Need to buy a pocket MP3

tsk1979 · 4th April 2007, 12:04

ramie no matter what you get, the SQ will depend upon headphones. If you plan to listen via your own headphones and not the supplied ones(which are the cheapest variety) take those along.
All these pocket players compromise on headphone quality to cut costs.
I have seen that a good pair of headphones makes a world of difference to the sound.

kutlee · 4th April 2007, 12:21

I also suggest you take your good quality headphone and then listen. most if the OE headphones are not that good. someone told me that panasonic makes good ones and they don't sell them seperately. i am planning to buy a panasonic cd player to get hold of the headphones.

ramie2400 · 4th April 2007, 13:16

@tsk1979 and @kutlee: I absolutely agree with your suggestions,Well i have a Sony OG headphones,which i will be taking to test upon its some MDRNC50 using it from past 2years and awsome sound.

abhibh · 10th April 2007, 01:05

Ok i have zeroed on creative ZEN "MuVo Chameleon" or "MuVo Slim" but i am unable to find it here in Chandigarh. So anyone know from where in Chandigarh can i get it ?

Also i need a 1GB one so which one is good.

tsk1979 · 10th April 2007, 08:27

You can get it online from indiatimes shopping or ebay.in, the price will be lower too.

ramie2400 · 12th April 2007, 12:54

I went thru some mp3 players in the market,and at the same time i even saw the demo of sony PSP which is multi-usable device, and for more the sound quality and video quality rocks,in short words i am in love with the PSP.Just a thought buyig a good mp3 player of lowest GB fo some 4.5-6.8k,why shouldnt i wait to heavy my pocket and get the PSP for 8.2k(grey)that sounds much impressive, one time buy.what say guys...

abhibh · 12th April 2007, 13:49

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Originally Posted by ramie2400

why shouldnt i wait to heavy my pocket and get the PSP for 8.2k(grey)that sounds much impressive, one time buy.what say guys...

8.2k grey man last time i enquired the official price was 13300 and grey was 11k. Prices of PSP have dropped i guess then.

Steeroid · 12th April 2007, 16:47

I dont normally PUSH stuff, but this thing is too good a piece for you guys to miss out on. Hence some more pics:

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abhibh · 12th April 2007, 17:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steeroid

I dont normally PUSH stuff, but this thing is too good a piece for you guys to miss out on. Hence some more pics:

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SohailPistawala · 12th April 2007, 17:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by ramie2400

am in love with the PSP.Just a thought buyig a good mp3 player of lowest GB fo some 4.5-6.8k,why shouldnt i wait to heavy my pocket and get the PSP for 8.2k(grey)that sounds much impressive, one time buy.what say guys...

Ramie PSP for 8.2k????

Let me know where can you get that in bombay, couple of my friends a looking for it... but then 11k was a little heavy on the pocket. I am sure the PSP that you have found for 8.2 will fit the bill. Pm me the address and the name of the person from whom u getting LOLS

ramie2400 · 12th April 2007, 18:13

8.2k you just get the PSP+Adapter,rest you can get a 512mb or 1GB card,Headphones+UMD's you require at an extra cost,buying the complete package of 10.4k is you only ge a 32MB card,Pouch,a Screen protection coating,Headphones and pouch,I calculated in that 10k budget you can get everything loose pack with a 512MB card.

8.2 - 8.7k(grey) is the rates you get in Heera Pana or Alfa(Mumbai)
10.2-11.5k(you get the full package)

mail4ajo · 7th May 2007, 04:53

I brought a Creative Zen V plus MP3 player in the US. A few questions:

1. Will the FM radio work in India? If it wont, what can I do to upgrade like firmware or something?
2. The player works on PC's with a driver installation only. What happens if I lose the original CD? Is it possible to download the drivers?
3. Are USB device chargers available in India? I saw a charger in US for $30. Specifically made for Ipod but works with others. Didnt think it was worth it. I heard that PC USB charging takes a longer time.

MP3 player owners and experts, Please help

Vid6639 · 7th May 2007, 08:54

1. the FM in the player will work in India without doubt. My colleagues have got 3 from the US and all work fine.

2.you can download the driver from the creative site.

3. chargers will be difficult for USB devices whereas ipod chargers are easily available. moreover the chargers will not be original and may damage the player battery. It is better to charge through the PC. always remember the slower the charging the better the life of the battery. USB charging doesnt take very long little more than an hour.

kvish · 7th May 2007, 18:02

check out the newly launched creative zen stone....1GB $40... creative mp3 players have better sound quality than IPODs...(my personal opinion)

mail4ajo · 7th May 2007, 19:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by vid6639

It is better to charge through the PC. always remember the slower the charging the better the life of the battery. USB charging doesnt take very long little more than an hour.

