Software-free Flash Card mp3-player?

Software-free Flash Card mp3-player?

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  • Afgncaap. on 18 Jun 2003 10:06 PM

    From MA (originally), 1 post


    Argh, there are just too many mp3 player devices out there! I'm somewhat particular in what I'm looking for, and it doesn't seem to exist. My only basic requirements are as follows:



    I'm looking for a device that doesn't require some annoying software interface to be installed on whatever computer I use to upload files. Ideally, it should be something I can plug into any computer with a USB port and be able to upload or download any type of file (not just mp3s).



    I know such things exist, as USB flash pens, or whatnot. Here's my other requirement: I'm looking for a device that has upgradeable memory. Something along the lines of a Smartmedia card reader or any of those sorts. On-board memory is good, but rarely enough, and I really like the idea of having removable media, so I can use flash cards like albums or disks.



    Is there such thing as an mp3 player that has both of these features? Of course, cost, sound quality, and a number of other things are important, but these two features are my top priority. Please help.

  • kattnipp21 on 21 Oct 2003 12:17 PM

    From NY, 1 post


    I have a NexIa MP3 player (www.frontierlabs.com). You need to install the driver (included on a CD) but can move files to the player from your computer and back again no problem via USB. You need a compact flash card and can use the microdrives (currently up to 4GB). It also has FM radio that you can record from (but you need to have good reception as there's no antenna) and can also record voices. It's pretty compact and I have no problems with it so far.

  • afgncaap on 21 Oct 2003 2:43 PM

    1 post


    I went ahead and bought a & lt;a href= & quot;http://www.frontierlabs.com/NEXIIe.html & quot; & gt;NexIIe & lt;/a & gt; player. It works great so far in that it does not need software installed on any computer with Win2k or XP. It can also be read (but not written to) by a Mac (OS 10.1 or newer) without installing software. The version I have does not have an FM radio or voice recorder, but they have another version that does. The Nex IIe accepts many flash cards and microdrives, and good batteries will last 15 hrs or more. In any case, it's been well worth the $125 I paid for it (80 for the player, 45 for the 256MB flash card).