[South_Korean]

all of these i have been wanting the longest. i just cant decide on what to get. i mean i like that the gimini 400 plays videos but i cant figure out why id need that. i wouldnt use it much but it would still be used. the iriver h10 is so cool, very tiny, enough memory, colour screen, good sound quality, heck i just like this period. the gigabeat seems too fancy for me really. i dont to draw too much attention to myself. although its pretty cool but with the work i do i dont think i can tolerate its large size. the zen sleek would be my last resort if things go wrong.

 

[cire]

x5? audio, video, and damn sexy

 

[carsncars]

The Gmini also does audio and video, and it's video support is MUCH better. A full 30fps vs. the X5's 15fps, and at a higher resolution.

 

[South_Korean]

is there a place i can get pics comparing the gimini and the X5? and can i get the X5 in canada?

 

[carsncars]

I don't have a picture, but they're both roughly the same size, which is to say-- about the same size as the current 20Gb iPod. You can try out the Gmini400 at Future Shop.. but I don't know anywhere with an X5 out on display.

 

[South_Korean]

Cowon is hard to find in canada i think. i tried the gimini in futureshop a while ago so my memory of holding is very vague. so i guess my hopes are either the gimini or H10

 

[South_Korean]

i think im goin for the gimini. its 50 bucks more and not not that much bigger to me. thanks for your help guys, and ill be sure to keep you posted.

is there any problems i should be worried about with this unit? ive run many searches and i cant find anything....weird.

 

[marzxbarz]

So far so good with my G400. A HUGE Development that will soon be released is an emulator for the Gamegear/Master Game system. We have a community over at gmini400.com so if you've got anymore questions, hop on over there.

 

[South_Korean]

marz, thanks for the link, ill be sure to do some more reading.

 

[South_Korean]

does anyone know what the differences are between the 400 and the 402?

Edit: i cant believe i left this one out: Iriver H320 20 gig.

this can also play videos. i know iriver is famous for their sound quality, and this has line-out too which ill be using.

scratch that, i will be getting an mp3 player for christmas anyways (so my mother says), so maybe i can finally get a new console? i havent had a console since the nintendo 64 was chucked by my dad.

 

[carsncars]

The H320 also only does 15fps, and doesn't support as many formats as the Gmini400. The H320 does sound good, although somewhat.. synthetic. Nice to listen to casually, though, however.

The difference between the 400 and 402 is that the 400 uses a built-in CF slot with an adapter for other memory cards, while the 402 is USB host.

 

[South_Korean]

thanks guys for your help, i guess i know what mp3 player i want for christmas... i wonder if i can wait that long?

Im soon getting that white PSP. do i have to buy that imageconverter software or can i download it somewhere?

 

[MIKEp]

just so you know you wont find the x5 in stores in Canada but you can get it online from stores like ecost for about $380 right now

 

[South_Korean]

is eCost down? i cant access their webpage?

 

[carsncars]

If you're ordering, eCost is the place for us Canadians because of their border-free policy. No duties, brokerage fees, etc... eCost carries the X5 20Gb for 249USD and the Gmini400 for 319USD. The X5L is 309USD.