mp3 Players

[amyc]

So, I was thinking of buying an mp3 player but I don't even know where to begin.  People have told me that the iPods are rip-offs.  Anyone have any suggestions of something they really like or don't like??

[bombledmonk]

The Creative Vision M, in my opinion, is a superior product to the ipod.  It has more versatility with file formats (.wma, divx, xvid, more...), has a better screen, FM tuner, charges faster, and with an accessory cable you can hook it up to any TV and view your video just as you would with a VCR, DVD player, or Digital camcorder.  It also comes in cheaper @ $180 at www.buy.com or if you're up to a challenge you can get it for $167 @ Circuit City using methods that can be found on www.slickdeals.net.

The main knocks against it are lack of iTunes support(understandable---not that I personally am a fan of it, though it "just works"), and it is thicker than the equivalent ipod..

[pmp6nl]

I agree with bombledmonk...

Are you looking for one with a screen, do you want to play videos, or just music?

I have been using the Rio Forge for over a year and it works really well.  Everything from selecting music to creating play lists is pretty straight forward.

I personally recommend against the iPod, just because you are paying for the name and many other players work really well.

[ge_bjf007]

I just got a Rio Forge for Christmas.  I really like it and it works really well.  I too was not interested in the iPod, it is way over priced.  My Mp3 player does what it is suppose to, plays music; and I am happy with it.

[amyc]

I agree with bombledmonk...

Are you looking for one with a screen, do you want to play videos, or just music?

I have been using the Rio Forge for over a year and it works really well.  Everything from selecting music to creating play lists is pretty straight forward.

I personally recommend against the iPod, just because you are paying for the name and many other players work really well.

Just one for music, nothing too fancy.. I haven't bought one yet, but thanks for all the info.  I am guessing that the ipod is a bad idea.  I have never heard of Rio Forge, but I will definitely check it out if it means saving some $$$.

[mburtonk]

I guess I'll have to step in here and defend the iPod.  My shuffle works great.

[pmp6nl]

I guess I'll have to step in here and defend the iPod.  My shuffle works great.

I dont mind them, I just like to save $$$