ok guys, I am looking into getting an MP3 player, but wow, too much choice and I am very confused. 
I don't use I-tunes I tend to record my own stuff from my extensive CD collection or other sources, I am looking to put all my vinyl (over 400 12" records) onto mp3 format when I get around to it.
I don't really see the need for full video on the mover either.
So, its the choice between 2 as I see it.
1) I-pod 30GB
2.) Creative Zen (not sure of the model.
Would I be better off getting a Creative Zen?
Longer battery life
Cheaper than I-pod,
No I-tunes to worry about ?
I do a bit of Mountain biking and would like to use the player to keep me going so being relatively small would be an advantage, I think something with a screen might get damaged ?
but they do look nice and it seems to be the future...would I be missing out ?
I am dabbling with DJ'ing too...got a pair of Technics decks and wonder if there is a use for the player there too ??
Are there any other brands / models I should look into ?
Ideally I don't want to spend over £120 so I guess thats a big factor too.
Who would have thought it would be this hard a decision ?
Its taken all the fun out of spending money
I don't use I-tunes I tend to record my own stuff from my extensive CD collection or other sources, I am looking to put all my vinyl (over 400 12" records) onto mp3 format when I get around to it.
I don't really see the need for full video on the mover either.
So, its the choice between 2 as I see it.
1) I-pod 30GB
2.) Creative Zen (not sure of the model.
Would I be better off getting a Creative Zen?
Longer battery life
Cheaper than I-pod,
No I-tunes to worry about ?
I do a bit of Mountain biking and would like to use the player to keep me going so being relatively small would be an advantage, I think something with a screen might get damaged ?
but they do look nice and it seems to be the future...would I be missing out ?
I am dabbling with DJ'ing too...got a pair of Technics decks and wonder if there is a use for the player there too ??
Are there any other brands / models I should look into ?
Ideally I don't want to spend over £120 so I guess thats a big factor too.
Who would have thought it would be this hard a decision ?
Its taken all the fun out of spending money
I will report back with some findings, as I said it stated to charge for 4 hours before use, so its doing just that.