Ipod alternative
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Ipod alternative
I've seen various post regarding MP3 players and some love/hate experiences with Ipods.
I found this alternative that has a 20Gb drive, USB 2.0 support, remote control, integrated Napster 2.0 Music Service, FM tuner, FM direct recorder AND built-in FM transmitter. A quick search on the web showed prices fluctuating between $295-$359.
Hope you guys find this info usefull...
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I found this alternative that has a 20Gb drive, USB 2.0 support, remote control, integrated Napster 2.0 Music Service, FM tuner, FM direct recorder AND built-in FM transmitter. A quick search on the web showed prices fluctuating between $295-$359.
Hope you guys find this info usefull...
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I saw this Panasonic product at Bloomingdales that quadrupuled up as an MP3 player, video recorder, pix taker AND voice recorder for like 299.
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How about this?
No FM Recorder. Comes with Voice recorder though.
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Personally I think the iPod is an overhyped and overpriced mp3 player. Yeah sure the thing is purrty, but so what? I'd rather get myself an Archos. I mean for about the same price of the 20GB iPod, you can get the same thing with Archos AV120 (which in addition to an mp3 player, also comes with a video player with a LCD screen). Sure it ain't as purrty as the iPod, but who cares? I didn't buy the thing to look like a metrosexual. I bought it to play music and video dammit! 
I'm sure there are others besides Archos. My suggestion is, if you want the most value for your money, iPod ain't it.
I'm sure there are others besides Archos. My suggestion is, if you want the most value for your money, iPod ain't it.
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Personally, I'm looking for a hard disk MP3 player with USB 2 support that I can wire up to the back of the stock radio/cassette (as per a previous post), stick it in the glove box and control it with a wireless remote with basic controls. Maybe even get fancy and "custom" install the remote in the space made available by removing the ashtray.
Better yet... hopefully with all these new and smaller micro-drives, someone will make a device with all these features and small enough to fit in the ashtray area.
Better yet... hopefully with all these new and smaller micro-drives, someone will make a device with all these features and small enough to fit in the ashtray area.
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I've had the iPod. It's very impressive in all aspects EXCEPT one major one -- the battery life. If any of you can get a video called "Ipod dirty secret" it basically points out that the ipod battery lasts around 18 months and when it's dead you can't get a replacement and instead have to buy another iPod player. I haven't confirmed it since I sold my ipod cuz I needed the cash but from what i seen there is no opening to replace a battery.
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PC users should also take a look at the Creative "Zen" and "Zen plus" players....very similar to the iPod's with configurations up to 60 gig. The sort of unfortunate aspect is they are not Mac supported, but they use USB 1.1, 2.0 AND Firewire...http://www.nomadworld.com/products/jukebox_zen/
Also....heheh....rumor has it that Apple will introduce a $100 - $149 iPod variant..THIS WEEK! (check http://www.macrumors.com)
Also....heheh....rumor has it that Apple will introduce a $100 - $149 iPod variant..THIS WEEK! (check http://www.macrumors.com)
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Originally posted by 02Impressor
I've had the iPod. It's very impressive in all aspects EXCEPT one major one -- the battery life. If any of you can get a video called "Ipod dirty secret" it basically points out that the ipod battery lasts around 18 months and when it's dead you can't get a replacement and instead have to buy another iPod player. I haven't confirmed it since I sold my ipod cuz I needed the cash but from what i seen there is no opening to replace a battery.
I've had the iPod. It's very impressive in all aspects EXCEPT one major one -- the battery life. If any of you can get a video called "Ipod dirty secret" it basically points out that the ipod battery lasts around 18 months and when it's dead you can't get a replacement and instead have to buy another iPod player. I haven't confirmed it since I sold my ipod cuz I needed the cash but from what i seen there is no opening to replace a battery.
