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<blockquote data-quote="Stargazer" data-source="post: 29094"><p>Suggestions: <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Go for one that uses standard batteries rather than any proprietary built-in ones - you can then use rechargeable NiMH (nickel-metal hydride) batteries to keep running costs to a minimum. With a proprietary battery, you will have to throw the player away once it dies (even the best rechargeables have a limited lifespan);</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Consider getting a disc-based player only if you don't intend to be using it for exercise (e.g. jogging) or really need 1GB+ of storage - otherwise go for one using flash memory (smaller, needs less power, no moving parts to go wrong);</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">5 different types of flash memory are used (Compact Flash, Smartmedia, Secure Digital, Multimedia, Memory Stick) - if you are already using a specific type then look for a player using it. Otherwise go for Compact Flash - it is available in larger sizes and at lower prices;</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Look for a high-speed connection with your PC, either USB 2.0 or Firewire (as long as your PC has it) rather than plain USB 1.1 - especially if you are looking at loading up a gigabyte or so;</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Avoid DRM (Digital Rights Management) like the plague - life's complex enough without your player deciding that you no longer have rights to listen to your music;</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Check that the player is upgradeable to handle newer formats (e.g. Ogg Vorbis - this can offer higher quality in less space than .mp3's).</li> </ul><p>Ones worth checking out in my view would include the <a href="http://www.frontierlabs.com/NEXIIe.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue">NexIIe</span></a> (but does not yet support Ogg), <a href="http://www.neurosaudio.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue">Neuros</span></a> (proprietary battery) or <a href="http://www.iriver.com/company/news_view.asp?idx=354" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue">iRiver iHP120</span></a>. Also, check the Slashdot thread <a href="http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=03/09/30/006226&mode=nested&tid=137&tid=141&tid=184&tid=188" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue">iRiver Announces A New Ogg/MP3 Player</span></a>, some good points made there with links to other players.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Stargazer, post: 29094"] Suggestions:[list][*]Go for one that uses standard batteries rather than any proprietary built-in ones - you can then use rechargeable NiMH (nickel-metal hydride) batteries to keep running costs to a minimum. With a proprietary battery, you will have to throw the player away once it dies (even the best rechargeables have a limited lifespan);[*]Consider getting a disc-based player only if you don't intend to be using it for exercise (e.g. jogging) or really need 1GB+ of storage - otherwise go for one using flash memory (smaller, needs less power, no moving parts to go wrong);[*]5 different types of flash memory are used (Compact Flash, Smartmedia, Secure Digital, Multimedia, Memory Stick) - if you are already using a specific type then look for a player using it. Otherwise go for Compact Flash - it is available in larger sizes and at lower prices;[*]Look for a high-speed connection with your PC, either USB 2.0 or Firewire (as long as your PC has it) rather than plain USB 1.1 - especially if you are looking at loading up a gigabyte or so;[*]Avoid DRM (Digital Rights Management) like the plague - life's complex enough without your player deciding that you no longer have rights to listen to your music;[*]Check that the player is upgradeable to handle newer formats (e.g. Ogg Vorbis - this can offer higher quality in less space than .mp3's).[/list]Ones worth checking out in my view would include the [url=http://www.frontierlabs.com/NEXIIe.html][color=blue]NexIIe[/color][/url] (but does not yet support Ogg), [url=http://www.neurosaudio.com/][color=blue]Neuros[/color][/url] (proprietary battery) or [url=http://www.iriver.com/company/news_view.asp?idx=354][color=blue]iRiver iHP120[/color][/url]. Also, check the Slashdot thread [url=http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=03/09/30/006226&mode=nested&tid=137&tid=141&tid=184&tid=188][color=blue]iRiver Announces A New Ogg/MP3 Player[/color][/url], some good points made there with links to other players. [/QUOTE]
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