Is the i-pod still the mp3 player of choice?

I am going to Hong Kong shortly and wonder if the i-pod is still the best mobile juke box available and if I will get it any cheaper in Hong Kong or if I should be considering an alternative.

Any suggestions welcome.

The Apple fanatics will say yes.

Others may say the new Zen by CL give them a run for the money.

Check what cnet.com is saying.

Hmmm... the overplayed 'convergence' word seems to be coming true (finally?). That is to say, MObile phones have deeper marketshare than stand alone MP# players worldwide, as well as approaching 35mm quality cameras and depending on service provider, arguably decent email/net apps. Just a matter of time? I for one can hardly wait to throw away all the stand alone 'gadgets' I can;t resist buying and bundle it all in one hand held. Soon, add a gig (+) mem card to a mobile and presto! Your new Mp3 player, all in one. Anyways, happy Iplodding.

Edited April 21, 200521 yr by bahtandsold

Try Archos - quite good. I like Ipod, but hate the Itunes software!!!

See what you think of the new creative range

new creative

britmaveric :

If you have an Archos player, have you seen this site ?

http://www.rockbox.org/ will give some nice new features.

Is the i-pod still the mp3 player of choice?

I am going to Hong Kong shortly and wonder if the i-pod is still the best mobile juke box available and if I will get it any cheaper in Hong Kong or if I should be considering an alternative.

Any suggestions welcome.

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yes they are cheaper in HK, considered the fact Apple upholds a rep. it is a darn good player, lousy playlist editor though (on ipod) and loads of acc. a good option is IRIVER which has the big advantage of drag'n drop just about from anaywhere whitout the hassle of DRM

tip

use winamps plugin mlipod to use it with winamp what gives you the reverse sinc option and allows you to copy from ipod to hdd (not possible in itunes)