MP3 players: Clueless about MP3 players, need help!
- 12/12/08 4:12 PM
Ipods and Mp3 Players
by shrekerette - 12/6/08 10:20 AM In reply to: Clueless about MP3 players, need help! by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Hi Clueless.
I own an MP3 player and an Ipod Nano. Now out of the 2 of them I would choose the IPOD Nano. I'm in Canada and it cost me 169 dollars plus tax but it is well worth it. It comes in different colors and shapes. Personally I prefer the rectangular shape because it is so much easier to hold and handle. All the grandkids have to do after they get it is download to their computer itunes.com. It is free. And then follow all the instructions on line. You don't have to buy the music from Itunes store. You can download to the Ipod from your Windows Media or Winamp or any music files that are in your computer. It has great sound and easy to use. Now that is something to say coming from a grandmother of 2. So I hope this helps you and good luck.
Ipods and Mp3 Players
by shrekerette - 12/6/08 10:24 AM In reply to: Ipods and Mp3 Players by shrekeretteI also forgot to tell you that the one I bought is 8gb and has a lithium battery which is better. You just have to plug it into the usb port of your computer to charge it over and over again.
SanDisk Sansa Clip is a nice tiny model
by scottjmills - 12/6/08 11:42 AM In reply to: Clueless about MP3 players, need help! by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Hi Louise,
I'd first try to figure out what features they want (do they want/need to show photos on it for instance) or do they have a size preference. I like the clip on tiny models for the gym/work activities. I didn't want an armband that I'd need for a larger model. I considered the Ipod Shuffle, but went with the SanDisk Sansa Clip instead and saved about half over the Apple model. It had more features like a display screen and FM radio receiver which works surprisingly well. It holds 4 GB of data (about 1000 songs) and is extremely easy to add songs etc. to. It was on sale the day after Thanksgiving at Best Buy for $35, normally around $50. SanDisk also has models with screens for photos and movies (Fuze and View models) that compete well with the equivalent Ipod models).
Here is the link to the SanDisk website where you can see the different offerings: http://go.shopsansa.com/default.aspx.
Good Luck and hope your gift is a big hit!
Can't go wrong with the Ipod Nano
by UniCav - 12/6/08 1:54 PM In reply to: Clueless about MP3 players, need help! by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
There are a number of inexpensive and yet good mp3 players out there but the most popular still seems to be the Ipod. And right now the newest generation Ipod Nano is selling for about $150 for 8gb of space. That allows for storing up to about 2,000 songs or 8 hours of video. The new generation adds Apple's tilt sensor technology so the screen can be narrow or wide depending on how you hold it and it comes in a variety of hot colors. At any rate the kids should love it because it will do everything they'll want, it's the newest, coolest thing out there and if you order it online from the Apple Store you can have their name's engraved on it for free. My daughter loves her 3rd Gen Nano and I bought my wife one which instantly became her favorite toy.
All sorts of players...depends on your tastes
by joncwriter - 12/6/08 2:04 PM In reply to: Clueless about MP3 players, need help! by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
It really does depend on what kind of mp3 player you're looking for...I personally have a Microsoft Zune which works really well. It's not as popular as the iPod, but it does offer a lot at a great price. They do have their own mp3 store, where I've picked up many a track as well. The only negative of the Zune is that it won't play the mp4/m4a formatted songs you get off of iTunes (although I believe there are patches out there that can bypass this problem).
That said, depending on where they get their music from, most players can play nearly all formats, with few exceptions. If they're fans of iTunes, then an iPod is probably the best idea. But if they get their music elsewhere, (Amazon, elsewhere online, etc.), then any kind of player will do. That's one thing to contemplate...
Another thing you might want to take into consideration is the software that comes along with it. Some mp3 players can be loaded up simply by doing a drag-and-drop from their music folder to the plugged-in player, but others (the Zune, for instance) need software. Most are easy to use however.
One last thing--most mp3 players charge up using the USB port rather than a plug nowadays, and personally I think that's the best way to go. You might want to keep an eye out for that as well.
The biggest, the better
by rampas - 12/6/08 2:14 PM In reply to: Clueless about MP3 players, need help! by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I passed through the same question six months ago, instead grand sons was a nephew, and asked my youngest daughter, 16 years old. The answer was as simple as "Newest technology with maximum capacity and battery load through USB port. What interest us is to show friends how many songs we have stored even if there is not enough time to hear them all" I accepted and bought a famous Mp3 player with 32 Gb capacity. The price is within your budget and technologically speaking is super, with plenty of gadgets to improve performances for other ocassions. If you buy it in the Internet Store, you can personalize each one with their own names free of charge, which is an added value. I hope my recommendation deserves you and you have a great success.
