Ipod killers, they really kill... Options

[sadolakced acid]

Ipods:

ipod 4th gen: $330
- popular


Among Ipod killers:

Iriver H320: $250
- FM tuner, recording
- color screen
- photo viewing
- video support ( if upgraded to korean firmware- it's in english too)
- USB on the go- download pictures straight from digital cameras, or music from other devices (requires upgrade to korean firmware, and a modified cable. or buying international version. ) -- when an ipod is plugged into this; the ipod freezes and crashes. -- told you it really killed.
- DRM support

Creative Zen touch: $200
- touch scroller
- FM tuner

add your own ipod killers and specs.

[*kryogenix*]

Creative Nomad Jukebox ZEN XTRA 30GB MP3 Player

Rechargable Lithium Ion Battery
Backlit LCD Display, Upgradable Firmware
Equalizer, Multiple DSP Modes
14 hour average playback time
Format Supported: MP3, WAV, WMA
Included Components: AC Adapter, Carrying Pouch, Headphones, Rechargeable Batteries, Software, USB Cable, User Manual

$190 on pricegrabber

[loopylandscapes4...]

RCA Lyra A/V Jukebox, You can get it for $210 After Rebates if you can find it at Circuit City.

Color Screen, 3.5" I think.
20gb of storage,
Plays videos, photos, music.
Record directly from a DVD player or TV or w/e you'd like.
Voice Recording
Compact flash card reader
USB2 connectivity.

[jr0h]

i'm lost. what are you guys trying to say.

[tofumonzter]

i'm lost. what are you guys trying to say.

they are trying to say ipod sucks. thats all.

[ZXCVBNMASDF]

i just listen to songs online. hav a cd player in the car anyways. no biggie

[Saeglopur]

everyone just wants one because that person has one.

[xquizit]

pffffft. i'm quite happy with mine. at least i didn't have to pay for it.

[Saeglopur]

pffffft. i'm quite happy with mine. at least i didn't have to pay for it.

That's why you're happy with it.

[comeupon]

Id rather pay $100 more for a nice small reliable mp3 player than an unreliable nomad which is the size of 6 wallets or a lyra which is twice as big as the nomad.

[sadolakced acid]

i'm not saying ipods suck.

they are great music players. even a chimp could use one. the noise to sound ratio could use some work, and the battery life, but it's very simple to use.

but, it costs a rather bit... you can get a creative with more features for $100 less.

and the ipods are only good for playing music...

you can't record, listen to radio, etc. without expensive extras.

and some people really hate the click wheel (yea, yea i'm probably the only one... but i hate touch pads too... i feel that the wheel should spin... )

anyways: basically if you want the following, you shouldn't get an ipod:

` recording
`line in
` FM radio
` color screen w/ picture viewing
`color screen w/ video viewing
`good noise to sound ratio
` two headphone jacks
` USB On the go
` something cheaper

[freeflow]

pffffft. i'm quite happy with mine. at least i didn't have to pay for it.

same here
im happy w/ my pink mini ;; even though i didnt have to pay fer it
i still like it (:

[acidophilus]

I'm hopefully getting an IRiver soon anyways. Poo on Apple.

[sadolakced acid]

Ipoo.

if the Ipod cost 150 bucks it'd be fine... because that's how much it should cost based on it's features.

[banddorko]

i got my ipod 2 years ago for christmas when they first came out (generation one bitches!) and now i'm over it. everyone thinks they're so trendy and cool, but personally i think they're a little cliche and that there ARE better options out there. i would like to get a rio karma, but since all my songs are in acc (or is it aac? whatever the apple format is) format, they won't play on any other mp3 player. here are its specs:

-20GB* HDD plays back over 330 hours of MP3 or 660 hours of WMA music (over 5000 MP3 or 10,000 WMA songs)**
-USB 2.0 for fast transfers
-Transfer content between multiple PCs
-15-hour continuous playback with the rechargeable LiIon battery
-5-Band parametric equalizer with pre-sets
-Dynamic playlist generation
-Auto-DJ intelligently finds, mixes and creates playlists from tracks on command
-Included docking station supports: -- Dual RCA Line-Outs to connect to most home stereo components -- Ethernet port -- Assign an IP address for networking capability -- Auto-synchronization with host PC
-Plays Ogg Vorbis (a free music format)

hopefully i can find a file converter soon, or i'll have to reimport about 75 cds....

oh, and my dad got the black 20GB iriver (don't know the model name) and i found the menu system so confusing i just stopped even trying to use it. i wouldn't reccommend it unless you want to spend some quality time with the guide book.

[*mona lisa*]

people just want it because they see lots of other people with it. they think it's cool, so lol w/e.

[sadolakced acid]

update: Iriver H320 is $230 USD at best buy!

cheaper than mini,

with color screen
photo capability
video and USB OTG (korean firmware)

[mechwarrior1989]

Shoot, posted as my sister again, w/e. But IPods don't suck, their good players but like has been said before, they've become extremely cliche. Because of this, Apple regulates the prices of them and it's impossible to find any good deals on them. Other players can be had for a great deal less and often have more options.

And since when were nomads unreliable? What player are you comparing to, Creative which makes nomads makes a ton of MP3 players, Zen, Zen Xtra, Zen Touch, Muvo2, Muvo TX, just look at their site. http://www.creative.com/products/welcome.asp?category=213 those are their MP3 players. They also make small MP3 players like the Zen Micro which competes in the same market as the Ipod mini. Then they have the even smaller Flash based MP3 players. Then the larger Notebook harddrive based MP3 players which compete with the Apple IPod.

[jaeman]

My computer.
I don't really listen to music when I'm away from my house.

[largosama]

My friend voided warranty on his. He opened the case and upgraded his battery and storage capacity by himself I guess they're ok if you can keep doing that

[mechwarrior1989]

I'm pretty sure I'll be getting a RCA Lyra A/V Jukebox soon, Sharper Image has it for 399.99 then with a $30 off coupon, 369.99 then we use discover cash back bonus so cut that in half, $185 then $50 rebate from RCA which brings the final price down to $135. Which is a VERY good price for something that can play videos, display photos, and play music. It also has a larger screen than the iRiver h320. But it IS bigger but I'm willing to give up portability for more features. Plus I don't think that the iRiver can directly record video from TV or DVD's, correct me if I'm wrong. Only problem with the A/V Jukebox is it's short batterylife but that doesn't really concern me.

[sadolakced acid]

the Video capabilitys of the H320 will awe you...


i don't have a dig. camera, so i can't show you... but it's very, very cool.

the screen is a bit small, and the supported framerate (10) sucks, but it's still Video on a Music player.

[*tweeak*]

since i didnt get an iPod for christmas, im getting quite interested in this iRiver thing. would anyone like to provide more information on it?

[*tweeak*]

sigh but im lazy

oh well, thanks, ill go and do my own work

[rainydaypro]

lmao... I think its just another plot for technology capitalism. I am quite happy with my stereo @ home and CD player in car. Besides... I've already graduated so where would I use an Ipod?