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Title: MP3izzle Players
Post by: CrAz3D on May 04, 2005, 09:44 PM
http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16855150034

I'm currently lookin @ that (or a smaller version of it) iRiver.  Anyone know of something similar in price & function?
Title: Re: MP3izzle Players
Post by: Akamas on May 04, 2005, 10:05 PM
Although I don't listen to enough music to waste my money on a MP3 player, iRiver's are still nice.
Title: Re: MP3izzle Players
Post by: CrAz3D on May 04, 2005, 10:08 PM
Quote from: Akamas on May 04, 2005, 10:05 PM
Although I don't listen to enough music to waste my money on a MP3 player, iRiver's are still nice.
Very good then, thanks
Title: Re: MP3izzle Players
Post by: Topaz on May 04, 2005, 10:47 PM
iRiver's ugly. Get a Muvo Slim : http://nomadworld.com/products/muvo_slim/
Title: Re: MP3izzle Players
Post by: Falcon[anti-yL] on May 04, 2005, 10:51 PM
256mb vs 40gb... yea I think I'd go with the iRiver.
Title: Re: MP3izzle Players
Post by: CrAz3D on May 04, 2005, 10:58 PM
Quote from: Falcon[anti-yL] on May 04, 2005, 10:51 PM
256mb vs 40gb... yea I think I'd go with the iRiver.
I TOTALLY agree, I have a PDA that has a 512 memory card in it...why would I use a 256 mp3 player?
Title: Re: MP3izzle Players
Post by: Akamas on May 04, 2005, 11:40 PM
http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore?family=iPodPhoto

Mm... yes, just what everyone wants 60 GB of songs ( 15,000 songs ) for the awesome price of $449.00!!!
Title: Re: MP3izzle Players
Post by: CrAz3D on May 04, 2005, 11:54 PM
Syncing, hmm.  I like the idea of drag 'n' drop of the iRiver.  60 gigs sounds way nice though!  Any idea if it can play videos?
....iTunes, I don't want to HAVE to have iTunes :(
Title: Re: MP3izzle Players
Post by: hismajesty on May 05, 2005, 05:37 AM
You don't have to have iTunes unless you plan on buying from iTunes. <3Anapod Explorer
Title: Re: MP3izzle Players
Post by: CrAz3D on May 05, 2005, 09:48 AM
Well, you still need some sort of syncing program...that I don't care for so much.

How fast can you transfer to the iPod?
Title: Re: MP3izzle Players
Post by: Master_Nabo on May 05, 2005, 11:22 AM
Even though I do not like apple, I would have to say the "best buy" overall would have to be an Ipod for a strict MP3 player.

But then again I own a PSP and use that for my MP3 player (good gaming device, poor MP3 player unless you go out and buy a +$150 card for 1 gig).  But if you don't mind the price (plus $150 for the 1G Memory Stick), and you don't mind transcoding video (will play MP3's w/o transcoding), and you like the games, I would go with a PSP.

But, if I were you. either the iRiver or an Ipod would be good.
Title: Re: MP3izzle Players
Post by: CrAz3D on May 05, 2005, 12:09 PM
Alright.  I was thinkin a PSP might be cool to play games on...but that means I'd have to buy games & the such, not so cool.

Now to decided between 40 gig for $380 & 20 gig for $285.  Will I ever need the extra 20 gigs?  20 gigs for $100 is a pretty good dealio.
Title: Re: MP3izzle Players
Post by: Fr0z3N on May 05, 2005, 02:59 PM
When my shitty mp3 player ever goes, or I ever sell it, I'll definatly be buying an iPod. I regetted buying my current one so much 256MB 52 songs. Sucks. I listen to like 60 songs in 1 school day.

Edit: Also iPod's spin wheel is to die for, you can just browse through songs while still listening to another song instead of going next...next...next. till oyu find your song.
Title: Re: MP3izzle Players
Post by: Joe[x86] on May 05, 2005, 04:01 PM
iPod's spin wheel rocks.

