im wanting to get an mp3 player soon

and of course, naturally thinking of the ipod...

however i dont think ipod can do line-in recording (for example
recording a dj set) or something like that..

any similarly priced mp3 players that maybe also worth a look???

which can hold up to 20gig...

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CREATIVE ZEN of course... Shits on Ipod big time and making MP3 players for years before the Apple thought of it. Plus, Ipod looks Gay IMO

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i've only experienced the ipod 20gig but if all you want to do is listen to music, then it is the way to go. in regards to inline recording, well its not hard to just record it on the pc and send it over
problem is with the battery life, only lasts about 18 months or so before you need to send it in and get it replaced (about $100 i think). i was reading up on the zen before i got the ipod and pound for pound it shits on the ipod for playtime (i think 20+ hours compared to the 8 of the gen4 ipod)
one thing with the ipod, always safely disconnect the hardware or you will end up with 18 gig of bad sectors which is not cool. luckily mine was still under warranty and they sent me a new one.

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Uhm the sony nw-hd1?

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however i dont think ipod can do line-in recording

exactly - i hate hate having to drag computer into where i have decks set up.

for this reason i'd look at getting a zen or an iRiver product

btw, saw recently they are bringing out a mini zen w/ 5gb & line in etc. [surprise suprise!]


theres thousands of alternatives tho

edit: look for ones that dont have copy protection - eg sony & the itunes gimmick [tho that can be bypassed]

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oh

i didnt realise that after a certain amount of time, you needed to purchase a new battery.. that kinda sucks, hey

i figured they'd just use normal Nickel Metal Hydride rechargables or something...

any ideas on how much teh Creative Zen Touch is??

I wouldn't get either, get the Sony one they just released, the battery life seems to be way longer than Ipod. I think it was 20gs aswell, and about the same price as the Ipod.

I haven't got any of these but from the reviews i read, the Sony one is a sure winner.

I'll try find out all the details about the Sony one.

i hate sony's atrac codec - does the new one play normal mp3s or do you have to re-encode everything?

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Astrix - On Fire (HoMega)

>> Listen to April hard dance demo <<

Here it is

quote:

What do you want in a digital music player? The NW-HD3 has it. You can store up to 13,000 tracks1. The player has direct MP3 compatibility, so you can quickly transfer your music. And, it can go for up to 30 hours with one charge. • 20GB1 Hard Drive Digital Music Player stores 13,000 tracks2 at 48kbps when using Sony's ATRAC3plus™ audio format. It fits comfortably into the palm of a hand or is easily carried in pocket or purse. • Compatible with the Connect™ Music Store: The Connect™ Music Store provides an easy method for downloading personal music. Connect™ Music Store offers access to an extensive online music library including many independent titles as well as featured artist and celebrity mixes. www.connect.com • Get 50 songs from Connect.com with the purchase and registration of this NW-HD3. Terms and conditions apply. For details go to www.connect.com/hd3. • Plays Back in MP3 and ATRAC3™ Audio Formats, Supports Multiple Internet Audio Formats (WMA, WAV)2 The Network Walkman player plays back MP3 and ATRAC3™ files and supports the most popular Internet audio formats. • Direct Battery Charge Via USB with Supplied Adapter: The unit comes supplied with an AC adapter and a USB cable, both allowing you to charge the unit. With the supplied AC adapter, quick charge feature allows battery to be charged to 80% capacity in one hour. • Available in 5 new colors: Silver, Blue, Black, Pink, Red. • 1.5" 7-line Backlit LCD Display: It displays track number, bit rate, elapsed time, song title, artist name, spectrum analyzer, play mode, bass, AVLS, and shows battery life indicator. • Large toggle navigation button: Easily navigate through your music mixes with the large toggle navigation button. • Up to 30 hours3 playback with built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery The internal battery can be charged with the supplied AC adapter or USB cable. • G-Sensor™ Shock Protection4 provides impact protection. • Skip Free5 G-Protection Technology continues to provide quick recovery from both horizontal and vertical shock. • Transfer Personal Downloaded Music and Recordings between your CDs and your PC, creating your own music mixes for on-the-go enjoyment. • Compatible with USB 2.01 Connects to USB 2.0 port for high-speed data transfer. After music mixes have been created in the jukebox, they are easily transferred at high speed to the device.

Last time i saw this, it was around 500 dollars.

one.tjc no idea mate, but wouldn't think its that complicated anymore from the reviews it got.

Theres a little known, but well reviewed mp3 player XClef....has voice recording and radio, better sound quality, similar price, also has digital/analog line-in.

Here's a review:
http://www.atruereview.com/xclef/index.php

Prices seem to be around $500 for a 20-40gig player. PC User magazine I remember put this one ahead of the iPod, they were quite impressed with the sound quality.

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the sony certainly looks the sh*t...

but would be no good if has no line-in recording function

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Whats doing it for me:
Astrix - On Fire (HoMega)

>> Listen to April hard dance demo <<

sony anythings have the amazing ability to break just after their warranty has expired and are usually overpriced when compared to similar products.

In summary, sony suck.