Author Topic: Recommend a... 'Portable Media Player' (Read 1322 times)

80 · « **on:** Tuesday 16 June 2009, 03:21:03 PM »

Having smashed my Creative Zen Vision M, I'm in need of another and was wondering what the present state of play is.

Last time I checked, Apple still under-performs and over-charges, while having done some reading on Archos, it sounds like they're losing the good reputation they were gaining.

The main thing I'm interested in is audio quality, followed by file compatibility (inc. videos) and portability. I'll need at least 16gb or so storage. The cheaper the better, of course...

Any thoughts?

SEMTEX · « **Reply #1 on:** Tuesday 16 June 2009, 03:27:14 PM »

iPod Touch. Just ask Dave.

(in all honesty, depends what filetypes u were planning on playing)

Toon's Taylor · « **Reply #2 on:** Tuesday 16 June 2009, 03:33:39 PM »

Go Cowon if sound quality matters.

Go ipod touch if it doesn't.

Also shop here:

http://www.advancedmp3players.co.uk/shop/index.php?aff=paidresults

Best place on the net, cracking company.

They also have a forum and is regularly used by the staff their happy to answer any questions and point you in the right direction for your needs. Also supply video reviews.

http://forum.advancedmp3players.co.uk/?amp3sid=236ps5774g6egl2f7ohvh6gd06

ChezGiven · « **Reply #3 on:** Tuesday 16 June 2009, 03:36:15 PM »

I'd say the headphones were far more important for quality than the player. Creative Zen with 20 quid headphones is a different planet to an ipod with Bose cans.

Zen's are meant to be the best as far as i'm aware, the iPod classic support apple's lossless format if thats any help.,h

SEMTEX · « **Reply #4 on:** Tuesday 16 June 2009, 03:38:27 PM »

Zune HD worthwhile waiting for? OLED etc?

Joey · « **Reply #5 on:** Tuesday 16 June 2009, 03:48:46 PM »

How the hell did you manage to break a Zen? they're pretty robust.

Kid Icarus · « **Reply #6 on:** Tuesday 16 June 2009, 04:11:59 PM »

Ive had a Creative Zen Microphoto for 3 years, and have had no reason to change it. It's probably the most reliable and sturdy thing Ive ever owned. Touch wood.

La Parka · « **Reply #7 on:** Tuesday 16 June 2009, 04:14:09 PM »

Archos 5/7

http://www.archos.com/

njkman · « **Reply #8 on:** Tuesday 16 June 2009, 04:40:05 PM »

Sony series stuff is very good at a very good price, if you want it for videos the screen size is not exactly massive, but for music the sound quality is amazing, even the head phones they come with are worth 40 quid on there own.

I have the sony NWZ-S639F model, but they have varius different models in this range offering different functions just find one that suits you.

LesPaul · « **Reply #9 on:** Tuesday 16 June 2009, 05:21:00 PM »

I have a 120 gb iPod Classic and i have no problems with it. Once you d/l the first update for it the sound is perfect imo

SEMTEX · « **Reply #10 on:** Tuesday 16 June 2009, 06:35:00 PM »

ive got a 120gb iPod Classic BLACK brand new if anyone wants to buy it! it came free with my laptop but i really dont need it.

BlufPurdi · « **Reply #11 on:** Tuesday 16 June 2009, 07:43:21 PM »

Quote from: Generic Dullard on Tuesday 16 June 2009, 04:14:09 PM

Archos 5/7

http://www.archos.com/

Tried and tested. Can get price-y though, what with the separate accessories etc. Probably the more extravagant option mind you.

Greg · « **Reply #12 on:** Wednesday 15 July 2009, 03:49:40 PM »

Anyone want an ipod nano, 8 gig? Brand new, never used etc, silver, 4th generation.

£107 on the Apple store.

£80 and it is yours.

M4 · « **Reply #13 on:** Wednesday 15 July 2009, 03:54:02 PM »

double thread highjack... need to replace mine too. Just need a basic thing along the lines of either:

Archos 2
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Archos-8GB-MP3-Player-Radio/dp/B001UE6LWG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1247669605&sr=8-1

or Samsung YP Q1
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-YP-Q1JEB-XEU-Multimedia-iPlayer/dp/B001JAH0B2/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1247669626&sr=8-8

Them 2 any good? Or is there one that beats them both?

Gash? · « **Reply #14 on:** Wednesday 15 July 2009, 03:58:45 PM »

'iTouch nothing else' springs to mind

Dave · « **Reply #15 on:** Wednesday 15 July 2009, 03:59:46 PM »

Quote from: FabregAsh on Wednesday 15 July 2009, 03:58:45 PM

'iTouch nothing else' springs to mind

No such thing.

