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mp3 player suitable for gym

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  • 14-01-2008 10:22pm
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    maradona10
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    what mp3 player would you recommend for bringing to the gym


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    Peteer
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    maradona10 wrote: »
    what mp3 player would you recommend for bringing to the gym
    iPod shuffle.


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    maradona10
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    thanks Peteer, where is the best place to purchase it or is it the same price all over


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    Creamy Goodness
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    prices for all apple products are the same on the apple store as in stores in dublin etc.

    any flash based audio player is ideal for the gym, since it's flash based, it has no moving parts so it won't skip like a CD would do.


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    Peteer
    Registered Users Posts: 262 ✭✭Peteer


    I picked up a refurb for €49.00 just before Christmas. Bought two infact, His & Hers :)
    http://store.apple.com/Apple/WebObjects/irl
    Goto bottom right and click save big link.
    Changes most days.

    The old colours are €69.00ea in Argos now.

    HTH,
    Peter


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    Tiriel
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    What does refurbished mean?! :o


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    pleasant Co.
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    I'll suggest the best currently available gym DAP: the Sandisk Sansa Clip> http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sandisk-SDMX11N-2048K-E70-Player-Sansa-Black/dp/B000W3LJKU/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=gateway&qid=1200506275&sr=8-1

    Available up to 4gb.


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    Peteer
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    Cork_girl wrote: »
    What does refurbished mean?! :o
    "What are Apple Certified Refurbished Products?

    Apple Certified Refurbished Products are pre-owned Apple products that undergo Apple’s stringent refurbishment process prior to being offered for sale."


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    dlambirl
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    maradona10 wrote: »
    what mp3 player would you recommend for bringing to the gym

    maradona10 will you need alot of memory on your mp3 player?? do you have alot of music/cd's??

    iPod nanos have more memory space than an iPod shuffle...


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    maradona10
    Closed Accounts Posts: 440 ✭✭maradona10


    thanks all for the help.

    dlambirl i have about 3.5gb stored on my pc but i gues i could use something with less storage than that.

    will check out the sandisk Mactard

    off topic, Im using Shareaza p2p program but i lost some files when i had to
    re-install recently.

    can someone suggest a better program please?


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    Tiriel
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    Mactard wrote: »
    I'll suggest the best currently available gym DAP: the Sandisk Sansa Clip> http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sandisk-SDMX11N-2048K-E70-Player-Sansa-Black/dp/B000W3LJKU/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=gateway&qid=1200506275&sr=8-1

    Available up to 4gb.

    This can't be shipped from Amazon to the Rep. of Ireland. They have them on expansys.ie - http://www.expansys.ie/p.aspx?i=158210&sbadd=158210
    With FM Radio - 2gb is €51.95


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    pleasant Co.
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    Cork_girl wrote: »
    This can't be shipped from Amazon to the Rep. of Ireland. They have them on expansys.ie - http://www.expansys.ie/p.aspx?i=158210&sbadd=158210
    With FM Radio - 2gb is €51.95

    I know, the amazon link was just an example.


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    Peteer
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    Some on the site today. €49.00 + Shipping.

    "Refurbished iPod shuffle 1GB - Silver
    Holds up to 240 songs
    Up to 12 hours of music playback
    0.55 ounce
    1.62 x 1.07 x 0.41 inches (including clip)
    Apple Earphones
    Included dock
    Learn More

    • Save 38% off the original price"


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    maradona10
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    does anyone have experience with this one Samsung YP-U2

    its got great reviews from The Times paper(tech section) and Cnet.

    sorry i cant find links at the moment


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    pleasant Co.
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    Yeah, I used to have one, awesome little DAP, but outdated by todays standards.... it's been discontinued and replaced by the YP-U3.... I wouldn't recommend it over the clip though.


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    maradona10
    Closed Accounts Posts: 440 ✭✭maradona10


    Thanks Mactard, i was leaning towards the Yp as its got good reviews everywhere ive checked. Ill go with the Clip so. Can it be bought in the shops here or only online and if so which outlet do you recommend.


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    pleasant Co.
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    I'm not actually sure, I thought you could buy it in currys but I just went down and they didn't have it...it's pretty new, only been out in the states for 2-3 months... you can order it from http://www.pixmania.com/ie/uk/s_action/search/index.html which is a good online store - I prefer AMP3.co.uk but they don't stock it... you can proabably get it cheaper on ebay if you search...

    There's a real sexy silver 4gb model coming out soonish too http://www.dapreview.net/comment.php?comment.news.4200


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    #18
    maradona10
    Closed Accounts Posts: 440 ✭✭maradona10


    thanks for all your help Mactard, ill let you know if i find one tomorrow


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    Johnny Storm
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    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-NWS205-Walkman-Player-Black/dp/B000ICMWQA

    This one has several features specifically for gym/exercise. I have not used one myself.


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