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insanekiwi
as the title says, i'm looking for a mp3player with an builtin hd of 1gb+ which supports mp3 (also vbr). any recommodations?
it shouldn't be too bulky either.
.KICK
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detai...ronics&n=507846

Was about the cheapest I could find that was 1gb + and a hdd that plays MP3

Sorry but $200 wont get you far
Phemo
QUOTE(.KICK @ Jan 8 2005, 17:05)
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detai...ronics&n=507846

Was about the cheapest I could find that was 1gb + and a hdd that plays MP3

Sorry but $200 wont get you far
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Uh, there's a link right there on that page to a 5GB Rio Carbon for $209 ...
thechitowncubs
there is an Iriver flash player on newegg that holds 1GB

too lazy too link right now
just search iriver
insanekiwi
my dad wants either: http://www.creative.com/products/product.a...15&product=4908

or

http://www.creative.com/products/product.a...4&product=10795

#2 has 5gb but it comes in red pinch.gif
Porsche Design
get zen micro

or new iriver 5GB
insanekiwi
it should also come with headphones (and maybe a remote)
bouncindave
iriver H320, great mp3 player + it looks cool!!!
insanekiwi
the h320 is like $300. re-read: limit is $200
Monkeh
Out of those two, the Zen Micro. You could just order online if you can't find the colour you like in retail stores.

You should take a look at the Rio Carbon though. Depending on how you're going to use it, the Carbon might suit you much more than the Micro.
insanekiwi
the rio carbon is like $250 here. and the creative zen 5gb is only $150, but only in red. all other colors cost $220+
.KICK
QUOTE(insanekiwi @ Jan 8 2005, 18:19)
my dad wants either: http://www.creative.com/products/product.a...15&product=4908

or

http://www.creative.com/products/product.a...4&product=10795

#2 has 5gb but it comes in red pinch.gif
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http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detai...e&s=electronics

^-- Zen Micro for $229, its down from $249

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00...6410589-9547114

^-- Creative Nomad Muvo 2 for $199
insanekiwi
Creative Nomad MuVo˛ 1.5 GB: $136
Creative Zen Micro 5GB red: $144

but uhm. does any of those 2 support mp3 vbr? or just mp3?
.KICK
QUOTE(insanekiwi @ Jan 8 2005, 18:44)
Creative Nomad MuVo˛ 1.5 GB: $136
Creative Zen Micro 5GB red: $144

but uhm. does any of those 2 support mp3 vbr? or just mp3?
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Muvo 2 - Playback Formats MP3, WMA and WAV

Zen Micro - Audio Support MPEG Audio Layer 3 (MP3), Windows Media™ Audio (WMA) and WAV

Sounds like just MP3 , no VBR sad.gif
insanekiwi
means i need to encode my mp3s using a static bitrate? aw crap.
.KICK
QUOTE(insanekiwi @ Jan 8 2005, 18:48)
means i need to encode my mp3s using a static bitrate? aw crap.
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Yup unfortunately you do unless you can get more money?
insanekiwi
well my dad just wants a mp3player to play his russian lessons. but all, really all my mp3s are vbr and i don't want to re-rip my cds.
Hypoxiaicon
Zen Micro is the best Sub 10GB Player at the moment.

Tiny too.

I love mine, Highly recommended.
.KICK
QUOTE(insanekiwi @ Jan 8 2005, 18:52)
well my dad just wants a mp3player to play his russian lessons. but all, really all my mp3s are vbr and i don't want to re-rip my cds.
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You could get a program easily to convert it all for you overnight?
insanekiwi
convert 180gb of mp3s? no thank you.
.fury
You could wait for the iriver h10, it is 5gb and supports mp3 vbr I know for sure. I don't know how much it will be for you though, so I'm just throwing in ideas really, it might be over your limit hmm.gif
.KICK
QUOTE(Mystr-.-Ajay @ Jan 8 2005, 18:57)
You could wait for the iriver h10, it is 5gb and supports mp3 vbr I know for sure. I don't know how much it will be for you though, so I'm just throwing in ideas really, it might be over your limit hmm.gif
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Yup it will be over his limit unfortunately, 180gb music and only want a mp3 player roughtly 4gb? Damn thats alot of music unless their all really high quality
insanekiwi
well i dont want to listen to all my ripped cds. but i only found one mp3player that plays vbr and it's bulky. let's see if hypoman responds biggrin.gif
mariusu
QUOTE(Mystr-.-Ajay @ Jan 8 2005, 18:57)
You could wait for the iriver h10, it is 5gb and supports mp3 vbr I know for sure. I don't know how much it will be for you though, so I'm just throwing in ideas really, it might be over your limit hmm.gif
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i've just checked it out - the iriver h10 is around 299€ here in germany...so, it's over his limit
.KICK
QUOTE(insanekiwi @ Jan 8 2005, 19:01)
well i dont want to listen to all my ripped cds. but i only found one mp3player that plays vbr and it's bulky. let's see if hypoman responds biggrin.gif
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Which is that?
insanekiwi
Archos Gmini 120 SP 20GB

user posted image

MP3, VBR, WMA, WAV • USB2.0 • 68x78x23 mm • 170g

EDIT: the creative zen plays MP3, MP3(30 to 320 Kbps-VBR), WMA
i guess i'll order one then smile.gif
.KICK
QUOTE(insanekiwi @ Jan 8 2005, 19:08)
Archos Gmini 120 SP 20GB

http://www.geizhals.at/img/pix/84765.jpg

MP3, VBR, WMA, WAV • USB2.0 • 68x78x23 mm • 170g

EDIT: the creative zen plays MP3, MP3(30 to 320 Kbps-VBR), WMA
i guess i'll order one then smile.gif
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According to the site it dosent do VBR unless their keeping it basic (Creative Zen 20gb USB 2.0)
insanekiwi
well hypoxiaicon is going to try putting some vbr mp3s on his creative zen. we'll see biggrin.gif
.fury
Please post the results smile.gif
insanekiwi
gonna get the Creative Nomad MuVo˛ 4.0 GB for $175 sine the creative zen isn't available anymore (for under $200)
OPaul
QUOTE(insanekiwi @ Jan 8 2005, 12:28)
it should also come with headphones (and maybe a remote)
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The Zen Micro remote costs about $20.

QUOTE(insanekiwi @ Jan 8 2005, 12:40)
the rio carbon is like $250 here. and the creative zen 5gb is only $150, but only in red. all other colors cost $220+
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Who has the Micro for that cheap?

QUOTE(insanekiwi @ Jan 8 2005, 12:44)
Creative Nomad MuVo˛ 1.5 GB: $136
Creative Zen Micro 5GB red: $144

but uhm. does any of those 2 support mp3 vbr? or just mp3?
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QUOTE(insanekiwi @ Jan 8 2005, 12:48)
means i need to encode my mp3s using a static bitrate? aw crap.
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All my MP3s are VBR and play fine.
boomn
I can confirm that VBR mp3 work on my Muvo2. I know they also work on the zen micro and almost any other mp3 player sold within the last few years
insanekiwi
opaul: it's was a few leftover red players from a sale. they're all gone by now.
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