iPod replacement halp
October 30, 2010 1:49 PM Subscribe
My original iPod Mini, circa 2004, has finally died. I need to replace it with another mp3 player with an FM transmitter. What would you fine folks out there recommend?
I mainly use this for listening to podcasts in my car, which doesn't have an audio-in jack, so the FM transmitter is key. Cheapness is a factor, as well. Not too picky on brand.
Any ideas? Thanks!
I mainly use this for listening to podcasts in my car, which doesn't have an audio-in jack, so the FM transmitter is key. Cheapness is a factor, as well. Not too picky on brand.
Any ideas? Thanks!
Best answer: How did it die? You might be able to fix your mini - iFixit has badass guides and cheap parts. I have a third generation iPod that I plan to revive someday. I miss that old interface...
posted by roygbv at 2:03 PM on October 30, 2010
posted by roygbv at 2:03 PM on October 30, 2010
Best answer: Sansa Fuze by Sandisk. Amazon has an 8 gb for $70, but you can find them cheaper. They also come in 2 and 4gb sizes. And have a microSD/microSDHC slot.
posted by nooneyouknow at 2:11 PM on October 30, 2010
posted by nooneyouknow at 2:11 PM on October 30, 2010
I don't mean to derail you from what you're after but I find that the Dynex cassette adapter works perfectly with my ipod (the Belkin version is useless crap).
posted by bonobothegreat at 2:32 PM on October 30, 2010
posted by bonobothegreat at 2:32 PM on October 30, 2010
2nd the cassette thing. I just use a cheap unbranded one and it works great for me, but TMMV. I find it muuuch better than an FM transmitter.
You can get an fm transmitter for any mp3 player with an audio out jack (aka every mp3 player ever). Then I just suggest using whatever comes up on woot first (sansas are great.) Or whatever strikes your fancy on amazon or whatever.
Be aware that downloading/synching podcasts in a non-apple environment is slightly harder - most of them don't come with synching software or it's crap, so find a third party one. I've heard media monkey is good.
posted by R a c h e l at 3:51 PM on October 30, 2010
You can get an fm transmitter for any mp3 player with an audio out jack (aka every mp3 player ever). Then I just suggest using whatever comes up on woot first (sansas are great.) Or whatever strikes your fancy on amazon or whatever.
Be aware that downloading/synching podcasts in a non-apple environment is slightly harder - most of them don't come with synching software or it's crap, so find a third party one. I've heard media monkey is good.
posted by R a c h e l at 3:51 PM on October 30, 2010
...and of course, I meant YMMV.
posted by R a c h e l at 3:52 PM on October 30, 2010
posted by R a c h e l at 3:52 PM on October 30, 2010
Though I'm also not directly answering you're question, I'm Nth-ing the suggestions for a cassette adapter, assuming you have a cassette player. I've been using mine since 2005, still going strong.
Otherwise, the new Nano also has an FM transmitter.
posted by inmediasres at 5:44 PM on October 30, 2010
Otherwise, the new Nano also has an FM transmitter.
posted by inmediasres at 5:44 PM on October 30, 2010
the new Nano also has an FM transmitter
FM radio, not an FM transmitter.
posted by We had a deal, Kyle at 7:00 PM on October 30, 2010
FM radio, not an FM transmitter.
posted by We had a deal, Kyle at 7:00 PM on October 30, 2010
Best answer: roygbv: "How did it die? You might be able to fix your mini ..."
I've replaced the battery in my iPod mini, and while it wasn't as easy as changing a flashlight battery or whatever, it wasn't all that bad, a couple of hours max, and that was moving real slow and careful. If it's the hard drive that's gone south, you can either put in a new (same type) drive or, very cool, you can put in a CF (compact flash) memory card into the mini instead, which, along with being flash instead of mechanical should improve battery life, too.
posted by dancestoblue at 7:08 PM on October 30, 2010
I've replaced the battery in my iPod mini, and while it wasn't as easy as changing a flashlight battery or whatever, it wasn't all that bad, a couple of hours max, and that was moving real slow and careful. If it's the hard drive that's gone south, you can either put in a new (same type) drive or, very cool, you can put in a CF (compact flash) memory card into the mini instead, which, along with being flash instead of mechanical should improve battery life, too.
posted by dancestoblue at 7:08 PM on October 30, 2010
Response by poster: Thanks everyone! Unfortunately, I don't have a cassette player in my car, so that route is out. I think it is the battery that died, so I might try iFixit first and hope that I don't brick the thing.
posted by Mountain Goatse at 8:48 PM on October 30, 2010
posted by Mountain Goatse at 8:48 PM on October 30, 2010
it's not too hard to replace the battery. the hardest part is removing the glued-on bottom.
posted by kenliu at 11:00 PM on October 30, 2010
posted by kenliu at 11:00 PM on October 30, 2010
nooneyouknow: "Sansa Fuze by Sandisk. Amazon has an 8 gb for $70, but you can find them cheaper. They also come in 2 and 4gb sizes. And have a microSD/microSDHC slot"
Like the Nano, the Sansa Fuze also has an FM radio, but not a transmitter. I was looking for the same thing, but had no real luck. I'm going to end up getting a stand-alone transmitter.
posted by Red Loop at 8:02 AM on October 31, 2010
Like the Nano, the Sansa Fuze also has an FM radio, but not a transmitter. I was looking for the same thing, but had no real luck. I'm going to end up getting a stand-alone transmitter.
posted by Red Loop at 8:02 AM on October 31, 2010
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posted by puritycontrol at 1:57 PM on October 30, 2010