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I'm starting to wonder if I should get an MP3 player. CDs never worked for me because I like random songs. So now that you can pick what you want, I think I might get a player.

So what types are out there under $100? Obviously not an Ipod. And what are average capabilities?

Why get an MP3 Player when you can get an 8-Track?

Thats what you're supposed to tell me, now what is an 8-track?

Thats what you're supposed to tell me, now what is an 8-track?
It's the latest development in portable music. Very compact and twice the tracks than regular tape.

It's the latest development in portable music. Very compact and twice the tracks than regular tape.
*nods*

You could get this 256 MB player from Creative Labs (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16855102130), or go slightly over your price limit and get this 512 MB player, also from Creative Labs (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16855102169).

I've heard good things about MP3 players from Creative Labs, who also make most PC Sound Cards, and iRiver. Both, most importantly, are also cheaper than IPods.

I got an iRiver. Best investment I made.

Isn't an iPod shuffle $99?

Try a mini disk player. You can copy your fav songs from your CD's as well os copy MP3's onto disk, and your space limit is dependent only on the number of mini disks you can carry

Otherwise, I'd suggest e-bay, you should be able to pick up something dirt cheap. I know someone who got a cheap one for $40

<not sarcasm>Thanks for the help...however little</not sarcasm>

I'm starting to wonder if I should get an MP3 player. CDs never worked for me because I like random songs. So now that you can pick what you want, I think I might get a player.

So what types are out there under $100? Obviously not an Ipod. And what are average capabilities?You can get an Ipod for $100.

I have an "i-pod"-ish thing
its cheaper though, its called I-rock

you can get it for 35$

Isn't an iPod shuffle $99?

Hmm... Yes actually, they are. I didn't realize that.

A 512 MB IPod Shuffle is available here (http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1208341&Sku=A99-1454) for $100.

Weight: 0.78 ounces
Max Battery Time: 12 hours
Special Features: IPod coolness....?


A 512 MB Creative Labs Nomad is available here (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16855102169#DetailSpecs) for $112.

Weight: 1.2 ounces
Max Battery Life: 15 hours
Special Features: FM Radio, FM Radio Recorder, Voice Recorder

Actually, here's a very reasonaly priced 256Mb MP3 player:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00066EK36/qid=1115603161/sr=8-1/ref=pd_csp_1/002-7714989-2510411?v=glance&s=electronics&n=507846

And a reasonably priced 512Mb player:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00066EK3G/qid=1115603161/sr=8-2/ref=pd_csp_2/002-7714989-2510411?v=glance&s=electronics&n=507846

I have an Iriver 256meg flash model that I'm very happy with, and you can get one for about $100-125. The RCA Lyra line is also very good, and expandable with memory cards. Research them on the manufacturers' websites, and see what others have to say about them on zdnet and Amazon. Good luck!

WELL, you do NOT want shit from creative, it sucks.

Try out this, it DOES go over your price limits, HOWEVER.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=6979148&type=product&productCategoryId=pcmcat10200050002&id=1099387489804

It has the most fetures of any Flash Player, Inculding Radio Recording, and in line recording, and a color LCD. There is also a 1gig model.

But you said you like random. So get a shuffle. It's completely random.

I'm starting to wonder if I should get an MP3 player. CDs never worked for me because I like random songs. So now that you can pick what you want, I think I might get a player.

So what types are out there under $100? Obviously not an Ipod. And what are average capabilities?
There are mp3 players under a $100?

*Shrugs*

I just use my mobile phone. Kills two birds with one stone. It has as much memory as I'm prepared to buy for it.

iRiver, 256 megs, $115 CDN. FM tuner and recording, cool shape....

Best thing I could find. My RCA Lyra sucked - it would cut out after 2-5 minutes of play, then play a screech. Not fun.

But you said you like random. So get a shuffle. It's completely random.
wait a minute..

it does not have a window..with a menu...to pick songs?

iRiver, 256 megs, $115 CDN. FM tuner and recording, cool shape....

Best thing I could find. My RCA Lyra sucked - it would cut out after 2-5 minutes of play, then play a screech. Not fun.
If it was under warranty you should have had it replaced. Mine works very well. I just bought new headphones to replace the ones that came with it. And got a 256Mb card.

wait a minute..

it does not have a window..with a menu...to pick songs?
No, it has no screen, The songs are completly random, Hence the n ame ipod shuffle.

No, it has no screen, The songs are completly random, Hence the n ame ipod shuffle.oh shit ...

I recomended my sister to buy one...i better call her and tell her to get the Iriver...or the koss...