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I used an original iPod in 2024, and it was pretty fun (www.spacebar.news)

submitted 6 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 11 points 6 months ago (3 children)

I really want an mp3 player right now - my last one broke and I don't want to carry a phone instead. But it seems like they're either ultra-cheap, overpriced or don't have features I need (like Bluetooth). It is so sad that the midrange audio players pretty much disappeared now. So instead looking as DIY projects, cannot believe.

The original ipod looks very cool btw, even if I would never use one myself - way too large.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Get a cheap used phone with a headphone port and sd card slot?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Why necessarily "used"? Also I have this exact thing already. I just wanted a device that has no cell connectivity option and thus no tracking, and also (maybe even more importantly) - is smaller and lighter. Going for sports with a phone is inconvenient af.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago

To save it from the dumpster.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago (1 children)

They don’t call them “mp3 players” anymore - that may be why you can’t find what you need. Look for a “DAP” instead - digital audio player - and you’ll probably have more luck.

For example, the Fiio M7 is $200 and is pretty full-featured. I have the M6 and I think I paid around $100, but I don’t think it’s being sold anymore.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago

What I looked for were product categories. Ye, seen these models. $200 is very, very expensive for me, it would be weird to spend on a player more than you would on a phone.