512 MB Mp3 Player

[hoffm11]

I am looking to purchase a 512 MB mp3 player. I have been looking at the ipod shuffle, Creative Muvo fm tx, and the Sandisk. Anyone have any suggestions? Anyone own any of these?

I do own a Creative Nomad Zen Xtra 30GB, but I want something small that I can use at a gym.

Thanks

[Lee Yuan Sheng]

There's the Creative Muvo V200, a rehash of the TX. Not sure about the price, but it's the same as the TX, but it's slightly smaller now.

[Jason Dunn]

Does it need to play WMA? If so, the Creative unit is a good choice

If it's just MP3, I think the iPOD Shuffle is probably a good choice for the gymn, as long as you don't really need to be able to find a certain song. ;-)

[timmy]

Hi,

I have a Creative Muvo Micro N200 with 512MB which I am very pleased with.
It comes with USB cable/Line-in cable/clip-case and (of course earbuds, that are quite good to be included ones)

The difference between this one and the V200/TX is that N200 connects via USB Cable and therefore is slightly smaller. It is really small!
It also has line-in recording to MP3 (haven't tested this though) and uses regular AAA batteries.

I have no complaints regarding audio quality. Transfer is quite fast (USB 2.0). Perhaps the bass could be a little heavier and the amp could use some more power. But for daily commuting use I think it is very good.

There are some ongoing discussions on Creative's website from people who are experiencing hiss/background noise etc, but mine has none of these.

At $130 I think it is a good choice.

Good luck with your choice!

/Timmy

[asmblr]

Hi, I own an ipod shuffle 512MB, which was a gift for my bday. i have to say it is a pretty neat mp3 player, it is very light and it sounds pretty good, but i don't think i would buy it if i got to choose it :/ mainly coz it looks bland and like a toy and its a pretty boring player. :roll: I hardly listen to the shuffle because i like my ipod mini better, but i don't mind using it as a usb drive though!

[Deemo]

I second Timmy's suggestion.
He forgot to mention it has an FM radio as well.
For the gym it is great. It has an elastic arm band that I use in the gym and for running.
No hiss problems here either - first I heard of it.
Solid software and support from Creative is a bonus as well.

Hi,

I have a Creative Muvo Micro N200 with 512MB which I am very pleased with.
It comes with USB cable/Line-in cable/clip-case and (of course earbuds, that are quite good to be included ones)

The difference between this one and the V200/TX is that N200 connects via USB Cable and therefore is slightly smaller. It is really small!
It also has line-in recording to MP3 (haven't tested this though) and uses regular AAA batteries.

I have no complaints regarding audio quality. Transfer is quite fast (USB 2.0). Perhaps the bass could be a little heavier and the amp could use some more power. But for daily commuting use I think it is very good.

There are some ongoing discussions on Creative's website from people who are experiencing hiss/background noise etc, but mine has none of these.

At $130 I think it is a good choice.

Good luck with your choice!

/Timmy