On Thu, 26 May 2005 12:50:08 +0900, "Sigi Rindler"
<srindler@da2.so-net.ne.jp> brought down from the Mount tablets
inscribed:

>I need some opinions on a good MP3 Player.
>My son wants an iPod with 512MB to 1GB of memory. He will mainly use it to 
>listen to music while riding on a train to his university. However, he wants 
>to use it for his language courses also (textbooks with attached CDs). He 
>plans to convert the CD contents to MP3 and load the files into the new 
>gadget.
>The player should be able to switch to the desired files and integrates 
>other nifty functions.
>I think that there are better options than paying the extra for the "iPod" 
>brand.
>
>Has anybody a recommendation with model names and/or a URL to read up on it? 
>Any places that have good deals on these gadgets? The iPod seems to cost the 
>same anywhere as long as the demand is so strong.

I use the 30GB version of this:
http://www.nomadworld.com/products/jukebox_zen_nx/

The same company makes various other models, look around the site. Got
mine through Yodobashi Camera.

I don't know about other brands, but the management software that
ships with Creative brand players S U C K S. Check out
http://www.redchairsoftware.com for an excellent solution.










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