A MP3 player for running ?

[leoftw]

I like my marshmallows for running . Today was my first day running in a long time and I could tell you that my ipod was no fun to run with . The thing is heavy . I need something possibly to be real light 512mb or 1gb is fine just recommend something please.

 

[Romis]

I run with Shuffle 2nd gen, and Senns MX400.

 

[neoufo51]

Find a used 2gb Samsung T9 if you can on ebay. It's cheap enough to afford as a second player but with great sound and very light too.

 

[leoftw]

What about the creative zen stone ?

I want to know if it has a clip like the shuffle.

EDIT: I'll look into that samsung T9 too . Thank you

 

[neoufo51]

The Stone like all Zen players (except maybe the new Zen?) has pretty subpar sound quality. I guess it depends if you want a screen or not when you go out jogging, as some people want to change music quickly while on the go, and some who want to just play through their entire mp3 list during their run.

 

[leoftw]

Quote:

Originally Posted by neoufo51 /img/forum/go_quote.gif The Stone like all Zen players (except maybe the new Zen?) has pretty subpar sound quality. I guess it depends if you want a screen or not when you go out jogging, as some people want to change music quickly while on the go, and some who want to just play through their entire mp3 list during their run.

I usually create a playlist and just run with that .

 

[Quaddy]

'zens tone'

 

[andrew jc]

How about the Sansa Clip? I just purchased it and working on setting it up. 2GD, FM tuner, and voice recording for $60. It's about the size of a Zippo lighter and weighs next to nothing. http://www.anythingbutipod.com/archi...lip-review.php

 

[robert1325]

yeah the clip got a very good review on abi... SQ on near Iaudio 7 level.

If any of my DAp's break that one is on top of my list.

MSC_ drag n drop
Buttons, no touch interface
Excellent SQ
Cheap, Flash , small


What more do you want!

 

[Mittermeier]

Sony S200 series, with waterproof shell and armband outside and timing software inside, were specially designed for running.

 

[leoftw]

Quote:

Originally Posted by robert1325 /img/forum/go_quote.gif yeah the clip got a very good review on abi... SQ on near Iaudio 7 level. If any of my DAp's break that one is on top of my list. MSC_ drag n drop Buttons, no touch interface Excellent SQ Cheap, Flash , small What more do you want!

Screw it I'm selling my 4th gen ipod for that . I hate even having a wallet or money in my pocket. Hopefully I don't regret it .

 

[Inks]

Sony a818 has excellent sq and it's pretty much the size of a nano. It's a flash player so it will be good for running, but what makes it great is that it's drag and drop, high res for vids and excellent sq.

But if you want to go cheap....the 1st gen shuffle has excellent sq.

 

[Aevum]

something cheap with 1-2gb you dont mind dropping on the floor,

sony NWD-B100 series, the 1gb or 2gb should be under $100, it has drag and drop, radio, recorder, and its a sony, so it probobly has above decent sound quality, and you wont want to kill yourself if you lose or break it,

no moving parts, easy to operate without looking it at, small, and cheap, what else do you want ?

 

[Webrider]

Stick with your iPod. In a few weeks your muscles will become a custom to the weight and then you can use the money saved to upgrade one of your other components.

 

[pannayar]

highly recommend the clip. get the 2gb and if you use it for mainly active use/gym etc, fill it up with 64kbps WMA which may not be that bad for active listening... so now you can fill up with close a 1000 songs and never have to worry filling it up again...