Alternatives to iPod classic (dedicated mp3 player)

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pogofish wrote: »

I replaced my Sansas with and Xduoo X2 and X3.

The X2 is an excellent, well made little machine with really good sound quality and (so far) superb battery life. Its only let down is that its filing system is a pain in the backside!

The X3 however is a very different beast - So far, it has behaved impeccably!

After suggesting it earlier in this thread, I've now went ahead and bought the Xduoo X2 myself as a replacement for my trusty old Sony Walkman (battery life is failing after 7 or 8 years service!), and echo what pogofish has said, it has its limitations, but for £35 it's terrific. I've converted some of my CD's to Flac files and even to my uncultured ears the sound is excellent.

I did briefly consider the X3 but just went for the cheaper option to try it out, I figure I can live with the poor file system and although it is very clunky, my only real issue is the slow fast forward when I'm listening to podcasts. So I can't complain too much. It's main use is for music, and I'm loving the sound it produces. I thought my Sony was pretty good, but this little thing is excellent.