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Rockbox mail archiveSubject: Re: Need a new player - recommendations appreciatedRe: Need a new player - recommendations appreciated
From: Bluechip <csbluechip_at_gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 26 Jan 2006 06:25:19 +0000 >Oh, duh! I hate when I ask stupid questions! That link to Rockbox devices >supported (or pending) is what I wanted. Since you already know I ask dumb >questions, I'll venture another one: if the Rockbox developers get the >software working on the iPod (Nano?), does that mean you would NOT have to >use iTunes to manage the device? Would it work like my Archos's did, just >see it on the desktop and drag-n-drop? That required software intervention >annoys me for some reason. Sorry if that sounds even dumber than the last >question.... (o: # drag'n'drop-vs-itunes ...Rockbox works this way, no matter what cpu is executing the code >Sharon > > >>Personally I am waiting until everything is up and running on the iPods. >>If you absolutely HAVE TO upgrade now (eg. your old player is dead) then: >> >># alphabet-vs-tags ...Rockbox works this way, no matter what cpu is >>executing the code >># drag'n'drop ...see "alphabet-vs-tags" >># replaceable batteries ...archos v1 or give up >># small ...wait for ipod support, but a nano >># expandable memory ...I think the ondio takes memory sticks - maybe >>others too. >># list ...http://www.rockbox.org/ ...read 1st line of text and clik on >>link in 4th line :) >> >>BC >> >>>I am sorry for what probably is a silly question at this point, but I >>>can't find a list on the Rockbox page of all the different brands that >>>Rockbox works on. I have had 3 Archos units, all of which have died (and >>>I am not mistreating them) and I'd like something new. >>> >>>Preferably, I'd like: >>> >>>Plays alphabetically like the Archos units, and does not require tags. >>>Drag-n-drop rather than requiring software to transfer. >>>Uses batteries I can replace (loved this about the Archos units). >>>As small as possible in physical size. >>>At least a gig in memory, or expandable. >>> >>>Could someone point me to a list of device or provide feedback, please? >>>I have been investigating the Rio Forge (I have a Rio Karma but I want a >>>device with the above specifications in addition to it). I looked at the >>>MuVo but it is not expandable. And I would really prefer something that >>>would use Rockbox. >>> >>>Thanks for any help! >>> >>>Sharon Received on 2006-01-26 Page template was last modified "Tue Sep 7 00:00:02 2021" The Rockbox Crew -- Privacy Policy |