best mp3 player for around €100

Scruff

So what is the best mp3 player for around the €100 mark. I know this will only get a 1gb player tops but what is the best one and where to get it?

Not really willing to go too much above €100. Was looking at the Creative Muvo 512mb with radio: http://www.shopireland.ie/electronics/detail/B0002YL7HY/Creative-MuVo-TX-512MB-MP3/

or the Creative Nano Plus 512mb http://www.shopireland.ie/electronics/detail/B000A42DLK/Creative-Zen-Nano-Plus-512MB/

(though i'm at a loss to tell what the real diffference is between them..????)
/edit apparently the nano is just a rebranded muvo

any opinions or other recommendations?

Bard

I don't think the Muvo had a Line-In with direct-to-MP3 recorder. The Zen Nano does.

Scruff

aldi have a 512mb one from tevion tomorrow fot €60. wonder if its any good.
specs:
512MB flash memory, up to 160 songs
Phillips flash memory, USA Sigmatel Solution and DRM 9.0
Includes FM radio earphones
Line-in direct encoding to WAV format - enabling you to download directly from any music device not just the computer
Folder structure with subfolder enabling you to find the track you want quickly
7-colour LCD display with backlight
Voice recorder with voice recording time of 8.6 hours
USB Flash Drive (Plug & Play) Version 2.0
ID3 Support: Title of song and singer name display
Equalizer: bass/medium/treble/bass boost
Repeat: Repeat 1/Repeat all/Repeat A-B
Battery: 1 x AAA included
Battery life: 8 hours
Size: 95 x 31 x 23mm
Weight: 32g (without battery)
Accessories include CD driver, USB cable, user's manual and carry pouch

Fanny Cradock

Scruff wrote:

aldi have a 512mb one from tevion tomorrow fot €60. wonder if its any good.
specs:
512MB flash memory, up to 160 songs
Phillips flash memory, USA Sigmatel Solution and DRM 9.0
Includes FM radio earphones
Line-in direct encoding to WAV format - enabling you to download directly from any music device not just the computer
Folder structure with subfolder enabling you to find the track you want quickly
7-colour LCD display with backlight
Voice recorder with voice recording time of 8.6 hours
USB Flash Drive (Plug & Play) Version 2.0
ID3 Support: Title of song and singer name display
Equalizer: bass/medium/treble/bass boost
Repeat: Repeat 1/Repeat all/Repeat A-B
Battery: 1 x AAA included
Battery life: 8 hours
Size: 95 x 31 x 23mm
Weight: 32g (without battery)
Accessories include CD driver, USB cable, user's manual and carry pouch

i was just going to ask this. it seems like a good deal - 512mb, usb 2, radio etc.

i know they had something like this a few months back (think it may have been 256mb). if you bought it, did it turn out to be any good?

thanks

byte

I haven't seen one, though the radio doesn't seem to be internal, rather, it's inline on the headphone cable.

Though, for 60 euro, what more can you expect. Sounds good for the price.

whiskeyman

Scruff wrote:

or the Creative Nano Plus 512mb http://www.shopireland.ie/electronics/detail/B000A42DLK/Creative-Zen-Nano-Plus-512MB/

I've got one of these and love it.
Holds around 120 songs, which is more than enough... I just go to my PC and change when I want (maybe every 2 weeks or so).
You may want to get a better set of headphones though - i think this applies to most MP3 players.
It only takes one AAA battery and I'd advise you to get a recharger and 4 batteries... you'll save a packet in the long run.
It's got great sound and great battery life. It's very light and fits into your pocket and I even use it when out jogging.
The fact it has a display makes it fair better than the ishuffle.

The Zen Micro (was also branded the MuVo micro n200) is Creatives newest small mp3 model.
The first link (TX) is an older model and I remember reading some slight improvements on the newer versions in relation to sound and other features).