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![]() New son Donovan Charles Mummert born July 17, 2008 Group: Members Posts: 8,635 Joined: 22-February 06 From: Port Wentworth, GA Member No.: 15 ![]() |
Alright, I'm in the market for an mp3 player to buy as a gift for someone. I need some suggestions. I have been out of the mp3 player game for about a year so now Im a little lost. First off, I thought harddrive based mp3 players were better than flash; however, after visiting a few sites, it seems as if they are converting back to flash memory??? I dont know. Im so lost. Also, I dont want to spend over $200. Finally, I absolutely detest iTunes, and since Im the one that is going to be loading the music for a while, I refuse to buy an iPod because I refuse to use iTunes. So, please give me some suggestions on mp3 player brands, whether I should go harddrive or flash, etc. I need to buy the gift Friday so I would like to get some good suggestions going so that I can read consumer reports and product analyses before I buy. Thanks for your help!
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![]() Group: Moderators Posts: 161 Joined: 27-November 06 Member No.: 425 ![]() |
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![]() Group: Members Posts: 10,620 Joined: 23-February 06 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 48 ![]() |
this is for that toyota guy huh
edit: and the creative ones are pretty sweet, whether you're looking for a small one for working out, or one with a bunch of storage. |
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![]() Retired Funk-bringer Group: Moderators Posts: 2,656 Joined: 22-February 06 From: Dallas Member No.: 14 ![]() |
zunes are icky, and waay too big. What size storage are we looking at? Personal jukebox or just "jogging tunes"... ie, if you WERE to buy an ipod, would you be going for the nano or the "classic", storage-wise. Also, is video/wifi a nessecity? what kind of battery life are you looking for, etc.
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![]() Group: Members Posts: 5,275 Joined: 22-February 06 Member No.: 2 ![]() |
personally i'd go for the new creative credit-card sized mp3 player that just came out... it's black, slim, and sexy
http://www.trustedreviews.com/mp3/review/2...s-On-Preview/p1 i've played with kyla's zune and it's nice too |
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![]() New son Donovan Charles Mummert born July 17, 2008 Group: Members Posts: 8,635 Joined: 22-February 06 From: Port Wentworth, GA Member No.: 15 ![]() |
OK as far as size: its the guy that was in the car accident, and he gets bored during the day so it doesn't need to be super small for jogging because thats not really an option for him right now. In like a year it will be, though, so I don't know if I should consider that when buying him one.
I don't know about video compatibility either. I mean, he watches TV a lot at home so I don't think he really needs that.... he just wants the music. It would be kind of neat though to be able to put some movies on there for him. *shrug* I want excellent battery life and something that doesn't have to be charged using a computer like the iPods do from what I have heard. He doesn't have a computer at his parents' house right now. Storage size is my big "i don't know." I mean, I would want something with a ton of storage, but does he really need it? I would say he definitely doesn't need more than 20 gigs; however, I also don't want to get him something with only 2 or 4 gigs. I would say 8 gigs at the least. |
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![]() New son Donovan Charles Mummert born July 17, 2008 Group: Members Posts: 8,635 Joined: 22-February 06 From: Port Wentworth, GA Member No.: 15 ![]() |
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![]() Group: Members Posts: 10,620 Joined: 23-February 06 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 48 ![]() |
oh wait, audi
hah... just messin |
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![]() New son Donovan Charles Mummert born July 17, 2008 Group: Members Posts: 8,635 Joined: 22-February 06 From: Port Wentworth, GA Member No.: 15 ![]() |
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who are you buying it for and why? just want a little background info, i seem to have missed some juicy techsans drama
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![]() New son Donovan Charles Mummert born July 17, 2008 Group: Members Posts: 8,635 Joined: 22-February 06 From: Port Wentworth, GA Member No.: 15 ![]() |
My boyfriend. His birthday is Monday. He was in a horrible car accident 3 months ago where he shattered his L5 in his lower back, ruptured his bladder, and broke some ribs. He is to have constant bed rest until the end of October because his back cannot hold his body weight right now. The most he can get up for is like 30 minutes, but he has to be in bed at least 21 hours a day according to the doctors. He gets bored!
