Portable MP3 players

Memnoch · 12-08-2001, 11:21 AM

I'm thinking of getting one. Anyone out there who already owns one or knows what I should be looking for?

Vaskez · 12-08-2001, 11:23 AM

Don't have one but it's obvious what you should be looking for. Longest battery life, highest capacity for lowest price

. Of course making it a good brand if you can so it's more reliable.

Bahamut · 12-08-2001, 11:39 AM

well, it should be of a good brand, and its more small than a cd player so its good

but then, id rather you buy an MD player than and MP3 player... a friend of mine said that the MP3 player is accident prone... once dropped or whatever, poof!

Vaskez · 12-08-2001, 11:51 AM

I would in no way recommend a minidisc player! The whole concept of it is crap. They are introducing a new medium which we simply don't need. You will have to start getting all these minidiscs and you won't be able to use your CDs or MP3s. That would make 4 formats in an average collevtion already, or maybe 5: Vinyl, cassette, CD, MP3, Minidisc- trust me- keep the formats to as few as possible, saves hassle. MP3 player is better choice- don't drop it.

Bahamut · 12-08-2001, 11:55 AM

well id still buy an mp3 player anyway despite what i was recommended hahaha [img]smile.gif[/img]

Memnoch · 12-08-2001, 12:07 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Vaskez:
I would in no way recommend a minidisc player! The whole concept of it is crap. They are introducing a new medium which we simply don't need. You will have to start getting all these minidiscs and you won't be able to use your CDs or MP3s. That would make 4 formats in an average collevtion already, or maybe 5: Vinyl, cassette, CD, MP3, Minidisc- trust me- keep the formats to as few as possible, saves hassle. MP3 player is better choice- don't drop it.

Minidisc has been out for ages and hasn't taken off for that very reason. It's just like Sony Betamax - if you release in a new format it had better be DAMN good, not just an alternative. DVD is a good example of a new format that is clearly advantageous over VHS.

I've been checking CNET for some MP3s - damn confusing, man! [img]graemlins/awcrap.gif[/img]

Bahamut · 12-08-2001, 12:17 PM

well DVDs are expensive... that's the only drawback...

hehehe, it depends also on what you're after... high memory?

Memnoch · 12-08-2001, 12:47 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Bahamut:
well DVDs are expensive... that's the only drawback...

hehehe, it depends also on what you're after... high memory?

I don't really know where to start! I guess I want high memory, but I also want long battery life. I'll mainly be using it at the gym, so I want it to be small, and also when flying overseas.

Bahamut · 12-08-2001, 12:52 PM

sizes aren't much of a problem... [img]smile.gif[/img]

if you are not worried about how much it might cost, then you can have all you want

i am sure you will one that will fit ya!

12-08-2001, 11:21 AM	#1
Memnoch Ironworks Moderator Join Date: February 28, 2001 Location: Boston/Sydney Posts: 11,771	I'm thinking of getting one. Anyone out there who already owns one or knows what I should be looking for? __________________

12-08-2001, 11:23 AM	#2
Vaskez Takhisis Follower Join Date: April 30, 2001 Location: szép Magyarország (well not right now) Posts: 5,089	Don't have one but it's obvious what you should be looking for. Longest battery life, highest capacity for lowest price . Of course making it a good brand if you can so it's more reliable. __________________ Too set in his ways to ever relate If he could set that aside, there'd be heaven to pay But weathered and aged, time swept him to grave Love conquers all? Damn, I'd say that area's gray

12-08-2001, 11:39 AM	#3
Bahamut Iron Throne Cult Join Date: March 12, 2001 Location: Manila, Philippines Age: 39 Posts: 4,864	well, it should be of a good brand, and its more small than a cd player so its good but then, id rather you buy an MD player than and MP3 player... a friend of mine said that the MP3 player is accident prone... once dropped or whatever, poof! __________________ http://makeallthedifference.blogspot.com http://www.bratgirlcentral.com/cgi-b.../ikonboard.cgi

12-08-2001, 11:51 AM	#4
Vaskez Takhisis Follower Join Date: April 30, 2001 Location: szép Magyarország (well not right now) Posts: 5,089	I would in no way recommend a minidisc player! The whole concept of it is crap. They are introducing a new medium which we simply don't need. You will have to start getting all these minidiscs and you won't be able to use your CDs or MP3s. That would make 4 formats in an average collevtion already, or maybe 5: Vinyl, cassette, CD, MP3, Minidisc- trust me- keep the formats to as few as possible, saves hassle. MP3 player is better choice- don't drop it. __________________ Too set in his ways to ever relate If he could set that aside, there'd be heaven to pay But weathered and aged, time swept him to grave Love conquers all? Damn, I'd say that area's gray

12-08-2001, 11:55 AM	#5
Bahamut Iron Throne Cult Join Date: March 12, 2001 Location: Manila, Philippines Age: 39 Posts: 4,864	well id still buy an mp3 player anyway despite what i was recommended hahaha [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________ http://makeallthedifference.blogspot.com http://www.bratgirlcentral.com/cgi-b.../ikonboard.cgi

12-08-2001, 12:07 PM	#6
Memnoch Ironworks Moderator Join Date: February 28, 2001 Location: Boston/Sydney Posts: 11,771	quote: Originally posted by Vaskez: I would in no way recommend a minidisc player! The whole concept of it is crap. They are introducing a new medium which we simply don't need. You will have to start getting all these minidiscs and you won't be able to use your CDs or MP3s. That would make 4 formats in an average collevtion already, or maybe 5: Vinyl, cassette, CD, MP3, Minidisc- trust me- keep the formats to as few as possible, saves hassle. MP3 player is better choice- don't drop it. Minidisc has been out for ages and hasn't taken off for that very reason. It's just like Sony Betamax - if you release in a new format it had better be DAMN good, not just an alternative. DVD is a good example of a new format that is clearly advantageous over VHS. I've been checking CNET for some MP3s - damn confusing, man! [img]graemlins/awcrap.gif[/img] __________________

12-08-2001, 12:17 PM	#7
Bahamut Iron Throne Cult Join Date: March 12, 2001 Location: Manila, Philippines Age: 39 Posts: 4,864	well DVDs are expensive... that's the only drawback... hehehe, it depends also on what you're after... high memory? __________________ http://makeallthedifference.blogspot.com http://www.bratgirlcentral.com/cgi-b.../ikonboard.cgi

12-08-2001, 12:47 PM	#8
Memnoch Ironworks Moderator Join Date: February 28, 2001 Location: Boston/Sydney Posts: 11,771	quote: Originally posted by Bahamut: well DVDs are expensive... that's the only drawback... hehehe, it depends also on what you're after... high memory? I don't really know where to start! I guess I want high memory, but I also want long battery life. I'll mainly be using it at the gym, so I want it to be small, and also when flying overseas. __________________

12-08-2001, 12:52 PM	#9
Bahamut Iron Throne Cult Join Date: March 12, 2001 Location: Manila, Philippines Age: 39 Posts: 4,864	sizes aren't much of a problem... [img]smile.gif[/img] if you are not worried about how much it might cost, then you can have all you want i am sure you will one that will fit ya! __________________ http://makeallthedifference.blogspot.com http://www.bratgirlcentral.com/cgi-b.../ikonboard.cgi

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