Quoting Samuel Penn <sam@???>:
> On Sunday 16 September 2007 18:02:32 Andy Random wrote:
> > I'm looking for a new MP3 player, but my requirements are possibly
> > different to most people.
>
> > 2) Decent battery life & ability to use standard batteries. I want
> > something which runs on AA or AAA batteries rather than having a built in
> > re-chargeable battery.
>
> Why? The first bit I understand, but I find rechargeable a lot more
> useful. I can recharge my phone from the car, or if I carry the
> charger around it's just a plug (no big adapter required unless
> previous devices I've had) and not much bigger than an extra pack
> of batteries. Unless you're going to be in the wilderness for days
> on end of course (in which case, batteries are probably a better
> approach).
>
> > Any recommendations/suggestions?
>
> Have you looked at mobile phones? The current phone I have (Nokia 6300)
> can take 2GB Micro-SD cards, and can play MP3s (though not Ogg Vorbis).
> I've only used the bluetooth connection (which allows drag-and-drop
> from KDE, or mounting as a drive), so not sure how it shows up if you
> plug the USB cable into it. You'd have to check the battery life. Mine
> just goes on charge when it gets home, so never needs to last more
> than a day.
Interesting idea, some people have suggested getting a cheap palm pda like the
tungsten which plays mp3 built in £130 new <£80 on ebay the palm tx goes for £80
and is a higher model). Rechargable lithium ion battery.
It uses regular sd cards and has bluetooth as well.
Martin N
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