[gamefreak]

My iHP-120's harddrive decided to go haywire and its over warrenty so I might need to shop for a new player

Here is what I want/questions I have:

- First: No iPod. No way I'm using iTunes.

- Second: What is the main difference between flash and HD based? Does flash load faster/sound better/not skip/whatever?

- Third: Can you post your thoughts on going flash vs HD and which players in specific you'd recommend?

Edit: Fourth: Is it advisable to go "electronic sensor things" vs movable parts (ie analog stick or spin wheel ala iPod 1st gens)?

Much thanks guys!

Edit again: So far, the only one jumping out at me is the Zen Micro 6GB (~$40 less than a Nano). Would anyone recommend a Rio? Anyone have one of the new iRivers? How are the new Big Zens?

 

[FaRKle]

Rio is pulling out of the Mp3 player market I heard.

I also hear the new iriver H10s aren't as good as the H300 series, but they're still pretty good.

 

[D-EJ915]

Flash vs. HDD

Flash: Not damageable -per se- by dropping. Does not skip, seek times are instantaneous.

HDD: Lots of space, Cheaper per se.

 

[gamefreak]

Hmmmm... so if that's the case a lot has changed since last time I was shopping for a player lol.

Whats "good" these days?

 

[boedhie]

Have u seen the new Zen Neeon ?
It smaller,thinner,and lighter than Zen Micro.
It comes with 5 Gigs and about the same price as Zen Micro.
I don't know why amazon.com doesn't have it yet, because e-store in my country has sell it already.

 

[bangraman]

If you're "no way using iTunes", by logical conclusion that rules out MediaSource and Sonicstage/Connect since both are 'even' worse, which means that Creative and Sony are out of the running. The new iRivers to all intents and purposes rely on a database which is either managed by Windows Media Player or compatibles, as well as the truly abysmal iRiver Plus, so presumably that's out of the running too. It is possible to browse and play, but it is hopelessly slow.


How about either the iAudio X5 or M3?

 

[Pumpkin72]

Quote:

Originally Posted by gamefreak My iHP-120's harddrive decided to go haywire and its over warrenty so I might need to shop for a new player

Or maybe not

Have you considered buying another HDD and fixing your player yourself? There are lots of info on how to do it at misticriver.net, they say it's easy.

It's a good choice if you really liked your iHP-120 or don't want to spend much money. Or you might be happy with the idea of getting something new, I dont know...

 

[Chri5peed]

Flash players have much too small a capacity for me, but if 1-6GB is plenty for you, get a flash player.

If you're not going to be rough with it, get an HDD player. You'll get a 20GB player for pretty cheap.

 

[gamefreak]

Called them up, they said it was out of warrenty and so I was totally out of luck.

I would consider buying an iRiver again as I got a lot of use out of this one and it is very handy. Hmmm... decisions decisions...

Edit: And no. I would be willing to use another program just not iTunes

 

[MIKEp]

If you can get a replacement hard drive cheap i would do that. If you cant find a cheap hd or you dont feel comfortable tearing the player apart I would get a zen micro. If you think you will keep this player for over a year I would definitely go for creative's 2 year plan because the hard drive might break (mine did

). Creative is good with theyr'e warrenties and have already replaced mine, if only ups would hurry up

 

[gamefreak]

Buying another HD won't really fly for me. Besides, I need to justify getting a new player (at least to myself)

Anywho, what do you all think about getting the extra warrenty from Creative?

 

[Chri5peed]

Quote:

Originally Posted by gamefreak Buying another HD won't really fly for me. Besides, I need to justify getting a new player (at least to myself)

Haha, yes, who wants the same HD player for a couple of years? I hope my Zen breaks and I can then justify buying a lovely new one!

Good job they break really, otherwise you'd quite keep a 100GB player for years.

 

[gamefreak]

I decided on the extra warrenty if anyone is curious. Figure that loads of people have complained about some Creative products (headphone ports etc) so I might as well play it on the safe side.