MP3 player help for newbie

[Guest db99wj]

Shut up. I am not a big music guy, I like the radio, and loving my Satellite radio in the Jeep, but that is about as far as I go.

Anyway, the Jeep has a Aux input port on the front of the unit. I have read where you can buy Ipod kits and run your Ipod through the unit, not what I am wanting to do.

I am going to buy a cheap MP3 player (around 40-50 bucks), the unit is MP3 file capable, and want to know how that works. I guess I will need to buy a certain cord...any help appreciated.

The MP3 player is a sandisk 2gb (500 songs) with FM. I will use it running mostly, but there are somethings I would download and want to listen on the radio.

[Fasttalker]

I do the same thing in my jeep. All you need is a 1/8" to 1/8" cord that you can find anywhere(look around at home, you may already have one), plug into the headphone jack and let'er rip.

[DRM]

You better not be paying $40-50 for a Sansa 2gb player... The last 4 or 5 of them I've bought were all under $20 each.

But yes - just get an input cable and you're ready to rock.

[Guest db99wj]

You better not be paying $40-50 for a Sansa 2gb player... The last 4 or 5 of them I've bought were all under $20 each.

But yes - just get an input cable and you're ready to rock.

Screen and FM tuner, fancy sport clip...49.99 at Target.

Any suggestions for sub $50 mp3 player that will take abuse, small enough to run with? Still looking around for one.

[Guest eyebedam]

Essex liquidation has the last gen iPods for 39.99 for the kind that clips on & the Janos for 69.00. Just get a iPod & be done. You can check craigslist also they can be had pretty cheap on there also.

[Garufa]

I have one of these and really enjoy it. It's the size of a USB key, has FM & 2GB storage. Doesn't have a big fancy screen but it works. The only downside is the display may be a little hard to see in direct sunlight.

NWZ-B135FBLK | 2GB Walkman® MP3 Player | Sony | SonyStyle USA

[Oh Shoot]

Screen and FM tuner, fancy sport clip...49.99 at Target.

Any suggestions for sub $50 mp3 player that will take abuse, small enough to run with? Still looking around for one.

I've had a Sansa for several months, 2" x 1.5" x .5".

2 GIG model.

Works fine, decent FM, will hold I dunno, 50 ripped CDs or more?

Downside, only charges on puter USB port, no AC or DC adapter, and a full charge is only 6-8 hours worth of use.

I guess I got ripped off according to DRM, paid about $40 at Best Buy for it.

I also added a set of SkullCandy ear loop retainer type ear phones for it, got tired of included ear buds falling out (they were fine quality, just wouldn't stay in my ears).

- OS

Edited April 24, 2009 by OhShoot

[Guest db99wj]

I've had a Sansa for several months, 2" x 1.5" x .5".

2 GIG model.

Works fine, decent FM, will hold I dunno, 50 ripped CDs or more?

Downside, only charges on puter USB port, no AC or DC adapter, and a full charge is only 6-8 hours worth of use.

I guess I got ripped off according to DRM, paid about $40 at Best Buy for it.

I also added a set of SkullCandy ear loop retainer type ear phones for it, got tired of included ear buds falling out (they were fine quality, just wouldn't stay in my ears).

- OS

Did you get it in pink?

OS, OS is going to kick me in my a$$ for that comment.

That is the model, in Black:p, that I saw at Target, they have them for 49.99.

Looking at the essex place eye mentioned.

[Wrangler]

In the long run, just get an ipod shuffle or an older ipod. It will be worth it since you can buy music online. If you get a Nano for instance, You can charge you ipod and and listen to the music at the same time. I have an old 30 gig in my jeep that wont hold a charge but works fine with my music.

[DRM]

Screen and FM tuner, fancy sport clip...49.99 at Target.

Any suggestions for sub $50 mp3 player that will take abuse, small enough to run with? Still looking around for one.

I've been buying Sansa's off Woot : One Day, One Deal (SM) when they come up - usually $13-17 each. I am a BIG fan of the Sansa's - I have several models in the house right now, 3 clips and a few other models. Yes - most of the Woot ones are refurbs, but I haven't had a single one show up bad.

I think the FM tuner is pretty much standard on all of them.

The Clip is a good choice - but do some pricing shopping, they are getting cheaper and cheaper.

Don't get sucked into the ipod nonsense - you're paying for a name. Especially with the smaller players, Sansa beats them on price AND features.

[Oh Shoot]

Did you get it in pink?

OS, OS is going to kick me in my a$$ for that comment.

Actually, mine is deep red, just grabbed quick image.

They were out of black or gray when I was ready to grab one.

But I did tie a sweet little ribbon around it.

- OS

[DRM]

My daughter has the pink Clip, my son has the black, and I think I have another pink one floating around somewhere...

My wife and I both have older M240's... I'm too impatient to wait for things to charge, and the M240 runs on a single AAA (or maybe it is an A?) battery. Just pop one in and keep rocking out. Yes - it's physically a little bigger, but I use it mainly for yard work, etc... not that big of a deal.

[DRM]

Woot : One Day, One Deal (SM) - first item @ midnight was 3 of the Sansa 512mb MP3 players w/ headphones and FM receiver for $17... shipped.

Already had $90 Ipod Nano's on there too...

keep an eye out today if anyone is still looking for one

[Guest db99wj]

Thanks for the heads up, missed it. Haven't done anything yet. Been crazy busy lately. I will need to check this site more, today is a golf club.

[DRM]

Here's your chance again: Woot : One Day, One Deal (SM)

2gb Sansa clip, refurb., pick your color.

$20 for one (shipped)

$17.50 for two

$16.66 for three

Get 'em while they are hot

[DRM]

BTW, I ordered one for myself this morning - mainly for the clip feature since my older (physically larger, but 1gb smaller) Sansa MP3 player is is pulling on the cord when I run with it in my pocket... being able to clip this one to my waistband will resolve that issue.

All in all - that will now be 4 of these Sansa Clips in my house, and the refurbs working fine, the only one I had problems with was NIB... go figure

[Guest foister82]

I'd be careful with the sansas... ive bought two off woot and one off buy.com (that was RMA'ed once) and all of them have the same issue - the left channel goes out after the cord is put in and taken out of the headphone jack a few times.

They're great units but you have to be extra gentle with them

[DRM]

I'd be careful with the sansas... ive bought two off woot and one off buy.com (that was RMA'ed once) and all of them have the same issue - the left channel goes out after the cord is put in and taken out of the headphone jack a few times.

They're great units but you have to be extra gentle with them

Again, I've now purchased SIX different Sansa MP# players off Woot and not had a single problem out of any one of them... ALL refurbs.

I think you're doing something wrong

[Guest db99wj]

Ordered 2 of them! Thanks for remembering this. I just got in the office and haven't checked it.

[Wrangler]

go to woot.com today. there today.

[DRM]

Ordered 2 of them! Thanks for remembering this. I just got in the office and haven't checked it.

No problem