MP3 Player advice, for jogging

[Johnbear007]

Hey there..

I know there have been many MP3 threads in the past, but I was hoping a new one might uncover recent/new info

I am looking for an mp3 player that is Jogging/Gym friendly. This is an absolute must. The Rios s30s is attractive, but hard to find at a decent price. Thats the other concern, I don't have much moola to spend. I dont want a hard drive player, and I dont want mini disk, so dont bother with suggesting those. I need something small, and solid state.

thanks!

 

[cow123]

er... 64mb mp3 player with a 128mb+ smart media card? guess u could always keep changing the songs on it because of the lack of space

 

[Johnbear007]

I dont care about lack of space. I'm not one of those people that need 9,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 gigs to be happy.

64mb holds about 12 - 15 songs, at an acceptable quality to me, and I have no problem with taking the 2 minutes it takes to change songs before I jog. I'm not looking for something to keep my happy for hours, just something to give my music for a 45 minute jog.

Plus, I'll tend to listen to the same song like 10 times in a row anyway

 

[thorin]

Have you considered a MD device?

You should also check this thread on the same topic (Which mp3.....) and has ~50 posts.

And perhaps this more recent one.

Thorin

 

[PraetorianGuards]

Well, might want to try the MuVo by Creative. Not really sure what your price range is but they are pretty good, nice and small. I personally use an iPod and it handles jogging like a champ, but that's not what you want I guess.

 

[SexyK]

iRiver

Check out their flash based players. Best for working out in my book. I've got a 128MB iFP and its a wonderful device. They constantly update the firmware with new features also.

 

[Johnbear007]

Originally posted by: thorin
Have you considered a MD device?

You should also check this thread on the same topic (Which mp3.....) and has ~50 posts.

And perhaps this more recent one.

Thorin

I said in my initial post, that I did not want MD, and I have seen that other thread as well. It was unhelpful.

Thanks though

 

[Johnbear007]

Originally posted by: SexyK
iRiver

Check out their flash based players. Best for working out in my book. I've got a 128MB iFP and its a wonderful device. They constantly update the firmware with new features also.

Dont those use a neck strap though? I need something I can attach. Wish I could find a good deal on a rio s30s or s35s

 

[CovertCow]

I bought a Creative Nomad IIc last fall and have jogged with it frequently since. It has really served me well and I have been pleased with it and recommend it.

 

[SexyK]

Originally posted by: Johnbear007

Originally posted by: SexyK
iRiver

Check out their flash based players. Best for working out in my book. I've got a 128MB iFP and its a wonderful device. They constantly update the firmware with new features also.

Dont those use a neck strap though? I need something I can attach. Wish I could find a good deal on a rio s30s or s35s

They've got an armband for like $10 on their website. Works pretty well.

 

[Johnbear007]

Originally posted by: SexyK

Originally posted by: Johnbear007

Originally posted by: SexyK
iRiver

Check out their flash based players. Best for working out in my book. I've got a 128MB iFP and its a wonderful device. They constantly update the firmware with new features also.

Dont those use a neck strap though? I need something I can attach. Wish I could find a good deal on a rio s30s or s35s

They've got an armband for like $10 on their website. Works pretty well.

actually their new models look pretty great... maybe when they hit, they will clearance the old ones?

 

[thorin]

Originally posted by: Johnbear007

Originally posted by: thorin
Have you considered a MD device?

You should also check this thread on the same topic (Which mp3.....) and has ~50 posts.

And perhaps this more recent one.

I said in my initial post, that I did not want MD, and I have seen that other thread as well. It was unhelpful.

Thanks though

Sorry dude I actually didn't read your first post but scanned it and no occurance of "MD" stuck out so I missed the "and I dont want mini disk".

Thorin

 

[dowxp]

iriver bar none.

 

[Johnbear007]

Originally posted by: thorin

Originally posted by: Johnbear007

Originally posted by: thorin
Have you considered a MD device?

