Posted by BakersT on 07/11/07 02:06

In article <j1h293hjl23kii62l49q8p26p19lo4f467@4ax.com>,
curious guy <curious_guy@hush.com> wrote:

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> These are the features I want:
>
> 1. The ability to navigate within an mp3 so that if I miss a few words
> of an audio book I can back up a few seconds.

The Forge supports this, w/ variable-speed forward/reverse (faster the
longer the control is held).

> 2. Can use a two-gig SD card or has two gigs (or more) internal
> memory. I do not want one with a hard drive.

I think the Forge has a 1 GB limit for the *plugin* SD card, regardless
of the amount of built-in memory. (My SO's Forge has 512MB built-in and
a 1GB SD card installed). Interestingly, I've never been able to get
DRM-protected material to play properly if stored on the SD card, only
if in the built-in memory. Non-DRM'd stuff is fine on the SD.

> 3. Uses AA or AAA batteries.

Uses 1 AAA. We use a rechargeable NiMH that seems to give (roughly) 15
hours play time on a charge.

> 4. A voice recorder would be nice.

Will record from built-in FM radio tuner, but has no built-in mic nor
connection for an external one.

May not be the world's best MP3 player, but they show up on eBay at
cheap prices.

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