INFO: NOMAD II @ Emusic.com $50.00 [Part 2]

[Smoot]

Why not just buy a freaking pack of rechargeable batteries and a recharging station? My goodness people, bit(ing and moaning over a $200+ item that you paid $50 for.

My Nomad rocks! I compress most of my MP3's into 32kbps (I do not notice a difference), and I can squeeze 10-11 songs on the 32 MB flashcard. Works for me.

 

[Setral]

LeHigh, easiest place goto www.nomadworld.com and look under accessories for the Docking Station, includes:

Package Contents:
Docking Station
USB Cable
AC Power Adapter
1 x AA NiMH Rechargeable Battery
1 x User Guide


NomadWorld's page is goofy right now, I went through 3 different locations all have different SKU #s for this item and none of them have information about the docking station anymore????

 

[randomlinh]

gosh damn, 32kbps?? I think i can tollerate 96kbps.... but once you go lower... no good to me

 

[Smoot]

Inguyen, not sure what you listen to, but I honestly cannot tell the difference. If you can, then your hearing is too good (and that usually means too expen$ive as well). Use the Creative DAC and the convert feature. It translated my 128 kpbs (I think) MP3's into 32 kpbs MP3's, bascially giving me about 20-30% more compression. And the difference on the Nomad (for me) was insignificant. While 32 kbps is listed as "FM quality," I'd say the MP3's I've converted are quite a bit better sounding than any FM radio station. Just my $0.02.

 

The playlist will support long filenames with the new firmware (1.04, it's not out yet).

 

[Scyber]

This thing is eating through batteries like no tomorrow for me. I got it yesterday and the battery that came with it is already dead, and I have drained the two partially used batteries already. Is anyone else having similar experiences?

 

[ss284]

don't use those little stickers!! they be evil like AOL!!
I snapped a 2mb SM trying to take it off. those smartmedia looks pretty funky inside if you ask me.

Anyways, has there been any update on the status of those delayed nomad 2s? I want mine!!


Steve

 

[ingenue007]

DAMNIT DAMNIT. my stupid nomad's USB port broke. the flimsy piece of plastic between the 4 pins in the USB port just broke. just called creative. RMA is gonna take about a month. damnit

 

[acebathound]

yeah..one thing I didn't like about it..the cover for the usb port. You have to squeeze the cable in there, and I'm afraid of ripping that cover off. My digital camera had the same type of thing..and it could be removed..not sure if this one's removeable though, but then that also kinda kills the purpose of it as well (to not allow grit in).

Ah well..

 

[Croton]

i don't like the location of where you stick the smartmedia card in..

but i think it sounds better than my rio 500

 

[ss284]

Smoot:

32kpbs should have more than a 20-30% compression size. 96kpbs should gove you that rate. are you sure the creative conversion program didnt change it from 44HZ to 32HZ? such as 128kpbs/32Hz

thats what im thinking happened. a 32kpbs/44 hz file would be about 75% compression compared to 128kpbs/44HZ

Steve

 

[jcchou]

56kbps isn't bad at all...32kbps is no good, though.

 

[Smoot]

ss284,

I converted (or "re-converted&quot some existing MP3's. For example, I compressed a 3300 KB file down to like 2300 or 2500 KB (I can't remember which one). The files were initially 128 kbps, but I set the "SETTINGS" for 32 kbps. The NOMAD II shows this as well when I play the files.

Hey, in all honesty, I'm not quite sure if what's being displayed is 100% right, but I do know that I can listen to 10-12 songs per 32 MB card, and I can't tell any degradation in sound quality.

 

[syber321]

YEAH!!! Finally got my Nomad II today (6/7/00) Wooo Hooo!!!

 

[ss284]

hmm, maybe its just the creative program has a differnt encoder.

Well, I havent gotten my nomad 2 yet, and Im pissed

I want my nomad 2!!!

 

[bboy]

Have you guys tried encoding using VBR? Haven't messed with it too much, but it seems to have a good file size/quality ratio.

 

[ss284]

I sent another email, and here was the response:

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We are very sorry, but your Nomad II player has not yet shipped.
We recently learned of an unforeseen manufacturing delay at
Creative Labs and will be emailing you in the near future to
inform you as to when we expect your Nomad II player to ship.
We sincerely apologize for the delay and any inconvenience this
may cause.

This is your confirmed address:

******************


Thank you for your patience!

EMusic.com Service
Fran

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ARGH!! damn stupid emusic people cant even play their promotions right. I really think I deserve a 64 smartmedia. considering computer value drops 50% every 4 months, this one month means 12.5%

12.5% times the retail price 329.99 equals 41.25. I think that deserves an upgrade!!

Steve

 

[acebathound]

Are you referring to the new price of one of these players ($329.99)? They're $229.99..

Just be patient and I'm sure they'll be getting them in soon for shipment. They've been great with promotions, but if you're a late bloomer getting into them, you have to be prepared for a few delays sometimes.

 

[Igor]

Looks like the wait is over- I've got an email from emusic that my player shipped yesterday! ))


Thank you for ordering from EMusic.com! With your order, you qualified for the following free, promotional gift: Nomad II Player

Your Nomad II Player has been shipped. To trace your package while in
transit, please log in to the UPS website at www.ups.com and click on
"Track". Enter your tracking number shown below and press the track
button. Your package's' shipment information will then be displayed.

Tracking #

Please note: If you qualified for more than one promotional item, they will
be shipped in two separate packages.

Thank you for shopping at EMusic.com!



This message is forwarded from Focal Point Direct Communications (an EMusic
partner) as a service to EMusic customers.

 

[Maverick319]

Received my Tracking number today, it should be here 7-14-00. When I have it in my hands it will truly be a "Hot Deal"

 

[abraxxus]

yah got the same email... i ordered on the May 26th


But i gotta wait till 7/18

 

[bazookajoe]

Ditto... Hopefully it'll get here before the weekend.

 

[Atrac]

So has anyone flashed their unit up to Nomad II Version 1.3? It is supposed to improve FM Reception and something else that I already forgot.

Check out the website though..it was easy!

 

[alla]

hehe - I haven't opened my Nomad II yet because I Don't see the player inside the clear window on the front of the box - something tells me that I don't have one inside.

 

[7lords]

For those of you that have been asking about upgrades, smart card size, when it will support wma (as soon as the final version is released by Microsoft) and other questions on the Nomad go to this news group that they run : news://news.creativelabs.com
It's pretty informative and I had all my questions answered by going through the posts.