Cheap alternative to an iPod?

Elai · March 27, 2016, 01:45:06 PM

My phone only has 16GB of space, and that isn't enough. But I'm not looking to spend $200+ on an iPod classic to hold all of my music, especially since I don't use iTunes...

Any recommendations? Something more than 64GB would be nice.

DAS B00T x2 · March 27, 2016, 01:47:59 PM

Find a secondhand Zune

What ever happened to those anyway? Did MS give up on trying to compete with the iPod?

Naru · March 27, 2016, 01:49:32 PM

get an sd card

Sandtrap · March 27, 2016, 01:49:58 PM

Ipods ain't so expensive anymore ya know. You can find some in the 80 dollar range.

Speaking of that, got a story for you. Last year I lost mine. Had no idea where I put it. Which is weird because I always carry mine with me securely.

Long story short a couple weeks ago I found the fucking thing shovelling snow out of my driveway. The headphones still worked and the thing itself still works. Gotta hand it to them, that thing is pretty nifty for handling harsh work environments.

Elai · March 27, 2016, 01:50:09 PM

Quote from: DAS B00T 2016 on March 27, 2016, 01:47:59 PM

Find a secondhand Zune

Turns out those are even more expensive than the iPod Classics.

gats · March 27, 2016, 01:50:34 PM

zu...fucking das beat me to it

Solonoid · March 27, 2016, 01:50:52 PM

Just get an SD card for your phone.

Frankly they're the best cheap mp3 players.

I wouldn't purchase a dedicated device unless it was apple (because audio quality is just what they do) or a FLAC player.

You can't afford the FLAC Walkman I've been eyeing if apple is beyond your budget.

You can probably pick up an 80 GB iPod classic at Gamestop, people sell them all the time, and while interface isn't that sophisticated, it's the same superior audio quality we've come to expect from all of apple's shiny new thousand dollar toys.

Elai · March 27, 2016, 01:51:44 PM

Quote from: Sandtrap on March 27, 2016, 01:49:58 PM

Ipods ain't so expensive anymore ya know. You can find some in the 80 dollar range.

Not one with 64GB+ storage, as far as I know.

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Speaking of that, got a story for you. Last year I lost mine. Had no idea where I put it. Which is weird because I always carry mine with me securely.

Long story short a couple weeks ago I found the fucking thing shovelling snow out of my driveway. The headphones still worked and the thing itself still works. Gotta hand it to them, that thing is pretty nifty for handling harsh work environments.

The iPod Classic? Yeah, thing was a beast. My sister was given one during her first year of University, but lost it during frosh. She found it again 4 years later, during her 4th year's frosh, still working and everything. Insane.

Solonoid · March 27, 2016, 01:54:13 PM

Quote from: DAS B00T 2016 on March 27, 2016, 01:47:59 PM

Find a secondhand Zune

What ever happened to those anyway? Did MS give up on trying to compete with the iPod?

I believe Zune formally stopped production earlier this year, but they had been off shelves for a long time.

They were badass music players, the problem was they were kind of an ode to dated interface, in an age where everyone was scrambling to compete with the iPhone.

They have been officially supplanted by Xbox Music and Nokia Lumia.

Elai · March 27, 2016, 01:54:24 PM

Quote from: Narulion Sol on March 27, 2016, 01:49:32 PM

get an sd card

Quote from: Solonoid on March 27, 2016, 01:50:52 PM

Just get an SD card for your phone.

My phone doesn't have an SD card port. It has a microSD card slot, but that's already in use.

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You can probably pick up an 80 GB iPod classic at Gamestop, people sell them all the time, and while interface isn't that sophisticated, it's the same superior audio quality we've come to expect from all of apple's shiny new thousand dollar toys.

Good idea. I don't really care for sophistication. I just want to have some visual representation to what I'm listening to.

Elai · March 27, 2016, 01:58:28 PM

No EB Games/Gamestops in Canada have an iPod classic for sale. Shame, too, as they're listed for only $100.

Turkey · March 27, 2016, 01:58:32 PM

It's crazy that Apple doesn't sell the iPod Classic anymore. I second Solonoid's post about getting a used one at Gamestop, or even a Zune. You can look on eBay if you're fine with a bit of hassle.

Solonoid · March 27, 2016, 01:59:03 PM

Quote from: Eli on March 27, 2016, 01:54:24 PM

Quote from: Narulion Sol on March 27, 2016, 01:49:32 PM
get an sd card
Quote from: Solonoid on March 27, 2016, 01:50:52 PM
Just get an SD card for your phone.

My phone doesn't have an SD card port. It has a microSD card slot, but that's already in use.

