ChameleonSimon Posted December 13, 2004 Report Share Posted December 13, 2004 Okay, I've finally given in and decided to buy an MP3 player. Can't decide between the iPod or Creative Zen (both 20Gb). What I like about the Creative is that it plays wma files, most of my music collection is already on my computer so this makes the transfer easy. I'm told the new iTunes software will convert wma to MP3, but has anyone done this and if so is it an easy process? Really can't be arsed to reload all my cds onto the computer again.If anyone has experience of both these players and formed an opion as to which is the best, please let me know.Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nullmouse Posted December 13, 2004 Report Share Posted December 13, 2004 I've got a 30 gig Creative Zen Xtra, and I love it to bits. I was tempted for ages by an iPod, but after playing with a friends and then comparing it to my flatmates Zen, I went with Creative. Sure, it's not as pretty, but it sits in my pocket all the time so who's to care or know? The price was the major sway for me, I paid 155 for a 30 gig from www.scan.co.ukI wouldn't know about the file part of your question, I assume it's easy enough to convert from wma to mp3. Can you use the iPod as a portable hard drive for any file type other than music, that is?If you're going for the newer Zen Touch model, I'd go with that over the iPod personally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tav Posted December 13, 2004 Report Share Posted December 13, 2004 I have a creative 20Gb. One of the older ones...silver and blue. Got it when they had just come out. I am pretty sure you can get more storage on a Creative for less money? I guess you have to decide wether you want to be stylish or want more space/perhaps more features? I got mine from www.advancedmp3players.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted December 13, 2004 Report Share Posted December 13, 2004 im sticking with my ipod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Ascension Posted December 13, 2004 Report Share Posted December 13, 2004 i fucking HATE apple and all things remotely macintosh so I'd go with the Zen without thinking!fucking bastard macintosh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachie Posted December 13, 2004 Report Share Posted December 13, 2004 Got a 20GB Zen for about 40 less than an iPod with the same memory.*strokes her pretty Creative Zen* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morocco Posted December 13, 2004 Report Share Posted December 13, 2004 iriver h140 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MitchPact Posted December 13, 2004 Report Share Posted December 13, 2004 Recently got one of the Hi-Capacity MD recorders, i'd suggest them as a great ipod alternative currently got about 12 albums on one disc so far. Also good for recording band practices and using as an external drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rune Posted December 13, 2004 Report Share Posted December 13, 2004 Recently got one of the Hi-Capacity MD recorders' date=' i'd suggest them as a great ipod alternative currently got about 12 albums on one disc so far. Also good for recording band practices and using as an external drive.[/quote']Got one of those net md recorders, fucked within 12 months Problem with them is too many moving parts = less dependabilitySo i went for a pen drive, its great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripey Posted December 13, 2004 Report Share Posted December 13, 2004 Philips HDD070/05,2 gig HDD / FM radio / USB mass storage / 10 hrs battery life / backlit lcd, it's about the size of a credit card and weighs next to nothing ( a lot lighter than an ipod for sure). I got one for 99 quid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rune Posted December 13, 2004 Report Share Posted December 13, 2004 Philips HDD070/05' date='2 gig HDD / FM radio / USB mass storage / 10 hrs battery life / backlit lcd, it's about the size of a credit card and weighs next to nothing ( a lot lighter than an ipod for sure). I got one for 99 quid.[/quote']You have been sowen up!30 gig ones only cost around the 150 quid mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripey Posted December 13, 2004 Report Share Posted December 13, 2004 You have been sowen up!30 gig ones only cost around the 150 quid markYeah and I had 100 quid, not 150. 2 gigs suits my needs fine anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cowboy Dan Posted December 13, 2004 Report Share Posted December 13, 2004 MerryChristmas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowball Posted December 13, 2004 Report Share Posted December 13, 2004 I'm getting a Creative Zen Micro delivered tomorrow. Every thing I've read and everyone I've talked to has recommended Creative over Apple. The only plus I could find about the iPod was that it's easier to navigate. Oh, and supposedly it looks cool. Who knew? www.advancedmp3players for me too, but only because eBuyer were out of stock until after Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted December 13, 2004 Report Share Posted December 13, 2004 Well, I was ready to ask for a fourth generation 20GB iPod for Xmas but in the end I've ditched that idea and gone with this instead:http://www.sony.co.uk/PageView.do?site=odw_en_GB&page=ProductCategoryHomeWithArticleFirstSection&article=1101282389584§ion=en_GB_Products&productcategory=%2FAudio%2FPortable+Audio+-+WalkmanSmaller, faster and much longer battery life than any iPod - and all for a similar price. Still have to use the horrendous Sony SonicStage software but I can live with that now that the player supports MP3 natively. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Invisible Lead Soup Posted December 13, 2004 Report Share Posted December 13, 2004 http://linkmonger.net/functions/proc_link.php?action=load&id=827 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medichi Posted December 14, 2004 Report Share Posted December 14, 2004 Smaller' date=' faster and much longer battery life than any iPod - and all for a similar price. Still have to use the horrendous Sony SonicStage software but I can live with that now that the player supports MP3 natively.[/quote']Death. To. SonicStage. At least my new Alvin Starclusk pooter doesn't crash every time I turn on the fucking program.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reptile Posted December 14, 2004 Report Share Posted December 14, 2004 Death. To. SonicStage. No need to use any software with the i-river' date=' just drag and drop.A beautiful machineGreat battery life[url']http://www.onlinepriceguide.co.uk/v2/elec_comparison.php?code=241 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest onlynik Posted December 14, 2004 Report Share Posted December 14, 2004 Creative all the way, wouldn't thon Apple pish, your paying for the brand,"Look I have an Ipod," Aye woopy fucking do.Oh and as for sonicstage, it point blankly refuses to run on my machine, utter pish. Sony can take their players and shove them up their arse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam the Eagle Posted December 15, 2004 Report Share Posted December 15, 2004 i've got a 40gb ipod and i actually love it more than i love dwarves, itunes is so easy to use and it does convert all my wma files along the lines of dragging it from my music into itunes.i went along the lines of thinking that if i was gonna spend so much money on something after buying a cd walkman, and two md walkmans (walkmen?) in the last few years i might as well go for something that i may fine well never fill, but hey at least i can use it for powerpoint presentations and shit too.in related news, if you order before christmas you get free engraving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicoAUBL Posted December 15, 2004 Report Share Posted December 15, 2004 screw u guys...i shoved a 1GB memory card in my phoneand i currently have about 180 tracks on itand i've still got about 100MB to play with...when people phone me the music cuts out and i can answer the call 'hands free'yuss! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skull Commander Posted December 15, 2004 Report Share Posted December 15, 2004 If you have got the money go for the 40g ipod. It shreiks quality, and at the end of the day it is a superior product, hence the price tag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reptile Posted December 15, 2004 Report Share Posted December 15, 2004 If you have got the money go for the 40g ipod. It shreiks quality' date=' and at the end of the day it is a superior product, hence the price tag.[/quote']40g of music and a 4 hour battery lifeWoeful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormhart Posted December 15, 2004 Report Share Posted December 15, 2004 Personally i have the creative mp3 player it cost me 149 thats 100 cheaper than the ipod and what i have been told the i pod wears out after awhile and needs to be replaced after 18mths.I could be wrong on this so dont quote me on this:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skamikazee Posted December 15, 2004 Report Share Posted December 15, 2004 40g of music and a 4 hour battery lifeWoeful4th Generation 40GB iPods have up to 12 hours battery life.Look at the features part:http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0002OXOZM/qid=1103131104/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i1_xgl/202-3569099-8281419 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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