MP3 player with wireless/spotify?

eclectichoney

Hi guys
Looking at getting the new sony 16gb walkman (as I have used the older models for years now but need a new one) but before I take the plunge I just want to check I am not missing out on a device. What I really want is an mp3 player that I can also play downloaded spotify playlists on - but there does not seem to be anything like this excluding an ipod touch - which I definitely don't want. Am I right?
I know i could use a phone but I want a dedicated device.
Seems like there is a gap in the market for an android / windows device like this? Anything on the horizon?
If not I will go ahead with the sony I guess.
Thanks

don't know of any such device, except for this one which is now discontinued. basically an android ipod touch.
http://www.cnet.com/uk/products/samsung-galaxy-player-4-2/
you could maybe pick one up cheap and upgrade the android version with a custom rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784792

but the best option would maybe to buy a phone, mabye second hand and not put a sim card in it and just use the wifi for your spotify.

Have a look at the fiio x1 as well as the sony that you're considering.

eclectichoney

Thanks glasso - will check those out. Seems like a cheap phone is probably the only solution outside of a non-spotify playing deliver. The fiio x1 looks great - just a pity the battery life isn't so hot. Will definitely look into it though - thanks

marko93

What's wrong with the iPod touch?

eclectichoney

Thanks marko - it would be ideal really though a little big and I really, really dislike iTunes so don't want to have to use it.

marko93

Sign up to the iTunes account, and sign in once in the iPod, then use one of these alternatives fro managing local music. Job done!

celticsfan

You could get the Sony NW-ZX1 walkman..not sure what your budget is,but with the ZX2 just released, these should be dropping in price (still quite expensive though) and popping up on Ebay too as people are upgrading... It runs android, you can download apps and games from the play store..so you would be able to use Spotify,tidal streaming services etc...

Another one will be the Fiio x7 which is currently in development but more interesting and perhaps more friendly to the wallet too is the Echobox,a device which was launched at CES last month and I think is gonna be distributed after Canjam at the end of this month..cost will be around 450usd but its designed specifically for streaming..from online services to streaming around your home network, so it may be worth waiting for in your case!

eclectichoney

Thanks celticsfan - just read up on the fiio x7 on headfi and it might be worth holding off for - thanks! Echobox seems good too but not sure on the design. Definitely could be worth holding out for though so great to know about these options on the horizon - much appreciated

celticsfan

eclectichoney wrote: »

Thanks celticsfan - just read up on the fiio x7 on headfi and it might be worth holding off for - thanks! Echobox seems good too but not sure on the design. Definitely could be worth holding out for though so great to know about these options on the horizon - much appreciated

This Sony one may be of interest for you too!! will work out cheaper than all the other options I suggested at around 250euros

http://www.sony.ie/electronics/walkman/nwz-f886

adox

If you are listening to Spotify playlists then you will be listening from within the app, even offline. If you get an iPod touch you won't be using iTunes for those playlists.