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You can probably pick up an 80 GB iPod classic at Gamestop, people sell them all the time, and while interface isn't that sophisticated, it's the same superior audio quality we've come to expect from all of apple's shiny new thousand dollar toys.

Good idea. I don't really care for sophistication. I just want to have some visual representation to what I'm listening to.

Already I'm use?

Just back up the files on the one you're using and upgrade it.

My phone comes with a base storage of 8GB, but with card its at 72GB

But yeah definitely go for an iPod Classic over that option if you can find one at Gamestop.

Elai · March 27, 2016, 01:59:29 PM

Quote from: HurtfulTurkey on March 27, 2016, 01:58:32 PM

It's crazy that Apple doesn't sell the iPod Classic anymore.

Or anything similar with storage space above 32GB. I cannot comprehend why they discontinued them.

The Lord Ruler · March 27, 2016, 02:00:35 PM

>2016
>not just streaming music

wew

Elai · March 27, 2016, 02:00:46 PM

Quote from: Solonoid on March 27, 2016, 01:59:03 PM

Already I'm use?

What...?

No, my microSD card is the one my service provider gave me so that I have, y'know, a working phone. I'm not sure how they do it in America, but here, the SD card is what gives you service, IIRC.

Elai · March 27, 2016, 02:01:22 PM

Quote from: The Lord Ruler on March 27, 2016, 02:00:35 PM

>2016
>not just streaming music

wew

I usually just listen to my CDs but it's a lot more convenient to put earbuds in and turn on my phone during class.

Elai · March 27, 2016, 02:02:33 PM

Yeah, can't find an iPod Classic for anything less than $400.

Turkey · March 27, 2016, 02:12:30 PM

Quote from: Eli on March 27, 2016, 01:59:29 PM

Quote from: HurtfulTurkey on March 27, 2016, 01:58:32 PM
It's crazy that Apple doesn't sell the iPod Classic anymore.

Or anything similar with storage space above 32GB. I cannot comprehend why they discontinued them.

To force you to buy more expensive iPhones and use their streaming service.

Quote from: Eli on March 27, 2016, 02:02:33 PM

Yeah, can't find an iPod Classic for anything less than $400.

How much are you looking to spend? There's an 80Gb on eBay for $120.

🂿 · March 27, 2016, 02:13:30 PM

PSP?

You can play music on those.

Elai · March 27, 2016, 02:17:59 PM

Quote from: HurtfulTurkey on March 27, 2016, 02:12:30 PM

How much are you looking to spend? There's an 80Gb on eBay for $120.

Not bad. I usually don't check eBay because they rarely ship to Canada. But that's about my price range, yeah.

Solonoid · March 27, 2016, 02:31:53 PM

Quote from: Decimator Omega on March 27, 2016, 02:13:30 PM

PSP?

You can play music on those.

This has to be a joke.

Oh · March 27, 2016, 02:35:01 PM

write down the notes on paper and just imagine hearing it.

SecondClass · March 27, 2016, 02:39:23 PM

Just go to Best Buy and get some shitty $25 MP3 player.

Something like this.

🂿 · March 27, 2016, 02:50:43 PM

Quote from: Solonoid on March 27, 2016, 02:31:53 PM

Quote from: Decimator Omega on March 27, 2016, 02:13:30 PM
PSP?

You can play music on those.
This has to be a joke.

It is. I wouldn't recommend that as an MP3 player.

Elai · March 27, 2016, 03:01:31 PM

Quote from: SecondClass on March 27, 2016, 02:39:23 PM

Just go to Best Buy and get some shitty $25 MP3 player.

Something like this.

Can that be upgraded with a 120GB SD card or something?

MyNameIsCharlie · March 27, 2016, 03:04:06 PM

YouTube

Dietrich Six · March 27, 2016, 03:14:58 PM

FIIO X1.

Just got one and it's tits. The only issue I have is that it displays the file names instead of the track names. I'm sure there is a fix I just haven't found it yet.

It plays hi def music too if you're into that, plus the micro sd supports up to 128GBP.

You have to buy an sd card but the thing only costs $100.

Dietrich Six · March 27, 2016, 03:16:52 PM

I wonder where they got the inspiration for the styling.

Elai · March 27, 2016, 03:17:51 PM

Quote from: Dietrich Six on March 27, 2016, 03:14:58 PM

FIIOS X1.

Just got one and it's tits. The only issue I have is that it displays the file names instead of the track names. I'm sure there is a fix I just haven't found it yet.

It plays hi def music too if you're into that, plus the micro sd supports up to 128GBP.

You have to buy an sd card but the thing only costs $100.

?

Do you use it with iTunes or just the raw files? Do you buy music or just download it?