The Notebook Review forums were hosted by TechTarget, who shut down them down on January 31, 2022. This static read-only archive was pulled by NBR forum users between January 20 and January 31, 2022, in an effort to make sure that the valuable technical information that had been posted on the forums is preserved. For current discussions, many NBR forum users moved over to NotebookTalk.net after the shutdown.
Problems? See this thread at archive.org.

    simple mp3 player?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by unreal25, Nov 15, 2010.

  1. unreal25

    unreal25 Capt. Obvious

    Reputations:
    1,102
    Messages:
    2,373
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    55
    I plan to buy a small and simple mp3 player. I'm looking for something that can be recognized as an external device in Windows and that supports drag&drop (or copy/paste) method of transferring files. SD card slot would be great. If it has a screen so I can see what's playing, it's a plus.

    Ideally it would be in the price range ~$30. Buying in the US.

    Any suggestions?

    I was thinking of something like this: Newegg.com - SanDisk Sansa Clip+ 1.0" Black 2GB MP3 Player (I have my own earphones.) I dislike anything like iPods that would require crap like iTunes to do simple file copy.

    Thanks!
     
  2. 1ceBlu3

    1ceBlu3 Notebook Deity

    Reputations:
    1,050
    Messages:
    829
    Likes Received:
    17
    Trophy Points:
    31
  3. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

    Reputations:
    14,217
    Messages:
    15,406
    Likes Received:
    87
    Trophy Points:
    466
    That is a nice player. I had a 4gb one & now I have a 8GB Sansa Fuze - I got for $25 on a woot.com deal. It was a refurb, but it works really well : )

    If you are looking at that 2GB, and can deal with a "refurb", this site has it for $17.99 + $4.99 shipping = $22.98 shipped :) Site LINK It's a one day deal for 11/15/10.

    Or, if you want new on that go thru amazon.com, its $31.23 with free shipping

    Cin...
     
  4. debguy

    debguy rip dmr

    Reputations:
    607
    Messages:
    893
    Likes Received:
    4
    Trophy Points:
    31
    I have the Sansa Clip+ v2 and it's pretty nice. Except for USB support Rockbox runs perfectly on it if you care and Linux detects it as a mass storage device if booted with the original firmware. So I guess Windows will do the same. I have an additional 8GB card in the slot and battery runtime is about 6 hours with Rockbox and mixed file types (mostly ogg/vorbis, some musepack and mp3). The CPU is fast enough to decode ogg/vorbis at ~250kbps, which my previous player, a Trekstor i.beat organix 2.0, could not do.

    The only downside is a slight weakness in deep basses, which can almost be eliminated via the equalizer. I use Creative EP 630 earphones.
     
  5. ViciousXUSMC

    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

    Reputations:
    11,461
    Messages:
    16,824
    Likes Received:
    76
    Trophy Points:
    466
  6. unreal25

    unreal25 Capt. Obvious

    Reputations:
    1,102
    Messages:
    2,373
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    55
  7. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

    Reputations:
    14,217
    Messages:
    15,406
    Likes Received:
    87
    Trophy Points:
    466
    It is a nice deal, note that it's a refurb. As stated, I have no issues with my 8GB Refurb Fuze. Plays well & sounds great!

    Oh, if you do go thru buy.com you may want to check out Coupons, Promo Codes and Cash Back Savings - Ebates.com. Right now the CB on buy.com is between 2.5-5% (more savings) :) I believe first visit you can choose to bank money in your account or bet. a few discounts. You should get a popup. I've had some nice savings from the site :)

    Cin...
     
  8. unreal25

    unreal25 Capt. Obvious

    Reputations:
    1,102
    Messages:
    2,373
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    55
    Oh thanks. So that's the successor of Bing Cashback ? :)

    Yep I know its a refurb, but the price looks good. The new ones are ~$65, like on Amazon. For buy.com it says the refurbs are manufacturer-repackaged.

    Cheers, I just signed up for that cashback website.
     
  9. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

    Reputations:
    14,217
    Messages:
    15,406
    Likes Received:
    87
    Trophy Points:
    466
    Yeah, that is the program I am trying to promote. I rather like it. Nice and easy also! :) Whatever one you decide on, I don't think you will go wrong. I think, you will like the Fuze better though! :D

    Cin...
     
  10. unreal25

    unreal25 Capt. Obvious

    Reputations:
    1,102
    Messages:
    2,373
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    55
    Sweet! I'll order Fuze. Brrr... I'm already all Fuzzy... ;) :D
     
  11. tianxia

    tianxia kitty!!!

    Reputations:
    1,212
    Messages:
    2,612
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    55

    it's a nice budget mp3 player. when my sony die i'll replace it with something in the same category.
    just pair it with a decent earphone, and you'll be set for at least 2 years.
     
  12. unreal25

    unreal25 Capt. Obvious

    Reputations:
    1,102
    Messages:
    2,373
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    55
    Yeah, I agree. I have Razer Moray, that I already used with the iPhone and was very satisfied with the sound quality and noise cancellation.