I had a iPod Nano for a while and hated it, it was always freezing up or just wigging out. Since then I have gone with the MS Zune love it and very easy to use. The downside to it is it's size, it's a little impractical for my needs. I tried the Samsung MP3 player put took it back since the buttons were on the side of the player and I kept hitting buttons changing songs and other crap. So what are you using and how do you like the music program?
MP3 players, what are you using?
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I should be getting a Zune for free soon. But If I was buying one Id go for an 80 GIG iPod. Id almost fill it up right away.
http://www.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=213&subcategory=214&product=16696&nav=0
i have the 1GB version and its TINY! about the same size as those new ipod shuffles (little square ones)
no issues with mine at all, great sound quality, no programs needed to transfer songs over to it. shows up as a flash drive and you just copy over the songs u want on there
i have the 1GB version and its TINY! about the same size as those new ipod shuffles (little square ones)
no issues with mine at all, great sound quality, no programs needed to transfer songs over to it. shows up as a flash drive and you just copy over the songs u want on there
blksn955.o
Founding Member
I have a Philips 6gig. I have had it going on 2yrs and use it almost every day. The batt. life is GREAT, at first it would last 13hrs non-stop...even after 2yrs it still lasts 8hrs or so on a single charge. It is about the size of a ipod mini but about twice as thick. It also has a disk that instals a toolbox on your computer that searches for program updates or if for some odd reason it would crash it can re-install the system. As far as locking up...it has a forced shut down that re-boots the thing, I have only used it a few times since I got it. You can choose the specific model as a drive or as a file. Songs just sync. from windows media player.
It is Windows based and also can hold pics, has a built in mic. and FM radio. My buttons on the side (the main window return button thing, and now the volume is getting alittle touchy) are getting tired...but like I said I have used it almost every day for going on 2yrs now.
My model was replaced with a 8gig for the same price the last time I looked. The front face is a touch pad that is backlit with blue light when you touch it. The screen is about the size of the ipod mini so its small. They did offer a larger 30gig (again 2yrs ago when I got mine, so a larger model may be out) that was like the 30 and 60gig video ipods as well.
I was looking at maybe replacing mine as really 2yrs...is a long time IMHO for a thing like this. I found a Zen that was a 6 or 8 gig that was small and cheap...I was going to get a Zen when I got my Philips but liked how it looked and its setup over the Zen.
I got the wife a San Disk Sansa for Xmas and its nice too, I may get one of these for myself as a replacement as there are a good bit of acc. for them. A big plus is the expandable slot on the side for added memory on a mini SD card. Our cell phones (samsung sync) also take this same card so we could use it with our phones too.
***just checked philips website, it looks like the whole line has been re-done as I cannot find my model***
It is Windows based and also can hold pics, has a built in mic. and FM radio. My buttons on the side (the main window return button thing, and now the volume is getting alittle touchy) are getting tired...but like I said I have used it almost every day for going on 2yrs now.
My model was replaced with a 8gig for the same price the last time I looked. The front face is a touch pad that is backlit with blue light when you touch it. The screen is about the size of the ipod mini so its small. They did offer a larger 30gig (again 2yrs ago when I got mine, so a larger model may be out) that was like the 30 and 60gig video ipods as well.
I was looking at maybe replacing mine as really 2yrs...is a long time IMHO for a thing like this. I found a Zen that was a 6 or 8 gig that was small and cheap...I was going to get a Zen when I got my Philips but liked how it looked and its setup over the Zen.
I got the wife a San Disk Sansa for Xmas and its nice too, I may get one of these for myself as a replacement as there are a good bit of acc. for them. A big plus is the expandable slot on the side for added memory on a mini SD card. Our cell phones (samsung sync) also take this same card so we could use it with our phones too.
***just checked philips website, it looks like the whole line has been re-done as I cannot find my model***
I've been eye balling the Creative Labs stuff and it looks like a close copy of a MS product. I like the one you linked it looks like it fits what I am looking for.
vp6799
New Member
I needed something to use at work while on the conveyor system or driving the Dozers, but it had to put up with alot of abuse and dust. Mainly coal dust.
