new to MP3 players 92220-3446I am 71 yrs. old. I have never used an MP3 player but have decided maybe it would be good because I am tried of paying for CD's to get just a few songs I like. The most critical thing is that I hate headphones. Can you use them without headphones? After reading some of the questions I realize I could also just download to my computer. Is this a good option instead of getting an MP3 player. I feel so stupid about these. I set up a wireless connection by myself and regularly download movies with my TIVO, I am computer literate and not afraid of new technology. I just could never see why I would want to carry music around unless it was in my car. Do those docks have speakers?Can someone please help me? Thanks new to MP3 players 92220-3446I am 71 yrs. old. I have never used an MP3 player but have decided maybe it would be good because I am tried of paying for CD's to get just a few songs I like. The... » Read More new to MP3 players 92220-3446I am 71 yrs. old. I have never used an MP3 player but have decided maybe it would be good because I am tried of paying for CD's to get just a few songs I like. The most critical thing is that I hate headphones. Can you use them without headphones? After reading some of the questions I realize I could also just download to my computer. Is this a good option instead of getting an MP3 player. I feel so stupid about these. I set up a wireless connection by myself and regularly download movies with my TIVO, I am computer literate and not afraid of new technology. I just could never see why I would want to carry music around unless it was in my car. Do those docks have speakers?Can someone please help me? Thanks « Show Less
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Fussy About Clock Radios,If you are looking for an iPod that does not need headphones then I suggest looking out for an iPod Touch. As far as I know they are the only type of iPod that headphones are not a needed item, but the sound quality drops to only okay.iPod docks do have speakers. They also charge your iPod (depending on what type of dock). Some docks can even function as an alarm clock. I hope this helped.Godspeed!~SWWPD
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A really good MP3 player that I have come across is the SanDisk Sansa e280 8 GB MP3 player. It is a little more expensive than most (I think new it's about $149.99, may be cheaper), however it lasted me about 7 years. It probably would have lasted me longer, except a friend borrowed it and left it in the rain. It is a pretty high quality player. Now on to the itunes issue. Itunes has basically made it so that you can't download music from them onto something that isn't apple, except a desktop computer. I received an itunes gift card once and did not own anything by apple. I downloaded itunes onto my computer easily and then bought a few songs. I did a lot of research and tried and tried to sinc the music onto my MP3 player, but nothing was working. Finally, I tried to download my songs onto a disc, which worked. Then I proceeded to upload that disc onto a different media player (Windows Media Player) on my computer that allowed me to download songs onto my MP3 player. All in all it was a very frustrating and difficult process. If you want to avoid the frustration of having to deal with itunes, I would just get an apple ipod, ipod touch, or something that apple allows itunes to download to. If you really want an MP3 player I would recommend the one I highlighted above.
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my name: I don't understand your argument. Just because it is first generation, that means it does not benefit from what is currently available on the technology market? That is like saying a new television manufacturer should only be expected to supply black and white TVs, since it is their first forray into the market.King: My prediction is that in 2 years this will be roughly equal to all other MP3 players out there. A feature here or there will be different, just to stand out. Unfortunately, they will probably not have the market share to knock out the damn iPod.
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Thanks a lot for the reply. Sounds like this player does everything I want. Now, if Amazon would get them in stock...
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I downloaded the Amazon Music player (I have it on my PC also), my music library and playlists were there. Plays great on my Trio which I am very much in love with. It is blue tooth connected to a small speaker I keep in my car. No more cd burning or cds that skip, etc. I am searching for an app that will play my music without an internet connection.
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I'm waiting for a 128gb flash player that SOUNDS good, and can be loaded with a standard usb cable, and not requiring some proprietary software (read itunes). I test drove a 64gb ipod touch when it first came out, because my 16gb cowon iaudio7 is too small, but it sounded terrible, admittedly it was a stock set of tunes ripped at a low bit rate, but when I wanted to load up my own max bit rate tunes to it, the geniuses at the apple store couldn't fathom why someone would want to listen to tunes they'd ripped themselves, or how to make it happen. Hopefully someone raises the bar on storage space and sound quality, neither of which should be hard at this point. I wish someone would swing for the fences and do a flash 256gb player. I have to admit, I'm anachronistic, in that I don't want internet access, apps, videos, etc. just a gigantic music player that's not disk based (use it on a motorcycle, drop it constantly on the commute), that sounds fantastic and has great battery life. The more things a device does, the performance of each of those things suffers.
