[EsthetiX]

Have you ever purchased something and then 1 or 2 weeks later suddenly realized you weren't happy with your choice? Maybe you found out that it was lacking a feature you really like that could be found in another player. Or the battery life was just totally terrible... Don't you hate when that happens?

...I just ordered a Zune! Hope it doesn't happen this time 'round!

 

[uraflit]

nope. i research stuff like electronics for a LOOONG time before i buy them.

non electronics... plenty =0

 

[epaludo]

The Philips HDD100 15GB MP3 Player. This one really sucks.
I bought it in 2004 and returned it after a week or so of trying to use it. Then i researched a lot and end up buying an Iriver H340. I'm still pleased with today ...

 

[PhantmShado]

Archos 504, hissed to the extreme, random shutdowns, died within a week and I had to pay the shipping back to NewEgg for replacement!

iAudio x5: I got it because it was rated best sound while it's certainly a sound signature that I just CANNOT stand.

zune is SWEET though. Well, except for the computer software...

 

[Brat_Boy]

I research every big electronics purchase I make. And I've been happy with all of them so far.

 

[EsthetiX]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brat_Boy /img/forum/go_quote.gif I research every big electronics purchase I make. And I've been happy with all of them so far.

Alright well, I'm looking interesting contributions to the thread. If people are happy with all their purchases then that's really wonderful. BUT I made this thread to hear about disappointments

 

[Ingo]

I haven't bought one for myself that I regret, but I've made recommendations to people that were regretable.

I told my aunt to buy a Sansa e260 when they were blowing them out at our Costco Wholesale. When I set it up for her I found out that I really don't like the feel of it at all. She really loves it though, which is what matters I guess.

I also thought the Zen V that I bought my little sister wasn't all it was cracked up to be.

 

[Clincher09]

I'm kind of pissed that the last 2 Zunes I have bought have had horrible batteries. I'd like to have a player that isn't defective.

 

[Brat_Boy]

2 Zunes already? It's been out for what, a year now?

 

[Bigmike34]

Toshiba Gigabeat S60V, last summer. Right now its in a garbage pile somewhere because toshiba's warranty doesnt cover the lcd screen. The sound quality was nowhere near my 1st player (H320) and though it was the best 60GB player at the time (vs. iPod gen 5 and x5 was overpriced, vision m 60gb wasnt out yet) it was a horrible pickup. Plus it required WMP (I used MM with decent results). Sucks to do so much research and still end up disappointed but thats what happens when all the dap makers get caught up in the "smaller-flash-fashion-statement" area. I'm STILL waiting for iRiver to make HDD players again but its looking like they're done....

 

[nismo96]

I bought the Samsung K3 because of it's killer looks and reviews online. It's an ok player and has good sound quality, but it is worthless for use in a pocket or without looking at it. It's also a huge fingerprint magnet. I was pretty disappointed with it because it can't be used without looking at it. I got rid of it and then got a Sony NW-S205F for exercise use, plus I'd been curious about it's pedometer function. That player requires Sony's Sonicstage. That isn't so bad since I use it for my minidisc gear and my NW-S705F anyway. The S205 was a disappointment because I could only get it to synch with my PC at work, but not my home PC. I tried everything to get it to work, but no go. I guess I'll just be happy with my current gear until something else strikes my fancy.

 

[Assorted]

The iRiver H10. Not because it's bad or anything, but it went $100 cheaper the next month and I didn't have a receipt.

 

[Zacorias]

Archos 404, it was a great player but 9 days after purchasing it the gen 5 was announced. I also do a TON of research before I buy anything but I had to sell it.

 

[lisztian420]

I got one last year.... well it is small and has many great geatures but the SQ is really really weak. Although they later added an custom EQ on their newer firmware update but the sound is still bad. I have a zune now and the sound is simply SWEET!

 

[eruditass]

only very slightly: meizu m6

HISSSSSS

and i bought it too early when prices are high. other than that, its perfect. love the eq.