Which MP3 player from Costco?

[philemer]

MP3 Players

I like Costco because of their liberal return policy so would you recommend:

1.Archos 6GB
2.Phillips 4GB
3.iriver 4GB or 8GB
4.IPod nano 4GB (might be over my $120 limit)

I'll probably have less than 800 songs & no photos. Any advice appreciated.

I've ruled out anything over $120 (family limit set for XMAS gifts).

Thanks!!

 

[MULTIZ321]

Phil,

Archos 4GB MP3 Player Reviews - favorable reviews, especially for the money

Phillips 4GB MP3 player reviews aren't good

IRIVER 4GB REVIEWS - Better reviews than Phillips

Apple Ipod Nano 4GB Reviews - I'm sure the Tug Nano users will chime in

and here's IPod & MP3 Player Buying Advice from Consumer Reports

Good luck

Richard

 

[rwpeterson]

Does it have to be from Costco?

Costco's return policy is great, I agree. But I needed 3 iPods for gifts last Christmas so I purchased 3 reconditioned iPods directly from the Apple Store. The 4GB models are $79 and the 8GB models are $99. They come with a limited one-year warranty but they've worked perfectly so we haven't needed it.

If you have the United Miles program, you can log on to the Apple Store through the United Mall and get miles for your purchase.

Wendy

 

[philemer]

Thanks to both of you. It doesn't HAVE to come from Costco. I'll check the Apple store for recond. ones.

 

[RichM]

Find a refurb Sansa e280 8GB for around $70..


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[RichM]

Tiger Direct sells some refurb Sansas:

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/search.asp?keywords=SanDisk (Refurb)&mnf=3051

2GB = $30, 4GB = $45, 8GB = $60

I own 4 e260 refurbs and 1 e280 refurb. They're excellent.


Why buy an ipod? There's no need to pay the "apple tax" and drop $150 when you can get a 4GB player for under $50.

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[Elan]

Phil, Newegg has a 4GB Sansa e260 (new, not refurb) for $48 with free shipping. Limited time offer.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...IGNEFL101408-_-MP3MP4Players-_-L0A-_-55125012

 

[irish]

within the last week i purchased the 4gb apple ipod nano and I LOVE IT!!! why did i wait so long to convert from discman to an ipod? fear of the unknown. i was so afraid it would be way to technical downloading music, but it turned out to be a piece of cake. highly recommend

 

[fring]

Iriver is nice. Personally I am using it and the sound quality is great.