What MP3 player? - Page 3

lostkat · 01-02-2007, 15:36

I really don't want to have to install any additional software. My computer is full enough as it is, and I don't want to go converting formats either. I just want an MP3 player where I can literally drag my music straight into an additional hard drive.

Mohinder · 03-02-2007, 21:31

My Archos Gmini 202xs is drag and drop and a great, small player to boot. It's got a crap little joystick thing for navigation which isn't great, but it does work. I really like the player.

Mark · 03-02-2007, 23:17

Have to admit I do like Archos stuff. Got three of 'em now (battery finally died on one

)

killerkebab · 04-02-2007, 18:40

Plenty of people have slated the iPod but I must say it isn't a bad player at all, iTunes or not. I found the software very useful as far as sorting through my god awful mess of a music folder goes and it even copied it all out and sorted it. I don't have to manually add things to the iPod, it all loads itself upon plugin - playlists, edits to track info (such as name or artist name if you realise you have it wrong), ratings, deleted songs, anything: the iPod will sort itself out

I will add a disclaimer that I haven't tried buying music online however, so I can't tell you how good the software is for that.

As for creative players, the only problem I've ever had with my Zen Sleek Photo is that some bastard stole it.

Mark · 04-02-2007, 20:24

iTunes shop isn't too bad. Got a few free tracks before Christmas.

Mohinder · 04-02-2007, 21:00

Paying actual real money for MP3s is worse than retarded in my opinion, anyway.

I don't see why so many people pay real money for poor bitrate, restricted use MP3s when it's the easiest thing in the world to get better ones, for free, by other means.

Zirax · 07-02-2007, 10:17

It has been mentioned before, but I found the Archos Gmini for £120
http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/102638

drag+drop and a 20gb hdd, you can't really go wrong at that price. I've just ordered one for myself

leowyatt · 07-02-2007, 11:06

There are 2 mp3 players on offer here today. 2gig for £27.

Mark · 21-02-2007, 20:12

While no longer on offer, they're still available here for only £28.

Got one myself, for the simple reason that the X5 was getting a bit of a shake, rattle, and roll while walking with it, and if there's one thing I don't like doing to HDD-based MP3 players, it's that.

Build quality is nothing special, but it's good enough for the job. It's only USB 1.1, but I doubt that'll be a serious problem. Currently filling it with files. I'll report back on sound quality tomorrow.

Update - sounds OK. Copes with my VBR MP3 files which I know some players don't. Seems like we have a winner.

01-02-2007, 15:36	#21
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	I really don't want to have to install any additional software. My computer is full enough as it is, and I don't want to go converting formats either. I just want an MP3 player where I can literally drag my music straight into an additional hard drive. __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

03-02-2007, 21:31	#22
Mohinder Vodka Martini Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 791	My Archos Gmini 202xs is drag and drop and a great, small player to boot. It's got a crap little joystick thing for navigation which isn't great, but it does work. I really like the player. __________________

04-02-2007, 18:40	#24
killerkebab Vodka Martini Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bristol/Reading Posts: 656	Plenty of people have slated the iPod but I must say it isn't a bad player at all, iTunes or not. I found the software very useful as far as sorting through my god awful mess of a music folder goes and it even copied it all out and sorted it. I don't have to manually add things to the iPod, it all loads itself upon plugin - playlists, edits to track info (such as name or artist name if you realise you have it wrong), ratings, deleted songs, anything: the iPod will sort itself out I will add a disclaimer that I haven't tried buying music online however, so I can't tell you how good the software is for that. As for creative players, the only problem I've ever had with my Zen Sleek Photo is that some bastard stole it. __________________

04-02-2007, 21:00	#26
Mohinder Vodka Martini Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 791	Paying actual real money for MP3s is worse than retarded in my opinion, anyway. I don't see why so many people pay real money for poor bitrate, restricted use MP3s when it's the easiest thing in the world to get better ones, for free, by other means. __________________

07-02-2007, 11:06	#28
leowyatt Chef extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Infinite Loop Posts: 11,143	There are 2 mp3 players on offer here today. 2gig for £27. __________________ "Dr Sheldon Cooper FTW!"

03-02-2007, 23:17	#23
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Have to admit I do like Archos stuff. Got three of 'em now (battery finally died on one )

04-02-2007, 20:24	#25
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	iTunes shop isn't too bad. Got a few free tracks before Christmas.

07-02-2007, 10:17	#27
Zirax Goes up to 11! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,577	It has been mentioned before, but I found the Archos Gmini for £120 http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/102638 drag+drop and a 20gb hdd, you can't really go wrong at that price. I've just ordered one for myself

21-02-2007, 20:12	#29
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	While no longer on offer, they're still available here for only £28. Got one myself, for the simple reason that the X5 was getting a bit of a shake, rattle, and roll while walking with it, and if there's one thing I don't like doing to HDD-based MP3 players, it's that. Build quality is nothing special, but it's good enough for the job. It's only USB 1.1, but I doubt that'll be a serious problem. Currently filling it with files. I'll report back on sound quality tomorrow. Update - sounds OK. Copes with my VBR MP3 files which I know some players don't. Seems like we have a winner. Last edited by Mark; 22-02-2007 at 01:34.