[mythtv-users] OT: Portable Media Player

[Brian Wood]

James Pifer wrote:
> 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. 
> 
>

A couple of devices you might consider:

The GP2X

http://www.gp2xstore.com/

It doesn't support all your requirements, but, being an open source
device, with a lot of third-party software available, it could almost
certainly be made to do so.

Biggest problem is that it can't be purchased in the USA directly (if
that's where you are). I ordered mine from Hong Kong and had it shipped
here with no problems.

The Nokia 770 (or the newer 800).

At least this can be had from US vendors, and again it's a Linux device.

You'll have to look into them to see what you think, but these are
devices that don't get a lot of publicity, so I wanted to make sure you
were aware of them.

beww