Ultra-compact MP3 64MB player: Compaq iPaq PA-2 $128 (after $50 MIR)

[zeppelin]

Been looking around for a good compact mp3 player for working out, finally found a good deal.
Compaq iPaq PA-2
Features Dimensions &Weights (L x W x H)
Unit:2.7"x 2.2"x 0.8"(3 oz.)
Package:10.4"x 7.5"x 2.5"

Standard Features
64 MB MultiMedia Card (MMC)Memory ?with open expansion to 128 MB for up to 4 hours of music
Record and transfer songs from your

PC using your choice of Windows Media ?Player 7 or MusicMatch Jukebox 6.0 software
Supports MP3 and WMA audio formats
Rugged aluminum face plate and high-impact plastic shell
Convenient fold-up earphones
Extended battery life ?up to 14 hours
Backlit LCD panel
Powered USB connection port and cable included
Easy Access controls
No moving parts,for skip-free playback
Fully upgradable
Removable belt clip
Supports Microsoft ®Windows ®98, 2000 or ME
Two AAA batteries included

$127.95 (after $50 MIR) w/ free shipping
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[eyez]

Good deal, but Staples will pricematch, and they have a coupon for savings of another $25! I've played with one of these, real neat, but I don't think it supports aubibles.

 

[zeppelin]

Staples does not have the pa-2, which is a significant improvement over the older pa-1 (such as a single 64MB MMC card, better software, faster download and better headphones) ... unless the B&M stores carry it, which I don't know

 

[RobSay]

Does this thing have a FM tuner? This looks like a nice mp3 player so I'm torn between getting this one or the 0mb Nomad.

 

[aha2000]

Doesn't have FM tuner, doesn't have microphone.

I actually prefer Nomad II 64M, you can get it for $130 shipped from Staples. Has both the tuner and the microphone.

 

[RobSay]

aha2000

An even better deal is getting the 0mb nomad from outpost and a 128mb smart media card for around 50 bucks from newegg. Total: around $125 for an mp3 player with 128mb storage, FM tuner, and voice recording capabilities I believe

Edit: oops...50 dollars is for CF at newegg. 128mb Smart Media is 64 dollars at newegg