Digsy Posted May 9, 2005 Share Posted May 9, 2005 I'm thinking of getting my lady a personal MP3 player for her birthday (those of you who know her, no letting the cat out of the bag!! ) She's a nut for Sony stuff, but I know that a lot of their MP3 Walkmans force you to use their universally hated Sonicstage software to get the files onto and off of it. She will have to use her work PC (or mine) to transfer files so I'd rather get her something that you can just rip and drag and drop onto using Windows Explorer. Any suggestions? It doesn't have to have oodles of capacity - 256Mb ought to be sufficient (so I'm thinking solid-state rather than hard disk) but I'd rather get her 512 if poss. Any suggestions? This would be ideal if it wasn't for the poxy Sonic poxy Stage poxy software poxy thing. I'm also considering the iPod shuffle, but the lack of display puts me off a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dane_stone Posted May 9, 2005 Share Posted May 9, 2005 How about this onw also have a look around the site got some good deals. I find that it's the cheapest around aswell. http://www.komplett.co.uk/k/ki.asp?sku=303212&cks=SPK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted May 9, 2005 Share Posted May 9, 2005 Have a look at iRiver.com their stuff is pretty sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
attilauk Posted May 9, 2005 Share Posted May 9, 2005 my missus has just bought one of these http://www.komplett.co.uk/k/ki.asp?sku=304315&cks=SPK it is absoloutely superb, far better than a mini Ipod imo although it might be a bit more than you wanted to spend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D3xt3r Posted May 9, 2005 Share Posted May 9, 2005 What you want is a Sony NWE407 or a NWE507 Aviable in some nice colors with a killer OLED screen. And some drag&drop software will be out soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted May 9, 2005 Share Posted May 9, 2005 my missus has just bought one of these http://www.komplett.co.uk/k/ki.asp?sku=304315&cks=SPK it is absoloutely superb, far better than a mini Ipod imo Another vote for that. Our daughter's BF has one of those and it's really neat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted May 9, 2005 Author Share Posted May 9, 2005 my missus has just bought one of these http://www.komplett.co.uk/k/ki.asp?sku=304315&cks=SPK it is absoloutely superb, far better than a mini Ipod imo although it might be a bit more than you wanted to spend. Thanks but that's WAY above the spec she needs (or is likely to get as a present from a tightass boyfriend like me ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted May 9, 2005 Author Share Posted May 9, 2005 What you want is a Sony NWE407 or a NWE507 Aviable in some nice colors with a killer OLED screen. And some drag&drop software will be out soon.Loosk very nice, but I can't buy something based on what software may or may not be out to support it soon, plus if its not D&D yet I may was well buy one of the other NWE models and save a few quid (and get her something else with it, or course ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D3xt3r Posted May 9, 2005 Share Posted May 9, 2005 Oh didnt know it isnt aviable in the uk over here you can get it with 24hour shipping from amazon. And the new sony software isnt too bad actually. And the best thing on the new models is the new charging technology. 3 minutes of charging lasts you 3 hours of listening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb10supra Posted May 9, 2005 Share Posted May 9, 2005 check out ebay digsy.....loads of stuff on there matey thats where I got mine from.......smaller that a matchbox.....spose to be the worlds smallest......dont know how true that holds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted May 9, 2005 Author Share Posted May 9, 2005 I'll have a butchers on eBay, but I'd feel a bit pikey getting her a second hand one I think this might be the one for me, erm - I mean for her... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb10supra Posted May 9, 2005 Share Posted May 9, 2005 got mine brand new......have a search mate.....you can pick up i-pods for about a ton 20 + there all new Ps are you a tractor bor or canary??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted May 9, 2005 Author Share Posted May 9, 2005 Ps are you a tractor bor or canary??? Neither mate, I can't stand football Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb10supra Posted May 9, 2005 Share Posted May 9, 2005 thought I would ask im a Norwich fan :- ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted May 9, 2005 Author Share Posted May 9, 2005 Where abouts are you based then, dude? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb10supra Posted May 9, 2005 Share Posted May 9, 2005 im in essex but family all come from Norfolk hence me supporting Norwich like my old man Blakeney to be precise.....dunno if you know where im talking about?? I live near Lakeside shopping centre.......and about half hour from blue water shopping centre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted May 9, 2005 Author Share Posted May 9, 2005 Weeell. Tha's a rum'un int it? I know Blakeney. S' out on thuh naarth Naarfolk cust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Posted May 9, 2005 Share Posted May 9, 2005 If you want to spend 250 quid, get a Sony PSP (the new hand-held Playstation) imported from Japan. They are as near as damn it PS2 quality and will play MP3 audio & MP4 video as well. They run Memory stick Duo cards, currently up to 1Gb. They won't be released over here till September (I think) when they'll be about £180. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 Sorry I'm late A couple of interesting links from Empire Direct - they have an MP3 sale on at the moment: http://www.empiredirect.co.uk/content/products/details/html/AIW-HZDS2000.htm http://www.empiredirect.co.uk/Content/Products/list.asp?bhcp=1dept=portableaudio&subdept=MP3PLAYERS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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