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Posted by NRen2k5 on 04/27/07 14:16
jeff wrote:
> Hi, I'm considering buying something along the lines of an Ipod for
> outdoor use but I'm not sure because to me the sound quality leaves
> something to be desired. To my ears at least, a cassette walkman
> actually sounds better. Right now I'm using and enjoying a Sony
> NetMD minidisc player [...]
Well what settings had you been using for MP3s and what settings had you
been using for Minidiscs?
I'm surprised that to your ears NetMD and especially cassette sounds
better than MP3. I'm wondering what MP3 and MiniDisc settings you've
been using. I'm also wondering what model of NetMD you were using,
because the lower-end models don't even allow you to use high-quality
settings.
> I don't need anything more than the ability to store about 100 CDs
> worth of music at any given time. That should pretty much cover it,
> for my needs.
To choose the appropriate size of MP3 player you will need to choose
what quality you want the MP3s encoded at - higher quality requires more
capacity.
> I doubt that I'll use it for downloading MP3 files, I'm more
> interested in copying my CDs to it directly.
Which whether you see it or not will almost certainly be using the MP3
format.
> On the other hand, I would like the ability to download podcasts, and
> I'm unsure if that requires an Ipod specifically or not.
Nope. A podcast is just a special delivery method for MP3s. It actually
has nothing to do with the iPod.
> Older technology is fine, as long as its proprietary battery is long
> lasting and easily replaceable.
That's the tough part. The proprietary batteries used are almost always
lithium-ion, which are only good for about 500 charges. But maybe that's
enough for you if you won't be using it often.
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