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Thread ID: 52569 2004-12-22 04:30:00 What MP3 Player to buy? (Urgent, needed by Christmas) george12 (7) Press F1
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306669 2004-12-22 04:30:00 Hi there,

I have finally persuaded my mum to get me an MP3 player for christmas (as well as my other more expensive present). Now, with my $70 or so cash plus about $50 of present value, I can afford around $120. So that is my price limit.

I DID know the perfect one, I get it from my wholesaler for $105. But it's not there anymore :(. So what is the best one to buy in your opinion?

USB 2.0 is a must
256MB preferred
Hope to have a card slot (SD / MMC)
Must have a screen (showing song info)
Hopefully all the nice extras like equalizer, menu etc, voice recording

Anyone know the perfect model?
george12 (7)
306670 2004-12-22 04:54:00 See if you can find the Speed Ex-2, I've got a 256MB version of it. Supports MP3 and WMA, voice recording, has a built-in FM tuner, and has a two-line LCD display.

I'm not sure how much it retails for, but I think it should be around the price you're looking for.

Otherwise I'd suggest an iRiver (but not an iPod).
agent (30)
306671 2004-12-22 05:01:00 Try this but I am not sure if it has screen. Perhaps not, but hey, 256MB for $105.00, seems good to me.
www.instore.co.nz
theother1 (3573)
306672 2004-12-22 05:04:00 Or this
www.instore.co.nz
theother1 (3573)
306673 2004-12-22 05:59:00 That last one looks good. I might buy it if no other choices come up.

Mmm, my new keyboard is great!

The "Speed EX-2" I searched for in Google NZ - the only 4 matches were on Trademe - and they were all closed.

I don't like the AV220 myself. The cheapest of them all, I get the 128MB version for $59. Can't source a cheap 256MB model of it though.

But anyway, although they sell wonderfully, I personally think they are too simple and featureless. No screen, only 3 buttons: Play/On/Off, Next and Previous.

Cheers George
george12 (7)
306674 2004-12-22 07:43:00 I have bought the Sinos for my missus this xmas looks great, you should be able to get it cheaper. Rob99 (151)
306675 2004-12-22 07:44:00 wat keyboard u got george , getting a wireless one on saturday , ohh cant wait noone (22)
306676 2004-12-22 08:03:00 Hi you obviously cant expect too much for $120 but have a look through pricespy. just use the search option and put in mp3...

www.pricespy.co.nz
Parry (5696)
306677 2004-12-22 08:37:00 wat keyboard u got george , getting a wireless one on saturday , ohh cant wait
Do you really need one before Christmas!?!? I would ask for the money and save up just a tiny little extra for the MSI MegaStick. Infact -I think at wholesale price, you should just be able to get the 128mb version with $120.
~sy~ (95)
306678 2004-12-22 08:41:00 I got the Harma HK-852, a really nice silver and black one with all the extra buttons at the top I could ever want :D. Cost me $11, lowest price I have seen retail is $19 though.

Wireless sounds cool. Lucky you :). I also got a new optical mouse, same price actually. It is an actual decent one, unlike these funny UGLY, UGLY ones I can (but don't) get for $6.......

I didn't have much money at the time, was actually considering a $3 ball mouse ... but HELL NO was my though after a few seconds!

Cheers
george12 (7)
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