oh and the Audi thing is his name.... he has some long Spanish name that is hard to pronounce so everyone calls him Audi. |
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![]() Group: Members Posts: 10,620 Joined: 23-February 06 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 48 ![]() |
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My boyfriend. His birthday is Monday. He was in a horrible car accident 3 months ago where he shattered his L5 in his lower back, ruptured his bladder, and broke some ribs. He is to have constant bed rest until the end of October because his back cannot hold his body weight right now. The most he can get up for is like 30 minutes, but he has to be in bed at least 21 hours a day according to the doctors. He gets bored! oh and the Audi thing is his name.... he has some long Spanish name that is hard to pronounce so everyone calls him Audi. so i assume you were dating this guy before his car accident, cause it'd be kinda weird just randomly dating some bedridden guy |
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![]() Group: Members Posts: 5,275 Joined: 22-February 06 Member No.: 2 ![]() |
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![]() From Atlantis to Interzone Group: Global Moderators Posts: 2,512 Joined: 23-February 06 From: Somewhere in space and time Member No.: 65 ![]() |
I'd go with one by Creative or maybe Samsung. I'm not a big Zune fan, but different strokes for different folks.
-------------------- Holy shit, pebkac, you're awesome! "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." - Theodor Seuss Geisel (AKA Dr. Seuss) "An idea that is not dangerous is unworthy of being called an idea at all." - Oscar Wilde |
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![]() New son Donovan Charles Mummert born July 17, 2008 Group: Members Posts: 8,635 Joined: 22-February 06 From: Port Wentworth, GA Member No.: 15 ![]() |
so i assume you were dating this guy before his car accident, cause it'd be kinda weird just randomly dating some bedridden guy I dated him 5 years ago and off and on since then. I wont say whether or not we were dating before the accident because cry baby Will will come in here and start bitching about how I supposedly was unfaithful to him and blah blah blah.
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![]() Group: Members Posts: 5,275 Joined: 22-February 06 Member No.: 2 ![]() |
Haha, I'm about 100% sure you were bangin' this dude while dating Will. All women cheat.
I'm now on Will's side!!! |
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![]() New son Donovan Charles Mummert born July 17, 2008 Group: Members Posts: 8,635 Joined: 22-February 06 From: Port Wentworth, GA Member No.: 15 ![]() |
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![]() Let's Bother Snape!!! Group: Members Posts: 1,598 Joined: 22-February 06 From: Albuquerque, NM Member No.: 10 ![]() |
I wholeheartedly recommend the Zune. I have never had a single problem with it. And while it is bulky and and what not, I still don't mind. The screen is much larger than the iPod and has better quality of pictures/movies (from what I've seen). I only have one complaint: I can't jump to artist/album when I randomly come across a song I like. I have to go to the Artist/Album category and find it from there. Quicklist = Friend
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![]() Retired Funk-bringer Group: Moderators Posts: 2,656 Joined: 22-February 06 From: Dallas Member No.: 14 ![]() |
If the Zune wasn't so damn big, I'd reccommend it as well. However, the creatives (just don't get anything with the name "micro" in it) are good buys as well, and If you feel like going all out, an Archos is pretty damn good to, plus some of them have wifi, browsers, touchscreens, etc etc etc.
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I want excellent battery life and something that doesn't have to be charged using a computer like the iPods do from what I have heard. He doesn't have a computer at his parents' house right now. Fyi, you can charge iPods through a wall outlet too. Not that I'm advocating buying one. -------------------- ![]() |
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![]() Group: Moderators Posts: 161 Joined: 27-November 06 Member No.: 425 ![]() |
Haha, I'm about 100% sure you were bangin' this dude while dating Will. All women cheat. I'm now on Will's side!!! Not me, which is why you're going to marry me! I'd go with the creative one. You have to use a usb port to charge the zune (lame). -------------------- I've got Lance in my pants
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![]() Group: Members Posts: 5,275 Joined: 22-February 06 Member No.: 2 ![]() |
Not me, which is why you're going to marry me! I'd go with the creative one. You have to use a usb port to charge the zune (lame). Yep, you're the only woman I know that doesn't cheat. Also, a quick google search just revealed you can buy an AC adapter for your Zune. |
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![]() Group: Members Posts: 10,620 Joined: 23-February 06 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 48 ![]() |
anything that can be charged via USB or mini-USB can be charged via AC. such is the beauty of devices that use this universal connector.
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![]() Retired Funk-bringer Group: Moderators Posts: 2,656 Joined: 22-February 06 From: Dallas Member No.: 14 ![]() |
Yep, you're the only woman I know that doesn't cheat. That just means you havent caught her yet. -------------------- WAIT. I'm not finished.
