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Sticks
Joined: 13 Mar 2011
Location: Seoul, Korea
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| I'll suggest you go grab yourself a Sandisk Sansa Clip+. (There's a 'plus' there). The 8GB version is black, it's small and light (size of a large thumb), rave reviews by audiophiles everywhere and it should set you back around $50-60 if you grab it factory refurbished. Slightly more if you buy it new. It's also got a microSDHC slot so if you want to put more music on just buy a microSDHC card - you can buy 16GB cards for $20 or so, 32GB cards for $60-$70. |
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wishfullthinkng
Joined: 05 Mar 2010
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| Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2011 6:31 pm Post subject: |
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| Thank you very much! I'll look into those. Which one has the better battery use? And, just to confirm: Korean electronics stores in many parts of the country sell them? (Here on Jeju) And there's no hassle using them in English? I just buy one and follow easy instructions as to how to use and can start putting music on it from iTunes the same day no problem? |
hey louis VI, i don't think you will have to worry about battery life in any modern player. the days of double a batteries lasting 6 hours is gone. most standalone mp3 players will last from dusk til dawn nonstop for days at a time.
the ipod classic will run 36 hours on a charge for audio and 6 for video if you like to load up video podcasts or things of the sort.
http://www.apple.com/ipodclassic/specs.html
the nano will last 24 hours on a charge.
http://www.apple.com/ipodnano/specs.html
have fun with whatever new toy you get! |
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Binch Lover
Joined: 25 Jul 2005
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| Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2011 4:20 pm Post subject: |
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| Louis VI wrote: |
| Thank you very much! I'll look into those. Which one has the better battery use? And, just to confirm: Korean electronics stores in many parts of the country sell them? (Here on Jeju) And there's no hassle using them in English? I just buy one and follow easy instructions as to how to use and can start putting music on it from iTunes the same day no problem? |
It seems like you think that the music will magically appear out of nowhere. You can get mp3s from a few different sources:
1. Convert your CDs - this will take a bit of time per CD but entirely legal
2. Purchase mp3 downloads from the iTunes store (or any other online store for that matter) - expensive, especially if you already own the music on CD
3. Download mp3s - free but illegal and might be difficult for you
Do you have any friends who know anything about digital music? I'd suggest bringing them along and asking them to show you how to convert your CDs to mp3 and upload them to your device. |
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shostahoosier
Joined: 14 Apr 2009
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If you decide to go with an iPod I would wait until September.
That is when Apple usually refreshes their product line.
There is a rumor that Apple might release an iPod classic with an increased storage capacity because some manufacturer built an iPod sized drive capable of storing more data.
I doubt this though because all other signs hint at Apple moving storage to "the cloud".
Either way, you'll know in September. And if Apple discontinues its iPod Classic, maybe you can buy it at a discount.
You can take the time between now and then to rip your music, do more research (as in other mp3 players), and even purchase a small mp3 player to see if you like the experience. I just got a friend to stop using his CD Walkman by letting him borrow a 2GB Sansa player I use for backup.
Personally (as in I'm not you) I have never had a need to carry my entire library with me. 8-10GB of music (I have a 32GB iPod touch) gives me plenty of songs to listen to with plenty of songs that I never get to...but to each their own.  |
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