[SATLUG] Portable mp3 players and linux

[David Kowis]

Tom Weeks wrote:
> On Sunday 02 September 2007 13:45:30 Borries Demeler wrote:
>> I bought a couple of SanDisc players for cheap. They also come with FM
>> radio which I use a lot while biking. I replaced the earbuds with some
>> decent Sennheiser headphones (more expensive than the player), but that
>> investment was well worth it. They are more comfortable and the sound is
>> excellent, even when riding + windnoise. I rip my daughter's CDs for her
>> player to MP3 and everything she owns fits on there comfortably in MP3
>> format.
> 
> 
> I too recommend a non-ipod flash player.  I spent several months researching 
> them last year, and I'm really sold on the units from COWON/i-audio as they 
> nativly support both mp3 & ogg out of the box now:
> 	http://www.cowonamerica.com/products/
> 
> I have one of the older U2 flash+FM models:
> 	http://www.cowonamerica.com/products/iaudio/u2/
> 
> I have a 1GB model (around $100).. and the newer 4G ones are slimmer and 
> around $150 from NewEgg:
> 	http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16855228004
> 
> The things can direct record from the radio->mp3, have a built in mic for 
> doing voice/meeting recordings, and even have a line in for high quality mic 
> or line level recording! I love the thing!
> 

Heck yeah! I have the Cowan X5l. It tears up the ipod in capability. Not 
quite as pretty, but it's mostly in your pocket. So, if you can live 
without the status symbol of having white headphones, you'll be much 
happier getting a cowan product.

David