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[AquaticSquirrel]

So I've had an iRiver H120, which was fantastic. I also have black 30GB 1st gen Zune which I really like, but unfortunatly it seems like there is a serious issue as mine keeps resetting constantly when I try to sync. This resetting issue seems to be a widespread problem with all Zunes from what I can gather, something to do with static electricity.

Anyway because of that I'm staying away from anything Zune related for a while as I'm sour from my bad experience and don't want more faulty products. I don't really like ipods that much so I'm trying to spread out into something else.

Anyway, looking for something with good audio quality, lots of audio options, lots of codecs and some cool features. I don't care about video or pictures at all, just music.

I'd prefer a HDD based player, but they seem to be almost non-existant these days. Not a big fan of Flash based players as they don't have enough storage but I don't have much choice. So I've short listed these players and I'd like everyone's opinions on them. Or if anyone has any better alternatives I'd be happy to hear them also. Not interested in anything smaller than 8GB.

iRiver Clix 2nd Gen (8GB)

Pros
+Nice form factor
+WMA, MP3 and OGG support
+Good Audio quality
+Lots of EQ options/features
+Built in Mic with recording ability
+Supports drag and drop (kind of), WMP11 and own software
+Great screen
+FM Tuner

Cons
-No Blutooth
-8GB is not allot
-No line in
-No built in Speakers
-Click interface could be shitty
-No memory card slot
-Not true drag and drop

iRiver X20 (8GB)

Pros
+Looks nice
+Great simple interface
+Drag and drop, WMP10, WMP11 and own software
+Record from radio (FM tuner)
+Record with Mic (Built in)
+Built in speakers
+Removable battery
+Memory card slot
+Line in
+Good audio quality
+MP3, WMA, OGG and WAV support
+Lots of EQ options/features

Cons
-Large
-No Blutooth
-8GB not allot (But memory is expandable)

iAudio 7 (8GB, 16GB)

Pros
+Amazing sound quality
+MP3, WMA, OGG, FLAC, WAV, ASF support
+Outstanding battery life (60 hours)
+Lots of EQ options/features
+Small and lightweight
+FM tuner (Record from)
+Built in Mic (Record from)
+16GB ver available

Cons
-Looks shitty
-Tiny screen
-No Blutooth
-Shitty interface/control scheme
-No memory card slot

Sony A820 (8GB, 16GB)

Pros
+Looks nice
+Great sound quality
+Good battery
+High qualiry earbuds included
+MP3, WMA, ACC support included
+Lots of EQ functions
+Blutooth
+Good software
+16GB ver available
+Supports drag and drop, WMP11 also.

Cons
-No Line in
-No Mic
-No speakers
-No memory card slot

Samsung YF-P2 (8GB)

Pros
+Looks amazingly slick
+Blutooth
+Good audio quality
+Nice interface
+Good battery
+FM radio
+Drag and drop, WMP11.

Cons
-Touch screen (hate)
-Only MP3 and WMA
-No expandable memory
-8GB is not allot
-No line in
-No Mic
-No Speakers

 

[yoopoo]

For a flash player with best storage solution currently is Cowon D2, fairly cheap, among the best shound with SD support. Just get a 16/32 gig SD card.

FYI, its a touch screen player.

Works on any computer, since it requires no sync software.

 

[zoku88]

Samsung YF-P2 (8GB)


Pros
+Looks amazingly slick
+Blutooth
+Good audio quality
+Nice interface
+Good battery
+FM radio
+Drag and drop, WMP11.

Cons
-Touch screen (hate)
-Only MP3 and WMA
-No expandable memory
-8GB is not allot
-No line in
-No Mic
-No Speakers

I can't help you that much, but I can say that some of your things are wrong here.

it can play OGG files at least (although, the tags might be a bit messed up.)

I also think it has a mic (it can record things, so it HAS to have a mic, right?)

Bluetooth headphones don't work over FM, btw.

 

[Xtyle]

I have the 8G Iriver. pretty awesome thing really.

 

[Cauliflower of Love]

I have a 16 gig sansa player. $150 bucks, music, radio, mic. I like it.

 

[zoku88]

I can't help you that much, but I can say that some of your things are wrong here.

it can play OGG files at least (although, the tags might be a bit messed up.)

I also think it has a mic (it can record things, so it HAS to have a mic, right?)

Bluetooth headphones don't work over FM, btw.

NVM this comment. I think I'm wrong. I guess it only records from FM :lol :lol

I better test at the OGG playback, too :lol

 

[The Faceless Master]

i went with the 32gb zen because i wanted flash and wanted a beefy player.

 

[jobber]

you can't make up your own mind?

 

[TheExodu5]

Just give in and go with an iPod. =\

I'm sure 80GB/160GB Classics are pretty cheap nowadays.

 

[godhandiscen]

Zune.

edit: I have never heard of that issue you mention. Also you should be under warranty if so. Call MS.

 

[TheExodu5]

Looks like you can get an iPod Classic 80GB for around $200 or so.

 

[Lebron]

NVM this comment. I think I'm wrong. I guess it only records from FM :lol :lol

I better test at the OGG playback, too :lol

No, you're correct. I have it. They added the recording feature in the last firmware update. I use it to record lectures for college now:lol

You can also link it up to your cell phone through the Bluetooth and take/make calls through the MP3 player. I love this player, but yeah, the 8GB is a killer. Wish they come out with a bigger size.

 

[iapetus]

For a flash player with best storage solution currently is Cowon D2, fairly cheap, among the best shound with SD support. Just get a 16/32 gig SD card.

This. A 32GB SD card and an 8GB player gives you space comparable to a HD player but without the moving parts. Best of both worlds.

Only reasons I don't own one already are:

- I'm waiting to see what the new Cowon players are like.
- I might just go the whole hog and get a Sony Ericsson c905 mobile phone, making MP3 player and digital camera concerns irrelevant.

 

[zoku88]

No, you're correct. I have it. They added the recording feature in the last firmware update. I use it to record lectures for college now:lol

You can also link it up to your cell phone through the Bluetooth and take/make calls through the MP3 player. I love this player, but yeah, the 8GB is a killer. Wish they come out with a bigger size.

Oh yea, I see it now. It's in the prime pack. :lol :lol

I'm pretty sure they just came out with a 16GB one. Either that, or it's coming out fairly soon. I remember something on engadget about it.

EDIT: I can't really use it with phone since my headphones are bluetooth and it can't rend the audio to the headphone