Which mp3 player do you use?

Callandor · Jan 7, 2012, 04:10 AM

So, what mp3 player do you use? Anyone in the market now for an mp3 player I recommend the Cowon J3 32GB, highly!!!! This player simply rocks!!! It has sublime audio reproduction, almost haunting as its so real, (but be sure to push the usb connector into the player firmly when you get it).

I have owned iPods before and the BBE chip in this player puts every single iPod out there to shame, this is the way music was meant to be heard!!! And the battery life is supposed to be second to none, with a single charge supposedly lasting a month or half a month depending on how much you use it, I still have to test that as I just got mine today.

Anyway, enough about the Cowon, like the title says which mp3 player are you using? The poll is multiple choice so if you have multiple players, click away!

niceguyrichy · Jan 7, 2012, 04:31 AM

I use a Touch for the toys (hey, it controls my Logi Squeezybox and plays angry birds), and I have a Sony and a Rio Karma for other stuffs..
wouldn't mind a Cowon, but they're a bit pricey for me

Callandor · Jan 7, 2012, 04:47 AM

The price is worth it man, trust me, and if not me ask Tipstaff, he'll tell you.

niceguyrichy · Jan 7, 2012, 05:11 AM

Hey I believe you, I just have things on
A 250 quid mp3 player atm is way out of reach, maybe next Xmas..

IvanV · Jan 7, 2012, 05:25 AM

Sony Walkman NWZ-A816. It's got truly great bundled earphones and a battery that still lasts forever, three years after I bought the device. It's also pretty easy to use, requires no special software and does everything you'd expect an mp3 player to do (except FLAC support).

BTW, before that, I had one of the cheaper SanDisks of the time and it was a very decent player (bundled earphones weren't very good, but it sounded rather nice with the Pioneer SE-CL30 I used with it), but I managed to lose it.

EDIT: Before that, I had an iRiver mp3 discman and I remember it for it's really good earbuds (by Sennheiser) and one feature that my current Sony does lack, the ability to enqueue next song. So it's a brand that I really appreciate, but their presence here is unfortunately pretty much nonexistent.

Judas · Jan 7, 2012, 08:47 AM

i use winamp or the Samsung UNC55D6420 or built in car MP3 player

blibbax · Jan 7, 2012, 11:30 AM

None

Well, desktop PC I suppose.

BulletTheory · Jan 7, 2012, 12:11 PM

Black iPod Nano, 8GB, 3rd Gen

**temeteus82** · Jan 7, 2012, 12:33 PM

Nokia N8

mkk · Jan 7, 2012, 02:45 PM

Nokia!

Phone doubling up for audio books, sometimes. I somehow can't enjoy music on the move anymore. In a noisy environment I'd rather just plug in a pair of blockers and relax.

FuNsTeR · Jan 7, 2012, 03:26 PM

sony ... had a Iprod touch ... absolute cack f*cked within a year ... i've had my sony mp3 player for 2 years never had a problem yet!!

Cow_160483 · Jan 8, 2012, 10:43 AM

I use my phone BB 9700 there is really no need to buy anything more IMHO..

Tipstaff · Jan 8, 2012, 07:38 PM

I've got 3:

Sony NWZ-S618F (8GB) which I've had, now, for 5 years. Battery is still going strong (get maybe 15hrs out of it, 1/2 of what I used to), but I've maxed out the space which is why I bought the next one...

Sony NWZ-E355 (16GB)(aka E455 in the UK) which I bought mid last year on sale for $50 (3/4ths the price). Bought it as a backup, as wells as for the extra space and 50hrs battery life, but I never use it as the 618 is still going strong. Maybe this year I'll switch it up.

iPod Touch 4G but I don't use this for music (sounds horrible IMO). Just games and movies.

Takaharu · Jan 8, 2012, 11:22 PM

I use my iPhone as an MP3 player. When I'm out in a single location (except at work) and I want to listen to music then I use my netbook.

