Help me Decide

[ParatoOptimal]

I need a portable MP3 solution.

Portable MP3 player/CD-RW "walkmans" can be had for less than $30.

I could get one and burn/reburn CD-RW discs to listen to my music while on the road.

Is there an MP3 flash device I should consider instead of the CD-RW route?

I'm told that a 128MB device isn't worth it since it wont hold a single disc's worth of songs.

Please suggest an MP3 flash device or CD-RW solution you may know of.

Thank you for ANY help you can offer.

 

[Eureka]

Well, consider that one CD = 700MB roughly. So you want at least a 1 gig player. How much do you really want to spend, and how much do you really want it? Mp3 players have size and convenience over a CD player, but a CD player is cheaper. However, with the CD player you must wipe and reburn the CD-RW, while as for the MP3 you can just plug and reorganize.

Norm

 

[Doh!]

Yeah, it really comes down to how much are you willing to spend? I have both. Obviously, I never use the CD/MP3 player since I got an ipod.

 

[phisrow]

I'm in the same boat. I had a CD/MP3 player, upgraded to an IHP-140. It really depends on what you want. The CD based units are cheap, quite mature indeed, and very functional. They are what you would expect them to be: necessarily more than 120mm across(not always too much more), somewhat vulnerable to shock, excitingly cheap, and capable of playing ordinary CDs as well. You absolutely cannot beat the price; but a 1GB flash player will be more shock resistant, and have longer battery life.

 

[BlueWeasel]

If you ever want to use the player while exercising, then I'd go with a flash player.

 

[ParatoOptimal]

Yes I realize how much space is on a CDRW.

I'm looking to keep the price below $30.

I'm guessing that sticks me with a MP3/CD Player unless you guys know of something better/cheaper in the flash catagory.

If not, what MP3/CD player would you suggest?

Walmart has a Colby and a Panasonic.

The Panasonic has a small LED screen on the side, edge of the player.

The Colby has a 3-line LED screen on the top of the player.

Does the edge type of screen show just one line?
Is it good enough?

Thanks for everyone's input.

 

[phisrow]

Personally, I'd opt for the larger screen. Unless your tastes run toward 15 minute songs in 320kb/s, you'll end up with a fair few on the disk. Having a real navigation interface will make your life better.