From: SteamShip <steamship_at_sbcglobal.net>
Date: Sun, 7 Dec 2003 09:22:56 -0500

Yeah, you are right. This previous model is VERY hard to find now. I went
ahead and ordered one for $233 (USD) directly from this site
www.firedaddy.com that was selling them at Amazon.com for $255 at this link.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/stores/offering/list/-/B0000633EO/all/ref=dp_pb_a/103-3544537-0514217

This is the US version of the model you suggested. I doubt there will be
new versions of this model left much longer. I don't know if the features
of the V2 are any better than this one, anyone else know?



----- Original Message -----
From: "Björn Stenberg" <bjorn_at_haxx.se>
To: <rockbox_at_cool.haxx.se>
Sent: Sunday, December 07, 2003 7:56 AM
Subject: Re: What is the opinion on the best MP3 players now?


> SteamShip wrote:
> > Thank you for your very helpful words. I'm looking seriously at getting
> > this model from Amazon.com since it is now only $160 (USD) {131 EUR}
> >
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0000T1R4O/103-3544537-0514217?v=glance&s=electronics&vi=reviews
> >
> > I am not sure if this is better and works with Rockbox, as compared to
this
> > more familiar model:
> >
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00005NWR0/ref=pd_ecc_rvi_2/103-3544537-0514217
> >
> > With the first one, I do not see how the batteries are replaced which I
> > would want to do. Can you give me some advice about the first model?
>
> The first is the V2, an FM recorder without the FM. It uses a
non-replaceable LiIon battery.
>
> I would personally recommend looking for this model:
http://www.archos.com/products/prw_500278.html
>
> It's the "old" recorder model that uses replaceable NiMH AA batteries,
just like your current player. It seems to be getting harder to get find in
stores though.
>
> --
> Björn
>
Received on 2003-12-07