Posted by SMS on 04/12/06 00:09

J. Nelson wrote:
> I'm finally about to buy an MP3 player, and would appreciate some
> input on which of these two products is preferable. This player would
> be used at the gym for working out, and occasionally jacked in to my
> car sereo.
>
>>From what I can tell, they are both at the same price point, but the
> Creative has twice as much storage, a display screen, the ability to
> record via microphone, and an FM receiver... in other words, a pretty
> one-sided contest in favor of the Creative.

Look at the Creative MuvoTX as well.

> Is there anything I'm overlooking which would argue in favor of the
> ipod?

You can buy songs on iTunes for the iPod; this is the biggest difference.

Other issues:

1. The battery. It depends on what you want. The Creative uses an AAA
cell. The iPod uses an internal rechargeable Li-Ion. Each type has its
good and bad points.

2. Accessories. A lot more accessories are available for the iPod.

3. The Shuffle has very good sound quality, with a higher quality amplifier.

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