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Good MP3-type player to use while running/riding bike?
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FigureSkater
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I now have an iPod, which I love because it hooks into my stereo system in my apartment and in my car, and I can take it to the gym and anywhere else, and have all my music with me. I usually put it on the treadmill while I run, rather than clip it to my shorts.
My first MP3 player, which I got about 2 yrs ago, was an RCA K@zoo! It held 64meg internally, and had a memory card slot (where I had a card with an additional 128megs). Very small...about 2"x2.5", an inch or so thick, very light. Cost $77 at Wal-Mart. Worked very well. That's probably something like you're looking for. I still use it on occasion when I go on long outdoor runs, since it is so tiny and light.
My first MP3 player, which I got about 2 yrs ago, was an RCA K@zoo! It held 64meg internally, and had a memory card slot (where I had a card with an additional 128megs). Very small...about 2"x2.5", an inch or so thick, very light. Cost $77 at Wal-Mart. Worked very well. That's probably something like you're looking for. I still use it on occasion when I go on long outdoor runs, since it is so tiny and light.
Schutzhund1
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I've used my Nomad MUVO for a year or so. It has 128mb (while I never worked out longer that the 128mb worth of music- "2hrs", the more MB the better if you don't want to spend a few minutes each day putting new music in before heading off to the gym).
The lighter the better.
Also, be careful running or biking outside with music. In the gym it fine but be safe outside.
The lighter the better.
Also, be careful running or biking outside with music. In the gym it fine but be safe outside.
Synpax
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Hiya,
I changed my mind. I actually got an Ipod mini but swapped it for a Dell Pocket DJ. Right now I am hunting for a cover/belt clip to go with it. I dislike the armband thing because they don't ever fit me right and cut off circulation when I get a pump.
Why? I didn't like the interface on the mini and I didn't like Itunes.
What I do like is the Napster2Go service that works with the Pocket DJ. $15 a month, unlimited music downloads. In the last two weeks I have downloaded 750 songs. Enough to fill my 5gig DJ almost. And each Tueseday when the new albums come out, I can get them all without going to the store. I can also get classic stuff, comedy albums, almost everything. And the Napster interface is about 10x better than itunes and better than windows mediaplayer.
You can try it out for free for two weeks.
I changed my mind. I actually got an Ipod mini but swapped it for a Dell Pocket DJ. Right now I am hunting for a cover/belt clip to go with it. I dislike the armband thing because they don't ever fit me right and cut off circulation when I get a pump.
Why? I didn't like the interface on the mini and I didn't like Itunes.
What I do like is the Napster2Go service that works with the Pocket DJ. $15 a month, unlimited music downloads. In the last two weeks I have downloaded 750 songs. Enough to fill my 5gig DJ almost. And each Tueseday when the new albums come out, I can get them all without going to the store. I can also get classic stuff, comedy albums, almost everything. And the Napster interface is about 10x better than itunes and better than windows mediaplayer.
You can try it out for free for two weeks.
dexterium said:
I had one of those Nike Sports. Mine was only 64mb and while it was clever for working out I thought mine was a piece of shit.
The rubber ear piece covers fell off and got lost ALL THE TIME. And it needs it's own special USB cable which of course I can't find now so I'm screwed.
You can get 1 gig iPod Shuffles for $130 now.
I personally would recommend the toshiba mp3 that just came out, dont remember the model number but you will know when you see it, you can get it in 512MB for $150. Its so small you will not believe it until you hold it in your hand. A little bigger than my automatic door opener for my truck. It also funtions as a voice recorder, fm reciever. so many more functions. Check it out at best buy.
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dline
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iPod mos def, it's like a credit card 'i never leave home without it'. i have the 20g one and have about 1000 songs on it and it only has about 4.5g used up and as mentioned as before u can used it at home on your home entertainment system or in your car. it's light weight and smaller than the gateway mp3 player. the only thing is that the gateway mp3 player has a built-in radio. another plus is that if u have a current college id you can get the 20g iPod for about 20 bucks more than the smaller iPod.
The new 20 gig iPods have a 15-hour battery life and a color screen.
However, I would NOT recommend this for those who are running/jogging. It's great for working out in the gym (stationary bike, lifting, etc.), rollerblading, walking, and everything else, but the constant jarring from running while on a treadmill or jogging outdoors will eat the battery life up and might damage the hard disk.
If you plan on doing a lot of bouncing/jarring type movements (primarily jogging), then I highly recommend the iPod Shuffle.
I actually have both. I never leave home without my iPod (I just bought a new one today after 3 years of an old style iPod). It's great on the train, plane, etc. When I'm in the gym, I use the iPod. I have over 1,600 songs on it. If I'm running (or doing those ridiculous long ass runs with the SWAT team), I use the iPod shuffle.
However, I would NOT recommend this for those who are running/jogging. It's great for working out in the gym (stationary bike, lifting, etc.), rollerblading, walking, and everything else, but the constant jarring from running while on a treadmill or jogging outdoors will eat the battery life up and might damage the hard disk.
If you plan on doing a lot of bouncing/jarring type movements (primarily jogging), then I highly recommend the iPod Shuffle.
I actually have both. I never leave home without my iPod (I just bought a new one today after 3 years of an old style iPod). It's great on the train, plane, etc. When I'm in the gym, I use the iPod. I have over 1,600 songs on it. If I'm running (or doing those ridiculous long ass runs with the SWAT team), I use the iPod shuffle.
The iPod 1/2 gig (512 MB) versions are $99.Synpax said:
PavlovsCat
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Synpax said:
Like what? I haven't found one yet. Anyway, I use mine for running so I don't need a screen. I have used different mp3 players and none compare with my shuffle. I just stick to the back of my hat and I'm ready to go.
mrhoon
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Me too. When I got mine the other players didn't have alot of storage. Compared to my pc, where I have all my cd's stored. This way I make mixes that I like (like we all did with tapes, from records). I've dropped it from my desk while listening and no skippage. But with the Ipods that have so much storage now, when I need a new one thats prob the way I'll go, and have all my mixes on hand, no disks to change.
Me too. When I got mine the other players didn't have alot of storage. Compared to my pc, where I have all my cd's stored. This way I make mixes that I like (like we all did with tapes, from records). I've dropped it from my desk while listening and no skippage. But with the Ipods that have so much storage now, when I need a new one thats prob the way I'll go, and have all my mixes on hand, no disks to change.
justinjones1963
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I have a sony rio. I went out and got rechargable batteries because all MP3 players love to eat them. I cannot remember how much I paid for it. I went out and got a 1GB SD card for $50 and it has been through hell and back and is still kickin - and the batteries have lasted over 2 years. Cheaper and more durable than iPods!
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