Dregur
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So I'm trying to decide on a new flash music player mainly for working out, but also for portable usage when my iPod 5g would be a little impractical.
I've pretty much decided between the Sony A810 (4gb) or the new 3G iPod Nano (4gb). I was tempted to wait for the Sansa View, but it's rather longish, and my previous experience experience with Sansa is filled with annoyances and poor sound quality (E280, my thumb aches when I think about it). And I've decided that using the iRiver clix is just annoying, as the finger prints while navigating the player drive me up the wall (I have big fingers?)
Basically, my requirements are:
1. No more than 150 bucks.
2. At least 2 gb flash, preferably 4 gb, 8 gb is just a plus.
3. Will be used while working out, so somewhat sturdy, and be able to use while running or otherwise on the move.
4. Have a LCD, don't really care what size.
5. Have good sound quality. Doesn't need the most stellar sound in the world, but outside of the gym, it's gonna be my ultraportable MP3 player when needed.
6. Don't care about video or photo usage. At all.
I'll probably be using my Bose IE's with them, and from what I've heard so far, both sound good while using them in the players (I have an Apple store and a Sony Style store within walking distance of each other.).
From my tests with both of them I have some pros and cons that I observed:
Ipod Nano:
Pros:
1) Integration with iTunes:
I have bought some albums on iTunes, and while I can easily convert them to MP3's, it's just more convienent to pop the encrypted AAC's to the iPod.
2) Thin and light.
3) Great LCD screen.
4) Sounds good.
5) A bazillion accessories.
6) I've come to appreciate the click wheel.
Cons:
1) Wide, and not too convenient to hold while running.
2) iTunes. (It's a pro and con for me).
3) I'd have to purchase an invisible shield, because scratching the back of player would drive me up the wall.
Sony A810:
1) Small form factor. Not quite as thin as the Nano, but still pretty thin.
2) Metal construction, don't really need to wrap that in an invisible shield.
3) Drag and drop for music. Certainly convenient when using a flash player.
4) Sounds good.
5) Customizable EQ.
6) Folder navigating (btw, confirmed for whoever keeps asking if it's actually true).
7) Tactile buttons on the front and volume control on the sides.
Cons:
1) Can't use encrypted AAC files.
2) LCD screen is not as good the Nano's.
3) Way less accessories than the Nano's (like an armband, etc).
4) Tactile buttons are good, but a little awkward to use sometimes depending on how you hold the player.
5) Another propriety cable for me to lose.
I just can't decide between which one!
And if there's another flash player out there that you guys can suggest, I'm all ears!
I've pretty much decided between the Sony A810 (4gb) or the new 3G iPod Nano (4gb). I was tempted to wait for the Sansa View, but it's rather longish, and my previous experience experience with Sansa is filled with annoyances and poor sound quality (E280, my thumb aches when I think about it). And I've decided that using the iRiver clix is just annoying, as the finger prints while navigating the player drive me up the wall (I have big fingers?)
Basically, my requirements are:
1. No more than 150 bucks.
2. At least 2 gb flash, preferably 4 gb, 8 gb is just a plus.
3. Will be used while working out, so somewhat sturdy, and be able to use while running or otherwise on the move.
4. Have a LCD, don't really care what size.
5. Have good sound quality. Doesn't need the most stellar sound in the world, but outside of the gym, it's gonna be my ultraportable MP3 player when needed.
6. Don't care about video or photo usage. At all.
I'll probably be using my Bose IE's with them, and from what I've heard so far, both sound good while using them in the players (I have an Apple store and a Sony Style store within walking distance of each other.).
From my tests with both of them I have some pros and cons that I observed:
Ipod Nano:
Pros:
1) Integration with iTunes:
I have bought some albums on iTunes, and while I can easily convert them to MP3's, it's just more convienent to pop the encrypted AAC's to the iPod.
2) Thin and light.
3) Great LCD screen.
4) Sounds good.
5) A bazillion accessories.
6) I've come to appreciate the click wheel.
Cons:
1) Wide, and not too convenient to hold while running.
2) iTunes. (It's a pro and con for me).
3) I'd have to purchase an invisible shield, because scratching the back of player would drive me up the wall.
Sony A810:
1) Small form factor. Not quite as thin as the Nano, but still pretty thin.
2) Metal construction, don't really need to wrap that in an invisible shield.
3) Drag and drop for music. Certainly convenient when using a flash player.
4) Sounds good.
5) Customizable EQ.
6) Folder navigating (btw, confirmed for whoever keeps asking if it's actually true).
7) Tactile buttons on the front and volume control on the sides.
Cons:
1) Can't use encrypted AAC files.
2) LCD screen is not as good the Nano's.
3) Way less accessories than the Nano's (like an armband, etc).
4) Tactile buttons are good, but a little awkward to use sometimes depending on how you hold the player.
5) Another propriety cable for me to lose.
I just can't decide between which one!
And if there's another flash player out there that you guys can suggest, I'm all ears!
