Anything like the Pono player that doesn't suck?

[Guest]

$200 for that crap is ridiculous. Is there anything similar for cheaper that doesn't suck?

[SparkySamZa]

an ipod? or a phone?

[Ivyk]

I thought it was $400, ANY mp3 player

[Guest]

Yes. Your smartphone.

 

You already have one. Doesn't suck.

It does suck. 20 minutes of battery life, constantly slow, old android versions. I only really use it on wifi to save money

[TheSLSAMG]

Use whatever smartphone you have, that is if you have one.

 

If not, pick up a used iPod classic or something. They're fairly nice as MP3 players go.

[zappian]

Sansa clip is best mp3 player on the market

 

/thread.

[ELSknutson]

It does suck. 20 minutes of battery life, constantly slow, old android versions. I only really use it on wifi to save money

well if that's the case wouldn't it be wiser to invest the money into a new Phone then, and solve both problems at once.

[Guest]

i thought that thing was $400?

 

iPod nano maybe? 

[Guest]

well if thats the case wouldent it be wiser to invest the money into a new Phone then and solve both problems at once.

good point. I'll have a look

 

i thought that thing was $400?

 

iPod nano maybe? 

No thanks, that aluminum finish makes my skin crawl. I could just get a case but...

[ELSknutson]

the only way that stupid Pono thing wouldent be useless is if it was as good as something like a Bowers and Wilkins system that fits into your pocket

[Sharif]

$400*

 

Ipod classic or new phone 

[Guest]

the only way that stupid Pono thing wouldent be useless is if it was as good as something like a Bowers and Wilkins system that fits into your pocket

The price could definitely be revised as well.

[.spider.]

Sansa clip is best mp3 player on the market

 

/thread.

With rockbox running.

[zappian]

With rockbox running.

 

Yesssss.

[hojnikb]

Buying a standalone mp3 player nowdays is the most idiotic thing to do. Unless you're after some crazy audiophile quality or a feature, smartphones cant offer.

[Psykomantis00]

I look around and I see a bunch of stupid everywhere I go. 

[Litargirio]

Discman? ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

 

[CaptainWASD]

An iPod? I don't like to use my phone for listening to music because I'm afraid I'll drop it while working out but I use a older iPod and everything sounds fine. Right now on Amazon you can snatch the newest fanciest iPod for 204$ and the previous generation for a little bit less.

[KemoKa]

I had an iPod Nano 6th gen for a good long while, that stomps all over the Pono Player. My iPod Touch 4th gen is still chugging away, even though it's asking for a battery replacement at the moment, and that'll play for over a day, easily. 

I mean, damn, they made that thing that huge and couldn't give it a substantial battery life? That's some bullshit right there. Where on earth is all that power going?

[Pomfinator]

Any modern smartphone is adequate, the iPhone arguably has the best audio chip, but you have to deal with iTunes.

[Darel]

Try the philips mp3/mp4, I have one and it's rly good it support flac etc, I think you wont be dissapointed

[SSOB]

A smartphone?

[Darel]

or just wait for this   http://liliputing.com/2015/01/project-ara-smartphone-modules-sennheiser-audio-innolux-displays.html