[subtle.desensitizer]

I have an iPhone 3G 8 GB which cannot hold enough music and a Cowon Q5W which is only 40 GB and due to battery life and value I cannot justify playing V0 mp3's through. I think I can get $250 for the Cowon so that's about how much I have to spend. Battery life and storage space are important concerns, then user interface and sound quality. Thoughts?
I'm considering either a Zune 120 GB or a iPod Classic 120 GB

 

[mrarroyo]

You could search for an used 160 Gb iPod Classic.

 

[subtle.desensitizer]

I'm fairly hard on my electronics I want something that is going to have a good warranty.

 

[EEXO]

Since you're using the iPhone I'm sure you don't mind the lack of customizable EQ. Since so, the Zune will be a good choice for you. I believe those cost like $299 so you gonna need to top it up alittle. The Zune sounds alot better than the iPods and the interface is very likeable.

 

[geremy]

Zune would be great if it had FLAC support.

 

[subtle.desensitizer]

Sounds great. That's what I was considering most likely.

 

[subtle.desensitizer]

Quote:

Originally Posted by EEXO /img/forum/go_quote.gif Since you're using the iPhone I'm sure you don't mind the lack of customizable EQ. Since so, the Zune will be a good choice for you. I believe those cost like $299 so you gonna need to top it up alittle. The Zune sounds alot better than the iPods and the interface is very likeable.

I just checked on Zune pricing I only see a max of $250 where are you finding $300?
MP3 players | Zune.net

 

[EEXO]

Quote:

Originally Posted by subtle.desensitizer /img/forum/go_quote.gif I just checked on Zune pricing I only see a max of $250 where are you finding $300? MP3 players | Zune.net

My bad my bad...
All along I thought the Zune80 is 249 while the Zune120 is 299.
All the better then if it's 249

 

[ZoNtO]

Refurb Ipod Classic from apple.com

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[subtle.desensitizer]

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZoNtO /img/forum/go_quote.gif Refurb Ipod Classic from apple.com /thread

But the warranty and sound quality will not be as good.

 

[MCC]

I'm putting in my vote for the Zune 120. They're durably built and feature a glass screen cover that resists scratches a little more and cleans more easily than plastic. You'll still want a case, I have one of these. Cheap and functional but the flip cover can get caught on bulkier headphone plugs and might not open all the way.

Sound quality, of course, is fantastic.

 

[subtle.desensitizer]

Quote:

Originally Posted by MCC /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm putting in my vote for the Zune 120. They're durably built and feature a glass screen cover that resists scratches a little more and cleans more easily than plastic. You'll still want a case, I have one of these. Cheap and functional but the flip cover can get caught on bulkier headphone plugs and might not open all the way. Sound quality, of course, is fantastic.

Alright tight. I just can't sell my Cowon yet I don't have enough posts :[