edge Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 The other half has been using an ipod classic for a couple of years now and itunes just gives me a headache. Always feezes and crashes and its far from the easiest software i have used. We have had enough of it now and want something decent thats easy to put music on the same as you would a usb stick without using some crappy program to help you do it. I even used the mgtek dopisp with media player and that helped a little but why they cant make it easier to use is beyond me. It must be robust as she goes down the gym 4 times a week and battery life must be as good or better than the ipod. Cost the same or less than an equivalent ipod classic 80gb or current model. Doesn't have to play films or be to flash but have the ability to see what song is playing and select the ones you want. Been searching on the net but there are so many now its all to much. TIA James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiceRocket Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Get a decent mobile phone with loads of memory instead. Convergence, it's the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DekJZA80 Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Get a decent mobile phone with loads of memory instead. Convergence, it's the future. Get her a iPhone But on the question of What mp3 player, What about the samsung Yepp YP-P2?? Dek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted January 29, 2010 Author Share Posted January 29, 2010 Get a decent mobile phone with loads of memory instead. Convergence, it's the future. She aint long had a new phone plus its does hold a fair amount of tunes but as she uses it for the gym we cant risk her phone breaking. Get her a iPhone But on the question of What mp3 player, What about the samsung Yepp YP-P2?? Dek. Cant stand apple any more and i personally hate the ipod so would not be spending out on an iphone I do like samsung stuff. Will give that one a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted January 29, 2010 Author Share Posted January 29, 2010 samsung Yepp YP-P2 - only thing i have found with these and the similar models is that storage space is poop with about only 8gb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamAhead Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Before I turned to the dark side of apple , I had a Creative Zen and must say it was a cracking little MP3 player. The sound on it is slightly better than my Ipod and putting music on it is as simple as drag and drop. If I ever had enough of Ipods (which is very unlikely) I WOULD go back to the creative MP3 players again with no qualms at all. http://uk.store.creative.com/products/welcome.aspx?catid=213 Hope this helps mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 I had a little Philips MP3 player before going apple, drag and drop, small with good sound. It survived many impacts with the floor in the gym too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DekJZA80 Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 samsung Yepp YP-P2 - only thing i have found with these and the similar models is that storage space is poop with about only 8gb 8gb would be enough space to have music for the gym? Or would it be for alot of diff type of music for more everyday use? Dek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted January 30, 2010 Author Share Posted January 30, 2010 8gb would be enough space to have music for the gym? Or would it be for alot of diff type of music for more everyday use? Dek. Thinking about it more i'm sure it will be more than enough. But go for a 16gb just incase i want to put some of my rubbish on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leelbuk Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Is there anything physically wrong with the iPod dude? If not then why not stick rockbox on it? http://www.rockbox.org/ This will turn the iPod into a 'normal' mp3 player where you can drag n drop songs onto it like a memory card - no iTunes etc. I done it on my iPod video - it even plays doom! Give me a shout if you want help with it but you've been quite the little hacker yourself lately so expect you'll work it out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted January 30, 2010 Author Share Posted January 30, 2010 Is there anything physically wrong with the iPod dude? If not then why not stick rockbox on it? http://www.rockbox.org/ This will turn the iPod into a 'normal' mp3 player where you can drag n drop songs onto it like a memory card - no iTunes etc. I done it on my iPod video - it even plays doom! Give me a shout if you want help with it but you've been quite the little hacker yourself lately so expect you'll work it out! You maybe a god! i will give that a go. Drag n drop on an ipod. How it should have been. The ipod seems fine. Its the useless apple crap that comes with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JODY T Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 I like Itunes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted January 30, 2010 Author Share Posted January 30, 2010 Well rockbox dont support her ipod. Too good to be true. I can see it being used as a door stop soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcAB10 Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 sorry but iPhone FTMFW! jailbroke and ready to rock... anyone who disagrees is just nieve.. but of course, it is me who is nieve to say such things... says the unfortunate who do not own iphones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted January 31, 2010 Author Share Posted January 31, 2010 Sussed it. Got told to try winamp as a last resort and after trying about 20 free and trial versions of different programs its WINAMP FTW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobUK Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Microsoft Zune.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 http://www.anythingbutipod.com/archives/2009/12/top-5-mp3-players-of-2009.php I like the Cowon stuff, I have the S9 but nearly went for the Sony. User interface is not too slick but unbeatable in terms of sound quality and format support IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted February 1, 2010 Author Share Posted February 1, 2010 I'm finding winamp so easy to use im even thinking about gtting another ipod. Alot of the other mp3 players get some great reviews but they are very expensive for something with 32gb storage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willson Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 I had to try to use itunes last night, as the missus couldnt get her new songs on her new ipod nano. I am off to research using winamp instead. Any pointers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinlexusV8 Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 http://www.anythingbutipod.com/archives/2009/12/top-5-mp3-players-of-2009.php I like the Cowon stuff, I have the S9 but nearly went for the Sony. User interface is not too slick but unbeatable in terms of sound quality and format support IMO. Thanks for the link! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted February 20, 2010 Author Share Posted February 20, 2010 I still love the way winamp is so easy to use and its makes no odds on how many ipods you connect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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