Gash? · « **Reply #16 on:** Wednesday 15 July 2009, 04:11:38 PM »

Quote from: Dave on Wednesday 15 July 2009, 03:59:46 PM

Quote from: FabregAsh on Wednesday 15 July 2009, 03:58:45 PM
'iTouch nothing else' springs to mind

No such thing.

Quicker though brah

ChezGiven · « **Reply #17 on:** Wednesday 15 July 2009, 04:14:04 PM »

'Brah' ? This isnt a bodybuilding forum

Surely the player is about functionality rather than its 'sound' capabilities, since the quality of headphones makes more of a difference?

Ian W · « **Reply #18 on:** Wednesday 15 July 2009, 04:29:10 PM »

I've heard of this new thing Sony are bringing out, 'Walkman' I think it's called... you can take your cassette tapes and play them outside your house, going to be big I reckon.

LesPaul · « **Reply #19 on:** Wednesday 15 July 2009, 04:45:44 PM »

Quote from: Ian W on Wednesday 15 July 2009, 04:29:10 PM

I've heard of this new thing Sony are bringing out, 'Walkman' I think it's called... you can take your cassette tapes and play them outside your house, going to be big I reckon.

Not buying into it untill they bring out one I can play my 12" on

Adam^ · « **Reply #20 on:** Wednesday 15 July 2009, 05:30:31 PM »

f*** apple, get something decent, like this -> http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-Walkman-NWZX1060B-32GB-MP4-Player/dp/B001RTS5UK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1247675301&sr=8-1

It has the BEST sound quality according to reviews

Quote from: Engadget

One thing that we can't possibly praise highly enough is the audio quality. We tested this player with a range of earbuds -- from the stock ones bundled with an iPod to a set of Westone UM1s -- and we were simply blown away with the dynamics. Hands down, this is the best sounding PMP that we've had the pleasure of using, and sticklers for good sound will definitely be impressed.

http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/05/sony-oled-walkman-impressions/

Also sony are cool as f***, and you don't need to use Itunes to put stuff on it, simply plug it in, drag and drop from windows, though you can sync with WMP if you want.

Also head to head X series vs Touch http://www.avreview.co.uk/news/article/mps/UAN/2995/v/3/sp/

Dave · « **Reply #21 on:** Wednesday 15 July 2009, 05:33:02 PM »

Ha, for a long time you couldn't use anything but crappy Sonicstage.

Dave · « **Reply #22 on:** Wednesday 15 July 2009, 05:35:10 PM »

Quote from: Adam^ on Wednesday 15 July 2009, 05:30:31 PM

Also head to head X series vs Touch http://www.avreview.co.uk/news/article/mps/UAN/2995/v/3/sp/

Quote

As a gadget, the iPod Touch is clearly ahead, but when it comes to sheer quality of sound and vision the Sony X-series Walkman just about takes the prize.

But only just. And while we've given the Walkman the prize based on the key elements of superior sound and video quality, in truth it's not good enough to completely blow the iPod Touch out of the water, and the Touch's additional abilities and ease of use give it the edge in terms of value for money. Sony will need to keep innovating to keep ahead in this game.

SEMTEX · « **Reply #23 on:** Wednesday 15 July 2009, 05:36:36 PM »

Quote from: Adam^ on Wednesday 15 July 2009, 05:30:31 PM

f*** apple, get something decent, like this -> http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-Walkman-NWZX1060B-32GB-MP4-Player/dp/B001RTS5UK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1247675301&sr=8-1

It has the BEST sound quality according to reviews

Quote from: Engadget
One thing that we can't possibly praise highly enough is the audio quality. We tested this player with a range of earbuds -- from the stock ones bundled with an iPod to a set of Westone UM1s -- and we were simply blown away with the dynamics. Hands down, this is the best sounding PMP that we've had the pleasure of using, and sticklers for good sound will definitely be impressed.

http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/05/sony-oled-walkman-impressions/

Also sony are cool as f***, and you don't need to use Itunes to put stuff on it, simply plug it in, drag and drop from windows, though you can sync with WMP if you want.

Also head to head X series vs Touch http://www.avreview.co.uk/news/article/mps/UAN/2995/v/3/sp/

You're a stuck record!

Adam^ · « **Reply #24 on:** Wednesday 15 July 2009, 05:40:59 PM »

He wants the best quality media player, thus the sony. If he values apps and games then get an I pod. Its hardly a stuck record when dave says get a touch as he has it and likes it, when I have that and like it. Also I heard apple kill babies in China.