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![]() Group: Moderators Posts: 161 Joined: 27-November 06 Member No.: 425 ![]() |
Yep, you're the only woman I know that doesn't cheat. Also, a quick google search just revealed you can buy an AC adapter for your Zune. Kick Ass Buy me one, daddy ![]() -------------------- I've got Lance in my pants
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![]() Let's Bother Snape!!! Group: Members Posts: 1,598 Joined: 22-February 06 From: Albuquerque, NM Member No.: 10 ![]() |
Get the zune and the zune adapter. Also, get the special earbuds as the soudn quality is 10x better.
The reason I say to get the adapter is it gets a better charge. When I had it plugged into my computer I'd get about 10-15 hours of battery life. When I'd plug it into the wall outlet I'd get anywhere between 20-25. -------------------- ![]() |
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![]() monogamous gays & stem cells Group: Members Posts: 3,789 Joined: 22-February 06 Member No.: 8 ![]() |
personally i'd go for the new creative credit-card sized mp3 player that just came out... it's black, slim, and sexy http://www.trustedreviews.com/mp3/review/2...s-On-Preview/p1 i've played with kyla's zune and it's nice too damn, i want this |
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Group: Members Posts: 46 Joined: 22-February 06 From: lubbock Member No.: 3 ![]() |
If I hadnt had to replace my MP# player 4 months before the Zune came out, I totally would have gotten one, but I am happy with my creative touch photo mp3.
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![]() New son Donovan Charles Mummert born July 17, 2008 Group: Members Posts: 8,635 Joined: 22-February 06 From: Port Wentworth, GA Member No.: 15 ![]() |
Ive been reading user reviews on Amazon regarding the SanDisk SDMX4-4096 Sansa e260 4 GB MP3 Player with SD Expansion Slot.... Im kinda liking what Im reading. Anyone have any thoughts on going SanDisk? Im kinda hesitant as I dont really know how they rate on performance and durability?
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![]() monogamous gays & stem cells Group: Members Posts: 3,789 Joined: 22-February 06 Member No.: 8 ![]() |
i think that, unless this person has looked around and knows for a fact that ipods are pieces of crap and would never themselves buy one, they are going to be horribly disappointed when they see that it's not an ipod, even if you get them a much better mp3 player (like a new 16gb creative zen when they were expecting a shuffle/nano)
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![]() New son Donovan Charles Mummert born July 17, 2008 Group: Members Posts: 8,635 Joined: 22-February 06 From: Port Wentworth, GA Member No.: 15 ![]() |
I got him this: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?sk...d=1186004970671
I cant believe I bought an iPod |
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Group: Members Posts: 1,566 Joined: 23-February 06 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 66 ![]() |
I got him this: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?sk...d=1186004970671 I cant believe I bought an iPod When I was in the Apple Store last night buying my iPhone, there were like 6 people behind me buying those new nanos. To me, theyre pretty cheap...the 4 gig one being 150 bucks. And they play video, right? |
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I got him this: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?sk...d=1186004970671 I cant believe I bought an iPod you're a fucking sellout, bitch |
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![]() Let's Bother Snape!!! Group: Members Posts: 1,598 Joined: 22-February 06 From: Albuquerque, NM Member No.: 10 ![]() |
Why buy something for $199 yet you can get a Zune which holds 3x as much songs for twenty more?
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![]() Eric The Sexy Group: Moderators Posts: 831 Joined: 23-February 06 Member No.: 30 ![]() |
jessica is a slut
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![]() Group: Members Posts: 10,620 Joined: 23-February 06 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 48 ![]() |
damn i want a girlfriend that will spend $200 on me
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Group: Members Posts: 519 Joined: 27-June 07 Member No.: 1,288 ![]() |
damn i want a girlfriend that will spend $200 on me lolz My sister has a new Nano. The thing is not that. I use 3gp to convert movies to put on it for her, they come out to like 300mb a piece. It has this cool movie trivia game. Has anyone ever used the Best Buy brand mp3/video players? Some of them now have bluetooth. They're pretty cheap too. ![]() -------------------- Fuckmuffin. That word and muffintop are the two coolest things I've ever seen on this place. What would happen if a fuckmuffin fucked a chick with a muffintop? That's a lot of muffins. A lot of motherfuffin muffuckins.
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blueteethes, niggaz.
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Group: Members Posts: 1,566 Joined: 23-February 06 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 66 ![]() |
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Group: Admin Posts: 6,906 Joined: 22-February 06 From: Austin Member No.: 9 ![]() |
Shit, if you include dinner, I'll probably be spending $400 on my boyfriend for his birthday.
