ipod.creatize zen

Messy · Post by **Messy** » 08-06-2006 11:51

Worst thing that happened to my iPod was my grandmother (accidentally?) throwing it in the washing machine.

And no, you don't need a docking thing or anything

this stuff is expensive enough without it ;p

I have it plugged into my computer whenever I'm at home with the USB cord so I can play my music through iTunes, and I just take it out whenever I take it with me.

Anyway, if you're not going to be fussy about lossless etc., I have to admit the Zen is a great option..the iPod used to (seem to

) be superiour from reviews etc., but since the Zen Xtra (which has been discontinued I guess) they've been kind of on the same line.
As I said, the only main difference I see here is lossless support, which could be 'easily' fixed if there were some new (third-party) firmware.

What I do suggest though, regardless of what you're buying: please buy new headphones.

Most people hardly know how music can sound because they're used to those shitty standard headphones you get with your audio-players.

Looking for suggestions on cheap but worthwile replacements, I found this page, which should be perfect for you:
http://www.headphone.com/guide/by-appli ... eadphones/

Seriously..I would worry more about that than about choosing between a Zen and an iPod

xiller8r · Post by **xiller8r** » 08-06-2006 11:52

I have a zen and an ipod, aside from them looking different they sound exactly the same, its all down to personal preference in the end.

Isil · Post by **Isil** » 08-06-2006 12:56

I'm going to send my Ipod back to Apple to get it fixed. Battery problem. Now all I want is a portable record player

Rens2Sea · Post by **Rens2Sea** » 08-06-2006 14:16

Cowon IAudio X5L $\o/$

http://www.cowonamerica.com/products/iaudio/x5/

Post by **The_One** » 08-06-2006 15:12

The_One wrote: look into a Cowan iAudio X5.

Thanks for reading the thread Rens! xD

Messy · Post by **Messy** » 08-06-2006 15:18

He was applauding your suggestion?

Post by **The_One** » 08-06-2006 15:23

If you say so.

snackbar · Post by **snackbar** » 08-06-2006 17:03

would it be smarter for me if i still got a receiver, or am i better to get a docking thing (and can i plug my speakers i already have into that?)

Rens2Sea · Post by **Rens2Sea** » 08-06-2006 17:19

The_One wrote: Thanks for reading the thread Rens! xD

cba thanks

Originally posted by The_One
Oh, and look into a Cowan iAudio X5. If not that, something with decent Rockbox support.

Rockbox is already out for the X5, still very early alpha, but it's there

Messy · Post by **Messy** » 08-06-2006 17:40

alpha != decent support

snackbar · Post by **snackbar** » 08-06-2006 18:52

I'm gonna get this
and this

That way i can save a couple hundred $ and just hook my speakers directly into it.

Post by **The_One** » 08-06-2006 21:27

Messy wrote: alpha != decent support

^What he said^

Sure it will play music (and doom - albeit with no sound) but the battery life is atrocious.

speedy · Post by **speedy** » 08-06-2006 22:53

Chrispan wrote: i love my ipod nano

it fits into the strangest places

does it also vibrate?

it would be the perfect mp3 player

Messy · Post by **Messy** » 09-06-2006 00:18

Congrats on making a choice snack

It would have probably took me another half a year or so

..not sure about the whole docking-thing, but alright

whatever floats your err..Zen.

snackbar · Post by **snackbar** » 09-06-2006 00:21

yeah, thats a nix now.
It looks like i cant escape buying a receiver/amp after all..unless i wanna buy a whole nrew set of speakers, whichh i dont.
but i'll be getting the 30gb zen