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Samsung or Sandisk

by archidave Dec 2, 2005 3:49AM PST

Ok- I have read through a lot of discussions but I'm still not clear which MP3 player will best meet my needs. I plan to use at the gym- both MP3 player and strong receiver for gym tv stations.
1. Strong FM reciever with presets.
2. Size 512 or 1GB
3. Line in to connect to the line out from my sony car stereo.
4. Workout friendly- armband included would be nice. Not huge in physical size.
5. Good Sound- are they all equal? I heard about SRS WOW on some players?

I have looked at Samsung and Sandisk because they have presets but I look forward to any suggestions you have. Thanks!

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Neither...I think what you are needing is a Creative

by HeroZero Dec 2, 2005 6:26AM PST

Zen Nano Plus. Very good player, awesome Sound Quality, Line-In for recording, FM tuner with presets, arm band included, available in up to 1GB flash- perfect for the gym. Also it is very small...slightly wider than a cig lighter. Heres more info if you care to look:
http://creative.com/products/product.asp?category=213&subcategory=214&product=12720

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I vote for Sandisk

by bobpenn Dec 2, 2005 9:44AM PST

I think the audio output of the Sandisk is higher than the Samsung, or at least the reviews I have read about the Samsung complain about slightly lower than ideal volume. I would go with Sandisk because its cheaper and it supports Napster to Go type subcriptions. You can get a 2GB Sandisk for the price of a 1GB Samsung.

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