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View Poll Results: What kind of mp3 player should I get?
ipod Touch 20 68.97%
Sony Walkman X 5 17.24%
Samsung P3 1 3.45%
Other (Please specify in a post ) 3 10.34%
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Old 15th December 2009, 01:43 AM
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Question What should I get?

So I've recently come to the conclusion that my old PSP-1000 is obsolete and needs to be replaced. I really just to use it to listen to music and watch MVs, so I've decided to just to go with a straight mp3 player this time. I don't know which one though.

I've always wanted an ipod touch, but they're too fragile from what I've seen. I need something that can take a hit as i usually trip over the power cord 3+ times a day. And I used to have a 3rd gen ipod and the audio quality is not so great from what a remember, not to mention all the crashes and freezes which in the end led to me finally smashing the screen in fustration and throwing it in the trash. Plus i really don't need those apps and what not.

So i was thinking maybe Sony Walkman X (I kind of favor sony but this is kind of expensive) or Samsung P3 (I also like this one since it comes with a usb charger), both of which have great audio quality from what I've heard.

I would greatly appreciate some input on this, especially if anyone here has any of these and could vouch for them, it would help me make up my mind.
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Old 15th December 2009, 04:11 AM
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For MP3 players (if you're getting it mainly to listen to music, which you should be, hah), Sony is definitely the way to go. They are practically famous alone for having the overall best sound in their players, by far. I'm actually about to get a new MP3 player, myself, and I'll be getting a Sony, because the other brands I've had don't compare by a long shot. The one I had was about the size of a silver dollar and was only 1GB, but the sound was unspeakably better than my Phillips or Sansa, and a million times better than my Zune or any iPod I've ever used; I also loved the overall quality of it, and it was very cute and stylish. I also had a close friend who had several Sony's and was extremely pleased with every one. Plus, they almost always get the most amazing reviews on electronic websites and such. I'm sure this series is just as good--at least, that's what I've heard (I was actually reading up on these exact players a few days ago~ :O). It's definitely worth the extra money, in my opinion. And you could always find a cheaper model, if you must...
I haven't heard much good or bad about Samsung, so I won't input there, but... I'd advise against the Touch, for sure. It's still very hyped, but nearly every person I've heard talk about the Touch was kinda disappointed by it. Also, it's not made specifically for music, so don't expect that. In my opinion, the Touch is way too much for something that isn't nearly as good as they make it out to be. :\

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Old 15th December 2009, 04:24 AM
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well i think sony is good

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Old 15th December 2009, 04:52 AM
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if you're really concern to a music you might choose Sony walkman. they are kickass awesome.

if you want bit entertainment not only music, you must choose ipod touch. about samsung I have no idea and nothing good appeal for it.
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Old 15th December 2009, 06:08 AM
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Thanks for the input so far!

Yeah I've been strongly leaning more towards an ipod alternative (I don't really like apple products), but it is the 'mainstream' brand and I don't want to spend $200+ on some underground piece of crap.

Yeah, I just heard about the Samsung p3 today, and from what I've read it has some neat features like you can use bluetooth to synch it with your phone and use it answer calls and basically make it a cellphone. It also has a Sensme/Genius type software, and supports divx and other video codecs (which gives it extra points). The only drawback I've heard are the headphones it comes with are not great and poor customer support.
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I voted for the i-pod.
I have the sony walkman but, honestly, it doesn't satisfies me well.
The quality of sound is uncomparable to the i pod one.
Moreover you can use it for other needs
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Old 15th December 2009, 09:35 AM
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i vote other for the ipod nano that also take video
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ipod Touch! i'm also going to get this ^^!
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Old 18th December 2009, 04:14 AM
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I'm starting to lean more towards the Ipodtouch. I really want the sony walkman but hell, for $30 less ($250 was the cheapest I could find it) I just could just buy a PSPgo.

