MP3 Players

Post by **Pedsdude** » June 21st, 2006, 1:49 pm

My ipod has unfortunately broken (hard disk problem - took it to repair store and they said it would cost Â£200 to repair), so I'm looking to buy a new one., with the following properties:

- Video
- >20 GB space
- FM Radio
- Large battery life (at least 20 hours)

I have done my research, and found that a Cowon iAudio X5L would suit me perfectly (it has got very good reviews on a number of sites), and I am most likely to go for the 30 GB version from Amazon (which is only Â£7 more expensive that the 20 GB version for some reason

).

Does anyone know of any other similar mp3 players which I may like?

CoDJumper.com Movies · Post by **Nightmare** » June 21st, 2006, 2:15 pm

Correction, iPod videos have 30 GB which holds alot more than you think it can. I don't really know any other MP3 Players that would be good, so try the iPod video

Post by **Pedsdude** » June 21st, 2006, 2:41 pm

Ha... ha... hahahahaha

I'm aware of how much space each one holds. I have just under 10 GB of music, so I will want it at least 20 GB preferrably (for space for new music and if I wish to use it to hold other files).

I don't reckon I'll be going with iPod for a while to come - 1 year warranty, I had my iPod for 18 months and it'll cost the same amount of money to repair it as I bought it for! iPods have unbelievably shit battery lives - this mp3 player I'm likely to get has 30 hours battery life compared to the iPod Video's 14 hours battery life (which is likely to go WAY down in a short period of time).

Apple's specifications specify a battery life of 10 hours for the 1st and 2nd generation iPod, 8 hours for the 3rd generation iPod and 1st generation iPod mini, 12 hours for the 4th generation iPod and iPod shuffle, 15 hours for iPod photo, 18 hours for the 2nd generation iPod mini, 14 hours for the iPod nano and 30GB iPod video, and 20 hours for the 60GB iPod video

http://www.ipodbatteryfaq.com/

Neon · Post by **Neon** » June 21st, 2006, 5:24 pm

If you're not going for an ipod the Cowon iAudio X5L is probably next best choice. Ipods ftw tho!

Did your ipod just break by itsself?

so far ive broke 2 mp3 players and 1 ipod

And is it me, or do ipod earpiece things break really easy too ;o

Post by **waywaaaard** » June 21st, 2006, 6:44 pm

how can u break an ipod? i ve got 2 mp3 player and both are still alive
and one of it is an ipod nano

CoDJumper.com Movies · Post by **Nightmare** » June 21st, 2006, 8:21 pm

I've been to that site before, pretty funny

Neon · Post by **Neon** » June 21st, 2006, 9:02 pm

my first mp3 player i broke jumping off a wall, it fell out of my pocket

The second my mom washed in my jeans

my ipod got broken in a fight - but i got rid of the dents in the back and complained it just stopped working .... 3 weeks later i get a new ipod ;D (i won the fight btw)

Ownia · Post by **Ownia** » June 21st, 2006, 11:38 pm

ohh..Reminds me . My iPod warranty ends in a few days. Its soo fucked up.

Ty for reminding

Post by **Pedsdude** » June 22nd, 2006, 7:28 pm

lmao Ownia

Lev!athan wrote:how can u break an ipod? i ve got 2 mp3 player and both are still alive
and one of it is an ipod nano

It just stopped working. A few weeks before it broke it would play 10 seconds of some songs, freeze for 10 seconds, then skip to the next song. I was listening to my ipod one time and it did that, but turned off. It never turned back on

So I've decided to leave the iPod scene, partly on the fact that they have such shit repair services (Â£200 to repair a Â£200 iPod? You're taking the piss), partly because they have shit battery life (the mp3 player I just bought has 35 hours battery life), partly because they don't have radio, and partly because of the fact that people tend to look at ipods and ignore what else the market has to offer just because (which is better value for money).

I've ordered an iAudio X5L 20 GB from the link below:
http://www.iaccessorise.com/mp3-players ... play-20gb/

Â£219 for a 20 GB mp3 player with all those features, BARGAIN!

Ownia · Post by **Ownia** » June 22nd, 2006, 8:50 pm

Neon · Post by **Neon** » June 22nd, 2006, 9:25 pm

Pedsdude wrote: partly on the fact that they have such shit repair services (Â£200 to repair a Â£200 iPod?

dude you'd be surprised what you get if you keep argueing with them! i got a brand new ipod and a free cover!

CoDJumper.com Movies · Post by **Nightmare** » June 23rd, 2006, 2:52 am

peds is a wimp and can't negotiate

Post by **waywaaaard** » June 23rd, 2006, 1:36 pm

it is his own choice i havnt got any problems with my ipod

Post by **Pedsdude** » June 23rd, 2006, 7:25 pm

Nightmare wrote:peds is a wimp and can't negotiate

It's not that... I just cba. I'm already in a battle with 02 over my phone recall, and might be getting a se k750i for free

(well, not free... I paid Â£170 for my phone which they've stopped me from using against my will..). Also I want a new one before I go on holiday, and there's no way i'm going to be able to sort it out with them in that amount of time. Now that i've ordered this mp3 player, it should arrive on Tuesday at the latest!

Post by **Drofder2004** » June 23rd, 2006, 11:46 pm

Pedsdude wrote:
Nightmare wrote:peds is a wimp and can't negotiate
It's not that... I just cba. I'm already in a battle with 02 over my phone recall, and might be getting a se k750i for free (well, not free... I paid Â£170 for my phone which they've stopped me from using against my will..). Also I want a new one before I go on holiday, and there's no way i'm going to be able to sort it out with them in that amount of time. Now that i've ordered this mp3 player, it should arrive on Tuesday at the latest!

You can easily win over any Phone company. Simply tell them you are not happy with their service and you are going to move to TMobile (or whatever). They have enough money to give away freebies, and they are willing to do so to ensure they keep their customers, I have seen it work with contract and P.A.Y.G, and in the case of a contract yearly upgrade, ask for their current best phone...

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