Regular MP3 player thread. Topic: Which one is best?

sppunk · 10-23-2006, 06:09 PM

I'm looking to upgrade from my iRiver, and not too fond of the newer iRiver models out. The new Toshiba Gigabeat S has my eyes - a bit smaller than the iPod, better playback, better video screen, etc. Anyone heard much of this?

TuralyonW3 · 10-23-2006, 06:10 PM

check out the Creative Zen, they make really good products

Luke de Spa · 10-23-2006, 06:10 PM

you've already made up your mind

Debaser · 10-23-2006, 06:12 PM

if i was in the market i would definitely want a 5.5gen 80gb ipod w/video for only $350.

sppunk · 10-23-2006, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Luke de Spa

you've already made up your mind

Not really, other than I won't buy an iPod.

sppunk · 10-23-2006, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by TuralyonW3

check out the Creative Zen, they make really good products

I was looking at the Zen M - the only thing that bothers me is it appears to be really thick. I haven't seen one up close yet, so it might not be so bad in person, but it looks really, really bulky. Have you handled one?

Irridescent Fairysex · 10-23-2006, 06:17 PM

Have you checked out the Zune?

Future Boy · 10-23-2006, 06:23 PM

An Ipod

duovamp · 10-23-2006, 06:27 PM

The iPod serves all of my needs.

Poontang
Music
Video games

I can look at pictures of naked women on my iPod, I can listen to music on it, and it has built-in video games. The idea that people refuse to buy it because they don't like the name is really illogical and results in them buying a crappier product.

Future Boy · 10-23-2006, 06:28 PM

Get a PSP!

sppunk · 10-23-2006, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by duovamp

The iPod serves all of my needs.

Poontang
Music
Video games

I can look at pictures of naked women on my iPod, I can listen to music on it, and it has built-in video games. The idea that people refuse to buy it because they don't like the name is really illogical and results in them buying a crappier product.

I'm a pretty big Apple fanboy, you know.

duovamp · 10-23-2006, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by sppunk

I'm a pretty big Apple fanboy, you know.

I'm not really talking about you specifically, but people in general.

Debaser · 10-23-2006, 06:29 PM

CNET reports that the toshiba has a disappointing/poor battery life.
toshiba:
audio: 12 hrs
video: 3 hrs

the ipod claims 20 and 6 respectively

http://reviews.cnet.com/Toshiba_Giga....html?tag=coco

both ipod and gigabeat got a 8.3 overall review rating...although this is before they tested the battery life with disappointing results.

sppunk · 10-23-2006, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Irridescent Fairysex

Have you checked out the Zune?

No sir, but I will investigate. Thanks.

TuralyonW3 · 10-23-2006, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sppunk

I was looking at the Zen M - the only thing that bothers me is it appears to be really thick. I haven't seen one up close yet, so it might not be so bad in person, but it looks really, really bulky. Have you handled one?

Yeah I have, and while it's a tad bulkier than the Ipod, its MUCH more durable, especially to scratches.

Luke de Spa · 10-23-2006, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by TuralyonW3

Yeah I have, and while it's a tad bulkier than the Ipod, its MUCH more durable, especially to scratches.

source?

duovamp · 10-23-2006, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Luke de Spa

source?

http://www.gnaa.us/

TuralyonW3 · 10-23-2006, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luke de Spa

source?

empirical evidence

Luke de Spa · 10-23-2006, 07:50 PM

how large are your samples, mr. scientist

TuralyonW3 · 10-23-2006, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luke de Spa

how large is your sample, mr. scientist

n>30, normally distributed

Luke de Spa · 10-23-2006, 07:51 PM

so your claim is baseless? thought so

TuralyonW3 · 10-23-2006, 07:51 PM

but seriously all my friends have various I-things and me and my other friend's Creative stay in way better shape under the same day-to-day use.

plus Creative is cheaper for the same feautures

avian chaos · 10-23-2006, 07:51 PM

I'm so out of touch with mp3 players

I just listen to a minidisc player I bought 4 years ago

TuralyonW3 · 10-23-2006, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by avian chaos

I'm so out of touch with mp3 players

I just listen to a minidisc player I bought 4 years ago

minidisc is like the 8-track of the digital age

bardy · 10-23-2006, 08:05 PM

get a philips gogear

avian chaos · 10-23-2006, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by TuralyonW3

minidisc is like the 8-track of the digital age

Oh really, so I'm like, retro hip or something? All this time I thought I was just poor !

dean_r_koontz · 10-23-2006, 08:18 PM

ye olde croon

Luke de Spa · 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TuralyonW3

but seriously all my friends have various I-things and me and my other friend's Creative stay in way better shape under the same day-to-day use.

