Recommended MP3 players..
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bhaexpress
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I have an Iriver I bought on Ebay which also has an FM radio, cost £40, Very reliable and holds 6 gbt.
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I was interested in iRiver but I'd be interested in a larger model. I wasn't aware that new iRivers were still being made?
And re: iTunes, I just haven't ever really used it so I'm not anti it, just generally not an apple man and not about to change now.
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What iPod would you recommend then?
Are Ipod's more durable than they used to be? I have visions of me breaking one!
A friend of mine had an Iriver about 4 years ago and I remember it being really good and durable, but they don't seem to be as prominent as they once were.
If you look after them sure, that's not being patronising, I have a bad history of mistreating gadgets.
I have a Classic iPod 120gb, cost £179 and has served me really well. My full library on there (60gb-ish) and plenty of TV series ripped from DVDs. Use the program Handbrake if you want to do that, fairly easy and painless, there is a guide online for that, I can send you a link if you end up going for an iPod.
Also excellent for automatically downloading all the latest comedy and football podcasts every time I stick it in my laptop.
I honestly think iTunes is worth perservering with, once you're used to it it's far less hassle than Windows Media Player or other equivalents. Sorts all your stuff into neat columns and to put them onto the iPod is simply drag and drop.
I'm sorry I know I sound like a salesman but I'm honestly just very happy with the products.
I have a Classic iPod 120gb, cost £179 and has served me really well. My full library on there (60gb-ish) and plenty of TV series ripped from DVDs. Use the program Handbrake if you want to do that, fairly easy and painless, there is a guide online for that, I can send you a link if you end up going for an iPod.
Also excellent for automatically downloading all the latest comedy and football podcasts every time I stick it in my laptop.
I honestly think iTunes is worth perservering with, once you're used to it it's far less hassle than Windows Media Player or other equivalents. Sorts all your stuff into neat columns and to put them onto the iPod is simply drag and drop.
I'm sorry I know I sound like a salesman but I'm honestly just very happy with the products.
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How much did it set you back?
I got the 16gig at about £160 IIRC plus an 8gig SDHC card for buttons, check this site as I use them the most:
Advanced MP3 Players - the MP3 player experts
I got the DAB Radio one so maybe abit more than £160, probably £180ish but cant remember
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I do agree there, and that's what I noticed when I was having a look online. I simply don't understand the massive difference between the two prices(in regards to non-iPod's and also the much smaller capacity).
I want alot of space and I also don't want to spend too much!
Hatterlovesbrighton
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I got this
Sony NWZ-S639FB 16GB Drag Photo
I got it for £95, though could have got it for £80. More expensive now on Amazon but might be cheaper elsewhere.
Sound is a lot better than an ipod and I can download iplayer stuff to it. I've kept Itunes though as in my opinion it is the best os you can get for mp3 etc. Was a bit apprehensive to make the move away from an ipod but glad i did.
Sony NWZ-S639FB 16GB Drag Photo
I got it for £95, though could have got it for £80. More expensive now on Amazon but might be cheaper elsewhere.
Sound is a lot better than an ipod and I can download iplayer stuff to it. I've kept Itunes though as in my opinion it is the best os you can get for mp3 etc. Was a bit apprehensive to make the move away from an ipod but glad i did.
herecomesaregular
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i bought an Archos gmini 20gb 3 years ago - it's been dropped and treated roughly but barely has a scratch on it, built like a proverbial.... also, most importantly i have never had a software problem with it - unlike many of my friends ipods. also, i would only EVER recommend one that uses the generic windows media player and would steer well clear of itunes in particular. with the archos i can take any music off a friends p.c through wmp and v.v - you cannot do that with an ipod, it'll wipe the ipod clean. and in my opinion, from others experience, an ipod is only built to last a couple of years max.
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I got my 30gb ipod video back in aug/sep 2005 and it's still going strong (I have had to replace the earphones, though), not had any problems with it.
Kukev31
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I have heard people slagging off itunes before, but I've never understood why. Will someone explain it to me please?
Is it possible that's simply because autosync was on? I've never had that trouble with other people connecting ipods or mp3 players to my computer.
ben andrews' girlfriend
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I dropped my 6th gen ipod nano on the pavement the other day (sorry dad!), and it carried on playing. Haven't had any problems with it at all. I like itunes as well, it has it's shortcomings, but is easy to use, and you can import songs from amazon mp3 which saves loads of money.
Incorrect - this is only if you have an option ticked in iTunes called "Automatically sync".
Don't tick that if you want to use more than one PC/Mac with your iPod. If you DO only use the one place to charge/update your iPod, DO tick that and then all the work is done for you.
I've owned 4 iPods and never had one break on me, the reason I've had so many is I've sold my old ones on and upgraded. The one I have currently should last me at least 4-5 years.
Admittedly the headphones that come with an iPod are cack. Get them replaced and sound quality is fine. Plus depends what you choose to rip your CDs at/download files at.