Non-iPod MP3 Player Suggestions Please

[jzerot1437]

I'm in the market for a new MP3 player that isn't an iPod. I would normally go iPod, but they're insanely expensive and break too often. I'd like to keep it under $120, and want it to play video and hold 40+ gigs. Those are my only real requirements, but I'd also like something that's quality.

Thanks!

[lilboo]

Zune.
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[tiredfornow]

Zune.
/threadWay to read the first post, dumbass.

[lilboo]

You can find a Zune for under $120, hotass.

[CoffeeEdge]

I'd like to keep it under $120, and want it to play video and hold 40+ gigs.

Not happening.

Your best bet is a used first-gen 30 gig Zune off eBay. You could score that for around $120.

[jzerot1437]

Actually, now that I think of it, I only need about a 4-8 gig for gym use. Anything larger is going to be unwieldy in the gym.

[VipFREAK]

How long are you at the gym?! I don't see how you'd go through 4-8gbs in that time. Also, I think you'll probably want something SMALL. I say look into the iRiver S10 only goes up to 2gbs though. I have one for sale, but I don't know if I should sell it.

[jzerot1437]

How long are you at the gym?! I don't see how you'd go through 4-8gbs in that time. Also, I think you'll probably want something SMALL. I say look into the iRiver S10 only goes up to 2gbs though. I have one for sale, but I don't know if I should sell it.

I'm usually there for 2-2.5 hours. I want podcasts, obviously, but I also want variety.

[VipFREAK]

I'm not totally certain, but don't some podcasts offer a file for people that don't have an ipod like in Mp3 format? If it helps the S10 has a built in Radio too. Pretty cool considering it's the size of a Shuffle and has a SCREEN. pss... it can also shuffle songs too!

[CoffeeEdge]

I'm not totally certain, but don't some podcasts offer a file for people that don't have an ipod like in Mp3 format?

Podcasts are nothing more than plain-ol' MP3 files. I really really REALLY hate the term "podcast," because it confuses a lot of people into thinking they're something only the iPod offers (which is exactly what Apple wants people to think, of course). I think they should just be called "MP3 Radio Shows."

[VipFREAK]

Oh yeah, I so agree. It's real retarded.

[Xevious]

You can find a Zune for under $120, hotass.


Hotass???

[Jesus_S_Preston]

I think they should just be called "MP3 Radio Shows."

Except that's long, unwieldy, and doesn't sound as good.

[jzerot1437]

I think I'm gonna go for the Sansa Fuze. My local Wal Mart has the 2 gig for $65, then I can use my micro-SD cards for more size. I could wait until Black Friday and weather the shitstorm to save $15 at BB or CC, but I don't know that it's worth it to go out into that mess.

[CoffeeEdge]

Except that's long, unwieldy, and doesn't sound as good.


Fine, suit yourself, buy into Apple's bullshit "hip" marketing buzzwords.

[VipFREAK]

Fine, suit yourself, buy into Apple's brainwashing.

Let me shorten that for ya. xD

[cletus]

I think I'm gonna go for the Sansa Fuze. My local Wal Mart has the 2 gig for $65, then I can use my micro-SD cards for more size. I could wait until Black Friday and weather the shitstorm to save $15 at BB or CC, but I don't know that it's worth it to go out into that mess.

Get the Sansa e250 instead. It has a user replaceable battery, cheaper, and is just generally a better value per dollar. http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Sansa-Player-microSD-Expansion/dp/B000ETXOC8/ref=pd_bbs_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1220591025&sr=8-1

[VAD3R or Fro]

I use a PSP with a 8 gig memory stick.

[CoffeeEdge]

I use a PSP with a 8 gig memory stick.

Read the thread.

I defy anyone to name a less gym-friendly MP3 player than the PSP.

[VipFREAK]

Hmm... DS?

[Rocko]

I have the Sansa e260 and I love it. I definitely recommend it. Got it from Woot for $40 a few months ago.

[savagepastry]

Read the thread.

I defy anyone to name a less gym-friendly MP3 player than the PSP.


A desktop.

;)

[GrimNecroWizard]

Way to read the first post, dumbass.

My 30 gig Zune was $80 new, last year.

[Rocko]

Here you go.

http://www.woot.com/

[epobirs]

Woot.com has had 30 GB Zunes for under $100 on several occasions. Amazon was also making good offers on the first gen model but I suspect the well has run dry.

Consider a no-name for low-end needs. I have a 2 GB unit I got on a promotion from Office Depot for $15 after rebate. Works great except for the annoying inability to be used while it is charging. I have an older 2 GB unit that runs on AAA batteries and doesn't support USB 2.0 speed that I use if I'm on a long trip and the newer unit runs low on power.

Office Depot has that 2 GB unit in their ad for Black Friday at $20 with no rebate needed.

OfficeMax is showing a 4 GB model for $25.

Best Buy has an 8 GB Sansa Fuze for $70.

There are plenty of choices out there and the prices just keep getting better.

[lmz00]

Read the thread.

I defy anyone to name a less gym-friendly MP3 player than the PSP.
http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/10/colossal-mp3-player-stays-true-to-its-name/

What do I win?