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![]() Group: Members Posts: 10,620 Joined: 23-February 06 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 48 ![]() |
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Group: Admin Posts: 6,906 Joined: 22-February 06 From: Austin Member No.: 9 ![]() |
I got an ipod in December (it was free, I probably would've bought something else) and haven't used it at all except for loading a bit of music.
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Group: Members Posts: 1,566 Joined: 23-February 06 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 66 ![]() |
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Group: Members Posts: 1,566 Joined: 23-February 06 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 66 ![]() |
Well, that was a bear party....so you can't judge by that.
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Group: Members Posts: 519 Joined: 27-June 07 Member No.: 1,288 ![]() |
-------------------- Fuckmuffin. That word and muffintop are the two coolest things I've ever seen on this place. What would happen if a fuckmuffin fucked a chick with a muffintop? That's a lot of muffins. A lot of motherfuffin muffuckins.
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![]() New son Donovan Charles Mummert born July 17, 2008 Group: Members Posts: 8,635 Joined: 22-February 06 From: Port Wentworth, GA Member No.: 15 ![]() |
I don't pay for shit anymore. The boy does.
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![]() Group: Members Posts: 10,620 Joined: 23-February 06 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 48 ![]() |
F that
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![]() Oh baby bring me down ![]() Group: Agents Posts: 4,115 Joined: 23-February 06 From: Way out yonder Member No.: 68 ![]() |
Well, that was a bear party....so you can't judge by that. I pissed off a gay guy by asking him if he considered himself a bear. I've owned the Dell DJ, Microsoft Zune and Sony NW-S. I have to say it depends what you use it for. The sony lasted forever on a charge, was small but only 1 gb. The DJ and the Zune were both hd based and last 8 hours top. I've messed around with an I-Pod and have to say they have the best interface. The Zune doesn't have a good song search function. -------------------- Southern Rock, beer and bears!
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Group: Members Posts: 1,566 Joined: 23-February 06 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 66 ![]() |
I pissed off a gay guy by asking him if he considered himself a bear. I've owned the Dell DJ, Microsoft Zune and Sony NW-S. I have to say it depends what you use it for. The sony lasted forever on a charge, was small but only 1 gb. The DJ and the Zune were both hd based and last 8 hours top. I've messed around with an I-Pod and have to say they have the best interface. The Zune doesn't have a good song search function. Yeah, not all guys are cool with the bear identity...I know myself I didnt embrace it until about 2 years ago. I used to be offended when friends would call me one. On topic: I've had several iPods....I prefer those compared to any other MP3 players that I've owned. Having to use iTunes is a slight tradeoff, but there are always work-arounds so you dont HAVE to use iTunes. The Zune has some nice features, but I just dont know if I would buy a Microsoft product. As for Dell, lots of people swear by them, but I've just never had GREAT experience with them. |
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![]() Group: Members Posts: 10,620 Joined: 23-February 06 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 48 ![]() |
just re-using this thread:
What are some good in-ear, with clip over the ear headphones? I lost the pads to my old ones and want to get a new pair. |
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![]() New son Donovan Charles Mummert born July 17, 2008 Group: Members Posts: 8,635 Joined: 22-February 06 From: Port Wentworth, GA Member No.: 15 ![]() |
just re-using this thread: i lost the pads to my earphones too. i like it better that way. is there a purpose for the pads other than comfort?
What are some good in-ear, with clip over the ear headphones? I lost the pads to my old ones and want to get a new pair. |
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![]() From Atlantis to Interzone Group: Global Moderators Posts: 2,512 Joined: 23-February 06 From: Somewhere in space and time Member No.: 65 ![]() |
They're not clip-on, but the JVC Marshmallows are pretty comfortable and don't fall out too easily.
-------------------- Holy shit, pebkac, you're awesome! "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." - Theodor Seuss Geisel (AKA Dr. Seuss) "An idea that is not dangerous is unworthy of being called an idea at all." - Oscar Wilde |
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Group: Members Posts: 519 Joined: 27-June 07 Member No.: 1,288 ![]() |
Skull Candy earphones sound great. And they have a cool name too. Cause it has "Candy" in it.
-------------------- Fuckmuffin. That word and muffintop are the two coolest things I've ever seen on this place. What would happen if a fuckmuffin fucked a chick with a muffintop? That's a lot of muffins. A lot of motherfuffin muffuckins.
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![]() New son Donovan Charles Mummert born July 17, 2008 Group: Members Posts: 8,635 Joined: 22-February 06 From: Port Wentworth, GA Member No.: 15 ![]() |
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