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need an MP3 player

Sun Nov 16, 2003 1:01 am

I need to upgrade from my 4 year old diskman. I'm looking for the best here. I'm considering the 20GB iPod but I now see RCA has a 40GB Lyra out and way cheaper than a 40GB iPod. Sony's MD players are looking not too bad this year with built-in FM radio. Any recommendations?
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Sun Nov 16, 2003 5:21 am

nar ... go 4 the ipod 20/40gb, for sure ... they are without a doubt the best player on the market for size and price :)

ps .. plz buy me one 2 :lol:
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Sun Nov 16, 2003 6:24 am

I've got a 10GB iPod - probably one of the best purchases I ever made!

Go for it - you'll be safe in the knowledge that you've got the best money can buy.
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Sun Nov 16, 2003 3:28 pm

jgibson_2k wrote:
ps .. plz buy me one 2 :lol:


umm no.

I gotta do some sorting and find out how many GB of songs I got.
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Sun Nov 16, 2003 3:48 pm

2 words: The Neuros

http://neurosaudio.com/store/prod_neuros.asp
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Sun Nov 16, 2003 5:04 pm

Whoa! Nice.
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Sun Nov 16, 2003 5:07 pm

element, have you actually tried one of these? It seems incredibly cool for the price :)
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Sun Nov 16, 2003 5:50 pm

http://reviews.cnet.com/4505-6490_7-30571493.html?tag=search

For what it's worth, Cnet seems to likes those more than the iPod for price/perf. It has a much longer batterlife than the iPod too.

That Neuros thing looks pretty slick too.
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Neuros Size

Sun Nov 16, 2003 6:49 pm

Before you go getting a Neuros check out the dimensions. The thing is huge! Especially with the hard drive pack. That system is just ludicrous anyway.

I like my Archos Jukebox Recorder 20 errr... 30 err.... 40. Heck, the hard drive size doesn't matter because I can upgrade it whenever I want. It plus the Rockbox software is awesome! Sure, the screen is itty bitty. But I don't use it for asthetics. Archos + Rockbox you can't beat for the price. I threw some 2000mAh AA batteries in and it lasts forever. I guess the newer Archos' come with Li-ion though.

Plus, the Archos doesn't require any fancy software to copy music. It's used just like any other hard drive. No Music Match, WMP, or iTunes required.

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Mon Nov 17, 2003 12:58 pm

iPod all the way...
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