Neowin Forums > what does your Mp3 player say about you ?

nestrobber

Mar 13 2005, 02:42

We've seen it with cars. pets, etc but how about Mp3 players ?

Presumably part of why we've chosen a particular model is based on how it looks, the image (we think) it projects, etc.

I have a silver Creative Zen Micro = no issues about size (LOL), not mainstream (ie. not an Ipod). Silver probably suggests I'm not adventurous, conventional.

What do you think your Mp3 player says about you ?

Vice

Mar 13 2005, 02:46

iPod, I bought it over other players because I liked its simple look I wanted an iPod from the original 1st gen before they were mainstream but they were quite expensive so I bought crappy flash players with only 32MB memory until finally plumbing down the cash on a 3rd Gen iPod.

I could not be happier with my iPod. I love it to bits. That's right I love an inanimate object.

MioTheGreat

Mar 13 2005, 03:11

iRiver H320.

It says that I prefer more geeky features than looks and user friendliness.

buckaroo

Mar 13 2005, 03:13

None.

It says that Im not 1337

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Monkeh

Mar 13 2005, 05:55

I think the content says a lot more than the container

acoustikrage

Mar 13 2005, 05:57

QUOTE(Monkeh @ Mar 12 2005, 21:55)

I think the content says a lot more than the container

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i would have to agree with that.

i have a 3g ipod, but i got it when it first came out and there weren't many other options. i'd probably take an iriver now.

goatsniffer

Mar 13 2005, 06:06

I don't have an MP3 player yet, still waiting for my MiniDisc player to die (been dropping it on *accident* more often), but when I get a new portable music player it will be the RIO Karma 20GB.

Not sure what it will say about me, but if doesn't keep it's mouth shut I'll make sure it has the same fate as my MiniDisc player.

shrike

Mar 13 2005, 06:10

my new 4G iPod says that I should listen to it more, instead of working.

...but anyway. I got an iPod because I like the look, but above all else it is functional. I use xmms/Winamp because it plays my music, and my music only. That's it, by default.
Same with the iPod. It plays music, and that's it... other features are just bonuses, not "features".

Functionality is the key.

nestrobber

Mar 13 2005, 06:14

QUOTE(Monkeh @ Mar 13 2005, 05:55)

I think the content says a lot more than the container

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yes, yes, yes...granted.

Unfortunately, some of us are a leeetle moooreee shallloooow than that.

cibbis

Mar 13 2005, 06:19

for me i just bought the Rio Karma 20GB player, mainly got it for its ability to play OGG and FLAC files and the dual RCA line outs are a plus for when i want to hook it up to the home system

macman87

Mar 13 2005, 06:19

Is 'it's not mainstream' a selling point? or a point you are trying to make? I am sure they are people out they who buy iPods just because 'they are cool', or avoid them cause they think by being different they are '1337'. I personally think its just as sad as saying I got a Mac just to be different/I just got a PC because everyone has one.

Its annoying however, to just assume what people are like just because they have an iPod or an iRiver. There are people I know that have iRivers who have Macs, and a friend of mine who loves Microsoft's software, who knew very well that others plays had more features, still went with an iPod, and its not because 'they are cool'. I the stereotypical view taken on someone because they have a particular thing.

As someone has already said before, I think its what's inside that iRiver, iPod, Zen, Zen micro, Mini that counts. 'Its the music, Stupid'.

nestrobber

Mar 13 2005, 07:06

QUOTE(Phillip @ Mar 13 2005, 06:19)

Is 'it's not mainstream' a selling point? or a point you are trying to make? I am sure they are people out they who buy iPods just because 'they are cool', or avoid them cause they think by being different they are '1337'. I personally think its just as sad as saying I got a Mac just to be different/I just got a PC because everyone has one.

Its annoying however, to just assume what people are like just because they have an iPod or an iRiver. There are people I know that have iRivers who have Macs, and a friend of mine who loves Microsoft's software, who knew very well that others plays had more features, still went with an iPod, and its not because 'they are cool'. I the stereotypical view taken on someone because they have a particular thing.

As someone has already said before, I think its what's inside that iRiver, iPod, Zen, Zen micro, Mini that counts. 'Its the music, Stupid'.
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Thanks for pointing out the error of my ways, Dad.

On reflection, it's so obvious, it is the music after all. You're right, I'm wrong. I'm contrite, I need redemption, ....oh and a thermos flask and I'll be spending the rest of my life reading Sophocles.

Vice

Mar 13 2005, 07:10

QUOTE(nestrobber @ Mar 13 2005, 07:06)

Thanks for pointing out the error of my ways, Dad.
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never laughed so hard

kak

Mar 13 2005, 07:13

QUOTE(Phillip @ Mar 13 2005, 06:19)

Is 'it's not mainstream' a selling point? or a point you are trying to make? I am sure they are people out they who buy iPods just because 'they are cool', or avoid them cause they think by being different they are '1337'. I personally think its just as sad as saying I got a Mac just to be different/I just got a PC because everyone has one.

