[veezhun]

My X5L 30GB is dead. May it rest in peace. The HDD developed a fault and stopped responding completely. I had been using this for over 4 years now. I am used to the folder navigation and dont really like ID3 browsing, but I can live with it.

I am looking to buy something now. My preference is leaning towards the Cowon A3 80 GB. I have a lot of music in FLAC format. Since the A3 supports FLAC natively, I dont need to convert them.

However, the Ipod Touch is not looking bad. I love the navigation, the applications made for the touch and the looks. But this means conversion to ALAC. And only 32 GB.

I would sincerely love to hear what could be an ideal replacement for my Iaudio X5L.

The battery life has to be decent and the minimum storage must be 30GB.

Cheers.

 

[3X0]

IDE-to-CF adapter and a 32GB CF card.

 

[Ishcabible]

Or just replacing the hard drive. It's cheaper, but the CF card is probably better. If you want a different player, H120?

 

[veezhun]

How do i change the hard drive? I dont know how to do it. Could you please point me to the right direction?

Further, I am fine to buy another player. So if you could recommend something like the X5, that would also be great.

 

[ernieBob]

I do believe that the 32gb version of the s9 is around the corner

 

[nauxolo]

i bought a defective refurbished X5L 30gb from Cowon's site, i think, RMAed it and send it back to get it replaced. you can do that, too

 

[stacey]

Quote:

Originally Posted by ernieBob /img/forum/go_quote.gif I do believe that the 32gb version of the s9 is around the corner

I'm pretty sure its already out.

 

[eclectic]

I had 1 and loved it-oh, the folder option. Do any other players have that ability?

 

[dissembled]

Quote:

Originally Posted by stacey /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm pretty sure its already out.

Not out yet.

 

[QuadESL63]

Quote:

Originally Posted by veezhun /img/forum/go_quote.gif How do i change the hard drive? I dont know how to do it. Could you please point me to the right direction?

Just get a replacement Toshiba MK3006GAL 1.8" harddrive (online through eBay, etc), open up your X5 and swap the harddrives. I have done it once for my X5L. Trust me it is easier

than doing it for a iPod 4th gen 20GB...

 

[veezhun]

Thanks Quadesl63. from your sig, i can see you have modded the x5L with a 40gb drive. is it working perfectly well? i managed to open the x5L and remove the dead HDD. the hitch is, the HDD was glued to the battery. and there was a small cushion at the bottom of the battery that was padding the hdd. did you manage to fit in the 40gb just like the factory fitted 30 gb?

 

[giveup]

get an D2 , with a 32GB SDHC
and you can change the card, theoratically you have unlimited storage , given the 16GB card is just less than $25. And it also has a battery that can be used up to 50 hours.