Best MP3 Player for Video

ixoy · 28-11-2010 07:27PM #1

What's the best player out there currently for video? Besides obviously playing MP3s as well, it doesn't need to do anything else (cameras, apps, etc) because my phone is more than capable of that. I'd use my phone itself but the battery would drain too quickly. I'd like any player to be able to last 3-4 hours on video and have a size 8GB+ (preferably with an SD card add on option).

I'm looking to be able to watch AVIs (XVid and DivX) easily, without having to go through too much hassle in converting them - something my lovely (but almost dead) Creative: Vision M allowed me to do easily.

I don't want to give money to Apple, so what are the other options in a reasonable price range (preferably below €150)? The latest Creative XiFi 2 doesn't seem to get good reviews for video, nor does the Creative MX. Archos players seem to get mixed reviews for video and it's only when you go for the expensive players that you get strong reviews on video.

Any suggestions welcomed.

pleasant Co. · 28-11-2010 08:51PM

If you liked the ZV:M's video capability then you want to look at either cowon's S9 or J3

ixoy · 28-11-2010 11:28PM

Mactard wrote: »

If you liked the ZV:M's video capability then you want to look at either cowon's S9 or J3

They look lovely but I'm not sure I want to spend over €250 on a player, so I was hoping for something cheaper if possible.

Brian · 29-11-2010 06:35PM

http://www.advancedmp3players.co.uk/shop/MP3_Players.1/Cowon_iAudio.15/S9-8GB/Cowon_iAudio_S9_8GB_MP3_Player.3575.html

If you can live with 8 GB that's a pretty good price.

cnocbui · 30-11-2010 09:21AM

Samsung S8500 Wave. Battery life is very good being 1500 ma. Plays just about every video format out there and sound quality is superb.

ixoy · 30-11-2010 03:10PM

Baza210 wrote: »

http://www.advancedmp3players.co.uk/shop/MP3_Players.1/Cowon_iAudio.15/S9-8GB/Cowon_iAudio_S9_8GB_MP3_Player.3575.html

If you can live with 8 GB that's a pretty good price.

Oh that seems spot on for what I'm looking for. I'll see if I can stretch for a little bit memory, but that's definitely in the right area. Cheers!

Brian · 30-11-2010 04:44PM

Yeah, the only problem with the S9 is that it's not expandable. I read a comment on another forum where someone suggested that Cowon had to do that otherwise no-one would ever buy any future models they released

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