MP3 player recommendations

I am looking at getting an MP3 player from my parents for XMas. Nothing too terribly expensive. I would like it to be drag & drop, and have the ability to create playlists. I do not want to use iTunes, and would prefer not to be locked into the software for the player. Using device as a portable HDD would be a nice benefit. Looking for something with at least a few Gb.

Any recommendations? Looking @ creative zen micro, but I heard you have to use their software, and possibly manually set aside part of the HDD for file storage.

Thanks all!

My 11 year old daughter managed to extract a 30GB video iPod from me. Just like her mum.

I know the ipod has the U2 edition and all that.....anybody know if they're making a White Sox Championship edition? If so, you should get that one, man.

Where, exactly, did she extract it from? Wait.....forget that.....I don't want to know.

Spammer.

I know

...*cries*...

So you can use WMP? That would not be terrible, as that is what I usually use anyway. Will the playlists transfer? How do you like your player?

yeah i had the 60gb micro awile ago, thing works pretty good and like ned said the firmware is small and user-friendly. and theyre not that expensive.

Hell yeah! The Jeep loves playing in the snow! I did a doughnut in the driveway the other night for the kids... Well, half a doughnut.... Pulled in to the driveway, flipped a quick 180, then backed into the garage!

8)

My drive isn't wide enough for me to pull that stunt in imy truck.... I've had it pushing snow up over the bumper so far this year, but haven't got it into hood high snow, yet!!!! [shrug]

The one I am leaning toward is the Zen Micro Photo (BB, 8Gb, $250)
There's also the Zen Vision M, the Zen Sleek (BB, 20Gb, $250), the Zen Touch (BB, 40Gb, $270).

I don't really see paying the money for so little storage, but the Zen Micro Photo is calling my name.... But 5x the storage for $20 more with the Touch?

(looking for better prices and price on Vision M)

Edit: Any opinion on Toshiba gigabeat® MEG-F20? Crutchfield has it in stock, on sale, and I get 10% off. ($225)

I need more opinions!!!!

This is all fine and good, but apparently there are NO Zen Micro Photos available... =o(

Actually, I think that the local Best Buy has one... Now I just gotta tell the parental units and see if that's what shows up at their place on XMas day... 8)

I'd get the photo. They look sexy as hell.

The touch is ok, but a little bulky I believe. You really can't go wrong with a Micro. The photo version is just another bonus!

I was being a smartass....about the picture...lol

I work in home theater....but i can buy you a zen mirco for x-mas. I think our discount works for that.....just wait by the mailbox...lol

you live in Chicago....i'll bet its cold as balls out there....lol

Was he high today above 0F?

We say "It's Colder than a Witches Tit in a Brass Bra"...... [shrug]

I have the Creative Zen Vision:M in the office at the moment (listening to the FM radio on it at the moment as a matter of fact…) and if you're willing to shell out the $330 or so for it I'd say it's worth a go. I've yet to stress test it, but creative claim 4 hours video playback and 14 hours of audio, as well as picture viewer and such… though if you're not going to use video or have little interest in it then I'd say you might be better suited going for a cheaper audio-only player.

Hey, let's chip in and buy steph a brass bra and test that out.

I would not mind having the option for the M, but I have yet to see it anywhere. I tried Froogle and such, and it didn't know what I was talking about...

Video would be nice, but not necessary at this point in time... When I would be using it, I would not be watching videos.... Plus, most of the videos I have probably should not be out in public... So, I guess then I will pass on the M...

Yes, it is cold as ass here, and snowing to boot... Quick 10 day...

HEY!!! It's ALMOST freezing out there! 29 degrees today!!

High / Low (°F) Precip. %
Today
Dec 14 Snow / Wind 33°/28° 100 %
Thu
Dec 15 Few Snow Showers 32°/20° 30 %
Fri
Dec 16 Few Snow Showers 25°/13° 30 %
Sat
Dec 17 Partly Cloudy 24°/8° 10 %
Sun
Dec 18 Partly Cloudy 17°/5° 10 %
Mon
Dec 19 Mostly Cloudy 15°/8° 20 %
Tue
Dec 20 Few Snow Showers 21°/8° 30 %
Wed
Dec 21 Few Snow Showers 22°/12° 30 %
Thu
Dec 22 Scattered Snow Showers 24°/15° 30 %
Fri
Dec 23 Mostly Sunny 27°/20° 20 %


Yeah, gonna be cold as ass....

Doesn't matter.... He divorced her, oh 25 years ago or so.... [shrug]

a friend said it was 1degree when they left for work this morning in Central PA.....thats not cold as balls....its COLDER then balls.....

BBBBRRRRRRRRR 1degree at 7am.