Ipods

Crunchie · 31-05-2006, 03:33 PM

I'm not too clued up on Ipods,Mp3s etc but have decided I need one!!!

My requirements are pretty basic though!!!

I want something basic and cheap - only need about 2-300 songs. Needs to be easily used in the gym. I would prefer one that gives me access to FM/AM radio too.

Any suggestions would be most welcome

**Will** · 31-05-2006, 04:41 PM

If you only need that amount of songs, you might be better off buying a simple MP3 player. They usually cost a lot less, and I'm pretty sure some of them have radio recievers too. To be honest, I'm not sure what the advantage of an IPOD is, but I'm certain a simple MP3 player will be suitable enough for your needs.

Crunchie · 01-06-2006, 03:19 PM

I think I've worked out what I need!!

A portable DAB Mp3 player!!

Wish they weren't quite so pricey!!

**Will** · 01-06-2006, 05:43 PM

Keep shopping around, I'm pretty sure there are some reasonably priced units out there. Check on the net especially.

Leofric · 01-06-2006, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Crunchie

I'm not too clued up on Ipods,Mp3s etc but have decided I need one!!!

My requirements are pretty basic though!!!

I want something basic and cheap - only need about 2-300 songs. Needs to be easily used in the gym. I would prefer one that gives me access to FM/AM radio too.

Any suggestions would be most welcome

Don't go with Ipod. Overpriced rubbish. A Creative Zen Micro sounds like what you want - 6 GIG hard drive + Radio.

Leofric · 01-06-2006, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Forum Admin Will

If you only need that amount of songs, you might be better off buying a simple MP3 player. They usually cost a lot less, and I'm pretty sure some of them have radio recievers too. To be honest, I'm not sure what the advantage of an IPOD is, but I'm certain a simple MP3 player will be suitable enough for your needs.

IPODs have no advantage, other than style.

torchomatic · 19-06-2006, 02:46 PM

I have a 20GIG Sony Walkman - miles better than an iPod, battery life is around 30 hours which is great.

Leofric · 08-07-2006, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by torchomatic

I have a 20GIG Sony Walkman - miles better than an iPod, battery life is around 30 hours which is great.

Sony's Software is terrible, though. I got rid of my Net MD some years ago because of that Sonic Stage rubbish you had to use!

torchomatic · 10-07-2006, 12:25 PM

I can't argue with you there, Sonic Stage and Connect are nowhere near as good as iTunes, but I think the hardware is miles better. I wouldn't have an iPod again.

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Originally Posted by Leofric

Sony's Software is terrible, though. I got rid of my Net MD some years ago because of that Sonic Stage rubbish you had to use!

optrex · 27-09-2006, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Leofric

Sony's Software is terrible, though. I got rid of my Net MD some years ago because of that Sonic Stage rubbish you had to use!

I would agree, especially with their faux pas on piracy measures. I do like my ipod nano and although I dont have radio, I can play it through my car radio with a little fm transmitter.

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01-06-2006, 03:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
Crunchie smooth like chocolate Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: cv? Posts: 28	I think I've worked out what I need!! A portable DAB Mp3 player!! Wish they weren't quite so pricey!!