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09-21-2011, 03:25 AM
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Anything but an iPod
I'm currently in the market for a 16-32 gig mp3 player. I will never touch an Apple product, so that's right out. Also, I want a very consumer-friendly device, meaning something that I can just drag and drop files into, without the need for iTunes-like programs.
I currently have an 8gb Sansa View and while I really like the ease of file management, I would like more space and I would like a device that can rewind and fast forward MUCH faster (I listen to audiobooks mostly, and those files can be up to an hour long each). Any suggestions? |
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09-21-2011, 06:32 AM
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That Samaung player is now out : Galaxy S Wifi Specification
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09-21-2011, 02:09 PM
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Yeah I'm not really looking for a phone (unless I misunderstood your suggestion). I hardly ever use my phone so I don't want to spend $30 more per month on a data plan. I just want a nice mp3 player.
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09-21-2011, 03:33 PM
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This would be my choice:
Amazon.com: COWON J3 32 GB Portable Media Player (Black): Electronics I currently have a perfectly fine Cowon D2, though, so probably will not be getting the J3. If I were to accidentally drop the D2 though .... Cowon is still considered one of the best, if not the best, PMP out there. The sound is fantastic.
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09-21-2011, 03:50 PM
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Nice, I've never even heard of Cowon. It's a bit pricey but so far, this seems like the leading contender.
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09-21-2011, 04:24 PM
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It's very big in the "anything but Ipod" community
 and among hifi enthusiasts (I prefer that term to "audiophile" which has gotten a bit of a negative connotation over the years).They have a lower end model (C2, I think) that may suit you better, and most of their players take SD or microSD cards, so you can increase capacity if needed). |
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09-21-2011, 06:55 PM
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Quote:
This particular Galaxy isn't a phone. It's Samaung's answer to the iPod Touch. |
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09-21-2011, 07:32 PM
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It looks like newegg stopped selling cowon for some reason. They used to have a large selection of them
 I wonder what happened.
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09-22-2011, 09:38 AM
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I'm thinking that PMPs are a dying breed. Too many people willing to settle for the convenience of having tunes in their phones over the enhanced audio properties/settings of a dedicated device.
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09-22-2011, 12:03 PM
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Another vote for cowon. I have one, and love it.
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09-22-2011, 06:02 PM
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Ok cool. Looks like I'm getting a Cowon. Now I just gotta figure out which one and from which vendor. Thanks for the help all.
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09-22-2011, 07:15 PM
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I'd suggest amazon.com.
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09-27-2011, 02:31 PM
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Just ordered the Cowon J3 off Amazon.com. Thanks for the help all!
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09-27-2011, 10:03 PM
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Good luck! Hope you love it.
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