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[This message has been edited by Stephenm52 (edited 08-22-2007).]

All the iPod add-ons for recording record at 16/44 (no mp3 option), and are signal path-ed for more dictaphone uses than as a serious recorder... Poor A/D converters, little level control, etc..

I want it all built in... and everything from 24/96 to VBR MP3 or AAC. Where would cassettes have gotten without the Record button?

I agree with diki. They should have at least a line in possibillity.
I am looking myselve for one at the moment and the only one I found with easy handling is one Zen model from creative.

With easy handling I mean no additional software to install to get it working.

My daughter has an Ipod and a PSP.
Both need software to get the PC connection.
The PSP is not compatible with all usb 2 ports and sucks big time in handling overall.
The Itunes software is taking too much resources from your pc memory and has bugs as well.

My son has a creative zen model which works like a charm without any software.
Plug in and use ms explorer.

The only downer on the ZEN model that has a line in, is that this comes only with a 5gig harddisc.

I probably wait till creative comes with a line in on the newer models with at least 30Gig.

I don't know the ZUNE.

Fred

Steve.....yes, lets say I want to get songs from Frans Zune its as easy as linking them up wireless and it transfers them no problem. The FM radio is a plus....& being able to song Que is very handy also..
& instead of buying 2nd, 3rd, 4th gen iPod you can update teh ZUNE with you PC from MS!

I have an ipod and a Sansa e280. Got the e280 for $139 at Costco. It sounds every bit as good as the ipod to me. Here are the specs. Great buy if it fits your needs.

chas
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World’s first 8GB Flash MP3 player, the largest capacity in the market
Sleek, thin design with large 1.8” TFT color screen for easy viewing
Strong alloy metal casing provides excellent durability and scratch resistance
Simple to use, backlit controls for fast device interface navigation
User replaceable and rechargeable Lithium Ion battery for up to 20 hours of battery life
Includes the Sansa Media Converter to support all picture and video formats
Features microSD™ expansion slot for additional memory capacity
Supports SanDisk TrustedFlash and Gruvi content cards
Digital FM tuner, on-the-fly FM recording, and voice recording
Supports Subscription Music Stores

Thanks to everyone of you, so much good information in such a short time.
Real helpful.


Thank you, John C