Need an MP3 Player

Ok, here goes.

I've NEVER had an MP3 player. I've survived on cd's for years (mp3 format songs). Years ago, I'd looked into it, but the capacities were so small that the cost (vs. cd's) wasn't really worth it. Having a car stereo that was compatible with MP3's was sufficient.

Well now I'm in Germany, and my stock POS radio in my Kia has bit the dust. So not only am I exercising without music (standard) but now I'm commuting without it. I'm going into music withdrawal.

I'm looking for a SMALL (physical form factor) MP3 player with a LARGE capacity. I really don't want or need a fancy screen (I'm content with LCD monochrome display). I have no desire to own anything by Apple (big surprise). I'd like to keep the price under $200. A bonus would be compatibility with .flv playback (audio only is fine)--because I can rip songs off youtube that way.

Help me out, guys/gals.

i have always heard good things about the zune line of products . I have personally never use one but have friends who have them and love them . i have an older ipod touch 16g it serves me no purpose other than vehicle mp3 player so i dont mind its apple

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Originally Posted by nodoze

i have always heard good things about the zune line of products . I have personally never use one but have friends who have them and love them . i have an older ipod touch 16g it serves me no purpose other than vehicle mp3 player so i dont mind its apple

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anything in the 64gb range around my price range...or is that a pipe dream?

p.s.
if something like this came in a larger size (even 8gb) i'd be interested:

http://www.techpin.com/the-cube-mp3-player/

Wow that's tiny . Yea even for me 16 g is to small I had to trim about a thousand songs out when sending my ipod yesterday for the first time in years

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I'm not a fan of Apple either, but from what I've seen, they still make the best MP3 players out there. If you can find a 6th gen iPod Nano used on Ebay or Amazon, you could get most of the features you want in a very small sized player. And since you'd be buying it used, Apple doesn't get any of your money.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listi...&condition=all

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Originally Posted by 93STLTH

I'm not a fan of Apple either, but from what I've seen, they still make the best MP3 players out there. If you can find a 6th gen iPod Nano used on Ebay or Amazon, you could get most of the features you want in a very small sized player. And since you'd be buying it used, Apple doesn't get any of your money.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listi...&condition=all

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$250 for used...um....even if i could stomach apple & the thought of their storage crapping out (which DOES happen frequently) that's a hard sell.

i'm trying to understand here. i can get a 32GB sd card for less than $20, but yet i've got to pay HUNDREDS for a 32GB mp3 player? Am I missing an entire market segment here, or is there really nothing "budget minded" out there? That cube costs $20. I don't get it.

You have to scroll down to the used and refurbished, only the new ones are that much. It's obvious though, you're not willing to give an iPod a chance.

As much as I loathe Apple myself, there is no disputing the Ipod is the king of the MP3 player market. I need to find me a good used Ipod Classic.

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Originally Posted by 93STLTH

You have to scroll down to the used and refurbished, only the new ones are that much. It's obvious though, you're not willing to give an iPod a chance.

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i have seen 4 drive failures with my own eyes (various models)--all friends of mine. nor am i interested in cracked screens/cases. i may be biased, but there is merit behind it. and even buying used means that i'm rewarding some schmuck who IS buying apple.

My Fiance and both my sisters have this:

http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Sansa-...isk+Sansa+Clip

8GB with micros sd slot that can use up to a 32gb card I believe. Nothing fancy but it works well plus the battery life is awesome.

Here's cnet's list of best mp3 players. Zunes aren't made anymore (by quite a few years) but I had one and it was great. However out of everything I would believe an ipod to be the best. Go for a mini or something that doesn't have a screen or anything fancy and it'll cost less than a touch.

http://reviews.cnet.com/best-mp3-players/

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Originally Posted by Beef6

My Fiance and both my sisters have this:

http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Sansa-...isk+Sansa+Clip

8GB with micros sd slot that can use up to a 32gb card I believe. Nothing fancy but it works well plus the battery life is awesome.

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awesome! that's perfect. going to get one right now. indigo. because, IPD.

*edit* going with the sansa fuze 8gb for $50.

The ONLY iProduct I will probably EVER own is my iPod classic 160Gb....I love it for MP3 and videos.

Can you cell phone play MP3's?

Both my Galaxy S1 and S3 have been used as my MP3 player.

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Originally Posted by Alan92RTTT

Can you cell phone play MP3's?

Both my Galaxy S1 and S3 have been used as my MP3 player.

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i have a no-frills nokia that i use for pre-paid. far, far cheaper than a mobile plan. plus, having a standalone MP3 player means that i don't have a single point of failure.

I had a Zunes a few years ago but once I got my first Droid I sold it, but it was great.

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Originally Posted by Alan92RTTT

Can you cell phone play MP3's?

Both my Galaxy S1 and S3 have been used as my MP3 player.

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The only problem with using the phone as an MP3 is it eats battery life.

If you can get a hold of an old Toshiba gigabeat, they were darn good when they came out, and having the new hd tech that toshiba came up with means they packed a lot in a small package. Too bad they're not made anymore.

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Originally Posted by stealthee

The only problem with using the phone as an MP3 is it eats battery life.

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I've found a lot of phones have become pretty efficient at playing mp3s without consuming much power. On my phone, it only really becomes a factor if I'm streaming the music online.

Just stay away from Sansa Fuse. I've had two of them (different generations), they spent most of their lives on the shelf waiting for use. When I finally got around to getting them loaded up they would go unresponsive until the battery died. Then you can charge them up and try again, but will shortly brick themselves all over again. My Dad had one of his do the same thing too. He also has a Zune that he likes a lot.

Personally, my favorite is a head unit that has a USB port. Just load up your music on a USB key and plug it in. Lower line stereos even have them.

well i already have a fuze+ on its way. guess we'll see how i like it. the reviews on it seem to be that the control mechanism is a bit sub-par, but still a decent device.

for the price, i could buy 10 of them before i paid for an ipod.

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Originally Posted by stealthee

The only problem with using the phone as an MP3 is it eats battery life.

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The iPhone is pretty efficient at playing music if the screen is off. Pandora is another question though. I use both in the car where I have a charging dock.

I think it depends on other factors too. I work in a big metal building which loves to eat signal and I can kill a battery doing nothing in a work day if I don't run JuiceDefender.

I have a 1st gen Zune that I have been wanting to sell for some time now. Maybe has like 20 hours of use. Been in a box ever since I got my iphone.

30gb
Mint condition
cables and software.

If anyone is interested LMK. I have been meaning to post it up on ebay for some time now.

I have a Sansa Fuze i have been using for several years. Nice thing on it is it has a microSD slot for easy expansion. Mines a 4gb I think, but its like 3-4 years old, and I have a 4gb card in it as well. Personally I'd not spend over about $100 on such a device (mine was about $50 back then). Has a screen and simple navigation and will random across the entire music catalog or within artist/album/etc. The "random all" was a pretty big thing for me.

EricB

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Originally Posted by SUTHNR

I have a Sansa Fuze i have been using for several years. Nice thing on it is it has a microSD slot for easy expansion. Mines a 4gb I think, but its like 3-4 years old, and I have a 4gb card in it as well. Personally I'd not spend over about $100 on such a device (mine was about $50 back then). Has a screen and simple navigation and will random across the entire music catalog or within artist/album/etc. The "random all" was a pretty big thing for me.

EricB

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yes, being able to expand to 32gb micro sd is a big plus in my book. and i can always swap out cards if i have more music than will fit on one card. i think i spent $75 total on the player & sd card & case for the fuse+.