MP3 player suggestions

sjobeck · 12th May 2003, 12:15 PM

OK my girlfriend has been hinting for an MP3 player to take jogging, so I have $500 saved up to spend on her b-day.
The requirements are:
Small (<40g) & wearable
Flash-card upgradeable
ID3 display
Long-ish battery life
FM Radio
Voice recorder
USB 2.0 Interface preferable

Any suggestions of current/upcoming models (I have till July)
Cheers
Sjobeck

decryption · 12th May 2003, 1:57 PM

The new Apple iPod.
www.apple.com.au/ipod

It costs $595, holds 10gb, is superbly compact, and I think the 10gb model comes with USB 2.0 support (I'm not positive, but I an positive the 15gb and 30gb models do). If you're a full time tertiary student, you can score a discount on the iPod too =)

No radio or voice recording though. Buggered if I know why you'd want those anyways. I guess if you *really* want them, look into a Minidisc recorder. They have a mic input so you could record onto that. Dunno what kinda models you'd get for around $500 though.

<< J o Y i >> · 12th May 2003, 3:30 PM

Yeh, the iPod is a good choice... with the new models coming out, the older 10gig models (still good) will be under 500...

But not sure if good for jogging or that light weight...

There are heaps of models you could buy... personal preference.. look them up online

sjobeck · 12th May 2003, 6:16 PM

iPod is too heavy
voice recording is for university lectures
FM radio because Merrick and Rosso on 96.9 rule in the morning
10Gb not necessary
I was thinking more along the lines of the Iriver 190T
Anyone got any other suggestions in this class?

cheers

iced · 13th May 2003, 1:29 AM

www.eyo.com.au , 128mb flash usb v2 mp3 player
under 40g, blue backlit display, microfone recording, can also be used as those flashsticks as well, for for under 200$,
http://www.auspcmarket.com.au/index....e=MU-USBKEY128

www.auspcmarket.com.au also got it for $209, 2 slighyl different versions

tizeyboy · 13th May 2003, 8:12 AM

ill find out what mp3 player a friend as school has, i think its a HP, very small, 128mb, 99% sure voice recording.

kasar · 13th May 2003, 9:02 AM

Panasonic e-wear mp3 player
VERY small and petite (good for chicks)

Dougal · 13th May 2003, 9:42 AM

Check out the reviews of George and Fred MP3 players on Dans Data (www.dansdata.com) might be good for jogging (Also a good read)

ksama · 14th May 2003, 4:13 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by sjobeck
I was thinking more along the lines of the Iriver 190T
Anyone got any other suggestions in this class?

cool... so you are a fan of iriver products too huh??? same here. anyway, i know why guys before me didn't even mention iriver, seems like many aussies don't even know that product. But it is an absolutely superb little beauty.
Anyway, 190T is a pretty good choice, 256mb, voice/FM recording, USB1.1(but you only have 256mb), very light, everything a girl needs.

The only con i can see is the price, i don't know why it sells so expensive in Australia (i emailed a guy from iriver, and he suggests it's due to the tax difference, what a load of crab), you can probably try to get it from its Korean website if you happen to know some Korean guys, it will cost between $300-$400, i'm not sure how they convert different currencies. A 180T will cost you at around $350 in Australia, so if you can do math, you'll see what i mean. Good luck.

kukulkan · 14th May 2003, 4:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dougal
Check out the reviews of George and Fred MP3 players on Dans Data (www.dansdata.com) might be good for jogging (Also a good read)

Hehe, its good to see someone calling them George and Fred

mig · 14th May 2003, 6:03 PM

http://www.eyo.com.au/details_DM-NV400-128.html

This one has a SD/MMC slot for memory expansion.

12th May 2003, 12:15 PM	#1
sjobeck Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 505	MP3 player suggestions OK my girlfriend has been hinting for an MP3 player to take jogging, so I have $500 saved up to spend on her b-day. The requirements are: Small (<40g) & wearable Flash-card upgradeable ID3 display Long-ish battery life FM Radio Voice recorder USB 2.0 Interface preferable Any suggestions of current/upcoming models (I have till July) Cheers Sjobeck

12th May 2003, 1:57 PM	#2
decryption Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: St. Albans, Melbourne Posts: 2,455	The new Apple iPod. www.apple.com.au/ipod It costs $595, holds 10gb, is superbly compact, and I think the 10gb model comes with USB 2.0 support (I'm not positive, but I an positive the 15gb and 30gb models do). If you're a full time tertiary student, you can score a discount on the iPod too =) No radio or voice recording though. Buggered if I know why you'd want those anyways. I guess if you really want them, look into a Minidisc recorder. They have a mic input so you could record onto that. Dunno what kinda models you'd get for around $500 though. __________________ http://decryption.wordpress.com Last edited by decryption; 12th May 2003 at 1:59 PM.

13th May 2003, 1:29 AM	#5
iced Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Sydney Posts: 347	www.eyo.com.au , 128mb flash usb v2 mp3 player under 40g, blue backlit display, microfone recording, can also be used as those flashsticks as well, for for under 200$, http://www.auspcmarket.com.au/index....e=MU-USBKEY128 www.auspcmarket.com.au also got it for $209, 2 slighyl different versions __________________ - Pioneer VSX-D409G receiver- Infinity Rears- Panasonic centre-B&W DM303 Bookshelf Mains- Audiophile component rack- Canare GS-6 coaxial w/ Neutrik plugs- Venom8 subwoofer ported 35.4Hz ANTEC/CHIEFTEC CASE OWNERS/MODDERS MEMBER #71 Successful Trades: linuxvirg, THELTD, DoCsIs, breech, usumgal, kingsley, empacitator, Benchamp, Nephilim, smash3d, ReplicatorX, KoolDavid, Nerotic, leboneez Last edited by iced; 13th May 2003 at 1:30 AM.

13th May 2003, 9:02 AM	#7
kasar Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Pyrmont, Sydney Posts: 3,526	Panasonic e-wear mp3 player VERY small and petite (good for chicks) __________________ "Aerodynamics are for people who cannot build engines" - Enzo Ferrari

13th May 2003, 9:42 AM	#8
Dougal Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Melbourne Posts: 519	Check out the reviews of George and Fred MP3 players on Dans Data (www.dansdata.com) might be good for jogging (Also a good read) __________________ <Sig Competition - Most Gullible gets a prize>

12th May 2003, 3:30 PM	#3
<< J o Y i >> Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 812	Yeh, the iPod is a good choice... with the new models coming out, the older 10gig models (still good) will be under 500... But not sure if good for jogging or that light weight... There are heaps of models you could buy... personal preference.. look them up online

12th May 2003, 6:16 PM	#4
sjobeck Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 505	iPod is too heavy voice recording is for university lectures FM radio because Merrick and Rosso on 96.9 rule in the morning 10Gb not necessary I was thinking more along the lines of the Iriver 190T Anyone got any other suggestions in this class? cheers

13th May 2003, 8:12 AM	#6
tizeyboy Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,363	ill find out what mp3 player a friend as school has, i think its a HP, very small, 128mb, 99% sure voice recording.

14th May 2003, 6:03 PM	#11
mig Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Sydney Posts: 114	Re: MP3 player suggestions http://www.eyo.com.au/details_DM-NV400-128.html This one has a SD/MMC slot for memory expansion.