http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/ Engadget Comments for Ask Engadget: What's the best HDD-based portable media player out there? http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2009 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/Jul 3rd 2008 9:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/Jul 3rd 2008 9:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/http://www.chinagrabber.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1563]]>Jul 3rd 2008 10:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/Jul 3rd 2008 10:59PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/
Toshiba Gigabeat.

Form factor and ease of use = epic win.

This is coming from a guy who doesn't even like most Tosh products.]]>Jul 3rd 2008 11:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/http://uk.europe.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=213&subcategory=214&product=15752 ) I use an iPod touch but have always like the creative players]]>Jul 5th 2008 8:35AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/
I love these!!

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16855102041]]>Jul 3rd 2008 9:36PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/
I don't need half the stuff the original post calls for, I just want an mp3 player with a lot of tactile buttons so I don't have to take it out of my pocket, and a huge HD and nothing even related to iTunes.

Any takers?]]>Jul 3rd 2008 10:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/Jul 3rd 2008 10:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/Jul 6th 2008 5:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/Jul 3rd 2008 9:36PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/Jul 3rd 2008 11:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/Jul 4th 2008 11:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/Jul 3rd 2008 9:36PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/Jul 3rd 2008 10:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/Not as Obvious as your repeat posting....
Not as Obvious as your repeat posting?]]>Jul 3rd 2008 11:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/Jul 3rd 2008 11:02PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/
... and I think that the low ratings come mostly from people who don't have one/ have no idea what it is.

&IMO the OS is the best part. It works wonderfully with linux (and I'm pretty sure it actually is linux). It also works with all the *best video formats (it doesnt play .mkv, but .mkv sucks anyway).

Nothing even touches the 605. the zune's wifi isn't particularly useful (I also own a zune30) And the iPod classic doesn't have much built in but it's raw media player... at all.

The 605 wifi also works as a DVR (optional accessory) and isn't strapped to any software (like iTunes or Zune Marketplace) ]]>Jul 3rd 2008 11:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/
MKV sucks? Well, I guess remarks like that come from people who don't use it or don't know what it is for.]]>Jul 4th 2008 1:58AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/
My next question was, do I want to have a PMP in my pocket (Near groin area) that looks like it's about to explode.

Comical answers are welcome]]>Jul 4th 2008 7:27AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/
My main problem with it (I've not had swelling/exploding batteries yet either, fingers crossed) is that you have to buy additional plugins to get the full functionality.]]>Jul 4th 2008 8:08AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/
The low ranked is for:
1.) calling it a "thingy". (The reader with the question will definitely be able to find an "archaos" THINGY)
2.) Misspelling the brand name THREE TIMES. Is it really that hard to google?
3.) The multiple postings which proves that this person is unaware of the delay that typically occurs when you post on engadget. "WHAT, IT'S NOT HERE YET?! I MUST CLICK 'POST' AGAIN!!!"]]>Jul 4th 2008 3:21PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/
It has excellent features and it comes in a lovely mango salsa color!
I also love the 1400 dpi resolution.
I also love the 12 megapixel camera.
I also love the Wi-Fi and CDMA.
I also love the HSDPAXX2.
I also love the haptic-touch buttons.
I also love mango salsa!]]>Jul 3rd 2008 9:36PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/



*Please don't.]]>Jul 3rd 2008 9:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/
http://www.archos.com/products/gen_5/archos_705wifi/index.html?country=global&lang=en]]>Jul 3rd 2008 9:38PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/Jul 3rd 2008 11:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/


Here's the process:

1. Know what you are talking about
1a. Research what you are planning on talking about
2. Post your knowledge
2a. Post it once
3. Change your avatar
3a. actually leave it, it answers so many questions...]]>Jul 3rd 2008 11:05PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/Jul 5th 2008 7:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/Jul 4th 2008 1:52AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/Well, I kinda hate Archaos now because of him.
EPIC FAIL :(]]>Jul 4th 2008 7:45AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/Jul 4th 2008 9:47PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/Jul 6th 2008 5:43PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/Jul 3rd 2008 10:38PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/Jul 3rd 2008 9:38PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/
Huge screen, wifi, bluetooth, 60gig harddrive easily upgraded to 120gigs, free GPS cradle, etc. Oh, and digital audio out. It's perfect.

I'd stay away from Archos, they hiss like crazy, and will drive you mad if you have decent IEM's.]]>Jul 3rd 2008 9:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/Jul 3rd 2008 9:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/Jul 3rd 2008 10:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/the sound quality is amazing btw.
Component/Fiber Out
WiFI
Bluetooth
Full Codec Support (everything has worked)
GPS is awesome!
Remote works great!
Interface is good!
Windows CE in the background for Devs.]]>Jul 7th 2008 12:04PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/
Seriously though, an Eee PC fits the bill. Addordable and not only does it support many codecs, it supports ALL of them and is infinitely upgradable. WOW!]]>Jul 3rd 2008 9:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/Jul 3rd 2008 9:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/
Your skill at reading Engadget = FAIL. Ever heard of the Eee 904HD, or the Eee 1000-Series? Seriously, where have you been lately? Engadget has turned into Eeengadget.]]>Jul 3rd 2008 9:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/Jul 3rd 2008 10:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/haha seriously
I'm pretty sure warrantless interweb anonymity induced douchiness + being completely wrong = Epic win
Something about a negative multiplied by another negative producing a positive... I slept most of that class.]]>Jul 3rd 2008 10:04PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/He already said bulk is OK. Id rather carry around a fully capable 9in PC with a web browser/codecs I don't have to pay Archos extra for.]]>Jul 3rd 2008 10:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/
He said somewhat bulky, like 5-7 in., not a 9 in. laptop.]]>Jul 3rd 2008 10:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/Now you're just embarrassing yourself by putting words in his mouth to save face. Striker pwnt you. Just take your lumps and disappear into obscurity.]]>Jul 3rd 2008 10:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/Jul 3rd 2008 9:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/Jul 3rd 2008 9:45PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/
I JUST bought an 80 gig Classic today...and you run this now.

fuckity.]]>Jul 3rd 2008 9:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/03/ask-engadget-whats-the-best-hdd-based-portable-media-player-ou/
Costco is your friend.]]>Jul 3rd 2008 9:52PM