Its annoying however, to just assume what people are like just because they have an iPod or an iRiver. There are people I know that have iRivers who have Macs, and a friend of mine who loves Microsoft's software, who knew very well that others plays had more features, still went with an iPod, and its not because 'they are cool'. I the stereotypical view taken on someone because they have a particular thing.

As someone has already said before, I think its what's inside that iRiver, iPod, Zen, Zen micro, Mini that counts. 'Its the music, Stupid'.
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Says the person with a Mac avatar

macman87

Mar 13 2005, 09:00

QUOTE(nestrobber @ Mar 13 2005, 17:06)

Thanks for pointing out the error of my ways, Dad.
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Maybe I could of reword it better so it doesn't sound if I am aiming directly at you. Sorry. What I meant was some people do take a wrong impression of a person just because they have a specific MP3 player.

As for the line, 'Its the music, stupid', it was a quote, hence the quotation marks. It wasn't aimed at you and wasn't meant to be offensive. Steve Jobs said that to the media when they seemed to loose focus on what the iPod was heading. Comes from Bill Clintons 'Its the economy, stupid' comment.

Peace.

Rix

Mar 13 2005, 09:07

Creative Nomab Muvo 128MB - Says im a cheapskate

fpd

Mar 13 2005, 09:10

Broken Creative Nomad Muvo 128MB - Says im more of a cheapskate!

pyehac

Mar 13 2005, 18:33

3rd gen iPod with the iPod armor case = I'm shy on the outside, but when you get to know me, I open up.

Emon

Mar 13 2005, 18:44

I have a Nomad Jukebox C ( used to be 6gb now has a 20 gb HD ), Nomad Jukebox Zen USB 2.0 ( 20 gb ), Nomad Muvo2 ( a 4 gb model but has a 256 CF card instead )

I don't know what they say about me.

robpears

Mar 13 2005, 18:53

ipod liked it because of its looks and features i just like gadgets

VGVL

Mar 13 2005, 19:08

Blue iPod mini, 6GB. I've barely used it since I got it like the silver iPod mini I had before, yet I carry it with me everywhere. I've used it maybe 4 or 5 times. The fact that I haven't used it much doesn't mean I didn't like it though, I love my iPod to death.

I guess it just says that no matter what Apple tries to sell, I will buy it.

g-n-t

Mar 13 2005, 19:13

iriver ifp-180T

says i dont like getting ripped off, am an early adopter, dont like getting tied down to propriety formats/software, and enjoy having better sound quality than everyone else.

Dell axim x30 pocketpc

says i need something to do with all my spare SD cards, says i want something more than solitaire on my mp3 player, says im a geek.

CJC

Mar 13 2005, 19:21

Creative Nomad Jukebox2 10GB

Means I don't feel like spendning $300 for a next gen player (ipod, iriver, zen micro) because what is most important is that I have a portable music player that can hold at least my 8 GB of music. And since I have that, who cares what brand it is?

saxondale.

Mar 13 2005, 19:27

iRiver H340 - Doesnt care about fashion, the trend, is aware of the geeky features, goes for performance over style

sundayx

Mar 13 2005, 19:30

at the moment, iriver ifp190tc. small, feature packed, powerful sexy awsome design and superb sound. 256mb so im planning to get a ipod mini 6g

curme

Mar 13 2005, 19:30

I got a Creative Zen Micro because I liked the features, and it wasn't an I-Pod!

Zeni

Mar 13 2005, 20:44

I have an iRiver H120, I suppose it says "uhhh.... hey, I like music." That's about all I can gather thus far.

Xtreme $niper

Mar 13 2005, 22:44

QUOTE(Dayon @ Mar 12 2005, 22:11)

iRiver H320.

It says that I prefer more geeky features than looks and user friendliness.

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Hah same here, cept im with H120.

nestrobber

Mar 14 2005, 02:38

QUOTE(Emon @ Mar 13 2005, 18:44)

I have a Nomad Jukebox C ( used to be 6gb now has a 20 gb HD ), Nomad Jukebox Zen USB 2.0 ( 20 gb ), Nomad Muvo2 ( a 4 gb model but has a 256 CF card instead )
I don't know what they say about me.

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uuuhhh...split personalities ? or at the very least you compartmentalise your life ?

Be happy.

Menge

Mar 14 2005, 02:43

It says i live in a country where you can't have an mp3 player or else someone will steal it.

Stolen MuVo TX FM 256MB

QuantumTrickery

Mar 14 2005, 02:47

Iriver H10 - It says I grabbed the first thing I saw and have been disappointed with this pile of junk since. 3 dead hard drives and a twitchy touch pad later i'm realizing I should have gone with a company that has some actual customer support and quality products.

Porp

Mar 14 2005, 02:47

iPod Shuffle because I always' want to be on the cutting edge of coolness.

