it at J&R. It's smaller than the ipod (but thicker). I personally like the form factor better, more like an MD. Plus it has an ethernet dock and supports ogg vorbis. I also like the interface better than other HD players, it's nearly identical to the RioRiot's.

 

[Jeff7181]

How are the Dell ones?

 

[fs5]

Originally posted by: werk

Originally posted by: fivespeed5
creative nomad or rio nitrus are some choices.

The Nitrus isn't really competition for HD-based players. It's sort of an in-between Flash and HD player at 1.5 GB. You're probably thinking of the Karma, it comes in 20 and 40GB. If you guys haven't played with a Karma, you're missing out. See if your local bestbuy has it and check it out. I played around with it at J&R. It's smaller than the ipod (but thicker). I personally like the form factor better, more like an MD. Plus it has an ethernet dock and supports ogg vorbis. I also like the interface better than other HD players, it's nearly identical to the RioRiot's.

meh.. it's close to $200 unlike the karma

 

[loup garou]

Originally posted by: fivespeed5

Originally posted by: werk

Originally posted by: fivespeed5
creative nomad or rio nitrus are some choices.

The Nitrus isn't really competition for HD-based players. It's sort of an in-between Flash and HD player at 1.5 GB. You're probably thinking of the Karma, it comes in 20 and 40GB. If you guys haven't played with a Karma, you're missing out. See if your local bestbuy has it and check it out. I played around with it at J&R. It's smaller than the ipod (but thicker). I personally like the form factor better, more like an MD. Plus it has an ethernet dock and supports ogg vorbis. I also like the interface better than other HD players, it's nearly identical to the RioRiot's.

meh.. it's close to $200 unlike the karma

You can get the 20GB Karma for $275.

 

[PowerMac4Ever]

iPod

Edit: oh, no iPods.. eh? Well... ..... .. yeah, iPod

 

[Jeff7181]

Oh yeah, and what's the one that has the capability to plug an FM transmitter in? I think I'm going to buy that one =) Is that the Dell?

 

[halik]

ipod.....

 

[clicknext]

What's wrong with iPod anyway?

 

[theNEOone]

Originally posted by: clicknext
What's wrong with iPod anyway?

$$ bling bling $$


=|

 

[Jeff7181]

Originally posted by: clicknext
What's wrong with iPod anyway?

Made by Apple.

 

[loup garou]

Originally posted by: clicknext
What's wrong with iPod anyway?

No wma support.

 

[Davegod75]

iriver ihp-120
http://www.iriveramerica.com/products/iHP-120.asp

 

[sohcrates]

Originally posted by: Tetsuo
10gb Ipod can be had for under $200

where? ebay?

 

Neuros

 

[NeoV]

Jukebox Zen

 

[PowerMacG5]

Originally posted by: werk

Originally posted by: clicknext
What's wrong with iPod anyway?

No wma support.

It has AAC support tho. I personally have a 40 GB iPod, and will stick by my purchase. Best mp3 player in the world.

EDIT: Also, as said, you can find the 10 GB iPod for under 200.

 

[loup garou]

Originally posted by: KraziKid

Originally posted by: werk

Originally posted by: clicknext
What's wrong with iPod anyway?

No wma support.

It has AAC support tho. I personally have a 40 GB iPod, and will stick by my purchase. Best mp3 player in the world.

EDIT: Also, as said, you can find the 10 GB iPod for under 200.

So what? It still doesn't support wma, which is why I won't buy one.

 

[Jeff7181]

I just ordered the Creative 30 GB Zen from newegg for $264... when I get it I'll let you know how I like it.

 

[GagHalfrunt]

Treo 15

15 MB, small size, great battery life, .wma support. $169

 

[CoBRaXT]

Originally posted by: Davegod75
iriver ihp-120
http://www.iriveramerica.com/products/iHP-120.asp

Where can you get that for under $200??