[wplug] DRM-free listening - recommendation request

[Robert E. Coutch]

I'm using a first generation iPod nano with Rockbox running on it.
Not only will it play almost anything but it does movies which weren't 
available with Apple's software.
It appears as a removable drive when connected to a computer and file 
management is easy since you don't need a special program to manage them.
You could, for example, set it up as a removable device in Amarok (haven't 
done this myself).

It also preserves Apple's software if you have a need to run in "Apple mode".

I also still have my Sharp Zaurus 5500 that plays mp3's and mpg movies.
I still get my music the old fashioned way. I buy the CD and them rip them my 
music server.

Rockbox is available for many music player devices.
Google them and see.

On Sunday 31 May 2009 09:44:40 am Bryon Gill wrote:
> Agreed on the Sansa players. I'm happy with my 4GB e260 and I put the
> rockbox open firmware on it.  Definitely no DRM there, but it can be quirky
> if you try to use advanced features like car adapter mode but for normal
> play, it's fantastic.
>
> Bryon
>
> On Sun, 31 May 2009, Jason Freshwater wrote:
> > The Sansa Players From Sandisk are quite Nice.  You can get I think at
> > least a 8 GB Fuse Player for Under 100 dollars, it will play videos.
> > You can just drag and Drop the files.  I had one in the past and they
> > are pretty good.  It even supports Ogg Vorbis Files, and has a slot for
> > micro SD Cards so you can add more storage.  They also have the View,
> > which is a little more High End with up to 32 GB of Storage.
> >
> > As far as using an Online store.  I would say to use Amazon.com.  They
> > distribute all of their music in an MP3 Format and have a Ubuntu
> > Downloader to get albums.  You have to use their downloader to get
> > albums, but overall it is a nice solution.  You can use a Program such
> > as Rythmbox or Banshee to Manage Your music library and move over audio
> > files to the Player.
> >
> > Beth Lynn Eicher wrote:
> >> I'm interested buying an mp3 player that is DRM-free with an mp3
> >> online store that is DRM-free too. The management of moving the songs
> >> from a Ubuntu computer to the player is a must. An easy mount and
> >> dragging and dropping the files in a GNOME gui is acceptable. A gui
> >> music manager is preferred.
> >>
> >> While you are considering this recommendation, think about what would
> >> be interesting and attractive for a 10 year old child. The whole setup
> >> needs to cost under $100 so that its not a huge deal if it gets
> >> broken/stolen.
> >>
> >> Then consider what would be good for an adult with a bigger budget who
> >> wants something easy to use. Video playing too is a *huge* plus but
> >> not required. The adult will want to buy audio books too.
> >>
> >> These recommendations are going to two different households therefore
> >> it does not matter if the hardware is different.
> >>
> >> Thanks in advance!
> >> Beth Lynn Eicher
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