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LOL... too old for an iPod? I've got 4 iPods, and a music library of well over 5000 songs, and I'm 66 years old. I plan on using them for many years to come. 8-)
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How many CD's do you listen to at one time? It only holds one...burn 'em to your I-pod or MP3 player and use the convenient connection. If you are even considering this stereo, GET IT! It is b@d@ss.
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All I see on it is an "Aux in" plug, where you can presumably plug in an external source (like a tape deck), and there's also a USB jack on the front, which I've never used for anything. If you have USB speakers you might try them out and if they work then USB headphones might also, if there is such a thing as USB headphones. I just listen to CDs on the built-in speakers so I haven't tried out all the features. If the user manual is on-line it may have more info. Good luck! Marie
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anyone have any thoughts? my primary use would be music, both (admittedly out of date) CDs and mp3
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The one displayed, which I own does not have an mp3 player. Keep looking thought. GPS manufacturers are getting very creative. Particularly the after market car radio/GPS combos. Look at Best Buy. I was there today and was very impressed with the selection.
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Hi Paul! I pulled out my user guide and it states that the unit is "not compatible with MP3 CDs." I truly hope this helps!
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Sounds a bit like an old AM transistor radio (yes, I'm old enough to remember them). Not quite the full fidelity of today's best MP3 players. BUT, you put your head under the water and the full bass and mid range comes out. I have come to resent the kickboard part of my lap swims. Sometimes, I push the board out in front of me so I can kick with my head under water. ;-P
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i don't recommed this player at all. when it plays mp3 cds it dosen't complete it programing or normal cd's. you just throwing you money away. the company sells defects. that's why i'm very angery about this player. my best bet is going to ebay or amazon. if i was you. i buy brand name that you can trust. not some of brand name that you don.t know nothing about. try coby audio cd players. don't go some other department store. find it cheap on web site so you can save money. happy holidays and happy new year.
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I've been using this GPX player for about 4 months now, Mr. Webster, and I honestly can not tell any difference between how this player sounds compared to other MP3 players I have used in the past.There is an EQ on this player which, if I recall correctly, has seven different settings...pretty much what ones you would typically find on an MP3 player.To answer your last question...I am afraid I am unable to answer that because I have never had possession of a cowon e2. You unfortunately would have to purchase this GPX player to find out for yourself. SO SORRY!I truly hope I have satisfactorily answered your inquiries for you. Have a wonderful day! I've been using this GPX player for about 4 months now, Mr. Webster, and I honestly can not tell any difference between how this player sounds compared to other MP3 players I have used in the past.There is an EQ on this player which, if I recall correctly, has seven different settings...pretty much what ones you would typically find on an MP3 player.To answer your last question...I am afraid I am unable to answer that because I have never had possession of a cowon e2. You unfortunately would have to purchase this GPX player to find out for yourself. SO SORRY!I truly hope I... » Read More I've been using this GPX player for about 4 months now, Mr. Webster, and I honestly can not tell any difference between how this player sounds compared to other MP3 players I have used in the past.There is an EQ on this player which, if I recall correctly, has seven different settings...pretty much what ones you would typically find on an MP3 player.To answer your last question...I am afraid I am unable to answer that because I have never had possession of a cowon e2. You unfortunately would have to purchase this GPX player to find out for yourself. SO SORRY!I truly hope I have satisfactorily answered your inquiries for you. Have a wonderful day! « Show Less
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Thanks for your question. These are not easy to drive with a portable mp3 player however any good amp such as yours will be perfect for them. This is a fantastic sounding headphone. World Wide Stereo is 35 years old and a very proud HiFiMan dealer.
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Mark thanks for saying that you hadn't tried it, cause I was feeling really stupid that I had not put an audio in mine either. The kids' music is all on iPod and hard drive (streamed, when it works...). I hardly get to play all my CDs any more and after all this $$ just spent, I think I deserve it. Maybe I will just burn a bunch of Blu-rays of the CDs now that they came out with a burner/sw to do so on the Mac. Spending $ as fast as I earn it, but what is money for? Oh yeah, college...