Non-ipod music device

oly884 · 07-06-2006, 01:42 PM

What to suggest? I'd like to be able to hold all my music (30+ GB) and hook up to car audio easily (RCA cables or better)

I'm at work, so no I didn't search.

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oly884 · 07-06-2006, 01:50 PM

Oh, and as for portability, it's not a big issue because i'd be using it in my truck more than anything else.

snap-on · 07-06-2006, 01:57 PM

then go with a lap top.

and ya got to bust out the search thing..... we got a multi page thread of pros/cons of various mp3 players. (mostly Ipod bashing)

Churnd · 07-06-2006, 02:02 PM

Next best thing is probably gonna be something from Creative. Or if you wanna wait a while, Microsoft is coming out with their iPod killer sometime soon.

HaveBlue · 07-06-2006, 02:34 PM

Toshiba Gigabeat. It even comes with a cradle that I've mounted in my truck. The cradle has a "line out" jack that allows you to run a mini-plug to RCA cable to the back of your HU. It sounds as good as a CD in the player.

I picked my Gigabeat up on Woot for $185 shipped. $0 gig capacity and the ability to store photos. You can also connect your digicam to the Gigabeat and download all your photos. I particularly like that feature since I'm prone to losing those tiny xD cards.

Churnd · 07-06-2006, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HaveBlue

Toshiba Gigabeat. It even comes with a cradle that I've mounted in my truck. The cradle has a "line out" jack that allows you to run a mini-plug to RCA cable to the back of your HU. It sounds as good as a CD in the player.

I picked my Gigabeat up on Woot for $185 shipped. $0 gig capacity and the ability to store photos. You can also connect your digicam to the Gigabeat and download all your photos. I particularly like that feature since I'm prone to losing those tiny xD cards.

I remember seeing that now! I change my recommendation.

That looks like a sweet player, and from your description, it probably is.

95ToyotaPU007 · 07-06-2006, 02:52 PM

I like the Sansa e200 4GB. Going to get it real soon.

found at http://www.sandisk.com/Products/Catalog(1166)-SanDisk_Sansa_e200_Series_MP3_Players.aspx

some details from San Disk website:

4GB model
Features

Sleek, thin design with large 1.8” TFT color screen for easy viewing

Strong Liquidmetal® back casing provides excellent durability and scratch resistance

Simple to use, backlit controls for fast device interface navigation

User replaceable and rechargeable Lithium Ion battery for up to 20 hours of battery life (Battery Life Based on Continuous, Standard Playback, 128 Kb MP3 file)

Features microSD™ expansion slot for additional memory capacity

Supports SanDisk TrustedFlash and Gruvi content cards

Digital FM tuner*, on-the-fly FM recording*, and voice recording

No FM-tuner (and no FM-recording) is available in Europe

Supports Subscription Music Stores

One year warranty

* not available in Europe

rearviewmirror · 07-06-2006, 03:35 PM

My Dell Jukebox has better battery life and features than my 2 iPods, and it cost half as much. iPod is the buzz, and iTunes is hella cool, but for the money there are better products out there.

oly884 · 07-06-2006, 03:49 PM

Simply stated, I've had an Ipod for the last 2 years. Gone through 3 of them all due to HD failures, thankfully under warrenty.

A laptop isn't too bad of an idea considering I'm going to start venturing into the "expedition" realm with my truck soon. It just depends on how much and the ease of hooking it up to my truck, as well as changing songs, playlists, etc.

I'll have to do some searching for that thread (if I can even find it, damn search) but thanks for the suggestions and keep them coming!

oly884 · 07-06-2006, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HaveBlue

Toshiba Gigabeat. It even comes with a cradle that I've mounted in my truck. The cradle has a "line out" jack that allows you to run a mini-plug to RCA cable to the back of your HU. It sounds as good as a CD in the player.

I picked my Gigabeat up on Woot for $185 shipped. $0 gig capacity and the ability to store photos. You can also connect your digicam to the Gigabeat and download all your photos. I particularly like that feature since I'm prone to losing those tiny xD cards.

Looks nice, but does it have a line out connection? The reason I ask is because the head phone jack sends out power (for the headphones) as you turn the volume up, and when connected to a tape deck via a connector, you get horrid static if you turn the volume up on the player.

I like the looks of it, but seems to be tied to windows media player a bit more than I'd like.

msw0085 · 07-06-2006, 04:04 PM

you may have seen this, but check this out for truck-computer integration

http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=64575

HaveBlue · 07-06-2006, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oly884

Looks nice, but does it have a line out connection?

Umm...

Quote:

Originally Posted by HaveBlue

The cradle has a "line out" jack...

You can either use Window MP10 or the supplied Gigabeat Room. Gigabeat Room takes some getting used to, but otherwise I've had no problems with it.

oly884 · 07-06-2006, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HaveBlue

Umm...