Emon

Mar 14 2005, 05:40

QUOTE(nestrobber @ Mar 13 2005, 20:38)

uuuhhh...split personalities ? or at the very least you compartmentalise your life ?

Be happy.

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I am also getting a iPod shuffle !! oooo noooes .. me ?!?! getting a iPod ?!?!

Zeni

Mar 16 2005, 20:13

QUOTE(Porp @ Mar 13 2005, 19:47)

iPod Shuffle because I always' want to be on the cutting edge of coolness.
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So what happened?

nestrobber

Mar 17 2005, 07:11

QUOTE(Phillip @ Mar 13 2005, 09:00)

Peace.

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Peace

keewa

Mar 20 2005, 19:15

QUOTE(nestrobber @ Mar 13 2005, 03:42)

We've seen it with cars. pets, etc but how about Mp3 players ?

Presumably part of why we've chosen a particular model is based on how it looks, the image (we think) it projects, etc.

I have a silver Creative Zen Micro = no issues about size (LOL), not mainstream (ie. not an Ipod). Silver probably suggests I'm not adventurous, conventional.

What do you think your Mp3 player says about you ?
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I dunno, to me that says you could have bought an iPod but were far too image conscious to get one, so you got a Creative instead so you could be "anti"

way to stick it to the man.

Porsche Design

Mar 20 2005, 19:38

128mb - currently holding 32 full songs at 128 bit-rate, er'body else w/ mp3 players under 1gb always ask me how i fit 30+ full songs into a 128mb player but they dont know they can resize their bit-rate and save space espeicially it's 128mb

- got it for free, along w/ sony clip-on headphones

- something diff. from those rich kids i know w/ 20 gb ipods but not more than 5gb of songs.

- me? i have 20+ gb, just not enough space on my mp3 player.

-meh it's free, small, light and alright.

Zeni

Mar 20 2005, 23:21

QUOTE(keewa @ Mar 20 2005, 12:15)

I dunno, to me that says you could have bought an iPod but were far too image conscious to get one, so you got a Creative instead so you could be "anti"

way to stick it to the man.
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Then again, he could've just like...... wanted better features.

Valerus

Mar 21 2005, 22:22

Archos Jukebox (15 Gig)
It says that I bought it before I knew about iPods.

gdodson

Mar 21 2005, 22:29

iRiver H10 [5 GB]. It says that I don't want the exact same thing as every other living person with an mp3 player.

nestrobber

Mar 22 2005, 07:08

QUOTE(keewa @ Mar 20 2005, 19:15)

I dunno, to me that says you could have bought an iPod but were far too image conscious to get one, so you got a Creative instead so you could be "anti"

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Yup, and I think the word you're groping for is "shallow".

Although it has to be said, the Creative does have better features than the iPod.

nellydoom

Mar 22 2005, 11:45

Iriver H320 - Says that i prefer performance over looks, and that im spoilt cos my mum &* dad bought it

Waka

Mar 22 2005, 11:53

An Archos AV380 (80GB)...it says 'I have a lot of mp3s'!

It also says I am not a slave to fashion or DRM...mwa ha ha

W.

ElectricDemon

Mar 22 2005, 11:58

hp-ipaq 2210 & 1gig SD - say's I'm a gadget freak and have chosen not to follow the trend of IPod 'users'.

illmonkey

Mar 22 2005, 11:59

I like to listen to music on the move?

stupid thread.

Kreuger

Mar 22 2005, 12:06

My discman plays mp3s. I think it says im not a ****ing trend follower. I'd rather spend 40$ on a discman and a dollar on a cd that holds almost as much as alot of these mp3 players. so for around 50$, i can have approximately, 10 cds with around 150 on each. I don't see why you have to have 200-300 songs in one thing just so you can be cool and not have to carry cds. I have a small cd case which holds all my cds and it fits in my jacket pocket. It may not be cool but it's cheap and still does the same job.

QUOTE

Blue iPod mini, 6GB. I've barely used it since I got it like the silver iPod mini I had before, yet I carry it with me everywhere. I've used it maybe 4 or 5 times. The fact that I haven't used it much doesn't mean I didn't like it though, I love my iPod to death.

I don't know about anyone else but to me, that sounds like you carry it just to be seen with it.

Monkeh

Mar 23 2005, 01:36

^Carrying around 26GB worth of CDs is no fun

. Besides, a DAP offers a lot functionality and portability than a CD/mp3 player.

But yeah, carrying around a 20GB DAP with less than 1GB of music on it just to flash it around is moronic.

dEs0lAt0r

Mar 24 2005, 04:36

Minidisc Player --> I can't afford a new mp3 player?

VGVL

Mar 24 2005, 04:57

QUOTE(Kreuger @ Mar 22 2005, 05:06)

I don't know about anyone else but to me, that sounds like you carry it just to be seen with it.
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Basically. So what?

I see nothing wrong with it.

Neo-Havic

Mar 24 2005, 05:00

i think my iPod says "LOOK AT ME, IM A CORPORATE WHORE!!!" But thats just my opinion...