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There are a ton of iPod Clones on the market. I've gotten to fool around with 5 or 6 at work, and I still like my iPod the best, however, the Rio has kewl features
Here is a list of all the clones and reviews
MP3 players
Cheers,
Beth
Here is a list of all the clones and reviews
MP3 players
Cheers,
Beth
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Originally posted by galaxygrrl
There are a ton of iPod Clones on the market. I've gotten to fool around with 5 or 6 at work, and I still like my iPod the best, however, the Rio has kewl features
Here is a list of all the clones and reviews
MP3 players
Cheers,
Beth
There are a ton of iPod Clones on the market. I've gotten to fool around with 5 or 6 at work, and I still like my iPod the best, however, the Rio has kewl features
Here is a list of all the clones and reviews
MP3 players
Cheers,
Beth
http://www.computers4sure.com/produc...8037&affid=933 << Very cheap when the list price is close to $299.
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On Jan. 6th, Steve Jobs is going to make an announcement at the Macworld Expo and my Apple friends said that they got an e-mail talking about a 3GB iPod for around $100. Now if this is true, its going to kill!!!
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Originally posted by 02Impressor
It's a good site but I'd also suggest eBay. I got a 5gb ipod (!st generation) for $200. I see these newer cheap mp3 players hold only 1.5 gigs and they cost well over $200.
http://www.computers4sure.com/produc...8037&affid=933 << Very cheap when the list price is close to $299.
It's a good site but I'd also suggest eBay. I got a 5gb ipod (!st generation) for $200. I see these newer cheap mp3 players hold only 1.5 gigs and they cost well over $200.
http://www.computers4sure.com/produc...8037&affid=933 << Very cheap when the list price is close to $299.
So for $100 more you get 4xs the space then what you paid for 5GB.
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Originally posted by 02Impressor
It's a good site but I'd also suggest eBay. I got a 5gb ipod (!st generation) for $200. I see these newer cheap mp3 players hold only 1.5 gigs and they cost well over $200.
http://www.computers4sure.com/produc...8037&affid=933 << Very cheap when the list price is close to $299.
It's a good site but I'd also suggest eBay. I got a 5gb ipod (!st generation) for $200. I see these newer cheap mp3 players hold only 1.5 gigs and they cost well over $200.
http://www.computers4sure.com/produc...8037&affid=933 << Very cheap when the list price is close to $299.
Originally posted by .elijah.
On Jan. 6th, Steve Jobs is going to make an announcement at the Macworld Expo and my Apple friends said that they got an e-mail talking about a 3GB iPod for around $100. Now if this is true, its going to kill!!!
On Jan. 6th, Steve Jobs is going to make an announcement at the Macworld Expo and my Apple friends said that they got an e-mail talking about a 3GB iPod for around $100. Now if this is true, its going to kill!!!
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from my previous post...the link http://www.macrumors.com/
referred to:
"First details of the new mini iPods came from this Page 2 report which promised 2GB "mini" iPods in a variety of colors coming as early as January. AppleInsider, ThinkSecret and reliable MacRumors sources filled in some other minor details. Confirmation of colors (one being gold), stripes and 2GB and 4GB sizes came from these reports... as well as a starting price "around $100US".
MacRumors has heard mixed reports about starting prices but consistent expectations that pricing will be significantly lower than current models. According to some, Apple has been targeting prices from $100-$150 for the lowend.
Such pricing would be extraordinary in the current MP3 market... and has lead at least one writer to doubt the release of such a product. This author's doubts, however, are based in speculation rather than any particular insider knowledge."
referred to:
"First details of the new mini iPods came from this Page 2 report which promised 2GB "mini" iPods in a variety of colors coming as early as January. AppleInsider, ThinkSecret and reliable MacRumors sources filled in some other minor details. Confirmation of colors (one being gold), stripes and 2GB and 4GB sizes came from these reports... as well as a starting price "around $100US".
MacRumors has heard mixed reports about starting prices but consistent expectations that pricing will be significantly lower than current models. According to some, Apple has been targeting prices from $100-$150 for the lowend.
Such pricing would be extraordinary in the current MP3 market... and has lead at least one writer to doubt the release of such a product. This author's doubts, however, are based in speculation rather than any particular insider knowledge."
