I just got a Neuros. It's pretty cool, though it's bigger and bulkier
than an Ipod.
My problem is, I just really hate Apple, and I refuse to buy anything
from them for my own use. However, the ipod is a pretty neat device,
even if it is all messed up with DRM and whathaveyou.
So I looked into it, and I bought a neuros - it's 20 GB, reads MP3's,
waves, OOG, etc. It's got a line-in that will record to MP3's or wavs
(up to 48khz - dat quality). It's got an FM tuner. It's got an FM
transmitter built in, so you can broadcast to nearby radios instead of
using a cassette adapter or whatever. It also has a mic built in for
voice notes and whatnot. The firmware and the sync software are open
source, so you can tinker with the guts. And the hardware has some
hackability - for instance, it's got an un-implemented (because of FCC
rules) RF jack that you can use to plug in an external antennea for
extending the FM broadcast range, etc.
Anyway, if you're thinking of the Ipod because it's cute, or because
it's simple, then I invite you to pay $400 for an Ipod. But if you want
a functional mp3 jukebox that is tinkerer-friendly, then I suggest the
Neuros instead. And it doesn't hurt that I got mine for less than $200,
including shipping.
-i
-----Original Message-----
From: Robert Feuchtl [mailto:bobhumid@groove.de]
Sent: Sunday, October 31, 2004 10:05 AM
Cc: idm list
Subject: Re: [idm] Ipod Substitutes Anyone?
hey, cool.. one at least.. :)
well, no thanx. no IPod for me... as soon as VBR for MP3 is supported, I
gonna get this tech_baby for me,
cause it plays MP3s, movies AND emulates all kind of retro computers in
the same time.. and there is an
attachable keyboard available.. I don´t mind carrying a bunch of SMCs
with me...
http://www.gbax.com/new/gp32.html
http://www.gamepark.com/
robert
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quoted 34 lines hmm.. really noone here using a PDA with audio-out and CompactFlash
>>hmm.. really noone here using a PDA with audio-out and CompactFlash
>>slot or alike?
>>
>>I´d prefer something I can program to any ipod for about 300,-
>>
>>robert
>>
>>
>I am, though I don't programme anything - Sony Clie NX73V with a 512mb
>memory stick - let's me listen to music and write reviews of it while
>I'm on the bus, tube, etc. I can sync my docs to my Powerbook with
>Documents To Go and other stuff using Missing Sync via usb or
>bluetooth. Additionally it's got my diary, contacts, etc and I can
>catch up on BBC news, The Guardian and CNET via AvantGo. I can take
>640x480 pics which are good enough for my blog and also use it for
>voice memos. Oh and I'm rereading Moby Dick using eReader. Downsides?
>Bigger than an iPod, limited capacity, the hack to make audio play
>properly crashes the unit sometimes. Sometime soon though I'm going to
>go with the photo iPod now that it's 60gb and can hold a decent
>percentage of my music ripped at 192 and I'll continue to use the Clie
>for the other stuff.
>
>Cheers, Colin.
>
>
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