Recommend a 1G player?

[lbholde]

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Originally Posted by GooNiEGooGoo The G3 does have USB2. The G2 uses 1.1. The creative players a good because it's cheap and small in physical size, but fork in 20-40 dollars more, and you can get a better player. When I upgraded to the G3 from Creative Nano Plus, every feature improved IMO (except for maybe the radio reception??? I didn't really use radio on the Nano) Some big improvements were the use of AA batteries and navigation. Also, the G3 comes with a thick, clear, plastic case which I love because it protects while maintaining the looks of the player itself. Unfortunately, it doesn't come with an armband so you'd have to buy it separately. They're more comfy than the creative bands IMO.

Thanks GooNiEGooGoo. I'm pretty sure I'm going to go with the G3. The Cowon site has an armband for sale. One question: when you have the player in the case and attached to the armband, are you able to operate all the controls?

BTW, I read your review on amazon.com.

 

[GooNiEGooGoo]

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Originally Posted by lbholde One question: when you have the player in the case and attached to the armband, are you able to operate all the controls?

While the player is attached to the arm, operating the controls is pretty much the same as operating it when it's not attached to anything. But since the player would be attached to the arm, it makes controlling the joystick much easier by a single tap. (Pretend you have a pimple on your arm and tap it up and down and side to side). So I could pretty much control the whole thing with my pinky if I wanted to. BTW, the case does not block the controls.

EDIT: Just tested the stability of the band because it feels kind of loose (I'm skinny). Anyways, I attempted some bboys moves (ex. one-handed hops, flares) and the band didn't pass my elbow, yet, it still feels comfy. The only gripe I had was the headphone cord, sometimes, whipped my face. lol but it didn't unplug

 

[lbholde]

Thanks again, and thanks to all who responded. My G3 and my ety's are on order!