Spec me a music playing device for gym/riding to work

FNGsam

FNGsam

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So I know the most obvious choice is probably going to be the Ipod or Itouch but wanted to know if there are other options that are just as good and maybe a bit cheaper.

It will be used mainly for while I am at the gym or riding to work so needs to be able to be strapped to me in a comfortable way and not overly bulky.

I have never been a huge apple fan, but I'm also not a non-apple fanboi, if ipod is the best and most economical choice then I will get one just wanted a few outsider opinions before I spend the £100 or so for all the bits and bobs.

Also if anyone wants to throw out a few decent headphone suggestions for sport activities that would be great to.
 
Looks pretty good, although reading some reviews it says the battery is bit shoddy, and doesn't hold a charge very well.

Do you have one, is it an issue?
 
I'm an Apple Touch fanboy but the Sansa Clip+ is excellent.
A lot of people will start to suggest in ear headphones but if you're doing activities they will infuriate you by working themselves out.
I use £8.99 in-ear over the head jobs and I've even strengthened the flimsy overhead band by taping some wire from a metal coat hanger.
These never move 0.1mm and I have a comfy session without constantly touching my phones - http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=e...shop:1&source=og&sa=N&tab=if&biw=1184&bih=955
 
I was just looking at these headphones,

Sony MDR-J10 Over Ear Headphones, only £7 from a certain playful site, good reviews as well, and a cheap pair for mainly exercise is the best option as they go a fair bit quicker due to sweat etc..

I was kinda looking at an apple touch as well, as then I could have angry birds!! but that sansa is so cheap.
 
SanDisk Sansa Clip+ - offers 8GB MP3 Player with Radio and Expandable MicroSD/SDHC Slot for about £40.
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BUT . . . . EU regulations mean that you need to set the 'Locale' to 'Rest of the world' to get the volume loud enough.
 
Can you get accessories easily enough with the sansa clip+?

I'd ideally want an armband or something. Also I'm reading that flash memory players are the best for exercise, whats the sansa?
 
FNGsam said:
Can you get accessories easily enough with the sansa clip+?

I'd ideally want an armband or something. Also I'm reading that flash memory players are the best for exercise, whats the sansa?
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yes

can't you use google? all the information you need is on the web

there are no problems with the battery
 
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FNGsam said:
I was just looking at these headphones,

Sony MDR-J10 Over Ear Headphones, only £7 from a certain playful site, good reviews as well, and a cheap pair for mainly exercise is the best option as they go a fair bit quicker due to sweat etc..

I was kinda looking at an apple touch as well, as then I could have angry birds!! but that sansa is so cheap.
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I use those headphones on stage because I only have the left one in and to be honest I'm forever adjusting it so my vocal is banging down my ear because my head is constantly headbanging.

If you're looking for a Touch there is a big second hand market for them.
In fact since I had my Samsung Galaxy S a few months ago I've never used mine.
 
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