Destino Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 I would like an MP3 player for running and otherwise working out. Able to hold a couple hours of music, doesn’t skip, and small enough to not annoy me would be the only requirements I can think of. The cheaper the better but I’m cool with spending a bit more for more quality. Recommendations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen-like Todd Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 1) Do you plan on using online music stores, or just ripping your CDs/downloading MP3s from p2p sites? 2) Since you have such limited interest, do you need a screen? 3) Does it need to have things like an FM Radio? 4) Do you have a peculiar aversion to Apple products? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkrr18 Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 Just bought a IPOD mini-shuffle. $99 pretty much anywhere you buy it. I use it for running as well. Comes with a strap for around your neck. I recommend it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino Posted May 17, 2005 Author Share Posted May 17, 2005 Originally posted by Zen-like Todd 1) Do you plan on using online music stores, or just ripping your CDs/downloading MP3s from p2p sites? 2) Since you have such limited interest, do you need a screen? 3) Does it need to have things like an FM Radio? 4) Do you have a peculiar aversion to Apple products? 1 - Most likely on-line music sites. I really don't mind paying for the higher quality service and product. 2 - As long as the thing is easy to use I don't need any one feature. 3 - FM would be nice, but I'd be willing to look at those without. 4 - lol no. I own an IPod but it's fairly large and heavy and I'm not sure how well a spinning hard drive will hold strapped to my arm for a run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino Posted May 17, 2005 Author Share Posted May 17, 2005 Originally posted by pkrr18 Just bought a IPOD mini-shuffle. $99 pretty much anywhere you buy it. I use it for running as well. Comes with a strap for around your neck. I recommend it. ]neck? that's strange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrapeApe Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 iRiver IFP-795 (512M) or IFP-799 (1GB) are both excellent units according to the reviews. I have an older iRiver IFP-180 which has been great. Durable, excellent sound with a pair of sony fontopia ear plugs. Going to get the 799 soon. Works on single AA battery (good if you have digital camera that uses rechargable AA's, you can use them for this too). If you go iRiver, I'd get the sports arm band. I considered the iPod, but all of my files are already wma's and I like the FM and screen (to see what's playing). This is how I listen to CD's I purchase so the screen is important to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkrr18 Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 neck? that's strange You wear it like a necklace. Tuck it in your shirt and you never even know its there. You can set it to play songs in order, or select it to play random. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redskins4life234 Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 Dell (Pocket) Dj The pocket it like a mini Ipod holds more for less, and a Dell Dj has atr to 30 cheaper then Ipods and holds more. Easy to use. Useable with Napster to go $15 per month for unlimited songs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen-like Todd Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 The Dell Pocket DJ is hard drive based. Destino is looking for a flash based player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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