Looking into getting a new MP3 player...

So I've got this 6-year-old Creative Zen Xtra 60GB, and the hard drive in it is finally starting to fail (thankfully, I have it synced with my computer, so nothing'll be lost) and now I'm looking for a new MP3 player to get. A couple things I'm looking for include:

• Not an Apple product
  
• Built-in FM transmitter (not required, but it'd be nice)
• High capacity (music library is 25GB)

Well, get a Zune then.  My 80gb Zune isn't an Apple product, has built-in FM, and it's a high capacity.  Also with the newest update for it, it has a couple of free games.

"So I've got this 6-year-old Creative Zen Xtra 60GB, and the hard drive in it is finally starting to fail (thankfully, I have it synced with my computer, so nothing'll be lost) and now I'm looking for a new MP3 player to get. A couple things I'm looking for include:

• Not an Apple product
  
• Built-in FM transmitter (not required, but it'd be nice)
• High capacity (music library is 25GB)

That's about it. Just about anything is better than this thing, though. Let me know what you'd suggest! Thanks."

You're pretty much limited with a Zune if you want large capacity. Few manufacturers make hard drive based players any more.

I guess there are some Archon players, but they're huge and unwieldy.

80 gig Zune. It's much nicer looking than the 120 and for most people it far exceeds your capacital needs. One thing you might not like is the forced software integration, but it manages ID3 tags pretty damn well (it organized all of mine, I'm too lazy to do it myself) and I like it a lot. It also has great FM reception.

iPod touch really. Anything else you might as well go down to BestBuy and get the first thing you'll see as there is no difference in what you're getting. Unless you get a PSP, which is great for Podcasts and Internet radio.

Thanks for the suggestions, but just to clarify, what I meant by an FM transmitter is that it can transmit to radio stations, so I can tune into my MP3 player from my car radio, since I don't have an MP3 jack.

"Thanks for the suggestions, but just to clarify, what I meant by an FM transmitter is that it can transmit to radio stations, so I can tune into my MP3 player from my car radio, since I don't have an MP3 jack."

"AnimZero said:

"Thanks for the suggestions, but just to clarify, what I meant by an FM transmitter is that it can transmit to radio stations, so I can tune into my MP3 player from my car radio, since I don't have an MP3 jack."

The Zune has an accessory for that. Let me find it...

K. Something like this then."

"Vinchenzo said:

"AnimZero said:

"Thanks for the suggestions, but just to clarify, what I meant by an FM transmitter is that it can transmit to radio stations, so I can tune into my MP3 player from my car radio, since I don't have an MP3 jack."

The Zune has an accessory for that. Let me find it...

K. Something like this then."

Actually, yeah, that's exactly like what I'd be looking for.Thanks guys! I think I'm probably going to get a Zune then."

Ahriman beat me to it, but I was going to say if money is not a major issue to look into whether or not getting a Zen would be a good option for you.

Just get an ipod.

"AnimZero said:

"Vinchenzo said:

"AnimZero said:

"Thanks for the suggestions, but just to clarify, what I meant by an FM transmitter is that it can transmit to radio stations, so I can tune into my MP3 player from my car radio, since I don't have an MP3 jack."

The Zune has an accessory for that. Let me find it...

K. Something like this then."

Actually, yeah, that's exactly like what I'd be looking for.Thanks guys! I think I'm probably going to get a Zune then."

I've gone through alot of MP3 players in my time, Ipods, ipod touchs(?), Creatives, Zunes and so on.Out of the amount I've gone through, only one has been good (Well 2 kinda') the Zen X-Fi (32GB), not only does it looks great, it's got the usual ZEN UI, which I like.The EQ is still there, which I love and the screen is great (Not that I watch movies, just pointing it out if you like pictures/videos).I can't come up with stuff on the fly, but Creative is the often forgotten company due to Microsoft's crap and Apple's shit (And their stupid horde of followers).Make the right choice, get another Creative, at least they have a longer life that 1.5 years."

"Just get an ipod."

Zune is your friend, has all you want.

"BigBoss1911 said:

"Just get an ipod."

Agreed, why would you not wan't an ipod..."

Don't be such a snob and get an Ipod. Or just get a Zune but I have an Ipod and it works fine.

AnimZero said:

"angelkanarias said:

"BigBoss1911 said:

"Just get an ipod."

Agreed, why would you not wan't an ipod..."

I hate working with iTunes and the idea of having the same MP3 player as everyone else. Working with the wheel's also a pain, and I can probably get an equivalent or better MP3 player for cheaper."

Buy a freggin ipod. Buy the fm transmitter if u must. although quality wise your better off if ur stereo has a tape deck or aux input. I'm not an apple person, but ive been perfectly happy with my ipod. itunes is great compared to windows media player. just but applecare and your set.

I would definately reccomend the zune and am happy to see most others are doing the same. I've had my 1st gen 30gb zune (the old one without the touch pad) for about 2 and a half years now and it's still going strong. I am very happy with it. The only complaints I have EVER had about my zune are the lack of a clock and the lack of games. AND VOILA! Microsoft fixes both those gripes with one fell swoop and a single update to the firmware. There have been so many firmware updates over the two years that I am actually under the impression that microsoft actually cares about improving the zune and keeping their fanbase happy. Also microsoft is apparently developing the "Zune HD". So unless you can hang on to your current zen and wait for the HD, then I would reccomend the zune.

I don't own a Zune but I know someone who does and they are really nice from what I have seen. It has everything you listend in the OP.

"Eder said:

"Don't be such a snob and get an Ipod. Or just get a Zune but I have an Ipod and it works fine.

AnimZero said:

"angelkanarias said:

"BigBoss1911 said:

"Just get an ipod."

Agreed, why would you not wan't an ipod..."

I hate working with iTunes and the idea of having the same MP3 player as everyone else. Working with the wheel's also a pain, and I can probably get an equivalent or better MP3 player for cheaper."

Ok so by this logic I am so getting rid of my 360, PS3 and Wii. A bunch of people have those so I'll be a cool kid and get a Jaguar or a Gizmondo. Not trying to insult but I think this logic is kinda dumb. I've thought the same way once and once I stopped caring I've been a way happier person, you know, by just getting what I want and can get."

Nobody ever said it was logical, it's just a preference he has. Nobody is forcing you to conform to it."

Zune, you will love it. Mine is broken though after 15 months, because of a fucking headphone jack. Out-of-warranty price? $160, and I intend on getting an Apple product now, which sucks.

"Well, get a Zune then.  My 80gb Zune isn't an Apple product, has built-in FM, and it's a high capacity.  Also with the newest update for it, it has a couple of free games."

I think you can download the games again through the Zune software. But I am not sure completely. Isn't there a F.A.Q. on the Microsoft Website?

Yes you can download them again through the zune software. Its in your settings.

For Zune, the hardware rocks but the software is horrible. It's a 45 MB version of Windows Media Player that you absolutely need. Still, it's a good MP3 player. If you didn't have 25 gigs I would've recommended a Sansa Clip, which is 4 or 8 GB and only 80 dollars.

I'd go for a Zune .

Zunes are pretty great. The 80 GB comes with some badass headphones.