You can either use Window MP10 or the supplied Gigabeat Room. Gigabeat Room takes some getting used to, but otherwise I've had no problems with it.

Haha, sorry, busy day. Cool. I'll definitely have to look into it some more.

curly_c · 07-07-2006, 12:40 PM

i have a creative labs ZEN. i like it alot. about the same size as the new ipod but its thicker. the battery life is awesome. 24 hour battery life. the mini ipod is like 8. i have gone a week without charging it. its a lil old though. they have made an updated version of it. looks really cool. i dont know any specs though other than its 30gb. the one i have is 20gb.

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snap-on Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: STL MO Posts: 2,382	then go with a lap top. and ya got to bust out the search thing..... we got a multi page thread of pros/cons of various mp3 players. (mostly Ipod bashing) __________________ 94 EX cab, 5speed, V6, locked, ARB bar, NWOR headers 92 4runner, auto, V6, OME suspension, Downey headers

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HaveBlue Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,667	Toshiba Gigabeat. It even comes with a cradle that I've mounted in my truck. The cradle has a "line out" jack that allows you to run a mini-plug to RCA cable to the back of your HU. It sounds as good as a CD in the player. I picked my Gigabeat up on Woot for $185 shipped. $0 gig capacity and the ability to store photos. You can also connect your digicam to the Gigabeat and download all your photos. I particularly like that feature since I'm prone to losing those tiny xD cards. __________________ Alan *1996 Supercharged 4Runner Limited* Hi Altitude 4Lo A 4WD club for Colorado and surrounding states

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rearviewmirror Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: AUSTEX fiveonetwo Posts: 725	My Dell Jukebox has better battery life and features than my 2 iPods, and it cost half as much. iPod is the buzz, and iTunes is hella cool, but for the money there are better products out there. __________________ 2000 4Runner Limited 4WD Millennium Silver Toyota OEM NAV OME springs/shocks F/R VZN185L-GKPZKA 4.300 With P265/70R16

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msw0085 Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Southlake/Lubbock, Texas Posts: 1,988	you may have seen this, but check this out for truck-computer integration http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=64575 __________________ TOYOTA\|moving forward 1996 3.4 Litre \| 4-Wheel Drive \| 5-speed Manual Transmission \| Magnaflow Exhaust Deckplate \| Intake Silencer Removal MasterDebater

07-06-2006, 01:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
oly884 Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 4,703	Oh, and as for portability, it's not a big issue because i'd be using it in my truck more than anything else.

07-06-2006, 02:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
95ToyotaPU007 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Northern New Mexico Posts: 905	I like the Sansa e200 4GB. Going to get it real soon. found at http://www.sandisk.com/Products/Catalog(1166)-SanDisk_Sansa_e200_Series_MP3_Players.aspx some details from San Disk website: 4GB model Features Sleek, thin design with large 1.8” TFT color screen for easy viewing Strong Liquidmetal® back casing provides excellent durability and scratch resistance Simple to use, backlit controls for fast device interface navigation User replaceable and rechargeable Lithium Ion battery for up to 20 hours of battery life (Battery Life Based on Continuous, Standard Playback, 128 Kb MP3 file) Features microSD™ expansion slot for additional memory capacity Supports SanDisk TrustedFlash and Gruvi content cards Digital FM tuner, on-the-fly FM recording, and voice recording No FM-tuner (and no FM-recording) is available in Europe Supports Subscription Music Stores One year warranty * not available in Europe

07-06-2006, 03:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
oly884 Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 4,703	Simply stated, I've had an Ipod for the last 2 years. Gone through 3 of them all due to HD failures, thankfully under warrenty. A laptop isn't too bad of an idea considering I'm going to start venturing into the "expedition" realm with my truck soon. It just depends on how much and the ease of hooking it up to my truck, as well as changing songs, playlists, etc. I'll have to do some searching for that thread (if I can even find it, damn search) but thanks for the suggestions and keep them coming!

07-07-2006, 12:40 PM	#14 (permalink)
curly_c Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rocklin Cali Posts: 457	i have a creative labs ZEN. i like it alot. about the same size as the new ipod but its thicker. the battery life is awesome. 24 hour battery life. the mini ipod is like 8. i have gone a week without charging it. its a lil old though. they have made an updated version of it. looks really cool. i dont know any specs though other than its 30gb. the one i have is 20gb. __________________ 1990 Toyota 4Runner, 154,000. 5 speed v6 Downey HD coils \| 32x11.50s BFG all terrains \| 15x8 Eagle Rims \| Aisin Manual Hubs \| BJ Spacers \| Coil Spring Spacers \| Rancho 5000s Front \| Pro Comp ES3000 Rear \| MagnaFlow Cat Back One cool sticker that reads "Toyota 4Runner 3.Slow" 12" Coustic Sub\|MTX AMP

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