that's about as useful as me saying "i've had my 4g ipod for almost two years, i use it daily and it looks almost brand new"

anyway, these threads suck. people only ever recommend what they own and seldom support their recommendation with anything substantive

my advice, sppunk, is to read a bunch of reviews on a bunch of different web sites, then head down to an electronics shop where they'll let you play around with a bunch of different units so you can get a feel for build quality, interface quality, physical dimensions and whatever other criteria are important to you. my personal preference is towards ipods, largely for their interface and itunes interoperability, but they lack fm radio and recording functions out of the box, so if either of those are important to you should probably buy something else. at this point audio quality is more or less great across the board, so i guess battery life is the main remaining issue. comprehensive reviews should cover that

TuralyonW3 · 10-23-2006, 09:03 PM

Good thing DaySpa was around to let you know that there are actually internet reviews of these things sppunk!!

Luke de Spa · 10-23-2006, 09:31 PM

he already posted a link to a cnet review of that toshiba player elsewhere; obviously he is aware that reviews exist on the internet already. the point i was making is that, if you want to make an informed decision, it's a good idea to read numerous reviews across numerous web sites. don't be a dick

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10-23-2006, 06:10 PM	#2
TuralyonW3 Immortal Posts: 25,567	check out the Creative Zen, they make really good products

10-23-2006, 06:10 PM	#3
Luke de Spa someone more...punk rock? Location: Ice cream pig out in M1-aud is why i don't play plug in baby the wrong way, like you Posts: 22,217	you've already made up your mind

10-23-2006, 06:12 PM	#4
Debaser ghost Location: @SactoMacto Posts: 12,201	if i was in the market i would definitely want a 5.5gen 80gb ipod w/video for only $350.

10-23-2006, 06:17 PM	#7
Irridescent Fairysex glug glug glug Location: Island of jocks and jazz Posts: 8,931	Have you checked out the Zune?

10-23-2006, 06:23 PM	#8
Future Boy The Man of Tomorrow Posts: 26,972	An Ipod

10-23-2006, 06:27 PM	#9
duovamp Brazilian Blouselord Location: heavy metal pool party Posts: 35,674	The iPod serves all of my needs. Poontang Music Video games I can look at pictures of naked women on my iPod, I can listen to music on it, and it has built-in video games. The idea that people refuse to buy it because they don't like the name is really illogical and results in them buying a crappier product.

10-23-2006, 06:28 PM	#10
Future Boy The Man of Tomorrow Posts: 26,972	Get a PSP!

10-23-2006, 06:29 PM	#13
Debaser ghost Location: @SactoMacto Posts: 12,201	CNET reports that the toshiba has a disappointing/poor battery life. toshiba: audio: 12 hrs video: 3 hrs the ipod claims 20 and 6 respectively http://reviews.cnet.com/Toshiba_Giga....html?tag=coco both ipod and gigabeat got a 8.3 overall review rating...although this is before they tested the battery life with disappointing results.

10-23-2006, 07:50 PM	#19
Luke de Spa someone more...punk rock? Location: Ice cream pig out in M1-aud is why i don't play plug in baby the wrong way, like you Posts: 22,217	how large are your samples, mr. scientist

10-23-2006, 07:51 PM	#21
Luke de Spa someone more...punk rock? Location: Ice cream pig out in M1-aud is why i don't play plug in baby the wrong way, like you Posts: 22,217	so your claim is baseless? thought so

10-23-2006, 07:51 PM	#23
avian chaos Braindead Location: Portland, OR Posts: 15,137	I'm so out of touch with mp3 players I just listen to a minidisc player I bought 4 years ago

10-23-2006, 08:05 PM	#25
bardy Immortal Location: helllllloooooo!! Posts: 20,831	get a philips gogear

10-23-2006, 08:18 PM	#27
dean_r_koontz Apocalyptic Poster Posts: 12,657	ye olde croon

10-23-2006, 09:03 PM	#29
TuralyonW3 Immortal Posts: 25,567	Good thing DaySpa was around to let you know that there are actually internet reviews of these things sppunk!!

10-23-2006, 09:31 PM	#30
Luke de Spa someone more...punk rock? Location: Ice cream pig out in M1-aud is why i don't play plug in baby the wrong way, like you Posts: 22,217	he already posted a link to a cnet review of that toshiba player elsewhere; obviously he is aware that reviews exist on the internet already. the point i was making is that, if you want to make an informed decision, it's a good idea to read numerous reviews across numerous web sites. don't be a dick