MP3 Player Advice Needed For Novice Consumer!

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Hi,

I'm thinking of buying an MP3 player, and I thought asking on this thread would get more appropriate responses.

I've never had or used an MP3 player before.

I need one for listening to audio files, with a bit of extra space left over, and someone told me that a 4GB one would suit my needs just fine.

I just need something, basic, reliable and user friendly.

My budget was £50 to begin with, but after seeing a few popular and positively reviewed ones on Argos' website for £25 and under, I'm hoping to grab myself a bargain for closer to this price.

Here are the 2 that I saw on Argos that caught my attention, but are out of stock in every store in my region:

Philips Mix 4GB MP3 Player - £24.99

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/9291827/Trail/searchtext%3EMP3+PLAYER.htm

Bush 4GB Slim MP3 Player - £13.99

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/5139282/Trail/searchtext%3EMP3+PLAYER.htm


1)As someone who is pretty clueless in this area, can anyone tell me if there's anything/any makes I should look our for that will help me and prevent me from making any mistakes please?


2)As an experienced and confident Ebay buyer, I've seen a few that have caught my attention:

a) £22.50 in total (Don't know battery standby time, but lets assume its' 10hrs+, which is want I would want):

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220749128892&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT


b)£19.99 total:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260749223265&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT


c)£18.90 total:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190493498631&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT


d)£13.45 total:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270719275690&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT



Just as a guideline, any of the above worth looking into further that may suit my needs, and any that should be totally avoided?


3)Could any one please recommend a few MP3 players for up to the £30 mark that would suit my needs (basic, reliable, for just audio) and tell me where I could buy it from?



Thank you

Jay

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SORRY, JUST REALISED THERE IS ALREADY AN EXISTING THREAD, I DID CHECK BEFORE I STARTED MINE, BUT SOMEHOW MISSED IT :eek:

AS MINE IS PRETTY SPECIFIC, HOPE I GET SOME RESPONSES.
APOLOGIES TO THE MODS THOUGH

Dave_C_2

Have a look at Amazon some of them a little over £30 but much better than cheaper versions. Sonys in particular should come with good earbuds.

Dave

Dreamnine

Sansa Clip+ 8Gb plus an 8Gb micro SD - £40 from play.com.

Best player at that price range.

RussJK

I wouldn't waste your time with Philips or Bush when it comes to portable audio. You can do better with your money.

As Dreamnine pointed out, the Sansa Clip+ is an excellent deal. Very small and inexpensive, and but has the sound quality of an expensive player. Since people can also stick their own memory cards into it, it's pretty much the most popular small mp3 player.

Alternatively, I've got two nice Samsung mp3 players and would have no trouble recommending them as a brand.

mr_fishbulb

Dreamnine wrote: »

Sansa Clip+ 8Gb plus an 8Gb micro SD - £40 from play.com.

Best player at that price range.

Echo.

Had the original clip for a few years and just replaced it with a clip+ Can't fault either. Sound quality is great.