[Baba booey]

He doesn't seem to care about SQ due to the fact that despite having a Samsung YP-Z5, he uses the stock buds. He says if they're free, why would anyone pay for headphones

He has 2gb on his Z5 and he needs something w/more storage. I think 8gb is a good spot.
Expandability is nice.
Ease of navigation is important(as the Z5 blows chunks in that category).
Preferably under $100.
It would be good if it has at least decent SQ if I could get him into SQ.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Calexico]

Sansa Fuze or Clip.

 

[PouncePony]

Sansa Fuze. Come in capacities up to 8GB and has a microSD slot. Great sound to boot.

-Pony

 

[i_don't_know]

Just get him any recent Sony Walkman model. Easy enough to navigate, you can probably find an 8gb model for under $100 (especially on Advanced MP3 Players), the screen is great for videos, the included headphones aren't all that bad if you get him an S-series model and, even though he doesn't care, the sound quality is great. All that and great battery life should be more than enough to win him over.

EDIT: If he doesn't care about videos at all, the Fuze might be a better choice for the microSD slot.

 

[ZoNtO]

Fuze 8gb on overstock for 60 shipped.

 

[No_One411]

Well, since he wants around 8gb, and expandability is a nice option, Imma have to recommend the Cowon D2. I see in your sig that you yourself have the Cowon D2. I know its not exactly under $100, buts its a really nice player and I'm sure he'll enjoy it.

Is there any reason you're not considering the D2?

 

[Blue Meanie]

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZoNtO /img/forum/go_quote.gif Fuze 8gb on overstock for 60 shipped.

out of stock at that price hours ago (damn, I missed it).

 

[Relinquished]

Fuze Fuze Fuze !

 

[tds101]

For an inexpensive, great sounding gift (even though he couldn't cars less about the SQ), the Fuze is a great choice. 2nd place would be a Sony, but only if you'd like to get the higher priced player for him. Otherwise, both are excellent, just depends on your spending limit.

 

[DJGeorgeT]

8GB sansa fuze

or

8GB sansa clip

or

8 GB Sony S638, which is not bad in terms of sound quality, but not as good as the sansa clip or fuze.