Vid, I have heard that extended USB charging damages the USB port. Is this true? The user manual says min 3 hrs for full charge.

4th April 2007, 12:04	#16
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,717 Thanked: 22,825 Times View My Garage	ramie no matter what you get, the SQ will depend upon headphones. If you plan to listen via your own headphones and not the supplied ones(which are the cheapest variety) take those along. All these pocket players compromise on headphone quality to cut costs. I have seen that a good pair of headphones makes a world of difference to the sound.
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4th April 2007, 12:21	#17
kutlee Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,141 Thanked: 232 Times View My Garage	I also suggest you take your good quality headphone and then listen. most if the OE headphones are not that good. someone told me that panasonic makes good ones and they don't sell them seperately. i am planning to buy a panasonic cd player to get hold of the headphones.
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4th April 2007, 13:16	#18
ramie2400 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,903 Thanked: 66 Times View My Garage	@tsk1979 and @kutlee: I absolutely agree with your suggestions,Well i have a Sony OG headphones,which i will be taking to test upon its some MDRNC50 using it from past 2years and awsome sound.
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10th April 2007, 01:05	#19
abhibh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Back in the HOOD near you! Posts: 2,768 Thanked: 39 Times	Ok i have zeroed on creative ZEN "MuVo Chameleon" or "MuVo Slim" but i am unable to find it here in Chandigarh. So anyone know from where in Chandigarh can i get it ? Also i need a 1GB one so which one is good.
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10th April 2007, 08:27	#20
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,717 Thanked: 22,825 Times View My Garage	You can get it online from indiatimes shopping or ebay.in, the price will be lower too.
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12th April 2007, 12:54	#21
ramie2400 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,903 Thanked: 66 Times View My Garage	I went thru some mp3 players in the market,and at the same time i even saw the demo of sony PSP which is multi-usable device, and for more the sound quality and video quality rocks,in short words i am in love with the PSP.Just a thought buyig a good mp3 player of lowest GB fo some 4.5-6.8k,why shouldnt i wait to heavy my pocket and get the PSP for 8.2k(grey)that sounds much impressive, one time buy.what say guys...
	() Thanks

12th April 2007, 16:47	#23
Steeroid Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: N.A Posts: 7,046 Thanked: 2,751 Times	I dont normally PUSH stuff, but this thing is too good a piece for you guys to miss out on. Hence some more pics: ImageShack - Hosting :: icecreamyt2.tif ImageShack - Hosting :: icecream2nb8.tif
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12th April 2007, 18:13	#26
ramie2400 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,903 Thanked: 66 Times View My Garage	8.2k you just get the PSP+Adapter,rest you can get a 512mb or 1GB card,Headphones+UMD's you require at an extra cost,buying the complete package of 10.4k is you only ge a 32MB card,Pouch,a Screen protection coating,Headphones and pouch,I calculated in that 10k budget you can get everything loose pack with a 512MB card. 8.2 - 8.7k(grey) is the rates you get in Heera Pana or Alfa(Mumbai) 10.2-11.5k(you get the full package)
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7th May 2007, 04:53	#27
mail4ajo Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,957 Thanked: 331 Times View My Garage	I brought a Creative Zen V plus MP3 player in the US. A few questions: 1. Will the FM radio work in India? If it wont, what can I do to upgrade like firmware or something? 2. The player works on PC's with a driver installation only. What happens if I lose the original CD? Is it possible to download the drivers? 3. Are USB device chargers available in India? I saw a charger in US for $30. Specifically made for Ipod but works with others. Didnt think it was worth it. I heard that PC USB charging takes a longer time. MP3 player owners and experts, Please help
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7th May 2007, 08:54	#28
Vid6639 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,730 Thanked: 43,483 Times View My Garage	1. the FM in the player will work in India without doubt. My colleagues have got 3 from the US and all work fine. 2.you can download the driver from the creative site. 3. chargers will be difficult for USB devices whereas ipod chargers are easily available. moreover the chargers will not be original and may damage the player battery. It is better to charge through the PC. always remember the slower the charging the better the life of the battery. USB charging doesnt take very long little more than an hour.
	() Thanks

7th May 2007, 18:02	#29
kvish BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 627 Thanked: 195 Times	check out the newly launched creative zen stone....1GB $40... creative mp3 players have better sound quality than IPODs...(my personal opinion)
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