You should also check this thread on the same topic (Which mp3.....) and has ~50 posts.

And perhaps this more recent one.

I said in my initial post, that I did not want MD, and I have seen that other thread as well. It was unhelpful.

Thanks though

Sorry dude I actually didn't read your first post but scanned it and no occurance of "MD" stuck out so I missed the "and I dont want mini disk".

Thorin

no prob, thanks for replying. I considered minidisk, however in the end it just isn't for me. I need somethig very light that I don't have to carry or think about, and I dont care about huge storage capacity. I know some people jog with ipods, personally I think thats not very wise. you drop that thing once, and it's dead. Thats a one expensive paperweight.

Thats why I want solid state... but honestly, there arent alot of players geared towards the athlete.... the NEW Irivier's that are coming out look awsome. The only draw back is that once again they are not upgradale.... I wonder why iriver refuses to make an upgradable player.

 

[billandopus]

CNet - portable music players reviews ...

Hope that helps.

 

[thorin]

Ok I'm not trying to diswade you from your choice but:

"I need somethig very light that I don't have to carry or think about, and I dont care about huge storage capacity. "

What gives you the idea MD are heavy? I have a MZN505 which weights like 10oz (or less). It doesn't have "huge" capacity but better then what comes on most standard solid states (without extra cards). And I've never had mine skip while I was jogging.

Hope I haven't complicated things..... just my 2 cents......

Thorin

 

[Johnbear007]

Originally posted by: thorin
Ok I'm not trying to diswade you from your choice but:

"I need somethig very light that I don't have to carry or think about, and I dont care about huge storage capacity. "

What gives you the idea MD are heavy? I have a MZN505 which weights like 10oz (or less). It doesn't have "huge" capacity but better then what comes on most standard solid states (without extra cards). And I've never had mine skip while I was jogging.

Hope I haven't complicated things..... just my 2 cents......

Thorin

Well, perhaps I am thinking mini disk is larger than it is.. I need to be able to strap it to my arm or my belt, and I dont want to have to use some belt thing, or fanny pack to do it. Also, it seems as if good minidisk players are pretty darn expensive, as well as needing to record in real time. I dont want to have to wait hours to add music to jog to

 

[Johnbear007]

Originally posted by: Johnbear007

Originally posted by: thorin
Ok I'm not trying to diswade you from your choice but:

"I need somethig very light that I don't have to carry or think about, and I dont care about huge storage capacity. "

What gives you the idea MD are heavy? I have a MZN505 which weights like 10oz (or less). It doesn't have "huge" capacity but better then what comes on most standard solid states (without extra cards). And I've never had mine skip while I was jogging.

Hope I haven't complicated things..... just my 2 cents......

Thorin

Well, perhaps I am thinking mini disk is larger than it is.. I need to be able to strap it to my arm or my belt, and I dont want to have to use some belt thing, or fanny pack to do it. Also, it seems as if good minidisk players are pretty darn expensive, as well as needing to record in real time. I dont want to have to wait hours to add music to jog to

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Actually, this review sums up all of the problems I have with MD:


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[The Sauce]

Originally posted by: PraetorianGuards
Well, might want to try the MuVo by Creative. Not really sure what your price range is but they are pretty good, nice and small. I personally use an iPod and it handles jogging like a champ, but that's not what you want I guess.

I posted a thread about this and the concensus was that it was unwise to jog with the ipod. Over on some ipod forum there were a lot of complaints about premature failures when jogging with it due to hard drive problems from all the bouncing.

The new iRiver's look incredible...up to 512MB internal!!! Too bad you can only buy them from the manufacturer.

 

[onelin]

Another vote for Muvo. It sounds like a good candidate, weighing in at only 1oz, 128MB storage, neck strap.

