Recommendation wanted: MP3 player

Skybird · 07-16-10, 01:32 PM

I am looking for an MP3 player. Any models you would recommend?

Criterions for me are:

- 8 GB
- good sound quality, I also want to be able to influence it (equalizer)
- good to handle, good search function (8GB=120+ hours of music...), readable display
- good battery endurance (10 hours minimum)
- easily available in Germany (Amazon, Saturn, or whereever)
- solid construction, not too easy to break(device hull, wires, sun, sealed against moisture, low temperature)
- does not break down after just one or two years
- solid access via USB to PC, transfering music from CD to PC and plaser should not raise any problems. Exclusive source of music to be transferred, will be CDs. I know how to turn them into MP3 tracks, if there is no software included. Easier solution is welcomed.

Desirable, but not indispensable:
- radio
- SD card slot to change or increase memory

What is not needed:
- a video player, there will be no videos watched with this, so the display should deliver good text and information, but not pictures
- telephone, internet, etc - it should not be a smartphone
- games, any other gimmicks and extras

The devicece will serve as a library for jazz, some classic, pop&rock.

I know nothing about MP3 players and find it difficult to limit the choices to a smaller number of candidates. Google did not help me much, only told me how many models there are - discouraging many.

TLAM Strike · 07-16-10, 01:56 PM

I use a Emerson MP3 player its only a 2 GB but its very well built, got it over two years ago and have not had any major problems with it. It only cost me $15 so it was quite a deal.

HunterICX · 07-16-10, 02:39 PM

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good sound quality, I also want to be able to influence it (equalizer)

The quality of the sound mostly depends on the MP3 file itself (kbps - khz) and the earplugs, The MP3's themselfs come sometimes with cheap ones so watch the package carefully to see how the ear plugs are like.

Comfort & quality earplugs are a must.

HunterICX

DarkFish · 07-16-10, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by HunterICX

The quality of the sound mostly depends on the MP3 file itself (kbps - khz) and the earplugs

True, but a low quality mp3 player will never sound as good as a high quality one

I'm a Sony fan myself, Sony's always got a good price/quality ratio.
Personally, I've got a Sony NWZ-A826. I've got it for about 1.5 years now, and never had any problems with it, even though I'm using it really extensively.
Sound and Display are both pretty good, the menu works pretty intuitively, good battery.
(I've got the 4GB version, there is an 8GB version though)

Transferring music from your PC to the mp3 player should not be a problem with any player. Most PC music players (Windows Media Player, Winamp etc.) have got synchronizing options.

Don't go for anything from Apple - high prizes and mediocre quality.

Task Force · 07-16-10, 05:43 PM

well if you just wait alittle while, im sure one of the spammers trying to sell us something could help you.

well, hope you get a good one sky...

Skybird · 07-16-10, 05:51 PM

Stumbled over a SanDisk Sansa Fuze, which maybewill make the race.

07-16-10, 01:32 PM	#1
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,611 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Recommendation wanted: MP3 player I am looking for an MP3 player. Any models you would recommend? Criterions for me are: - 8 GB - good sound quality, I also want to be able to influence it (equalizer) - good to handle, good search function (8GB=120+ hours of music...), readable display - good battery endurance (10 hours minimum) - easily available in Germany (Amazon, Saturn, or whereever) - solid construction, not too easy to break(device hull, wires, sun, sealed against moisture, low temperature) - does not break down after just one or two years - solid access via USB to PC, transfering music from CD to PC and plaser should not raise any problems. Exclusive source of music to be transferred, will be CDs. I know how to turn them into MP3 tracks, if there is no software included. Easier solution is welcomed. Desirable, but not indispensable: - radio - SD card slot to change or increase memory What is not needed: - a video player, there will be no videos watched with this, so the display should deliver good text and information, but not pictures - telephone, internet, etc - it should not be a smartphone - games, any other gimmicks and extras The devicece will serve as a library for jazz, some classic, pop&rock. I know nothing about MP3 players and find it difficult to limit the choices to a smaller number of candidates. Google did not help me much, only told me how many models there are - discouraging many. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

07-16-10, 01:56 PM	#2
TLAM Strike Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 8,633 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 6	I use a Emerson MP3 player its only a 2 GB but its very well built, got it over two years ago and have not had any major problems with it. It only cost me $15 so it was quite a deal. __________________

07-16-10, 05:43 PM	#5
Task Force Rear Admiral Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SPACE!!!! Posts: 10,142 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	well if you just wait alittle while, im sure one of the spammers trying to sell us something could help you. well, hope you get a good one sky... __________________ Task Force industries "Taking control of the world, one mind at a time"

07-16-10, 05:51 PM	#6
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,611 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Stumbled over a SanDisk Sansa Fuze, which maybewill make the race. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.