What MP3 Player Do You Recommend £50 to spend?

stressedoutmum

I have about £50 to spend on an MP3 player, pink would be ideal and 256mb would be fine - just a basic thing not a fancy one. It needs to work with Windows 98 First Edition.

I got an MP3 player for Christmas which I've had to take back. Had all sorts of problems trying to install the driver etc. I posted my problems on this site but unfortunately still couldnt get it to work. The one I had to return needed an .exe file that was compatible with windows 98SE which was part of my problem I think.

quoia

stressedoutmum wrote:

I have about £50 to spend on an MP3 player, pink would be ideal and 256mb would be fine - just a basic thing not a fancy one. It needs to work with Windows 98 First Edition.

I got an MP3 player for Christmas which I've had to take back. Had all sorts of problems trying to install the driver etc. I posted my problems on this site but unfortunately still couldnt get it to work. The one I had to return needed an .exe file that was compatible with windows 98SE which was part of my problem I think.

In response to your 1st question - what about the 1GB Medion 81018 available from Kwiksave and Somerfield for just £24.99 - see the grabbit board for full details.

In response to your 2nd point re Win 98 1st ed / 98SE ......

..... I'm 99.9% certain that USB does NOT work on 98 1st edition and 98SE IS MANDATORY if you want to use a USB device !!!

stressedoutmum

How do I check which version of WIndows I am using. My boys have cheap MP3 players and I managed them ok but when I got mine it kept saying w98eject.exe file needed and when I clicked on that I got a message saying this was not compatible with my windows system!

matty_c608

You can use Windows 98 with USB, however you will need the Drivers, as they are not built in!

Yes, try the kwiksave MP3 Player - More memory the better, the cheapr the better

Matt.

ManAtHome

You can check the version from File Explorer - click Help, About..

stressedoutmum

Going a bit off topic now but where do I find File Explorer.

My local somerfield not got any MP3s left any other suggestions??

ManAtHome

Right-click the 'Start' button (bottom left of the screen) and select the 'Explore' option.

Currys have a range of cheapish MP3s (256mb starts at £25) http://www.currys.co.uk/martprd/store/cur_page.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@1467332667.1135762639@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccckaddgikfeeeecflgceggdhhmdgml.0&show_all=true&category_oid=-25959&page=ProductList&fm=13&sm=1&tm=undefined&oldpage=true (will probably be similar in Dixons and PCWorld).

wildheart_2

£9.97 256meg tesco unbeatable.

aj2001

well the tescos and somerfield ones are not available in or around oldham so thats a shame, in this game it pays to be first in the line.
aj :xmassign:

Basil_Fawlty_2

If it's any help- Sybil bought me the Medion MP3 Player referred to above yesterday, and IMHO it's a cracking bit of kit with a very good sound. Equivalent 1GB players are twice the cost elsewhere, so would recommend.