Solid state vs PCDP mp3 player

[Ravage]

This is a continuation of another thread i started earlier. Basically it was hd vs pcdp, and from that thread i concluded that the pcdp was the way to go in terms of value and ease of music availability. Now before i make a final decision i would like a discussion about the solid state hd players (512mb at least) vs the imp-550.

The two players that
ifp 595/ ifp 599 (this seems to damn expensive)
http://www.iriver.com/product/info.asp?p_name=iFP-595T

Nextway dcube nmp-612T
- this is the preferred player and seems to be better than the iriver + has more features and is also cheaper. Just not as well known i guess.
http://www.nextway.co.kr/product/nmp612_product.htm

What are your opinions?
imp550 vs ifp595/dcube 612t

 

[Mark Larson]

Let's go over the basics...

- MP3CD players are much bulkier.

- PCDPs also may have less battery life. (And adding the AA pack adds even more to the weight and bulk).

- Flash-based players are more expensive ($ 300 iFP-395T vs $ 180 iMP-550).

- You have to carry a computer around for more music with a flash-based player, while you can carry as many CDs as you like with a PCDP.

Now that you know all this, its time for you to make the decision, based on your own habits. For me, the cost factor was reason enough to go the iMP-350 route.

EDIT: That D-Cube looks very tasty - sliding USB jack?

 

[Ravage]

uhuh

also did you see the radio transmitter feature it had? Another bonus

that is why i bring this up for discussion to get a second opinion.

cheers

 

[davei]

Heh, we think along the same lines, I had a similar dilemma (HD vs. flash) - for me, it came down to the following pros/cons:

Pros (of flash player):
- small size
- battery life
- no skipping

Cons:
- high cost per MB of storage
- limited capacity compared to HD player

For me, the cons outweighted the pros. Memory based media is still an order of magnitude more expensive than a CDR, and it's cheaper/easier to carry around 5-7 MP3 CDs than a whole computer or 5-7 memory cards. Also, the advantage of a memory based player is nullified if you don't store all your music on your PC - if you're backing them up to CD anyway (which I do) why not just use a CD based player?

If you're small size and no skipping are your primary concern, a memory based player can't be beat. I bought a cheapo 64MB D-Link model for $50 and use it only when running.

 

[Ravage]

Well the way i see it i store all my music on my pc (and use the pc everyday at home and work, being in the IT industry). So i was gonna mix and match music onto the player each day depending on my taste.

So basically each day i pick which albums i want and load em on the mp3 player. then maybe bring a few cds of mp3s and at work i can chop and change music to what i feel like.

I like the fact that usb players have no moving parts (better life out of it), is tiny to wear under your clothes and is a gadget you can use during the day. voice recorder to record memos, radio usb drive, line in recorder.

So in the end your not just buying a portable music player.

Sorta considering this nice dcube player. Now speculating whether 512mb is enough...

Can never get the perfect player for some reason aye

 

[Ravage]

Unfortunately i cannot read the content on this site but the pictures surely INTEREST ME!!!

Check it out guys. looks great

http://bbs.mpmate.com/zboard.php?id=review2&no=138