To lost grandma
by cvcollins - 12/6/08 2:27 PM In reply to: Clueless about MP3 players, need help! by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Creative Labs Zen MP3 player is an excellent product well within your budget. It comes in many different memory sizes and price ranges from $79 to $250. Check out Amazon.com to see the asortment.
mp3 players
by 304steve - 12/6/08 3:04 PM In reply to: Clueless about MP3 players, need help! by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Thank you, Thank you for asking that question. I feel hopeless and clueless. Looking forward to read answers from those in the know.
RE: Clueless.....Zune is the best........
by hawks7897 - 12/6/08 3:04 PM In reply to: Clueless about MP3 players, need help! by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
My suggestion is to get them a 4g Zune. They're about $100 each (unless you get them off of ebay or amazon) and they're great. They have a FM tuner, so the kids can listen to the radio or their music. I have a 30g Zune and love it so much that I bought my mom a 4g for her birthday. She listens to it everyday. Personally, I don't buy things just because everyone else has it, so my choice of a Zune might not be as popular, but I am defiantly happy with the Zune (although it's still name brand).
My other suggestion would be to go online to circuitcity.com or bestbuy.com (there are other sites as well) and do online comparisons of MP3 players at the price range that you're looking in. On the best buy and circuit city sites you can check mark the ones you want to compare and it will line them up side-by-side so you can compare specs and what not.
Good luck!
A: Windows XP Randomy Freezing
by blobby_400 - 12/6/08 3:39 PM In reply to: Clueless about MP3 players, need help! by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I have found in the past XP freezing has been due to bad connection on , I think its called the Cbos or Ebos Battery, Take out and put back in, on another occasion it was due to my memory card not seated properly, try this and good luck.
Bob (blobby_400)
Our 11 yr old made a choice
by alhatfieldjr - 12/6/08 4:57 PM In reply to: Clueless about MP3 players, need help! by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Through the year our 11 yr old daughter looked for a replacement mp3 player. What was important to her is that it plays music, videos, had a larger view screen, and it had to be pink. You know your grandchildren so the color choices are up to you. Our baby picked the Creative Zen which she found at Walmart because of the color and larger screen. An additional benefit is that it has a SD slot for additional memory. I am sure many other responses will highlight other features to consider. The larger screen, video player, and memory expansion slot may be some of the features your grandchildren will like.
The best affordable MP3 Player
by spike_n58 - 12/6/08 5:16 PM In reply to: Clueless about MP3 players, need help! by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
First off, Will they or will someone have access to a computer? You will need access to a computer to put songs, movies,and pictures on this MP3 Player. I'm sure they will love It. It does everything a MP3 Player can do, and It's Affordable. Below is the MP3 Player, at BestBuy.Samsung - S3 4GB* MP3 and Video Player - White
Model: YP-S3JAWY | SKU: 8985832 It comes In different colors also. It Is $79.99 Each. You will need the Model Number above to get the right one. If you have a computer, Or someone with a computer, You can order Online.
Mp3 player for Christmas
by Cashena - 12/6/08 7:21 PM In reply to: Clueless about MP3 players, need help! by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I recently purchased a Sansa Fuze for under $70.00 online. It's holds 8GB, plays mp3s, photos/videos, has an FM radio, a slot for a micro SD card, and voice recorder. It is smaller than a credit card and thinner than a cell phone. It requires a subscription a compatible music store.
Inexpensive but kids may want the iPod name.
RE: Mp3 player for Christmas
by hawks7897 - 12/7/08 12:56 AM In reply to: Mp3 player for Christmas by CashenaThere is no way in h**l I would recommend a Sansa to anyone. I had one it stopped working after only 5 weeks. I returned it, and thinking I might have gotten a lemon, I decided to get another Sansa, the same model, and what do ya know, the same problem. The next MP3 player I got was the Zune, and that was a year and a half ago, and no problems what so ever.
S*** happens ....
by Watzman - 12/7/08 7:03 PM In reply to: RE: Mp3 player for Christmas by hawks7897The Sansa products are good players, but some of them are poorly assembled (headphone jacks are a common problem). That's what warranties are for.
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