You can use it with Winamp, using an iPod plugin (out of date with latest iPod patch?), which I've used before. My iPod is currently functioning as a paperweight, but its never failed me when I wanted to use it.
Title: Re: MP3izzle Players
Post by: quasi-modo on May 05, 2005, 04:16 PM
I have a 40gig nomad zen xtra and I love it.
http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16855102123
that is the 60... cant find the 40. If I were buying one now I might get the touch though
http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16855102205

My mp3 player is built like a tank. It survived a car accident infact. It flew out of my cup holder and cracked my windsheild and was still playing.
Title: Re: MP3izzle Players
Post by: hismajesty on May 05, 2005, 04:46 PM
Quote from: CrAz3D on May 05, 2005, 09:48 AM
Well, you still need some sort of syncing program...that I don't care for so much.

How fast can you transfer to the iPod?

I notice that an entire CD takes about 30 seconds or so.
Title: Re: MP3izzle Players
Post by: CrAz3D on May 05, 2005, 05:11 PM
hmm, very snazzy...I hope I don't regret this purchase...if I don't like it I can always send it back (I hope)
Title: Re: MP3izzle Players
Post by: MyndFyre on May 05, 2005, 06:26 PM
I wouldn't buy an MP3 player at this point, but I got an iRiver SlimX back when MP3-CDs were getting popular.  The great thing about iRiver is that they'll keep you updated -- when Windows Media Format 9 (I don't understand the versions, either) came out, they released a firmware update to play the new files.
Title: Re: MP3izzle Players
Post by: CrAz3D on May 05, 2005, 06:31 PM
That is what i liked about the iRiver.  Plays music & vids (with correct firmware) & displays jpg/bmp files. 
Title: Re: MP3izzle Players
Post by: Mitosis on May 05, 2005, 07:09 PM
Just get a PSP and run music off of that :)
Title: Re: MP3izzle Players
Post by: CrAz3D on May 05, 2005, 07:22 PM
But can I use my PSP as a portable harddrive then?  Do I have 40 gigs of AWESOME space?  I could play games, but that only means I'd have to buy games which is why I never bought an xbox/gamecube.  I have like 9 computer games & maybe 7 N64 games
Title: Re: MP3izzle Players
Post by: Trance on May 05, 2005, 09:54 PM
Quote from: hismajesty[yL] on May 05, 2005, 04:46 PM
Quote from: CrAz3D on May 05, 2005, 09:48 AM
Well, you still need some sort of syncing program...that I don't care for so much.

How fast can you transfer to the iPod?

I notice that an entire CD takes about 30 seconds or so.
What kind of encoding are your CD's in? CD's take forever for me... Do you have usb 2.0?
Title: Re: MP3izzle Players
Post by: CrAz3D on May 05, 2005, 09:56 PM
Convert CD to w/e format & transfer to iPod in 30 seconds, hmm.  Average 15 songs per CD so 1 song converted & transfered in 2 seconds.  That is crazy now that I think of it.
Title: Re: MP3izzle Players
Post by: hismajesty on May 06, 2005, 04:48 PM
Quote from: Trance on May 05, 2005, 09:54 PM
Quote from: hismajesty[yL] on May 05, 2005, 04:46 PM
Quote from: CrAz3D on May 05, 2005, 09:48 AM
Well, you still need some sort of syncing program...that I don't care for so much.

How fast can you transfer to the iPod?

I notice that an entire CD takes about 30 seconds or so.
What kind of encoding are your CD's in? CD's take forever for me... Do you have usb 2.0?

Most songs transfered are mp3 files, however some use the Apple encoding. AAC, I think.

Yes, I use USB 2.0 when I transfer.
Title: Re: MP3izzle Players
Post by: CrAz3D on May 13, 2005, 11:42 AM
DAMN YOU iRIVER!
I get 1 that don't work, I send it back & get a new 1 that don't work....so now I'm gettin an iPod.


Do I want the SLIGHTLY cheaper HP iPod or the Apple iPod?
Title: Re: MP3izzle Players
Post by: Falcon[anti-yL] on May 13, 2005, 10:06 PM
Apple one
Title: Re: MP3izzle Players
Post by: hismajesty on May 14, 2005, 01:34 AM
They're the same thing, only the HP one has the HP logo. It's just a deal with Apple/HP that makes HP  bundle iTunes with their computers so consumers think "Well, I have iTunes and it rocks so I need an iPod for compatibility."
Title: Re: MP3izzle Players
Post by: CrAz3D on May 15, 2005, 02:36 PM
k....

Yay 30 gig iPod photo for $320!