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09-21-2004, 08:59 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Hometown of Canada
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MP3 Player Buying Question
I'm in the market for an MP3 player that can also do FM radio. I went to Best Buy, and saw a couple that I liked. Does anyone have one of these, or ever used them?
- CreativeLabs Nomad Muvo Slim 256 MB MP3 Player ($169.99) Link - Joybee 120 MP3 Player, 128MB ($119.99 after rebate) Link - RCA Lyra 128 MB ($129.95) Link Prices are what I saw at Futureshop or Best But here in Canada. I like the internal batteries of the first two. I like the storage capacity (relative to price) of the Muvo. I like the expandable memory of the RCA Lyra, and also the fact that it can wrap around your arm. I'm not sure if the RCA has a FM Tuner though. Another option would be buying a MP3 CD Player. I could hold more songs, but I wouldn't have the portability or flash device for storage. Any input is appreciated. |
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09-21-2004, 09:10 PM
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This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off.
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: In Absentia
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I just bought an iriver iFP-790. It holds 256MB. I love it. It holds just enough (actually, more than enough) to keep me thrashing during my work outs. And, the FM radio, as little as i've used it, is pretty good. It also has an arm band. It takes 1 AA, and supposedly lasts for up to 45 hours (!).
It cost $179 at Circuit City, but I got it online, $5 S&H and no tax, for $155.
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09-21-2004, 09:29 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Minneapolis
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best buy sucks, i'll never buy anything from there ever again
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09-21-2004, 09:30 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2003
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I recommend the Dell Digital MP3 player. A 15 gb for $199, can't beat that. You can also buy the FM rec. I have really enjoyed mine and have loaded 2000 songs and still have 65% left.
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09-21-2004, 09:31 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Troy, NY
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Is there some kind of MP3 player that could be easily used to work-out, etc. in, and also use in the car (even if it's via some kind of adapter hook-up)?
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09-21-2004, 09:43 PM
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High School JV
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: New Zealand
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The Rio Cali is the one I bought and it is perfect for working out. I would expect that there is some sort of adapter available for the car too, but I haven't actually seen one. |
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09-21-2004, 09:47 PM
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Coordinator
Join Date: Oct 2000
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Most of them have wireless adaptors. You just set them to an empty radio station and turn your tuner to that station and you are all good. |
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09-21-2004, 09:53 PM
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Pro Starter
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Troy, NY
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Nice; better than I'd hoped for. Something just bugs me about seeing a bunch of wires hanging all over my front seat (and makes for a pain in the ass when someone else is riding). Is there any chance you could link me to one? I'm having trouble finding what you describe (just because I don't really know the name of it).
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09-21-2004, 09:57 PM
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Head Coach
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Hometown of Canada
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The Rio one is $229.99CDN... which is too high for me. And I can't find the iRiver on the website.
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09-21-2004, 10:00 PM
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This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off.
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: In Absentia
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Something like this, although I've seen them in all kinds of shapes/sizes: http://shop.store.yahoo.com/shoptron...ptofmraca.html
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09-21-2004, 10:00 PM
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This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off.
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: In Absentia
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The iriver model I have is great for working out.
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M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete." Last edited by Ksyrup : 09-21-2004 at 10:01 PM. |
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09-21-2004, 10:05 PM
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This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off.
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: In Absentia
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BTW, here's the site I bought mine from. It's $10 cheaper than when I bought it about a month ago.
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProduc...150-027&depa=0
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M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete." |
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09-21-2004, 10:20 PM
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Pro Starter
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Troy, NY
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Thanks! They had a two for $30 deal going so I snagged a couple - one for my car and the other I'll use as a gift or just for my parents car or something - EXACTLY what I was hoping for. Much, much appreciated - now I'm in the same boat as the original player, looking for an MP3 player.
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09-21-2004, 10:50 PM
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Head Coach
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Hometown of Canada
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 . I like the Creative one more now, but if only there was some arm band with it.  It owuld be hard to run with this thing. I don't even know what kind of strap it comes with (if any). |
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09-21-2004, 10:52 PM
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This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off.
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: In Absentia
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The strap that comes with mine is the weakest part, IMO. I need to see if I can find a generic stretchy armband that will work with mine.
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M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete." |
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09-21-2004, 11:33 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Troy, NY
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MV: I just snatched the Creative 256 NOMAD MuVo TX for $130 (inc. shipping). If you click on "Technical Details" it does indeed mention that it has an arm strap - crucial for me (runner also)! I REALLY did NOT want to spend that much, but this one had all the features I wanted - Armband (crucial), Drag-and-Drop Flash Drive (almost crucial), FM radio (very nice ammenity), Shuffle mode (almost crucial), Small Size (crucial), and the 256MB thing is nice (I was planning on 128 but didn't see a comparable device at the 128 level). I'll be sure to update how it turns out once I get it!!!
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09-21-2004, 11:36 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Troy, NY
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Also, MV, NOTE:
I think you might as well go with the version that I got - it's dimesions are very reasonable... Quote:
I mean, great battery life, very light-weight, extremely reasonable size, ARMBAND AND CASE W/ CLIP, and Drag-and-Drop w/ Shuffle mode - what else could you want?
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09-22-2004, 08:49 PM
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Head Coach
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Hometown of Canada
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I saw a Body Glove arm band today for $20... I bought the Creative MuVo, and it would fit in the arm band... but I haven't bought the arm band yet.
However, I almost made another purchase.... - Sony MZ-NF520DC Net MiniDisc Recorder Link Has anyone ever had a MiniDisc? I like the fact that I can have multiple discs to hold music... but the guy at the store said if you jog with it, it can skip. Can anyone tell me more? |
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09-23-2004, 09:11 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Hometown of Canada
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Would anyone here trust eBay, or bought and MP3 player off of eBay? Seems like you can get a nice price...
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09-23-2004, 07:40 PM
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Head Coach
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Hometown of Canada
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Hopefully this question will get answered...
 Are the jukebox types (with a hard drive, GBs of storage) not good to use when jogging/working out? I read on CNET that with the moving hard drive parts, they're not ideal for physical activity... |
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09-23-2004, 07:48 PM
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High School JV
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: New Zealand
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That's what I read too which is why I went with the Rio Cali - no moving parts. |
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09-23-2004, 08:25 PM
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Captain Obvious
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Norman, Oklahoma
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the RIO Nitrus is a good MP3 player 1.5GB and only 150$US
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09-23-2004, 09:11 PM
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FOFC's Elected Representative
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: The stars at night; are big and bright
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This is counting out the IPODs for what? cost?
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09-23-2004, 10:10 PM
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Pro Starter
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Troy, NY
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I'm pretty sure the MuVo comes with an armband (at least the one I bought - MuVo 256MB TX - does). I got mine for like $125 on Amazon from an independent dealer - a nice $20 savings over the full price.
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