iPod or Sony MP3 player?

I need the benefit of the .org's opinion:

iPod Nano

or

Sony NWZ-S639FB

Or is there something better for about the same dosh?

TIA

if the sony still uses sonic stage software then forget it as it is pony!

i had an NWA3000 for about 3 years now have a nano and it is far superior IMHO.

Originally Posted by custard

if the sony still uses sonic stage software then forget it as it is pony!

Nope.... seems like it's gone (or comes with something better). D & D from Windows, works with iTunes and WMP11 too.

What about sound quality, gadgets like FM transmitters and the like?

[Viney]

If it came down to the software they use, then Ipod/Tunes everytime, SS is utter rubbish.

However, i am sure that SoulKiss will be along in a moment to tell you that all fruit based electronic products are bad news!!

jabba, i would also look at Iriver stuff. Verna used to have an old 256mb MP3 and the sound quality was supereb, but again, that had to use some sort of software to load up the tracks.

Cheers Viney - noted with thanks

Next.....

[Viney]

With regards to FM transmitters etc, one rule, you get what you pay for! A colleague bought a cheapo one, and they said the SQ was very poor even if they clipped it on the radio itself. Most of them come with a 3.5mm jack so will fit all MP3 players. The thing with ipods is that you can get one that fits your cigeratte socket so charges the unit whilst it plays which is cool and does not use the internal amplifier of the ipod using the line out instead (Slightly better qwuality)

I use a thing called Drive n Play from Harmon/Kardon. Its designed for use with an ipod, it charges, has a screen and controller and can either plug into your car radio via a line in, or via an FM modulator

[Mr Speirs]

MP3's by the very nature of them are poor sound quality so there won't be any comparison to be made between either player. The MP3 format is the weakest link as it were.

So it comes down to the software and battery life really. I personally think iPod's are the most user friendly device on the market and that is what I would choose.

[SoulKiss]

Originally Posted by Viney

If it came down to the software they use, then Ipod/Tunes everytime, SS is utter rubbish.

However, i am sure that SoulKiss will be along in a moment to tell you that all fruit based electronic products are bad news!!

jabba, i would also look at Iriver stuff. Verna used to have an old 256mb MP3 and the sound quality was supereb, but again, that had to use some sort of software to load up the tracks.

Did someone call????

iRiver did good stuff, Vixis had one, liked it.

For that price bracket I would go with this beauty

Cowon I7

Doesn't do video, but will play for 60 hours on a charge.

If the budget is available, then one of these

Cowon S9

Had got to be the one - AMOLED screen and 55 hours playback.......

I pimp for Cowon because I have one of these

Cowon A3

And its a brilliant piece of kit which is ALSO a great recorder.

Also as you will see, thay will play back almost ANY codec you care to chuck at them - including FLAC and OGG if you dont want to compress your music.

Originally Posted by SoulKiss

Cowon S9

Had got to be the one - AMOLED screen and 55 hours playback.......

That looks interesting....... more to think about

The main advantage of the ipod, over all of the others, is the vast number of third party accessories available. You can get everything from cases and chargers through to car stereos and TVs with ipod docks.