I can not go higher than $300 - I was thinking of either the 30gb Nomad Zen Xtra or the Rio Karma - which would you go for?
I can get the Karma for $265 (After $20 rebate), but I can get the Zen Xtra for $262. I really want something I can carry around with me or keep in my pocket, so smaller is a lot better in this case.
20gb is honestly good enough for me so the extra 10gb of the Xtra is neglible (it would be like an added bonus, but it's really not that big of a deal to me). However, one thing I noticed is that the Zen Xtra comes with a carrying pouch, does the Karma? (It doesn't mention it) If not, how much could I get one for? (Or would I even need it?)
Also, something that concerns me is warrenty. From my knowledge of computer hardware, Creative has HORRIBLE tech support/warrenties for their products - does this hold true with the Zen Xtra? Also, could I get extended warrenties through Creative/Rio for either product? Or would I have to get the warrenty through wherever I'm buying from? (Currently looking at Amazon and I don't think they offer warrenties
) And how much would a 2-3year extended warrenty cost me?
On Creatives' website, it says that with the 30gb Nomad Zen Xtra I get free $60 headphones (which would be nice as I wanted new headphones anyway, and these ones look very small, like they could fit in my pocket), is that offer only valid if I buy it directly from Creative? (Which I wouldn't because it's a LOT more when buying directly from them.)
One more thing - Are the two players I mentioned the best in my price range? Is there something better? (The iRiver is far too overpriced, I really don't care about having a remote and the other features it has over the Karma/Zen are worthless to me
)
Thanks
I can get the Karma for $265 (After $20 rebate), but I can get the Zen Xtra for $262. I really want something I can carry around with me or keep in my pocket, so smaller is a lot better in this case.
20gb is honestly good enough for me so the extra 10gb of the Xtra is neglible (it would be like an added bonus, but it's really not that big of a deal to me). However, one thing I noticed is that the Zen Xtra comes with a carrying pouch, does the Karma? (It doesn't mention it) If not, how much could I get one for? (Or would I even need it?)
Also, something that concerns me is warrenty. From my knowledge of computer hardware, Creative has HORRIBLE tech support/warrenties for their products - does this hold true with the Zen Xtra? Also, could I get extended warrenties through Creative/Rio for either product? Or would I have to get the warrenty through wherever I'm buying from? (Currently looking at Amazon and I don't think they offer warrenties
) And how much would a 2-3year extended warrenty cost me?On Creatives' website, it says that with the 30gb Nomad Zen Xtra I get free $60 headphones (which would be nice as I wanted new headphones anyway, and these ones look very small, like they could fit in my pocket), is that offer only valid if I buy it directly from Creative? (Which I wouldn't because it's a LOT more when buying directly from them.)
One more thing - Are the two players I mentioned the best in my price range? Is there something better? (The iRiver is far too overpriced, I really don't care about having a remote and the other features it has over the Karma/Zen are worthless to me
)Thanks












Walmart sells the Karma for $290, and Best buy will match it Plus discount %5 And on top of that you'll have the Rio $20 rebate. And I don't know about Rio's warranty stuff...sorry.