iRiver U10 or Zen Microphoto Flash tour Options

[Hiphop d[-_-]b]

I searched and there were topics about both, but none together.

A few months ago, I was all set to save up money around the holiday season to buy the iRiver u10. But i came across the Microphoto just a few short weeks ago, and I started thinking about the two. They both have pretty much the same features, but I still am leaning about 90 % towars the iRiver. and about 5 % to the Microphoto, and the other 5 % to just a regular MP3 cd player.

What do you guys think about both these players?
In comparison, the iRiver has
Alarm Clock
Music ( of course )
Video
AM/FM Radio
Flash Animation/Games
Text
Pictures
Recording
A Cradle/Case with Remote that has built in speakers
512 MB &/or A 1G storage capacity

Zen Microphoto has
Music
Pictures
AM/FM Radio
Recording
Glows when you touch it
8GB Storage
10 different colors

iRiver U10 And Creative Zen Microphoto Flash Tour

What is everyones opinions and thoughs about these ?
( I am going to buy the iRiver U10, once I gather up the money (: )

[ThunderEvermore]

I always wanted something with video, which is why I want a Zen Vision, but the storage capacity turns me off completely. I need something huge to fit all my music into.

I like the idea of stereo speakers for it though, hehe.

Id still have to go with the Zen. Ive been kinda obsessed with Creative since I stumbled upon their website researching mp3 players.

[EddieV]

I really don't like Creative MP3 players, I would personally prefer the iPod over the Creative Zen, and mostly I recommend iRiver, so in this particular case I would have to recommend the iRiver U10. I'm planning on buying the new U10 anyway.

The iRiver has more features than the Zen MP3 players, I believe that Zen MP3 players are kind of plain. Plus iRiver MP3 players have more features, and in my opinion looks a lot better.

[ThunderEvermore]

I really don't like Creative MP3 players, I would personally prefer the iPod over the Creative Zen, and mostly I recommend iRiver, so in this particular case I would have to recommend the iRiver U10. I'm planning on buying the new U10 anyway.

The iRiver has more features than the Zen MP3 players, I believe that Zen MP3 players are kind of plain. Plus iRiver MP3 players have more features, and in my opinion looks a lot better.

For me its as long as it holds a buttload of music, maybe plays FM radio, and ...well thats it. Im not all into looks, not as much as Im into saving money.

[*tweeak*]

I really can't figure out why the u10 is so desirable when it has so little storage. You'll run out in about 5 minutes and then regret it.

[SilentDt]

i dunno, i like my zen micro better... if needed it can become my flashdrive to take home school work... because well i dont have 6 Gigs worth of songs on it... or if i fall asleep, i could turn the recorder on and well yaeh let it record a lecture for me =P.... i dont really Need something that has games or other things, because well if it did, my batterys would be dead faster

[artislife90]

I don't really like either one, but the U10 had the nicer site, and seems to have a nicer interface. If I had to choose I'd pick the U10, but like i said, I don't like either one. J'adore mon Ipod.

[ecargnmyst]

i like the zen =] altho im prolly kinda biased

[EddieV]

I really can't figure out why the u10 is so desirable when it has so little storage. You'll run out in about 5 minutes and then regret it.

That's why you get the 2GB one.

[Hiphop d[-_-]b]

I really can't figure out why the u10 is so desirable when it has so little storage. You'll run out in about 5 minutes and then regret it.

Which is one reason why i said i was leaning toward the microphoto. I thought i stated that in the topic post. o_o ( i guess i didnt )

[*mipadi*]

That's why you get the 2GB one.

I don't even have a huge music collection, yet even I have more than 2GB of music.

[EddieV]

^ I have only 1.5, lol.

Well that's because I just reformatted my H10.

Anywho...

THey're also working on the 8GB U10, it was said in Engadget.

[*tweeak*]

I have 7. But even if you're not insane like me, it isn't hard to rack up over 2, at all.

[Hiphop d[-_-]b]

^ I have only 1.5, lol.

Well that's because I just reformatted my H10.

Anywho...

THey're also working on the 8GB U10, it was said in Engadget.

Ooh. Im waiting for that one.

[EddieV]

^ Good choice, although it may be a bit pricy.

[Hiphop d[-_-]b]

BUMP.


Do you know when they might be thinking about a release ? ( xnofearx )

[Tribal J_Rome]

don't get the creative zen! lol. i messed around with one at best buy, it looks AND feels like crap. the buttons work like crap too. iriver's got some good stuff though.

[uLoVeMikeRoch]

BUMP.
Do you know when they might be thinking about a release ? ( xnofearx )

You going to have to wait a little bit longer.

[Hiphop d[-_-]b]

^ It was rumored in October. Lonnnng wait.

[EddieV]

^ Yeah expanding the hard drive isn't really an easy thing to do....

[uLoVeMikeRoch]

^ Yeah expanding the hard drive isn't really an easy thing to do....

Yes it is.
Unless it uses somesort of new flash memory, you can easily replace it with a different drive.

[EddieV]

well replacing it isn't hard, but finding a size that will fit might be...

[uLoVeMikeRoch]

well replacing it isn't hard, but finding a size that will fit might be...

Again not hard.
If it uses a 1.8 drive, that find another 1.8 drive. There are single and Dual platter drives.

There are 20 and 40 gig single platter drives.
And there are 40, 60 and 80 dual platter 1.8 gig drives.
Same for 2.5 inch drives.

[EddieV]

So why do you think it would take so long to get an upgrade?

[sadolakced acid]

it's currently a flash device.

methinks the 8gb one would be a micro drive device.

hence the wait.

[vash1530]

you shud def. get this



but if ur attached to those two, grab the U10 with large storage capacity.

[EddieV]

it's currently a flash device.

methinks the 8gb one would be a micro drive device.

hence the wait.

That's a good reason.

[uLoVeMikeRoch]

it's currently a flash device.

methinks the 8gb one would be a micro drive device.

hence the wait.

Thats what I was thinking.

On a Side note.
I can't find anything on the net about someone opening up the u10, and showing it.
I've seen lots of other iRiver products opens and such. But haven't seen this one yet.

[sadolakced acid]

also, it seems that apple has a monopoly on memory.

[*mipadi*]

also, it seems that apple has a monopoly on memory.

Apple doesn't make flash memory. Or any memory, for that matter.

[sadolakced acid]

hmmm.

what is the correct term for what apple did with flash memory then?

[*mipadi*]

"Bought it."

[sadolakced acid]

also, it seems that apple has bought all the memory.

mm, sounds about right.


CES booth attendants say that the h10 series is being jettisoned in favor of the U10 series, with microdrives, flash, and 1.8 inch drives, according to DAP review.