hanzj
September 19th, 2010, 06:55 AM
Hello,
We're looking to getting some older-model digital audio player(s).
We're looking for older models because we can't afford to buy the newest ones, and anyway, an older model would do.
What we need from a DAP is simply one that can play audio. We don't need the ability to view photos or movies. It needs a screen so that we can navigate from one track to some other track.
We use our DAP mostly to listen to spoken-word/speech/audiobook sorts of stuff, and not music. On the DAPs that we used to have, we liked how Rockbox allowed us to play audio files at faster speed without the "chipmunk" (high-pitched voice) effect. So having this high-speed-playback feature, whether through Rockbox or without any added software, in the the next DAP we get would be real handy. Actually, this is a very big thing that we seek in a DAP (ability to play high-speed-without-high-pitch, either on its own, or with Rockbox).
In terms of capacity, we're not really picky. It could be more than 100 GB. It could be 5 GB. But hopefully, not just one or two GB. It depends on the GB/$ ratio.
Any brand is fine. We have no loyalty or preference. Actually, we don't really like how iPod uses its own connector and does not use USB, but if you recommend an iPod, no problem. But know that we are not Apple diehard fans. And know that we don't care so much for Apple iPod's firmware, since we can use Rockbox and have the high-speed-without-high-pitch ability.
Size-- no preference. Big or small is fine. We plan on playing it in a car and while taking walks.
If there's other things you need to know, please ask.
Thank you.
We're looking to getting some older-model digital audio player(s).
We're looking for older models because we can't afford to buy the newest ones, and anyway, an older model would do.
What we need from a DAP is simply one that can play audio. We don't need the ability to view photos or movies. It needs a screen so that we can navigate from one track to some other track.
We use our DAP mostly to listen to spoken-word/speech/audiobook sorts of stuff, and not music. On the DAPs that we used to have, we liked how Rockbox allowed us to play audio files at faster speed without the "chipmunk" (high-pitched voice) effect. So having this high-speed-playback feature, whether through Rockbox or without any added software, in the the next DAP we get would be real handy. Actually, this is a very big thing that we seek in a DAP (ability to play high-speed-without-high-pitch, either on its own, or with Rockbox).
In terms of capacity, we're not really picky. It could be more than 100 GB. It could be 5 GB. But hopefully, not just one or two GB. It depends on the GB/$ ratio.
Any brand is fine. We have no loyalty or preference. Actually, we don't really like how iPod uses its own connector and does not use USB, but if you recommend an iPod, no problem. But know that we are not Apple diehard fans. And know that we don't care so much for Apple iPod's firmware, since we can use Rockbox and have the high-speed-without-high-pitch ability.
Size-- no preference. Big or small is fine. We plan on playing it in a car and while taking walks.
If there's other things you need to know, please ask.
Thank you.