So yeah, I'm still very undecided.
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doesnt the sound quality of devices depend on the headphones and not really the devices?

um, itouch

umm, or maybe Zune? i heard it was pretty good
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Old 18th December 2009, 05:37 AM
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I want an ipod touch so bad
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Old 18th December 2009, 05:43 AM
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doesnt the sound quality of devices depend on the headphones and not really the devices?

um, itouch

umm, or maybe Zune? i heard it was pretty good
It actually depends on both the device and the headphones. But of course, even if you have the best device, if you have iPod headphones, of course it'll sound like poo. XD
And yeah, I have a Zune, and it's okay. I really like the Zune player (as in, compared to Windows Media Player) more than the actual thing, though. :X Zune is definitely better than iPod and no-names, that's for sure. But for how expensive they are, you could probably find something you enjoy a lot more. I just gave in to one because I couldn't order online at the time, and because none of my local stores carried anything other than 8GB crap and iPods (which I really didn't want either ). The things that bug me most about Zunes are lack of equalizer (and only average sound) and crappy battery life. But whatever.

I still think you should go for a Sony. Any model, really, if you're looking for the best sound and mostly use it for a music player. The S series is actually really cheap and very nice, despite some people thinking it feels cheap to the touch. The only downside to those are the lack of space (well, for some people--it only comes in up to 16GB, which is definitely kinda lacking for me :\).

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It actually depends on both the device and the headphones. But of course, even if you have the best device, if you have iPod headphones, of course it'll sound like poo. XD
And yeah, I have a Zune, and it's okay. I really like the Zune player (as in, compared to Windows Media Player) more than the actual thing, though. :X Zune is definitely better than iPod and no-names, that's for sure. But for how expensive they are, you could probably find something you enjoy a lot more. I just gave in to one because I couldn't order online at the time, and because none of my local stores carried anything other than 8GB crap and iPods (which I really didn't want either ). The things that bug me most about Zunes are lack of equalizer (and only average sound) and crappy battery life. But whatever.

I still think you should go for a Sony. Any model, really, if you're looking for the best sound and mostly use it for a music player. The S series is actually really cheap and very nice, despite some people thinking it feels cheap to the touch. The only downside to those are the lack of space (well, for some people--it only comes in up to 16GB, which is definitely kinda lacking for me :\).


I think one of the reasons the X series is so expensive is because the headphones it comes with are like $50 by themselves, not to mention the smallest size is 16gb.

What I'm looking for space wise is something at least 8gb but no more than 16gb. 32gb is too big, I don't need EVERYTHING on my player.

As for Zunes, I've tried them before, I don't like the UI.
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Old 19th December 2009, 10:31 AM
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ipod Touch of course. i was a sony fan but not anymore!! their accessories are so overpriced, and they forced you to use them!
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I've had my 160GB iPod for two years, and I've had two replacements; the third one I got works perfectly though, so I definitely recommend it.
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Old 19th December 2009, 09:43 PM
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I've had my 160GB iPod for two years, and I've had two replacements; the third one I got works perfectly though, so I definitely recommend it.
What do you mean by two replacements? Like it broke and you had to buy a new one?

Because if that's the case I'll just go with the sony walkman.
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ipod Touch of course. i was a sony fan but not anymore!! their accessories are so overpriced, and they forced you to use them!
How did they force you..? I know their accessories can be expensive, but I've never seen them MAKE you buy something that you need. And really, the only accessory I've even considered buying is a wall jack charger, and you can actually find them cheap for Sony models.
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Old 22nd December 2009, 05:37 PM
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Ok I've decided. I went with the 32gb Ipod touch.

In the end it came down to the touch and the sony walkman.

What led me to my decision?
Well,
1. I saw pictures of both and I was thinking the walkman was too small for my hands.
2. I heard the browser on the walkman is crap. Worst than the PSP browser.
3. I also heard the the Walkman tends to lag a little when showing album artwork.
4. I wanted something to get here before christmas and with tax and shipping i just couldn't afford the Sony walkman and Apple was giving out free 1 day shipping.

And if the touch is a POS then next year I'll just get the walkman, and by that time the price of the walkman would have gone down.
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You took the great choice =) ! iPod touch is awesome, I have one (Well, a iPhone) and there's nothin better than Apple nowadays
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Creative Labs make very good MP3/Media Players.. they are also very lasting, since mine last for 3 years. Only recently I have to get a new one.
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