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With the iPod Classic gone, what are my options for a comparable MP3 Player?

Discussion in 'Off Topic [BG]' started by Thunderscreech, Dec 18, 2014.

  1. Dec 18, 2014 #1
    Thunderscreech

    Thunderscreech

    Jun 4, 2008
    Fredericksburg, Virginia
    According to Apple, parts were unavailable, which I sort of believe, but why not upgrade it with 128 (or greater) gigabyte internal flash storage, or do SOMETHING so I don't have to replace mine (when it needs replacing) with a measly 64 Gig iPod Touch?

    So, what are the comparable options out there? Do they even exist? Aside from putting a 128 microSD card in my Sandisk player, what can I do to get a large volume of storage for songs in a small package?
     
  2. Dec 18, 2014 #2
    tbplayer59

    tbplayer59

    Jan 20, 2013
    They want you to buy an iPhone.
     
  3. Dec 18, 2014 #3
    GSMBass

    GSMBass

    Oct 24, 2013
    How about any of the tousands of mp3 players in existence? :) It doesn't have to say "Apple" on it to be good, really!
     
  4. Dec 18, 2014 #4
    Pacman

    Pacman Layin' Down Time Staff Member Gold Supporting Member

    Apr 1, 2000
    Omaha, Nebraska
    Endorsing Artist: Roscoe Guitars, DR Strings, Aguilar Amplification

    I think that's what the OP was asking. Perhaps a recommendation?
     
  5. Dec 18, 2014 #5
    eyeballkid

    eyeballkid

    Jul 19, 2009
    Well, if your music is in iTunes other players are a real hassle.
     
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  6. Dec 18, 2014 #6
    Selta

    Selta

    Feb 6, 2002
    Pacific Northwet
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  7. Dec 18, 2014 #7
    MJ5150

    MJ5150 Moderator Staff Member Gold Supporting Member

    Apr 12, 2001
    Olympia, WA
    What about a used one?

    -Mike
     
  8. Dec 18, 2014 #8
    Thunderscreech

    Thunderscreech

    Jun 4, 2008
    Fredericksburg, Virginia
    Yeah, that's the only problem. My music library is some organized.
     
  9. Dec 18, 2014 #9
    GSMBass

    GSMBass

    Oct 24, 2013
  10. Dec 18, 2014 #10
    Selta

    Selta

    Feb 6, 2002
    Pacific Northwet
    Sucks to have all of your stuff tied up in an app and ecosystem, doesn't it? ;) So much for that cloud!
     
  11. Dec 18, 2014 #11
    eyeballkid

    eyeballkid

    Jul 19, 2009
    Yeah, is there a way to use iTunes on non apple products? Or export them to other services?
     
  12. Dec 18, 2014 #12
    GSMBass

    GSMBass

    Oct 24, 2013
  13. Dec 18, 2014 #13
    ShredderMaximus

    ShredderMaximus

    Jan 10, 2007
    Close enough to San Fran
    I wanted an old iPod for my car awhile back, but after an EBay search I decided CDs are just fine. The prices on the old classics with the hdd's are insane right now, even for a friggin broken one!
     
  14. Dec 19, 2014 #14
    MJ5150

    MJ5150 Moderator Staff Member Gold Supporting Member

    Apr 12, 2001
    Olympia, WA
    Yeah, I sold my old 120GB a few months ago for $50. I wish now I held into it longer.

    -Mike
     
  15. Dec 19, 2014 #15
    Ironbar

    Ironbar Inactive

    Aug 24, 2013
    Tigard, Oregon
    Dear OP,

    In answer to your question:

    Step 1: Choose just about any smart phone in existence

    Step 2: Enjoy music
     
  16. Dec 19, 2014 #16
    Thunderscreech

    Thunderscreech

    Jun 4, 2008
    Fredericksburg, Virginia
    That's what I'm saying, old Classics are going for big bucks.
    I'll have to take a look at these for sure.
    It's not so much tied up as it is that I like that iTunes organizes the file system for me; I try to avoid buying music off of iTunes if I can help it because DRM.
    Not that I know of, unless you burn the DRM-protected music to a CD and then re-rip it. As to MP3 players, I think iTunes only "plays" with iPods, you have to do everything manually with something else, and I did when I had my Sandisk Fuze+