Help me pick a portable MP3 player...
 

Given that I recently learned how to download music, I've decided to treat myself to an MP3 player. I already have a old, but still competent, home stereo system (i.e. Onkyo receiver, Techniques 5-disc changer, equalizer, 80 Watt speakers), so the MP3 player would most be mostly for when I take walks.

In choosing a player for me, the following are fairly salient issues/wants:

--FM receiver
--Compatibility with Realplayer10
--Ease of use
--Some type of display for song titles
--Price range of approx. $100 (+/- $25)
--Main storage for music will remain on desktop hard drive
--Durability

At this point, I am considering one of the IRiver 256mb/512mb units. I would like to hear from anyone with any IRiver experience, or with any recommendations for any other brands.

Re: Help me pick a portable MP3 player...
 

I don't have any experience with IRiver. I mostly have Creative Labs and they have been working great. I recently picked up a small flash memory player and am using that for walks and such. 1 GB of memory with built in FM. Very easy to use.

Here's a link to the description on Amazon:

Creative Zen Nano Plus 1 GB MP

Re: Help me pick a portable MP3 player...
 

i've been using this one. hardly no static and it rarely skips.

http://www.chip.pl/images/0079/str%2...kman%20org.jpg

Re: Help me pick a portable MP3 player...
 

Hey Chess.

I got my brother in law an IRiver for his birthday and he loves it.

I have a Dell DJ and really like it, but it doesn't have an FM receiver and I'm not sure about the RealPlayer compatability, plus it was like $210.

From what it sounds like I think the IRiver would be a good choice for you.

Re: Help me pick a portable MP3 player...
 

Why not an ipod? The Nano looks pretty cool.

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Why not an ipod? The Nano looks pretty cool.

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No FM radio. No RealPlayer compatibility (gotta use iTunes). Not in the price range. Not durable. Pretty much the only requirement it fits is that it's an MP3 player.

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And the thing is tiny! I'm talking pack of chewing gum small. About the same size as the iPod Shuffle with more features.

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I got the Cowon iAudio U2, and have been very pleased with it. I had similar wants as you, and did ALOT of research on them, and decided on the U2. The other 2 I were contemplating, which I am sure are also good were: Creative MuVo TX and the iRiver 790.