[Chingyul]

Hi Guys,
I've been looking into getting a small DAP for activities (gym, hiking, skating).
I was originally planning to go with the shuffle, but really wanted a screen so if I take it camping, I could change songs/albums at night.
Anyways, I stumbled upon the Sansa Clip while cruising around here and it's looking pretty good.

Haven't been following MP3 player developments, but are there any other models I should be looking at and considering? I figured a small capacity player
would be fine since it's not used for my collection.

Thanks.


PS: Without making a new thread, I think I also need some sport buds. I'm thinking something rubbery that won't fall out. Also something like a bud, or compact clip on (something I could sleep with while camping and make use of a sleep feature on the player). The Senn sports line seems to get some mixed reviews here. Anything else?

 

[Punnisher]

Check out the Fuze as well.

It is partially metal so it's a lot sturdier than the clip.

The clip is a great player though. There is nothing but praise for the sound of both players.

 

[GreatDane]

Cowon iAudio 7

 

[Meloncoly]

I use my Nano 1G when working out, but I've messed around with a friend's clip. It really is a nice and small player, planning on replacing my Nano with it. Personally, since I'm working out, I don't care for sound quality since the machines usually make too much noise and I'm too paranoid with working out with my Shures. I work out with iBuds that came with my Touch. I don't care if they (Nano/iBuds) break so I take it even to the steam room/sauna. I've done it for about a year now and neither have broken even from the waper vapor/abuse, although the iBuds have turned a nice shade of beige/yellow.

 

[member1982]

iPod Nano-C small form factor (thin) and loads of accessories.
iRiver LPlayer (Poor battery)
Creative Zen / XFi

 

[HipHopScribe]

There isn't anything better in the same range.

 

[originalsnuffy]

I have found something better than the Sansa clip.

.....

Having two clips!

Really for the money, the size, and the sound, it is the king of the mountain right now.

 

[Chingyul]

Thanks for all the input. I ended up finding a 4gb Clip on the buy and sell for $40. Located 3hrs drive away too, so quick shipping.

Now, if only my 3rd Gen ipod would die, I could go ahead and replace that.

 

[jjpjimmy]

Cowon D2! And you can get a 16gb SDHC card to expand the memory even further.

 

[member1982]

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjpjimmy /img/forum/go_quote.gif Cowon D2! And you can get a 16gb SDHC card to expand the memory even further.

too big.

 

[Calexico]

Quote:

Originally Posted by HipHopScribe /img/forum/go_quote.gif There isn't anything better in the same range.

It's true. Want smaller? Use proprietary earbuds, get worse SQ, and no screen with the new shuffle. Want better build quality? Do the same. Want better sound quality? Buy an iMod. Want higher capacity? Get two Clips. Want cheaper? Don't kid yourself

 

[Chingyul]

I'm looking at the D2 to replace my iPod when it dies....unless something better comes along.

 

[sputnik13]

ebay the 3G and go buy a new one now, why wait for it to die so you can get no money for it?

 

[qusp]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Calexico /img/forum/go_quote.gif It's true. Want smaller? Use proprietary earbuds, get worse SQ, and no screen with the new shuffle. Want better build quality? Do the same. Want better sound quality? Buy an iMod. Want higher capacity? Get two Clips. Want cheaper? Don't kid yourself

since the only person on here that has tried the new shuffle says that the SQ is really nice, I wonder how you came to this conclusion?? I do agree the workaround to use other HP's with it is a PITA and stoopid, but I dont see how you can bash the SQ unless youve tried it??

I take all that back if you have

 

[kutje]

iaudio 7 as said above. long battery life is something you need when you are going to use it for camping. 4, 8 or 16 gb available.