MP3 Players

[vxicepickxv]

The worst thing about iPod's is iTunes.

I guess you could try SharePod instead.

 

[InProgress]

I don't have branded mp3s. To me, if I can hear music at a decent volume, it's good enough for me.If it has radio, even better. Try buying a cheap one off of ebay. They may not be with big brand names, but they're cheap and last, except for the default headphones (gah!). I'd reccomend something that looks like an iPod as the buttons are okay, and you don't have issues with them, from what I've seen.

 

[Sodien]

http://www.apple.com/itunes/

And there is a reason why people say "my iPod" instead of "my mp3 player" to the iPods, while the other mp3 players out there is more or less always refered to as "my mp3 player", apart from the "walkmans".

 

[dukethepcdr]

Or, you could get a DSi and save your songs from the internet and CDs in .mp4 format (there are a few programs out there like the new Nero that can even convert .mp3 and CDs to .mp4) on a normal (and these days, cheap) SD card. Stick the SD card in the DSi click on the parrot icon for the music player in the main menu and you are off and running. That way, you can play games on the go and listen to music with one device. I've had my DSi since launch and have had good luck with playing .mp4 music files on it. It sounds pretty good with the speakers but even better with good quality headphones plugged in. You can also mess around with the pitch and speed of the songs, add audio filters (the one that makes it sound like an old-time radio works the best, though the one that makes it sound like an 8 bit video game works good on songs with lots of brass instruments in it. You can also play along with the songs by changing what sounds the shoulder buttons make and tapping them in time with the music. You can also record your own sounds with the microphone and play them back over the top of stuff on your SD card. More interactive than your typical mp3 player. It can still play songs while the lid is closed too if you want to stick it in your backpack or something with the earphone wire coming out like some people do with their ipods.

 

[Evilmonkeysniper0182]

Although i couldnt work without my 120g ipod, l recommend you just get one of those ultra small ipods with like 2-4gb of space

 

[Bunnymarn]

Walkmans are good, they recently brought out a MP3 which comes with bluetooth earphones. Also, they have very good sound quality and have excellent battery life as well.

 

[-IT-]

If you want an mp3 player, go for something simple and basic. Players like the zen stone have about 4gb memory, a small oled screan to display the song, and a decent battery life. Avoid small players with tiny color screens that can play videos, the quality wont be good, and they usually ruin the battery life. Also avoid ipods, they're to expensive compared to other mp3 players with the same functions.

 

[tk1989]

Zunes are pretty good. They are designed to be better than iPods. I know the creative line has its strengths though. I haven't done my homework on them at all, but they have piqued my interest. My next MP3 player will be either one of those or a Zune.

I just read Zune works with Xbox. Anyone done stuff with that?

...You can alway play music off an ipod if you have one of them too.

On the Xbox system?

Yeah. If you plug in your ipod the xbox can play MP3 and non-DRM AAC files off it (basically any music which hasnt been bought off itunes!)

 

[xxcloud417xx]

depending on how much music you carry with you an iTouch would be nice... plus you get the added bonus of web browsing if you have a wireless network, and not to mention all the apps...

 

[azure_melody2]

I like my iPod Nano, but I did have a Meizu MiniPlayer before. The Meizu was pretty good, despite its faults. I still enjoy my iPod a lot more though.

 

[LeonLethality]

in all honesty my ipod is sitting gathering dust, i use my psp >.>

 

[FallenRainbows]

Stay away from apple

everything else does the same and better apart from some tacky 'apps' and costs a lot less

looking for a good one with a reasonable price tag? Creative x-fi or a zune

looking to spend a bit more but actualy SEE the difference? go for a PMP
Archos Gen 5 and 7 are great for watching HD movies on, if your willing to pay a little more

*cough*Jailbreak*cough*

 

[Biek]

I hate the ipod even though I own one. (mine fell of a truck *hint hint*) the ipod itself works fine and all but what I hate about them is the fact your reliant on Itunes to update your music. I fucking hate that program.

 

[Nils]

I just got a Zune, and the 3 strikes I have against it so far are the lack of equalizer, superfluous software UI, and crappy touchpad. Otherwise, it's pretty decent but I wouldn't recommend it if you're used to a basic, easy drag & drop interface, ala Zen.

 

[Gamer137]

Depends on how much music you listen too. My Shuffle works fine for me because I never hold more then 80 songs at a time with room too spare. If you need more space, get one with a screen. Memory and having a screen or now should be your only concerns. Don't worry about fancy apps and such. They have phones for those.

 

[Futurehead]

Just be normal and get an iPod.

Fuck that noise. Normals make me physically ill.

Thank you friend, for you have literally just proved the point that I am going to argue.

From a lot of experience with music players I can safely say Apple has got it right and has been getting it right for eight bloody years now.

First off, iTunes is a good (if not great) piece of software. I'm only saying this because it is usually the no-good-cop-out excuse for these bastards to use (y'know, the ones who don't buy iPods only because everyone else has one). If one of these Apple haters can point out any major flaw in iTunes then please do so because I think I'm missing something here! Even if all you want to do is literally get your MP3 files onto your iPod all you have to do is drag and drop them into the iTunes window, plug in your iPod and sync it up.

Secondly, iPods are just a pleasure to use. I won't get into everything that makes iPods great because its probably been stated already.

Now (and here's the important bit) I'm not trying to sell iPods and I'm also not a fan of them because of their popularity. Its just that typically anti-social people who like to be unique right down to their choice of MP3 player (petty I know) are really not doing themselves any favours because what they end up with is a clunky generic MP3 player for around the same price, the only real reason for the purchase being they didnt want to go with the crowd. I understand this but for once in the whole of humanity, the crowd are right this time.