Rummy Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Right, so I'm getting my dad a phone and he was asking for one with MP3 but I said he'd probably be better off with a cheaper phone and then getting a standalone mp3 player as they're pretty cheap these days, or at least I assume anyway. Does anybody know/have any recommendations of some cheap portable MP3 players? Like little usb stick ones or so, he's not going to need tons of space, I just think it'd be a much more sensible solution for my dad really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKOB Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 iPod shuffle! Though it's so tiny he may loose it :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 I dunno, I'd say the Shuffle is the worst suggestion because I presume Rummy Snr isn't too technological and the Shuffle is too up its own arse in terms of "look what I can do!" Plus comparatively far from cheap. My mother has one of those Creative Zen Stone units and I'm sure they're under £10 and if she can use that anyone can :p Doesn't need any software, just a drag and drop kinda thing and comes in lots of colours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Odwin Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 I have a Sansa Fuze, but that's probably out of the price range you were thinking, so I am recommending Sansa as a brand. You can shop around and get a Clip or an Express for relatively cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 My mother has one of those Creative Zen Stone units and I'm sure they're under £10 and if she can use that anyone can :p Doesn't need any software, just a drag and drop kinda thing and comes in lots of colours. As has my mother, got a 2gb for a £10, i brought it as a back up, but my mother took it on holiday with her, and have not seen it since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nintendohnut Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 As has my mother, got a 2gb for a £10, i brought it as a back up, but my mother took it on holiday with her, and have not seen it since. This intrigued me so I went to have a look as it sounds like a nifty back up... but I cannot see them for £10 anywhere. Where did you get it from? I've looked on most of the major websites but they seem to like selling them for closer to £40 than £10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shorty Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 This intrigued me so I went to have a look as it sounds like a nifty back up... but I cannot see them for £10 anywhere. Where did you get it from? I've looked on most of the major websites but they seem to like selling them for closer to £40 than £10Hm, I was definitely seeing Zen Stones for about £10 on amazon a week ago, now I can't find any that cheap, seems like a mistake to have them at £40 since they're pretty out of date now (although still very good). According to HUKD you can still pick them up for a tenner in a few highstreet locations, including Blockbusters, Morrisons and Currys, but for some reason they've shot back up online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 I think they're one of those products that go for cheap now and then. I've definately seen them for that kind of price a few times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nintendohnut Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Alrighty the I'll have to keep my eyes open. Thanks for the heads up though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Yeah i brought mine from Morrisons, for the price its a nifty bit of kit, really impressed by the speaker too! well worth the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rummy Posted August 25, 2009 Author Share Posted August 25, 2009 I seee, thanks for the suggestions guys, I'll look into it. Though I saw a 4GB player with radio by Wharfdale on the Argos site the other day, only £20, but it's got real hit and miss reviews, some people love it and had it for ages, some people say it's massively shit and it broke in no time at all, so I'm still consdering options... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Odwin Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Some good deals to be had here. They used to have stones for £10 as peeps above said, but they must have all gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cube Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 (edited) I got a Sony Ericsson w200i (Pay As You Go) from Orange for £20, although I'm not sure if it's still that price or still there. It's a basic phone, but it's got a decent MP3 player (you'll need to spend around £10 on a 2GB card) built-in. Edit: If you're interested: w200i on Orange eBay (Currently £15 - £22) 2GB Memory Card - £6. Edited August 25, 2009 by Cube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ten10 Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Ebuyer tends to have a nice range of never heard of that make before mp3/pm players might find what your looking for: Mp3 Mp4 and MP5 players?? What the hack is an Mp5 Nevermind: Mp5 players are essentially an advanced version of portable digital media player that do more than just playing music files. With the phenomenal shift in the portable multimedia technology every year, it has become extremely essential for you to keep updating your portable digital music player in order to synchronize itself with the latest technology. The new mp5 technology has been developed taking the technological transformation into consideration. For instance, could your existing mp3 or mp4 player take advantage of a Bluetooth or Wi-fi technology revolution of tomorrow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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