[jack963]

Hi,

I currently have a Toshiba Gigabeat S60 and an IBM computer running Vista. I am thinking of getting a Mac soon, and the Gigabeat isn't compatible with Mac OS. Which MP3 players (besides iPods) are compatible with Mac OS?

I realize I could install Windows on the Mac as well so I could use my Gigabeat, but if there is another solution (i.e. an MP3 player that I'd be happy with that works with Mac OS), I'd prefer that.

Thanks for the help!

 

[apnk]

So you want all sorts of players (flash, hd, etc.)?

The ones I now off the top of my head:

Insignia Video, Mobiblu Cube, Sansa Express, Sansa E200 (All flash and they all appear as a flash drive)

 

[jack963]

Oh, yeah good question! HD player, please (20GB and up).

 

[srozzman]

iaudio x5, any rock boxed device

 

[rockin_amigo14]

I've heard iPod's work with Mac's, but I'm not sure....


But you should definitely take a close look at the iAudio X5(L). Wonderful player. Great sound, one of the best I've heard.

 

[jack963]

Great, thanks! Any others I should be looking at?

 

[RubenNYC]

I feel obligated to mention the Trekstor Vibez. The only requirement is doesn't meet is capacity (12 GB).

I may be mistaken, but don't all UMS/MSC capable devices support Macs by definition?

 

[rockin_amigo14]

Quote:

Originally Posted by RubenNYC /img/forum/go_quote.gif I may be mistaken, but don't all UMS/MSC capable devices support Macs by definition?

yeah, basically. It's recognized as a removable drive.

 

[goldenratiophi]

iAudio X5(L) suits your description, as does the iPod. If you ever decide you want a flash player, then you get the all the other Cowon products, plus I hear the second generation Clix has UMS support.

 

[epaludo]

Yep, rockbox.
My Irivers (H340 and H120) works with no problems ...

 

[blipmusic]

Be sure to check if you'll need a native app for possible firmware upgrades (if you choose not to Rockbox it for example) as well (although, since your getting a MacTel, booting into Windows for firmware upgrades every now and then shouldn't pose a problem).

I'm not sure how widespread it is, most of you above my post can probably advice here, but my iAudio D2 does it all by it self. I just put the new firmware-files in the root of the D2 and off it goes. Maybe that's common practice nowadays - at least with the Cowon players? (I'm on a Mac as well - old iBook G4, though )