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Best MP3 player for working out/running

post #1 of 20
6/22/04 at 7:36pm
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I have never owned or used MP3s before. I have been using a Sony sports style radio for running and working out. The reception for the tuner sucks pretty bad when inside a gym. Plus, I figure it is time to jump into the new age and MP3s. Anyone have suggestions for a newbie for a rugged, easy-to-use player good for exercising?

I recently purchased an Apple Ibook, so I will use the player with that. From the research I have done, it appears that most players work fine with Apple. So I am not merely relegated to the Ipod.

I don't want to break the bank, particularly since I am new to this.

I have been reading as much as I can. A lot of reviews and other posts praise the Iriver product line. I know that the Ipod gets very good reviews. But the Ipod does seem pricey.

I appreciate any thoughts/comments/suggestions/recommendations.

Thanks.
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post #2 of 20
6/22/04 at 7:49pm
Creative Nomad MuVo. It's light weight, long battery life.
I ve worked out with this player for year, and it's still wroking fine.
Sound quaility is soso, but it's selling around 70 in Wal-mart
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post #3 of 20
6/22/04 at 8:19pm
well the iPod is pricy but is worth it in my eyes. I use it at school, jogging, reading, basically anything. Should just save your money for an iPod. Rather have something that will last than some cheap thing that isn't very good.
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post #4 of 20
6/22/04 at 8:28pm
for working out the ipod trumps all. becasue of the buttonless interface you cant ruin any parts with sweat and stuff.
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post #5 of 20
6/22/04 at 8:44pm
Wouldn't a flash based player be better than a HD based player? I thought that HD players can get damaged by movement when the HD is being read.
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post #6 of 20
6/22/04 at 9:19pm
yeah it's a really bad idea to jog with an hd based mp3 player. Every time you jumble it while the hd is spinning there is a big chance your hd will be destroyed.
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post #7 of 20
6/22/04 at 9:36pm
For the past 8 months I've been using a Rio Nitrus and it's worked out very well. It seems to be very durable. I've dropped it a several times and it keeps going strong. Twice I've dropped in on a treadmill where it hit the track and shot off the rear taking a couple of hops on the floor. Each time I picked it up and plugged the headphones back in and it keeps on playing. Sound wise it's ok ( I use the PX-200 with it ) but it's just mp3s and I'm not to concerned with sound quality when I'm trying to get that 15th rep complete on the third set of bench presses. I get about 15 hours on a single charge so battery life is fine. I'd recommend it pretty highly.

I see a lot of people at the gym using the new iPod Mini. Almost all of them wear them in an arm band holder.
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post #8 of 20
6/23/04 at 2:18am
i think armbands and such do a pretty good job at minimizing the amount of shock the player sustains, so hard drive players aren't too bad of a gamble while running. however, flash players are smaller and are %100 skip free, meaning it will not be damaged while running. it relly depends how big of a player and how much space u need. if u want gigs, then its obvious u need a hard drive. if 256mb or 512 will do, i had good experiences with iRiver's flash players. they have plenty of features and fm radio when i grew tired of my mp3's.
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post #9 of 20
6/23/04 at 4:20am
Definetly The nomad MuVo NX. Never use Hard Drive Players!!!
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post #10 of 20
6/23/04 at 9:50am
Thread Starter 

Flash or HD

Yeah I was wondering if anyone has had serious problems running or working out with an HD player. I see a lot of people with the Ipods and the Ipod Minis at the gym. So the problem with those must not be bad.

I just wish the Ipod Mini had a tuner. Maybe the Iriver line is the way to go.
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post #11 of 20
3/22/10 at 5:53pm
topic necro; any updates for current generations? of flash players.
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post #12 of 20
3/22/10 at 5:59pm
Jesus, 6 year bump is impressive.
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post #13 of 20
3/22/10 at 6:25pm
I'm going to guess the Sanza Fuze is the biggest recommendation out there?
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post #14 of 20
3/22/10 at 7:48pm
Oh GOD That is a 6 year bump haha. I was waiting for someone to post the Clip or Fuze haha.
Well I'm just gonna say Clip/Fuze then
iPod Nano 5G too if you want to use that.
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post #15 of 20
3/22/10 at 8:03pm
6 years.. jesus..

I like my E2s for working out/jogging. No screen is a bonus.
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