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looking for portable mp3 player

  • 09-02-2008 1:38pm
    #1
    awhir
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,227 ✭✭✭


    hey guys i have been looking around for a small (ipod nano) size mp3 player, i will be using for the gym or on the bus etc,

    im looking for around 8gb's storage minimum,

    the players i have looked at are the zune 8gb,nano 8gb,i iRiver Clix 8gb

    the nano seems to be the best for me atm , but is there any other mp3 players out there worth mentioning .


    hope u can help
    andy


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  • #2
    sxt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,765 ✭✭✭sxt


    My brother got one of these sonys and hes very happy with it,no radio though

    http://reviews.cnet.com/mp3-players/sony-nwz-a818-8gb/4505-6490_7-32593874.html


  • #3
    eclectichoney
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,291 ✭✭✭eclectichoney


    Yeah the sony looks the best thing out atm, though i'm holding on for hopefully a 16GB one. samsung are another brand to look out for. I have the yp-k3 4Gb and love it but need more storage. The yp-t10 8GB looks lovely.


  • #4
    awhir
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,227 ✭✭✭awhir


    ok guys i think i have narrowed it down to the

    iRiver U20 8GB MP3 Player (Clix 2)

    clix28GBnews.jpg

    AND THE

    SONY NW-ZA818B

    l_00044187.jpg


  • #5
    Creamy Goodness
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,584 ✭✭✭✭Creamy Goodness


    http://ie.europe.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=213&subcategory=214&product=16999


  • #6
    pleasant Co.
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 7,430 Mod ✭✭✭✭pleasant Co.


    A818 hands down. Easy availability, excellent GUI + SQ... excellent firmware, great codec support and its slim, sleek and easy to use.


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  • #7
    Xylophonic
    Closed Accounts Posts: 364 ✭✭Xylophonic


    Mactard wrote: »
    A818 hands down. Easy availability, excellent GUI + SQ... excellent firmware, great codec support and its slim, sleek and easy to use.

    Bu the screws fall out easily and it doesnt last much longer than that.


  • #8
    pleasant Co.
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 7,430 Mod ✭✭✭✭pleasant Co.


    Xylophonic wrote: »
    Bu the screws fall out easily and it doesnt last much longer than that.


    Huh? The review unit I have has no such issues, also I have not come across this as a common issue...actually what you have said is the first such complaint I have read...

    If you have had the screws fall out then I have to believe this is a rare issue and not something which should be generalised or made applicable to every A8XX...

    From my own experience, and based on the lack of complaints, I'm more inclined to believe that in general the A8XX has high build quality and that you were unlucky.


  • #9
    fits
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,991 ✭✭✭✭fits


    I love my A818, and have had no problems with it. Would recommend.


  • #10
    awhir
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,227 ✭✭✭awhir


    thanks guys btw what are the earfones like that come with it
    ?


  • #11
    fits
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,991 ✭✭✭✭fits


    awhir wrote: »
    thanks guys btw what are the earfones like that come with it
    ?


    The best to come with any mp3 on the market as far as I know (I dont use my earphones).


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  • #12
    callaway92
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,070 ✭✭✭✭callaway92


    If you have the Sony walkman MP3 earphones..they are the best,,,


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