I ask this only because it has been years since the iPod Classic line has been updated and I currently own a 160gb version.
For as "low tech" as it is now I still use it on a consistent basis due to its capacity and battery life.
I am now getting to the point where I have to delete old music to add new and I'd rather get a higher capacity model which Apple seems to not want to put out.
Is there ANYTHING out there that offers a pretty intuitive UI, battery life, and a considerably higher capacity??
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What is the best stand alone MP3 player out there today?
Unfortunately, the only MP3 player that I was able to find that is bigger than the iPod Classic is the Archos 5 and that is definitely not a standalone player: reviews.cnet.com/tablets/archos-5-internet-tablet/...
There is another option, though. If you need more space, convert to an Android phone (if you don't use one) or wait for the Samsung Galaxy S Wifi (www.samsung.com/global/microsite/galaxyswifi/gs5/g...).
I know I said you need Android for this, but only because it's a more intuitive experience, and you'd have 3G. However, Google built a pretty good web app for Google Music and if you have an iPod Touch or an iPhone you could stream your entire music collection over the internet to those devices as well. (If you need a Google Music invite, let me know).
Hope this helps!
There is another option, though. If you need more space, convert to an Android phone (if you don't use one) or wait for the Samsung Galaxy S Wifi (www.samsung.com/global/microsite/galaxyswifi/gs5/g...).
I know I said you need Android for this, but only because it's a more intuitive experience, and you'd have 3G. However, Google built a pretty good web app for Google Music and if you have an iPod Touch or an iPhone you could stream your entire music collection over the internet to those devices as well. (If you need a Google Music invite, let me know).
Hope this helps!
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For a different approach to higher capacity . . . and much better sound quality:
HiFiMAN HM-801 Portable Player
Modular Design: Modular Amplifier Bay (Named GanQi Bay) and 14.8 volt Lithium Polymer Battery Bay
Memory: SDHC Card
Volume control: ALPS Analog Attenuator
DAC function: Coaxial (16bit 44.1kHz to 24bit 96kHz) , USB DAC (16bit 48kHz)
DAC Chip: Burr-Brown PCM1704;
Op-Amp: OPA627 Exchangeable Module Battery
Charger and External Power supply: External Power supply also acts as a bettery charger and can deliver Hi-Fi grade sound quality even while charging.
Weight: about 260g (Main Body), about 2000g (include packing box and accessory)
Size: 114 mm *78mm * 25.5 mm or 4.49 * 3.07 * 1.00 Inch
Output: Headphone out; Line out
Battery Life: 7 to 8 hours (Depending upon which Modular Amplifier board is mounted)
Music Format Support:
APE Fast、Normal、High Mode
AAC 16K-320Kbps
FLAC lossless VBR 16bit and 24bit
WMA 8-355kbps
OGG Quality 0-Quality 10
WAV PCM,MS-ADPCM,IMA-ADPCM
MP3(VBR) 8-320Kbps
hifiman.us/products/?pid=71
gdgt.com/hifiman/hm-801/
No idea if this is actually worth the money, but it is probably the best sounding standalone MP3 player out there.
HiFiMAN HM-801 Portable Player
Modular Design: Modular Amplifier Bay (Named GanQi Bay) and 14.8 volt Lithium Polymer Battery Bay
Memory: SDHC Card
Volume control: ALPS Analog Attenuator
DAC function: Coaxial (16bit 44.1kHz to 24bit 96kHz) , USB DAC (16bit 48kHz)
DAC Chip: Burr-Brown PCM1704;
Op-Amp: OPA627 Exchangeable Module Battery
Charger and External Power supply: External Power supply also acts as a bettery charger and can deliver Hi-Fi grade sound quality even while charging.
Weight: about 260g (Main Body), about 2000g (include packing box and accessory)
Size: 114 mm *78mm * 25.5 mm or 4.49 * 3.07 * 1.00 Inch
Output: Headphone out; Line out
Battery Life: 7 to 8 hours (Depending upon which Modular Amplifier board is mounted)
Music Format Support:
APE Fast、Normal、High Mode
AAC 16K-320Kbps
FLAC lossless VBR 16bit and 24bit
WMA 8-355kbps
OGG Quality 0-Quality 10
WAV PCM,MS-ADPCM,IMA-ADPCM
MP3(VBR) 8-320Kbps
hifiman.us/products/?pid=71
gdgt.com/hifiman/hm-801/
No idea if this is actually worth the money, but it is probably the best sounding standalone MP3 player out there.
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