Portable Mp3 player with real buttons |
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Portable Mp3 player with real buttons |
 Jul 31 2012, 14:02
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Group: Members Posts: 190 Joined: 17-February 08 Member No.: 51389  |
Anyone know a current model of portable Mp3 player with real buttons? I.e. not touchscreen or scrollwheel. Thanks.
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Jul 31 2012, 14:06
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 Group: Members (Donating) Posts: 765 Joined: 12-March 05 From: Kiel, Germany Member No.: 20561 |
A few minutes ago I convinced a colleague to get a Sansa Clip+, which is currently extremely cheap on Amazon.de. Inexpensive, small, and measures very well for its price tag. Just get a replacement for the stock headphones.
This post has been edited by Kohlrabi: Jul 31 2012, 14:17 -------------------- Audiophiles live in constant fear of jitter.
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Jul 31 2012, 14:13
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Group: Members Posts: 951 Joined: 6-September 04 Member No.: 16817 |
Plenty out there if you look.
A happy user of a Rockboxed Clip+ here. |
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Jul 31 2012, 14:34
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Group: Members Posts: 3083 Joined: 1-September 05 From: SE Pennsylvania Member No.: 24233 |
I'm very happy with my Sansa Clip+.
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Jul 31 2012, 14:48
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QUOTE (Kohlrabi @ Jul 31 2012, 14:06)  Sansa Clip+ Thanks, and I've found a couple from from Samsung. Creative and Sony seem to have dumped their major models.Anyone know a model having around 2.5" (like the now discontinued Creative ZEN) or larger? This post has been edited by chrisjj: Jul 31 2012, 15:26 |
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Jul 31 2012, 15:26
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No, Sony still out there. Just kinda expensive for what you get. That "scroll wheel" is actually a 4-way button.
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Jul 31 2012, 15:32
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QUOTE (Apesbrain @ Jul 31 2012, 15:26) That "scroll wheel" is actually a 4-way button. Crikey, that's dangerous design - someone might mistake the unit for an Apple! Thanks - added to list. This post has been edited by chrisjj: Jul 31 2012, 15:33 |
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Jul 31 2012, 16:32
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Group: Members Posts: 190 Joined: 17-February 08 Member No.: 51389 |
> Anyone know a model having around 2.5" (like the now discontinued Creative ZEN) or larger?
Correction: Anyone know a model having screen around 2.5" (like the now discontinued Creative ZEN) or larger? |
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Jul 31 2012, 21:48
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Group: Members Posts: 48 Joined: 26-June 07 Member No.: 44769 |
Screen larger than 2.5" ? i think thats larger than my sansa clip zip... if you want that large use a smart phone?
Now i got rockbox on the clip zip i cant think of anything its missing really. Maybe better headphones but cant decide which ones to get. |
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Jul 31 2012, 22:17
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I agree a cell phone is the way to go. Why carry two devices that are redundant if your phone already has a music player?
Granted, some cell phones may lack certain features one wants, but if I were in such a position, I'd get a new cell phone! |
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Aug 1 2012, 00:52
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QUOTE (chrisjj @ Jul 31 2012, 09:48) Thanks, and I've found a couple from from Samsung. Creative and Sony seem to have dumped their major models. Anyone know a model having around 2.5" (like the now discontinued Creative ZEN) or larger? The now discontinued Cowon J3 can still be found on the Internet. The hardware buttons are located on the right edge of the device and is very easy to use even blindly. It also has a great 3.3" AMOLED screen and insane battery life. |
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Aug 1 2012, 01:26
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QUOTE (cpchan @ Jul 31 2012, 19:52) The now discontinued Cowon J3 can still be found on the Internet. The hardware buttons are located on the right edge of the device and is very easy to use even blindly. It also has a great 3.3" AMOLED screen and insane battery life. Oops, scrap my suggestion- I misunderstood you. You want a device that is totally controlled by buttons. |
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Aug 1 2012, 01:26
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> if you want that large use a smart phone?
I was underwhelmed by the music player facilities of the non-touchscreen smart phones I've tried e.g. Nokia and Motorola. This post has been edited by chrisjj: Aug 1 2012, 01:29 |
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Aug 1 2012, 02:16
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QUOTE (chrisjj @ Jul 31 2012, 20:26) > if you want that large use a smart phone? I was underwhelmed by the music player facilities of the non-touchscreen smart phones I've tried e.g. Nokia and Motorola. Samsung YP-R0. Physical buttons, 2.6" screen, and rockbox port in case you get tired of the stock firmware. |
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Aug 1 2012, 04:18
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Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 1-August 12 Member No.: 101913 |
Sansa Clip.
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Aug 1 2012, 10:34
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Group: Members Posts: 190 Joined: 17-February 08 Member No.: 51389 |
QUOTE (saratoga @ Aug 1 2012, 02:16) Samsung YP-R0. Good to know - thanks.Physical buttons, 2.6" screen, and rockbox port in case you get tired of the stock firmware. |
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