[mythtv-users] OT: Portable Media Player

Jose Bernardo Silva jose.bandos at gmail.com
Fri Oct 26 21:03:22 UTC 2007


Take a look at the Meizu M6 SL. I have one (the previous model, SP)
with 8GB flash, and it is a very nice PMP. The movies are limited to
18-20 fps, but the 320x240 2.8" screen is almost perfect.
Check www.meizume.com (a fan forum).

2007/10/26, James Pifer <jep at obrien-pifer.com>:
> Sorry for the off topic post, but I'm having a terrible time finding
> what I want. In short I'm looking for a portable media player for my
> son. He will be buying it, but I'm setting the guidelines. Initially it
> will be mostly an MP3 player, but will eventually be playing videos,
> showing photos, and playing games if the device is capable. Right now
> he's using my hacked GPS device using TCPMP and I want it back... :-)
>
> Here are the said guidelines:
>
> -MP3 player needs to support a playlist function.
>
> -Screen size needs to be at least 3" inches. I don't want him straining
> his eyes trying to watch something. My phone/pda has a 3 inch screen and
> even though it is small, it's not too bad.
>
> -Storage: I would prefer it has some storage. If it doesn't, I would
> like it to use high capacity cards. I don't want it to be limited to 2GB
> if possible.
>
> -Video... Here's the big one. I have tons of shows recorded and
> transcoded for the kids to xvid avi's with 1500 bitrate and 128 bit mp3
> audio. I would like for the player to be able to play these, even if I
> have to scale them down to 320x240 or similar. I'm not in favor of
> transcoding to completely different formats. I *think* I would have to
> with most of the choices I've found.
>
> -Price: I'm trying to stay around $125. Even at that price I'm going to
> have to help out, but I'd rather help and get something decent.
>
> Considering these desires, anyone have a player they would recommend?
>
> My last option is to spend a lot less money and just get an MP3 player
> that supports playlists, if I can find one. That would be starting a
> whole new search though... :-(
>
> I don't want to make anyone on the list mad for this post, and I don't
> want to generate more unnecessary traffic (any more than I did already
> with this post). Please email me back directly unless others feel it's
> warranted to keep the thread alive.
>
> Any advice and experiences is appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
> James
>
> Here are the ones I'm considering right now.
>
> Microsoft Zune(brown):          $129.99 http://www.amazon.com/Zune-Digital-Media-Player-Brown/dp/B000H0QDCC/ref=pd_ts_e_1/002-8413053-9168054?ie=UTF8&s=electronics
> PROS:
>         30 gig storage.
>         Decent size screen (3.0").
>         Should have excellent MP3 capabilities.
> CONS:
>         No Games.
>         Obviously MS!
>         I think I would have to transcode the videos.
>         Found some indications that it might support more formats with a firmware upgrade, but have not been able to verify.
>
>
> Sony PSP1000:                           $120.00 http://www.ecost.com/detail.aspx?EDP=34096901&Source=EWB102407EML
> PROS:
>         Great screen (4.3").
>         Big Game support.
>         Reportedly supports playlists, but may be cumbersome.
>         Memory Stick Duo has big cards
> CONS:
>         No internal storage.
>         Memory Stick Duo (I prefer SD).
>         Surprsingly I can't find any friends that have one or know of anyone else that does.
>         I think I would have to transcode the videos.
>         New version, PSP2000 is out, but more money
>
>
> GP2X FX-100:                            $152.00 (on ebay)
> PROS:
>         Linux based and I've wanted one for a while.
>         Good sized screen (3.5").
>         Open source dev
>         Game emulation
> CONS:
>         Bad battery reviews.
>         No internal storage.
>         Not sure it can support larger than 2GB SD.
>         New version supposedly coming.
>         Not sure how long the company will survive.
>
>
> DE-0139:                                        $109.68 http://www.superufo.com/product_html/Digital_Electronics_Portable_Game___Media_Player.html?aff_id=24#pf
> PROS:
>         Good screen (3.6")
>         Support AVI of MPEG-4 format ( DIVX 3.11/4.X/5.X and XVID odec : Sizes : 320*240 @ 30 fps )
>         Builtin 1GB and Supports 4GB SD
>         Game emulation
>         Camera (even though it's only 1.3 megapixel)
> CONS:
>         MP3 player functionality looks lacking. no mention of playlists.
>         No idea who this company is
>         No idea of the quality
>         Might be risky in general
>
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