Help me decide...

[GreatBarracuda]

I am looking to buy an mp3 player. What I want is the following:

- Price < $200 CND
- At least 128MB storage (flash or built-in)
- FM Tuner &amp; Recorder
- Voice Recorder
- Store or transfer any file type
- Good sound quality
- Sturdy case (no cheap plastic)
- Acts like a removeable drive

Things that would be nice to have (in the given price range), but not necessary:

- Aluminum case
- Rechargeable batteries

I have my eyes set on these two for the moment:

1) iRiVER iFP-790T 256MB w/ FM &amp; Recorder $169 CND

Software is a must for #1 to transfer music ... I don't like it anymore.

2) iRiVER iFP-180T 128MB w/ FM &amp; Recorder $138 CND

This one acts like a USB drive, but has USB 1.1 only (I don't think that makes much of a difference...right?)

The prices are from Canada Computers

If any of you guys have anything better/similar to recommend, just shoot!

 

[GreatBarracuda]

Anyone?

I just looked up one more from the same company. I know I'm asking a lot from an inexpensive mp3 player, but that's the whole point of these forums...to make your job easier by learning from others' experiences.

 

[GreatBarracuda]

Bump

 

[ChaoZ]

Go with the 256mb, 128 is just too little. If you can afford it go with the HD ones; H320 is good.

 

[GreatBarracuda]

Uh...that's twice as much as I am willing to spend. Thanks for replying anyway.

Any other suggestions?

 

[GreatBarracuda]

Ok, last bump. I'm still undecided.