CJLMTLCA · Jan 12, 2012, 12:10 AM

My portable player is still my Rio Forge with a whopping 512MB. Has an SD slot anyway, so that's not a problem. Had it since 2005 and still going strong.

niceguyrichy · Jan 12, 2012, 12:17 AM

ahhhhh! i've got one of those in my desk

edit: holy crap, it's got a half full 1GB card still in !

time to find out what the missus was listening to 5 years ago..

Callandor · Jan 13, 2012, 11:21 AM

Finally figured out how to get the Cowon J3 to show album art for .aac files (.m4a's), what you need to do is copy a nice jpeg of the album art into the folder of the album (make sure all your albums are in their own respective folders) and then rename the jpeg "cover.jpg". And that's it!

Took me ages to figure this out though it shouldn't have lol. This also works for mp3 files that have been edited by iTunes and their album art doesn't show up on the J3.

That's a nice little player Richy and CJLMTLCA, I like the shape of it.

kenshi_himora · Jan 15, 2012, 11:49 AM

I've got a Microsoft Zune. 30 GB + Durable + Portable + Plays Video - Only Certain Types of Video Formats + decent battery life - Requires Zune Software For any transfers = An alright MP3 player

Jan 7, 2012, 04:10 AM	#1
Callandor Forged on Dragonmount Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 7,244 Rep Power: 304 System Specs	Which mp3 player do you use? So, what mp3 player do you use? Anyone in the market now for an mp3 player I recommend the Cowon J3 32GB, highly!!!! This player simply rocks!!! It has sublime audio reproduction, almost haunting as its so real, (but be sure to push the usb connector into the player firmly when you get it). I have owned iPods before and the BBE chip in this player puts every single iPod out there to shame, this is the way music was meant to be heard!!! And the battery life is supposed to be second to none, with a single charge supposedly lasting a month or half a month depending on how much you use it, I still have to test that as I just got mine today. Anyway, enough about the Cowon, like the title says which mp3 player are you using? The poll is multiple choice so if you have multiple players, click away! __________________

Jan 7, 2012, 04:47 AM	Thread Starter #3
Callandor Forged on Dragonmount Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 7,244 Rep Power: 304 System Specs	Re: Which mp3 player do you use? The price is worth it man, trust me, and if not me ask Tipstaff, he'll tell you. __________________

Jan 7, 2012, 05:25 AM	#5
IvanV HH Assassin Guild Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,917 Rep Power: 336 System Specs	Re: Which mp3 player do you use? Sony Walkman NWZ-A816. It's got truly great bundled earphones and a battery that still lasts forever, three years after I bought the device. It's also pretty easy to use, requires no special software and does everything you'd expect an mp3 player to do (except FLAC support). BTW, before that, I had one of the cheaper SanDisks of the time and it was a very decent player (bundled earphones weren't very good, but it sounded rather nice with the Pioneer SE-CL30 I used with it), but I managed to lose it. EDIT: Before that, I had an iRiver mp3 discman and I remember it for it's really good earbuds (by Sennheiser) and one feature that my current Sony does lack, the ability to enqueue next song. So it's a brand that I really appreciate, but their presence here is unfortunately pretty much nonexistent. __________________ If anyone has Portal 2 and hasn't played the co-op and wants to do me a favour, let me know (PM me or whatever). Last edited by IvanV; Jan 7, 2012 at 05:40 AM.

Jan 7, 2012, 11:30 AM	#7
blibbax What does this do? Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 4,254 Rep Power: 254 System Specs	Re: Which mp3 player do you use? None Well, desktop PC I suppose. __________________ Donate the spare computing power of your PC to help to cure Alzheimer's, ALS, Huntington's, Parkinson's disease and cancer: Fold for HH! Last edited by blibbax; Jan 7, 2012 at 12:22 PM.

