MP3 player advice.

Posted by: Staedtler on 29 October 2010

Hi all,

I'm looking at getting an MP3 player and would like some advice as to what to get.
I think I need around 16gb storage but only need it to play music, I don't need it to make tea or tell me what plane is flying over

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I already have quite a lot of albums ripped to mp3 on my computer so don't really want to do it all over again (I also have an internet radio that accesses these files).

I of course value a quality sound and am willing to spend between £80-£100.
It would be good if it could be externally charged (i.e. not solely from a usb port on a computer) so that I can use it in the car.

Could anyone suggest something to fits?

May thanks in advance.

Ian

Posted on: 29 October 2010 by Absolute

Take a look at Cowon, said to have very good sound quality. There are a range of players, from the cheaper i9 to more expensive options that you might not want to stretch to.

If you take a look on the Cowon website there is all the information you need.

Posted on: 29 October 2010 by Staedtler

Thanks for that. they look pretty good if a little on the pricey side (the uk website is awful though!)

Posted on: 29 October 2010 by BigH47

quote:
Originally posted by Jagster:
Thanks for that. they look pretty good if a little on the pricey side (the uk website is awful though!)

Perhaps it reflects the music playback quality?

Posted on: 29 October 2010 by Guido Fawkes

QA350 WAV uses SD cards with WAV integrates DAC and headphone amplifier and has rechargeable lithium polymer battery to carry with and play music.

Posted on: 29 October 2010 by Staedtler

quote:
Originally posted by BigH47:

Perhaps it reflects the music playback quality?

Point taken

ROTF, not quite what I had in mind but interesting nonetheless.

Posted on: 29 October 2010 by Mike Hughes

Sales of MP3 players (including the iPod) are falling rapidly. The smartphone is effectively killing them.

Mike