I tried 2 Ipods and they both lasted me 2 months. I sold them after they got warranty replaced and got a MS ZUNE. The size is kind of a bummer, but this thing has been through hell and it still works perfectly. I watch movies and listen to unlimited music plus the ability to listen to FM Radio is awesome. I almost think that it was a waste to buy the Extended service plan for it. I had to use the plan to replace 2 Ipods, so I figured it would be wise for the zune also....LOL
I recommend the Zune to anyone. It's the easiest one to use, and the most reliable.
I tried 2 Ipods and they both lasted me 2 months. I sold them after they got warranty replaced and got a MS ZUNE. The size is kind of a bummer, but this thing has been through hell and it still works perfectly. I watch movies and listen to unlimited music plus the ability to listen to FM Radio is awesome. I almost think that it was a waste to buy the Extended service plan for it. I had to use the plan to replace 2 Ipods, so I figured it would be wise for the zune also....LOL
I recommend the Zune to anyone. It's the easiest one to use, and the most reliable.
I have the Zune and it's great, but the battery life is only 14 hours of you just let it play. If you skip songs the screen takes a lot of power and kills the battery. I also got rid of the iPod for the Zune, I just want something smaller with better batter life. The one Urban posted has a attention right now.
Blackened302
Active Member
my fiance has a zune--very nice.
i use a Sansa--cheaper than most ($160ish), 4 gig, plays video, great batt life, and it was cheaper than a 1gig ipod that didn't play video.
i use a Sansa--cheaper than most ($160ish), 4 gig, plays video, great batt life, and it was cheaper than a 1gig ipod that didn't play video.
creative has a mini player...
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7965259&st=zen&type=product&id=1153337432164
fm radio, sounds excellent, rather small size, durable, and a nice lil hold button to top it off. Not too pricey either....definitely worth the money. Maybe you could try that out.
btw, it's 4 gig
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7965259&st=zen&type=product&id=1153337432164
fm radio, sounds excellent, rather small size, durable, and a nice lil hold button to top it off. Not too pricey either....definitely worth the money. Maybe you could try that out.
btw, it's 4 gig
Bosko5.0
Active Member
I have a 60gig
video ipod and so far it has held up. I mean its been dropped from 4.5 ft onto tile due to a retarded manager 
, the battery last about 20 hours. The only thing I don't like is itunes, it take like 15 minutes for it to reconize my ipod.
video ipod and so far it has held up. I mean its been dropped from 4.5 ft onto tile due to a retarded manager , the battery last about 20 hours. The only thing I don't like is itunes, it take like 15 minutes for it to reconize my ipod.
juiced_94gt
Active Member
30gb video ipod...I love it it's the best investment i EVER made for a music device...sure beats my old sony walkman LOL seriously i never have probs. with my ipod and i use it every day at the gym and during my commute
94-302-vert
Active Member
30GB iPod Video here too...
itunes sucks, but I went ipod over Createive Labs or Zune so that I could control with my car stereos and hide the ipod...
Actually both me and my wife have one and use them in the cars... So far so good and mine has seen the heat/cool cycles of a year in new england (it lives in my car), it has been rained on too (Vert)... no problems yet...
itunes sucks, but I went ipod over Createive Labs or Zune so that I could control with my car stereos and hide the ipod...
Actually both me and my wife have one and use them in the cars... So far so good and mine has seen the heat/cool cycles of a year in new england (it lives in my car), it has been rained on too (Vert)... no problems yet...
69clark
Founding Member
I dont see how you guys can live with anything under 20 gigs. I have like ~30 gigs of music and another 60 of video. 
I need something that holds at least 500+ songs. I work in a warehouse and use my Zune for a good 5 hrs straight. So 240 songs isn't going to cut it, I need mo powa.
Stanger007
Founding Member
I've got the 60GB iPod video and bought a nice case to keep rain/dirt off of it. Working nicely so far. Wife has a new Nano and the 1st gen shuffle - both really nice. She takes the nano to the gym every day so it seems to be holding up well.
I think the case you put them in makes all the difference in how they hold up.
Wes
I think the case you put them in makes all the difference in how they hold up.
Wes