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Jan 7, 2012, 02:45 PM	#10
mkk Cthulhu/Dagon 2012 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Gefle, Sweden Posts: 4,495 Rep Power: 132 System Specs	Re: Which mp3 player do you use? Nokia! Phone doubling up for audio books, sometimes. I somehow can't enjoy music on the move anymore. In a noisy environment I'd rather just plug in a pair of blockers and relax.

Jan 7, 2012, 03:26 PM	#11
FuNsTeR Caledonian and Proud Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Darkest Ayrshire Posts: 1,305 Rep Power: 88 System Specs	Re: Which mp3 player do you use? sony ... had a Iprod touch ... absolute cack f*cked within a year ... i've had my sony mp3 player for 2 years never had a problem yet!! __________________ "They say when you play a Microsoft CD backwards you can hear satanic messages ..... but that's nothing, if you play it forward it will install Windows"

Jan 8, 2012, 10:43 AM	#12
Cow_160483 HH's only cow moooooo... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: BOTSWANA Posts: 6,821 Rep Power: 300 System Specs	Re: Which mp3 player do you use? I use my phone BB 9700 there is really no need to buy anything more IMHO.. __________________ Decode! Muhahahahah!

Jan 8, 2012, 07:38 PM	#13
Tipstaff HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Real capital of Canada: Torauna Posts: 6,773 Rep Power: 191 System Specs	Re: Which mp3 player do you use? I've got 3: Sony NWZ-S618F (8GB) which I've had, now, for 5 years. Battery is still going strong (get maybe 15hrs out of it, 1/2 of what I used to), but I've maxed out the space which is why I bought the next one... Sony NWZ-E355 (16GB)(aka E455 in the UK) which I bought mid last year on sale for $50 (3/4ths the price). Bought it as a backup, as wells as for the extra space and 50hrs battery life, but I never use it as the 618 is still going strong. Maybe this year I'll switch it up. iPod Touch 4G but I don't use this for music (sounds horrible IMO). Just games and movies. __________________ Portal: The Flash Version _________________________________ Brain: So, you sacked the cocky khaki Kicky Sack sock plucker? Mr. Sackett: The second cocky khaki Kicky Sack sock plucker I've sacked since the sixth sitting sheet slitter got sick.

Jan 8, 2012, 11:22 PM	#14
Takaharu I can fart in 7 languages Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: England, UK Posts: 1,854 Rep Power: 113 System Specs	Re: Which mp3 player do you use? I use my iPhone as an MP3 player. When I'm out in a single location (except at work) and I want to listen to music then I use my netbook. __________________ I don't get paid to know the answer, therefore I'm far more likely to give you a straight and honest answer. Mods Rig, Box Mods Rig, Folding details

Jan 12, 2012, 12:10 AM	#15
CJLMTLCA 14X Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 633 Rep Power: 63 System Specs	Re: Which mp3 player do you use? My portable player is still my Rio Forge with a whopping 512MB. Has an SD slot anyway, so that's not a problem. Had it since 2005 and still going strong. __________________

Jan 13, 2012, 11:21 AM	Thread Starter #17
Callandor Forged on Dragonmount Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 7,244 Rep Power: 304 System Specs	Re: Which mp3 player do you use? Finally figured out how to get the Cowon J3 to show album art for .aac files (.m4a's), what you need to do is copy a nice jpeg of the album art into the folder of the album (make sure all your albums are in their own respective folders) and then rename the jpeg "cover.jpg". And that's it! Took me ages to figure this out though it shouldn't have lol. This also works for mp3 files that have been edited by iTunes and their album art doesn't show up on the J3. That's a nice little player Richy and CJLMTLCA, I like the shape of it. __________________

Jan 15, 2012, 11:49 AM	#18
kenshi_himora HardwareHeaven Newbie Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 16 Rep Power: 0	Re: Which mp3 player do you use? I've got a Microsoft Zune. 30 GB + Durable + Portable + Plays Video - Only Certain Types of Video Formats + decent battery life - Requires Zune Software For any transfers = An alright MP3 player __________________ All will perish, but in the end there shall be only one...