MP3 Player

[Kirby]

I need some reccomendations for a new mp3 player. My ipod bit the dust, so I need a new one. I do NOT want an ipod. I don't want anything that plays videos. I don't even need a color screen. I've seen the SanDisk Sansa, but it looks too fancy/bloated. I don't need all that crap. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Here are some guidelines in order of importance:

1.) Good sound quality
2.) Battery life
3.) cost <$200
4.) small
5.) good EQ
5.) drag and drop

UPDATE: Now looking at the TrekStor Vibez 8gb. Anyone have any comments on it?
Thanks again!

 

[Brainonska511]

Zen V or Zen V Plus2GB $110-$130

Zen V or Zen V Plus 4GB $150-$170

Edit:
According to Creative's website, you can get the 2GB Zen V for $99 b/c of a $20 rebate. Link
It doesn't say if you have to buy it through them though.

 

[SSSnail]

Sandisk c250 Or any of their c200 series.

Edit:

Features
Plays MP3, WMA, WAV and protected WMA DRM
By capacity, holds large number of MP3/WMA songs and hours of playback (see above capacity matrix)
Affordable, compact MP3 Player with color screen
- Color screen (up to 64,000 colors) displays cover art and photo thumbnails
Easy-to-use interface for sorting and playing back your music
Digital FM tuner with 20 preset stations
FM on the fly recording and voice recording
Supports Subscription Music Stores
High-speed USB2.0 for fast and easy file transfer
Rechargeable & Removeable Battery
MicroSD Slot

 

[Kirby]

does the c250 have any type of EQ?
any thoughts on sound quality?

What about this?

 

[Brainonska511]

Originally posted by: nkgreen

What about this?

That isn't flash based. They use small hard drives in the Zen Micros.

 

[Jpark]

Originally posted by: nkgreen
does the c250 have any type of EQ?
any thoughts on sound quality?

What about this?

The Sansdisk straight from the factory doesn't, but with a firmware update when you plug it in gets you a user eq.

 

[Kirby]

Originally posted by: Brainonska511

Originally posted by: nkgreen

What about this?

That isn't flash based. They use small hard drives in the Zen Micros.

Well, I just assumed flash because I thought it was cheaper. 😱

But I have heard good things about this. $170, iirc.

 

[mercanucaribe]

Originally posted by: nkgreen

Originally posted by: Brainonska511

Originally posted by: nkgreen

What about this?

That isn't flash based. They use small hard drives in the Zen Micros.

Well, I just assumed flash because I thought it was cheaper. 😱

But I have heard good things about this. $170, iirc.

Too bad you missed out on the 30gb refurbed iPods for $180.

 

[Brainonska511]

Originally posted by: nkgreen

Originally posted by: Brainonska511

Originally posted by: nkgreen

What about this?

That isn't flash based. They use small hard drives in the Zen Micros.

Well, I just assumed flash because I thought it was cheaper. 😱

But I have heard good things about this. $170, iirc.

It looks nice, but I've never heard of it. It is unclear if it supports Drag and Drop with Windows Explorer.

 

[Brainonska511]

Originally posted by: mercanucaribe

Originally posted by: nkgreen

Originally posted by: Brainonska511

Originally posted by: nkgreen

What about this?

That isn't flash based. They use small hard drives in the Zen Micros.

Well, I just assumed flash because I thought it was cheaper. 😱

But I have heard good things about this. $170, iirc.

Too bad you missed out on the 30gb refurbed iPods for $180.

He was looking for a flash based MP3 player.

 

[Kirby]

Originally posted by: Brainonska511

Originally posted by: nkgreen

Originally posted by: Brainonska511

Originally posted by: nkgreen

What about this?

That isn't flash based. They use small hard drives in the Zen Micros.

Well, I just assumed flash because I thought it was cheaper. 😱

But I have heard good things about this. $170, iirc.

It looks nice, but I've never heard of it. It is unclear if it supports Drag and Drop with Windows Explorer.

I'm not sure about the Drag and Drop, but from what I hear TrekStor is a successor to the Rio Karma, which was supposed to have the best sound quality of mp3 players.

 

[GML3G0]

iAudio U2

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