[Melik]

hi all, i'm searching for a DAP with following specs:

1. Good Sound Quality
2. FM Radio
3. 20-30GB Memory
4. Under 250$

I was going to buy the ZVM but it was too expensive...
you know, i don't need a color screen, video playback, photo display etc...
what do you recommend ?

 

[hekoman]

iAudio M5 - $210

Most of the features and the same durability of the X5 only cheaper and with a monochrome screen.

*edit : oops, I don't think it has an FM tuner though.

 

[Melik]

hmm yes, i know the M5 but no FM tuner

what about the iHP-120 ? how much are they, afaik they've got a fm tuner...

 

[ptaaty]

the iriver is fine but an old model, availibility is limited if at all.

get the iaudto x5 20GB, price is under $250 at newegg and ecost (can you get those in turkey?)

it will get you video playback (poor) but also a lot of other things over the m5, including a metal case vs plastic, color screen, USBOTG, FM tuner among other things.

I just got a ZVM, but the x5L was my second choice, 5G ipod 3rd choice (all have their own distinct advantages IMO). Word is the X5 rockbox software is done or near done, a huge plus which may allow for things like crossfade and at least gapless....

 

[Melik]

as i said before, no color screen etc...
i won't buy from turkey - i think i'm goin to buy it from the states.

Do you know where i can get a new iHP-120 ??

 

[Melik]

hmm

the zen sleek costs ~250$ and has a monochrome screen, fm radio, 20GB
the iAudio X5 costs ~250$ too but has much more specs...

ok ok you're so fu**ing right, the X5 is actually the player 4 me

but the sleek looks cool too

isn't there a place where i can get the sleek for less then 250$ ?

 

[Turner_Brown]

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Originally Posted by Melik Do you know where i can get a new iHP-120 ??

You can get a refurb'd one on ebay...the seller is "outletmp3"

I just bought a replacement for $177.

 

[Melik]

yes i saw the refurbed ones, they looked cool but i wasn't sure about them...
how do you find yours ? was it in a good condition ?

 

[root]

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Originally Posted by ptaaty the iriver is fine but an old model, availibility is limited if at all.

That's true. It is an old model, but it is still alive and kicking untouched by ANY other DAP's in the market (iHP + Rockbox (lossless; lots of'em) + Optical Out). X5 cannot quite compare. Although, I don't know if you could get even the used iHP's at this price point.

 

[Turner_Brown]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Melik yes i saw the refurbed ones, they looked cool but i wasn't sure about them... how do you find yours ? was it in a good condition ?

He shipped it very quickly...it is in great condition. It came with everything the original did. (remote, charger, etc.) One thing I did notice is that the battery would only last about 8-10 hours. I sent him an email about this and he said to send it back and he would repair/replace it immediately. (great service) However I decided to order an extended life (2200mah) battery instead. It only costs $29 and it lasts about 27hours...so I'm very happy with it.

 

[Melik]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turner_Brown He shipped it very quickly...it is in great condition. It came with everything the original did. (remote, charger, etc.) One thing I did notice is that the battery would only last about 8-10 hours. I sent him an email about this and he said to send it back and he would repair/replace it immediately. (great service) However I decided to order an extended life (2200mah) battery instead. It only costs $29 and it lasts about 27hours...so I'm very happy with it.

that's good to hear,
btw did he repaint the body of the H120 ?
were there any scrathes, marks etc ?

 

[root]

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Originally Posted by Turner_Brown However I decided to order an extended life (2200mah) battery instead. It only costs $29 and it lasts about 27hours...so I'm very happy with it.

I'm going to do the same. Where did you get yours (maybe you have a link, please?). Is it fully compatible with iHP or do you have to do some soldering? I think Ionity is out of their 1900mah batteries, so I have to look elsewhere. I'm also going to implement 80GB HDD to my 140 once these are a bit cheaper than at this moment.

 

[Melik]

wow i found a zen sleek for 177.50$ (still bidding) on ebay.
the seller says that it's new...
what do you think ?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Creative-Labs-ZE...QQcmdZViewItem

 

[Turner_Brown]

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Originally Posted by Melik that's good to hear, btw did he repaint the body of the H120 ? were there any scrathes, marks etc ?

It is not repainted. The back is perfect (all stickers/paint/labels are intact). The front is perfect except for a very minor scuff on the screen that will probably buff out if I bothered me enough (and I'm pretty picky).

 

[FenderP]

Is the radio an absolute requirement?