Mini Mp3 Player Suggestions?

DaMachine · 11-01-2007, 04:20 PM

I am looking to get a new mini Mp3 player to use while I am running. I have a couple in mind but I am not sure which one is best. Anyone have any experience with any of the ones listed below? Thanks

Creative Zen Stone 1GB (this one got good ratings on CNET)

Klegg 1GB Mini Mp3 Player (I have gotten a Klegg product before and liked it, so that is the only reason I am considering this one)

Cowon iAudio U2 1GB (another one rated well on CNET though I have never heard of this company)

**Jack.Sparrow** · 11-01-2007, 09:49 PM

One of my class mates had a Creative Zen, he didn't have any issues with it as far as I know.

DaMachine · 11-08-2007, 02:09 PM

Thanks for the reply Jack.

OK so here is what I did. I went by the electronics store to see what they had available. They had both the Creative Labs ZEN Stone Plus 2GB and the Klegg player. They were both on sale so I decided to get both, and whichever one I don't like I will bring it back or just pass it on to my niece. I have listed out some of the advantages of each down below for anyone who cares.

ZEN Stone - easier to control than the Klegg model, holds 2GB (instead of the 1GB for the Klegg), has built in stopwatch, countdown, and clock which is great for running, and good battery life

Klegg - has color LCD capable of showing pictures in a slide show, will display the lyrics to songs if you load the right file, has an ebook file (havent tried this out and I am not sure how reasonable this is considering the size), and good battery life

They both have FM radio and voice recording. They also both sound great with the play back of my songs.

My conclusion thus far (though I will try them both out a bit more) is that the ZEN is better for working out and running while the Klegg will be better for my niece who is more likely to enjoy the photo and lyric capabilities than I ever will.

anomoly · 11-16-2007, 12:24 PM

i would personally go with the new ipod shuffle (which has a built in clip) i have had no problems with it and it's so small i often forget im wearing it while running and working out.

Emira · 01-04-2008, 04:54 PM

Hello
Actually I bought myself a 4GB Sony Walkman Video/mp3 player for $149.00(CAD) plus tax two weeks ago. The Sony Walkman is great. Sony Walkman mp3 players are user friendly.
I guess when buying electronics it is best to go to retail store, so that you can see what you are buying.
Regards
Emira

madcow546 · 02-13-2008, 06:32 PM

i have a sansa clip 1gb there cheap for what you get there super small, i would sugest getting a 2gb one instead though. It's only $10 more than the 1 gb

11-01-2007, 04:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
DaMachine Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 9 OS: WinVista	Mini Mp3 Player Suggestions? I am looking to get a new mini Mp3 player to use while I am running. I have a couple in mind but I am not sure which one is best. Anyone have any experience with any of the ones listed below? Thanks Creative Zen Stone 1GB (this one got good ratings on CNET) Klegg 1GB Mini Mp3 Player (I have gotten a Klegg product before and liked it, so that is the only reason I am considering this one) Cowon iAudio U2 1GB (another one rated well on CNET though I have never heard of this company)

11-01-2007, 09:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jack.Sparrow Resident Pirate Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Qld, Aus Posts: 17,867 OS: XP SP3/Vista SP1 My System Blog Entries: 6	Re: Mini Mp3 Player Suggestions? One of my class mates had a Creative Zen, he didn't have any issues with it as far as I know. __________________ //PC Wizard//Speedfan//Can you run it?//Posting Screenshots//Posting System Specs//Donations//

11-08-2007, 02:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
DaMachine Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 9 OS: WinVista	Re: Mini Mp3 Player Suggestions? Thanks for the reply Jack. OK so here is what I did. I went by the electronics store to see what they had available. They had both the Creative Labs ZEN Stone Plus 2GB and the Klegg player. They were both on sale so I decided to get both, and whichever one I don't like I will bring it back or just pass it on to my niece. I have listed out some of the advantages of each down below for anyone who cares. ZEN Stone - easier to control than the Klegg model, holds 2GB (instead of the 1GB for the Klegg), has built in stopwatch, countdown, and clock which is great for running, and good battery life Klegg - has color LCD capable of showing pictures in a slide show, will display the lyrics to songs if you load the right file, has an ebook file (havent tried this out and I am not sure how reasonable this is considering the size), and good battery life They both have FM radio and voice recording. They also both sound great with the play back of my songs. My conclusion thus far (though I will try them both out a bit more) is that the ZEN is better for working out and running while the Klegg will be better for my niece who is more likely to enjoy the photo and lyric capabilities than I ever will.

11-16-2007, 12:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
anomoly Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 6 OS: XP	Re: Mini Mp3 Player Suggestions? i would personally go with the new ipod shuffle (which has a built in clip) i have had no problems with it and it's so small i often forget im wearing it while running and working out.

01-04-2008, 04:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
Emira Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Posts: 4 OS: Windows XP	Re: Mini Mp3 Player Suggestions? Hello Actually I bought myself a 4GB Sony Walkman Video/mp3 player for $149.00(CAD) plus tax two weeks ago. The Sony Walkman is great. Sony Walkman mp3 players are user friendly. I guess when buying electronics it is best to go to retail store, so that you can see what you are buying. Regards Emira __________________ Emira

02-13-2008, 06:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
madcow546 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2 OS: xp	Re: Mini Mp3 Player Suggestions? i have a sansa clip 1gb there cheap for what you get there super small, i would sugest getting a 2gb one instead though. It's only $10 more than the 1 gb