My friend uses a Muvo while he works out, he straps it onto his arm. I think they run around a hundred bucks. I might pick one up myself, as I'm tired of lugging around my portable cd player just to use it while I jog or bike. (too clunky to do lifting with)

The iRiver stuff sound appealing, too...though they look a little more expensive and I'm not sure if the included strap will work on your arm if you don't buy the $13 armstrap accessory...

 

[Johnbear007]

Originally posted by: onelin0
Another vote for Muvo. It sounds like a good candidate, weighing in at only 1oz, 128MB storage, neck strap.

My friend uses a Muvo while he works out, he straps it onto his arm. I think they run around a hundred bucks. I might pick one up myself, as I'm tired of lugging around my portable cd player just to use it while I jog or bike. (too clunky to do lifting with)

The iRiver stuff sound appealing, too...though they look a little more expensive and I'm not sure if the included strap will work on your arm if you don't buy the $13 armstrap accessory...

The muvo is starting to sound alright, I prefer an LCD.. but I could live without one honestly. Does it come with any kind of a belt clip? I don't like the idea of a neck strap, and I don't really want to on my arm while im lifting (at least upper body) although on the arm sounds great for jogging.

 

[onelin]

I question if I'd be comfortable with it on my arm for lifting, too. It doesn't sound like it has a belt clip, and from the site I'm at, it sounds like my friend may have paid extra for his armstrap (just like the iRiver, which I think has the LCD?) ...both should be small enough that a makeshift beltstrap shouldn't be that hard, but I don't see one listed as a possible accessory. Once the price gets >$150 it sounds a lot harder for me to justify ditching my oldschool CD player. Some lifters just nonchalantly shove a discman into their pants (i.e. like how many would keep a gun) to keep out of the way. Half-visible...sort of acting as the belt itself

 

[cloudchief]

Simple inexpensive MP3 player
I have had the 32MB version for almost a year and I am extremely happy with it. Not fancy and better built than it looks.
I just dropped mine over a stair rail and it fell a full flight, put the battery back in and it picked up where it left off.
I get about 7 hours on a single AA rechargable and it will take compact flash media, which these days is the cheapest and imo the most durable media available. You say all you need is 64MB which is what this is for $78 plus shipping, with the ability to expand. Granted there are a lot fancier players out there for more money, but for my purpose the Diva gave me the most bang for the buck.

 

[jjyiz28]

Originally posted by: Snatchface

Originally posted by: PraetorianGuards
Well, might want to try the MuVo by Creative. Not really sure what your price range is but they are pretty good, nice and small. I personally use an iPod and it handles jogging like a champ, but that's not what you want I guess.

I posted a thread about this and the concensus was that it was unwise to jog with the ipod. Over on some ipod forum there were a lot of complaints about premature failures when jogging with it due to hard drive problems from all the bouncing.

The new iRiver's look incredible...up to 512MB internal!!! Too bad you can only buy them from the manufacturer.

great, and i was just about to get the ipod for workout purposes suggested by you AT'ers =|

sorry to go off topic, but where are the good ipod forums?? i wish to ask some questions.

 

[The Sauce]

Originally posted by: jjyiz28

Originally posted by: Snatchface

Originally posted by: PraetorianGuards
Well, might want to try the MuVo by Creative. Not really sure what your price range is but they are pretty good, nice and small. I personally use an iPod and it handles jogging like a champ, but that's not what you want I guess.

I posted a thread about this and the concensus was that it was unwise to jog with the ipod. Over on some ipod forum there were a lot of complaints about premature failures when jogging with it due to hard drive problems from all the bouncing.

The new iRiver's look incredible...up to 512MB internal!!! Too bad you can only buy them from the manufacturer.

great, and i was just about to get the ipod for workout purposes suggested by you AT'ers =|

sorry to go off topic, but where are the good ipod forums?? i wish to ask some questions.

Here is the link to the other thread I mentioned. The link to the ipodlounge is in there. I searched it for "jogging" to get my info.