I cant decide MP3 cd player or mp3 hdd/solid state

Thraxeh · 15th July 2004, 5:39 PM

during the past month, i've been thinking of getting an mp3 player. and i cant decide on which to get its really starting to annoying me.

i've looked at every option, and i have decided that i'm cutting the price to $350 MAX, and what i have decided on is either, UNLESS some one can point me to alturnitives ( the point of this post)

IRIVER SLIM X IMP-550 around $270

and any decent 256mb mp3 player from $200-$350

does any one have that iriver mp3 cd player ? i can sort my mp3s in folders, and such ? and how long does the battery's last without the battey extension. i almost forgot is 12mW loud enough ? i need something that is loud and i'm not sure if that is sufficant

basicly what i'm looking for is the answers to my iriver questions, or some alternatives that i havent found yet. i also have a gmail invite to hand out to any one who can provide me with some nice answers

Wink · 15th July 2004, 6:26 PM

If you are a student (or know a student) try an stretch an extra $10 and you can get yourself a Mini iPod for $358.

Thraxeh · 15th July 2004, 6:38 PM

sorry i'm not looking at ipods, i need something with more battery life

Wink · 15th July 2004, 7:15 PM

Okay what about the Creative Muvo2:
http://www.mp3direct.com.au/webstore...ry=MASS+MEDIA&
$348

bashhi · 18th July 2004, 8:18 PM

hey, i recommend

www.mstation.com.au

theyre great! i recently bought a XEN mp3 player 256mb for 300 dollars and he gave me free stuff like accessories for the player!!

i just added him on msn and started chatting away on specs. of a really good mp3 player

- the best are made in korea, (mstation only sell korean mp3 players)
- made of alluminium
- signal to noise ratio (SNR) that is over 90B equals crstal clear sound
- output of 13mW(L) + 13mW(R), really good sound

if all these specs suit the player you want, then its a great gadget to be having!

most of the products at mstation.com.au suit these specs.

p0int_blank · 18th July 2004, 8:53 PM

hey mate, well i got an iriver 395t and the sound is more then loud enough and this is going by a guy who use to have his sound around 8-9 on a sony discman. i would reccomend the iriver ifp series they have tons of features and great sound quality. they have also released new flash based players the 700 series which has a 18mW(L) + 18mW(R) sound output. you can get the ifp 790 for $341.00 at mp3DIRECT and that site has alot of other players to. if u want more information about the iriver players try there website it has alot of information on there to. hopefully this has help you make your decision.

P0iNT

Thraxeh · 18th July 2004, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by p0int_blank
hey mate, well i got an iriver 395t and the sound is more then loud enough and this is going by a guy who use to have his sound around 8-9 on a sony discman.

that really makes me want it now, thx for posting, i think i might go for one of the flash based ones, if i can get some more cash, but i htink the slimX might be more suitible, thx for all the replys guys !

sydney_kings · 21st July 2004, 12:17 PM

i would go for either iriver 395t or the newer release 599t or similar. the prices may be somewhat higher but your getting a flash player which will not skip due to no moving parts and 28 hour battery life (from the top of my head).

i recollect the 512MB ones are about $440 and the 256MB around the mid 300 mark.

petal666 · 21st July 2004, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bashhi

i just added him on msn and started chatting away on specs. of a really good mp3 player

- the best are made in korea, (mstation only sell korean mp3 players)

Of course he is going to say that if they only sell Korean players!! I've never hear Korea makes the best electronics.

15th July 2004, 5:39 PM	#1
Thraxeh Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Sydney Australia NSW Posts: 4,131	I cant decide MP3 cd player or mp3 hdd/solid state during the past month, i've been thinking of getting an mp3 player. and i cant decide on which to get its really starting to annoying me. i've looked at every option, and i have decided that i'm cutting the price to $350 MAX, and what i have decided on is either, UNLESS some one can point me to alturnitives ( the point of this post) IRIVER SLIM X IMP-550 around $270 and any decent 256mb mp3 player from $200-$350 does any one have that iriver mp3 cd player ? i can sort my mp3s in folders, and such ? and how long does the battery's last without the battey extension. i almost forgot is 12mW loud enough ? i need something that is loud and i'm not sure if that is sufficant basicly what i'm looking for is the answers to my iriver questions, or some alternatives that i havent found yet. i also have a gmail invite to hand out to any one who can provide me with some nice answers Last edited by Thraxeh; 15th July 2004 at 5:41 PM.

15th July 2004, 6:26 PM	#2
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15th July 2004, 7:15 PM	#4
Wink Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Hills District NSW Posts: 11,157	Okay what about the Creative Muvo2: http://www.mp3direct.com.au/webstore...ry=MASS+MEDIA& $348 __________________ Alienware X51 (i7) \| Sony KDL-32CX520 \| MS Arc Keyboard \| Razer Mamba 4G \| Logitech G25 \| Logitech Z623 \| Sony PS3 Slim \| Apple iPod 5G 30GB \| Apple iPhone 5 \| Apple iPad 2 \| Canon Powershot S90 \| 2010 Lexus IS-F \|

18th July 2004, 8:18 PM	#5
bashhi Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: sydney 2166 NSW Aus Posts: 53	recommendation hey, i recommend www.mstation.com.au theyre great! i recently bought a XEN mp3 player 256mb for 300 dollars and he gave me free stuff like accessories for the player!! i just added him on msn and started chatting away on specs. of a really good mp3 player - the best are made in korea, (mstation only sell korean mp3 players) - made of alluminium - signal to noise ratio (SNR) that is over 90B equals crstal clear sound - output of 13mW(L) + 13mW(R), really good sound if all these specs suit the player you want, then its a great gadget to be having! most of the products at mstation.com.au suit these specs.

15th July 2004, 6:38 PM	#3
Thraxeh Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Sydney Australia NSW Posts: 4,131	sorry i'm not looking at ipods, i need something with more battery life

18th July 2004, 8:53 PM	#6
p0int_blank Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sydney Posts: 77	hey mate, well i got an iriver 395t and the sound is more then loud enough and this is going by a guy who use to have his sound around 8-9 on a sony discman. i would reccomend the iriver ifp series they have tons of features and great sound quality. they have also released new flash based players the 700 series which has a 18mW(L) + 18mW(R) sound output. you can get the ifp 790 for $341.00 at mp3DIRECT and that site has alot of other players to. if u want more information about the iriver players try there website it has alot of information on there to. hopefully this has help you make your decision. P0iNT

21st July 2004, 12:17 PM	#8
sydney_kings Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 194	i would go for either iriver 395t or the newer release 599t or similar. the prices may be somewhat higher but your getting a flash player which will not skip due to no moving parts and 28 hour battery life (from the top of my head). i recollect the 512MB ones are about $440 and the 256MB around the mid 300 mark.