catmag 336 Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 Just wondered if anyone can recommend a half decent MP3 player (not iPod) It doesn't need to have massive storage, just enough for maybe 20-30 albums, with MW/FM radio on it, and not madly expensive. I know I'm being lazy and should just browse through the usual Currys/Dixons websites etc but was hoping someone could give me a personal recommendation. Thank yoooo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc4ever 0 Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 (edited) Providing you have a half-decent phone, just buy a memory card for it. Edited February 3, 2007 by nufc4ever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0 Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 http://www.sony.co.uk/view/ShowProduct.act...Network+Walkman I've got one of these (except mine is 2gig but no radio) I doubt you'll get anything that plays medium wave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janu 0 Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 (edited) Creative Zen Nano Plus The cheapest I've found was at http://www.pixmania.co.uk/uk/uk/128834/art...-gb-fm-mp3.html Edited February 3, 2007 by janu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 20430 Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 I've got a Samsung YP-Z5: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-YP-Z5A-4GB...3344914-5245463 It's like a nano but works with windows as a USB memory device using drag and drop (no frigging itunes ). It looks good with a great screen, but has no radio (seriously, I find these are way too much hassle anyway). It's got a good build quality too. You can get a 1 gig version for about half the price of the 4 gig version I think, but personally I think it's worth paying extra for the additional memory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_NUFC 0 Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 (edited) Creative Zen Nano Plus The cheapest I've found was at http://www.pixmania.co.uk/uk/uk/128834/art...-gb-fm-mp3.html I got a 1gb (holds about 500 songs) Zen Nano for me Mam for Christmas and it seems fine. I'd have thought that would be big enough. It has FM Radio as well, but no MW unfortunately. I've got a Zen myself, although its a 40gb one that isn't made anymore. I've had it for a couple of years and it's a bit of a brick but I've not had any bother with it. I know other people who have Zens and it seems like they seem to be pretty reliable players. Edited February 3, 2007 by Tom_NUFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catmag 336 Posted February 3, 2007 Author Share Posted February 3, 2007 Thanks for your help guys. I've got a much better idea about what I'm looking for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10430 Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 why not iPod? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gejon 2 Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 why not iPod? They are the thing of the devil! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinofbeans 91 Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 the ipod lasts about 8-12 months usually. you won't hear a good word from me about them. oh and catmag there are no mp3 players i know with MW built in. sorry about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10430 Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 had my iPod for a couple of years and use it daily, only had ever had one problemwith it, but that was fixed by a simple reset. I've looked at friends Zen and (although it's probably bias) I prefer the iPod functionality. Certainly better facilities online for the iPod. I think it looks better and despite it's popularity, I think it still has an element of "cool" about it. the few people I know who actively dislike the iPod seem to do so as a reaction to it's popularity, rather than an objection to the gizmo itself. Because lots of white leads are spotted all over the place they instinctively want to rebel against it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio 0 Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 I'm thinking about getting an ipod, not sure which one to get yet though I'm not in a rush to get one so I'll probably wait until HMV do there 20% off deal in a few months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottish Mag 3 Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 the ipod lasts about 8-12 months usually. I must be lucky then as I have had mine over two and a half years, not had one problem with it and use it on a daily basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10430 Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 maybe we treat the iPod better than the guys CoB knows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Lazaru 0 Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 had my iPod for a couple of years and use it daily, only had ever had one problemwith it, but that was fixed by a simple reset. I've looked at friends Zen and (although it's probably bias) I prefer the iPod functionality. Certainly better facilities online for the iPod. I think it looks better and despite it's popularity, I think it still has an element of "cool" about it. the few people I know who actively dislike the iPod seem to do so as a reaction to it's popularity, rather than an objection to the gizmo itself. Because lots of white leads are spotted all over the place they instinctively want to rebel against it. You often get an element of that, something is big and popular so some people will hate it on principle that its the most popular. Though others may have genuine reasons for disliking it? I've had mine for a few years now and yet to have any major problem/breakdown. All i've had is for soem reason it has duplicated a few artists, so their albums appear twice on the ipod and occasionally it will skip to the song after the one i have selected, which can be sorted pretty quickly by pressing a button! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 20430 Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 I hate iTunes. Mrs Rents also has an iPod Mini and the battery life is shit. I get 30 hours constant play on my Samsung. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally 0 Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 I got an Ipod in about 2003 before it really caught on, lasted until about this Summer but died. Probably could have got it fixed but I wanted one of the new ones anyway so got a black 30gb one, listen to it everyday I love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mighty Hog 488 Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 I won a black 30gb video Ipod last summer, can't complain too much as it's a freebie. Battery life is ok but I do use it nearly everyday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishMag 0 Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 Watch a couple of videos on the iPod and it sucks the life out of it unfortunately. Even normally, not too fond of the battery life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonraider 0 Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 Why is it that you cant get MW on any phomes or mp3 players? Its really annoying, as I want it for radio 5live Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gejon 2 Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 had my iPod for a couple of years and use it daily, only had ever had one problemwith it, but that was fixed by a simple reset. I've looked at friends Zen and (although it's probably bias) I prefer the iPod functionality. Certainly better facilities online for the iPod. I think it looks better and despite it's popularity, I think it still has an element of "cool" about it. the few people I know who actively dislike the iPod seem to do so as a reaction to it's popularity, rather than an objection to the gizmo itself. Because lots of white leads are spotted all over the place they instinctively want to rebel against it. My main reason for hating the IPOD are, its and MP3 player but they are called MP3 players OR IPODS! and if you try and buy anything for and MP3 player (like docking station, covers etc..) its almost impossible as they are all designed for the IPOD!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 20430 Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 Ipods won't play WMA files either. Which is really shit, tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gram 0 Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 Creative Zen Nano Plus The cheapest I've found was at http://www.pixmania.co.uk/uk/uk/128834/art...-gb-fm-mp3.html I got a 1gb (holds about 500 songs) Zen Nano for me Mam for Christmas and it seems fine. I'd have thought that would be big enough. It has FM Radio as well, but no MW unfortunately. I've got a Zen myself, although its a 40gb one that isn't made anymore. I've had it for a couple of years and it's a bit of a brick but I've not had any bother with it. I know other people who have Zens and it seems like they seem to be pretty reliable players. Must say that I prefer my Zen Micro to my Ipod. They are fine and have FM radio. Battery life isnt bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catmag 336 Posted February 4, 2007 Author Share Posted February 4, 2007 why not iPod? Don't need anything that fancy or expensive, and definitely want a radio on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10430 Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Ipods won't play WMA files either. Which is really shit, tbh. I thought you could reformat WMA through iTunes? Pretty sure a lot of my old WMA files have been turned into AAC (or whatever it is) also Cat? my sister got me an iPod doohicky that means you can pick up fm radio, cost her about £30 I think and I've not seen a Medium Wave reciever for mp3 player.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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