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Title: mp3 player that has file/folder explorer (or RockBox) and large capacity?
Post by: InGearX on January 26, 2013, 12:44:55 PM: well the subject says it all...

by large capacity I mean 128GB or above ...

can anyone recommend any machine like that?

would be awesome if you added and I would make and update a list of all options for consideration of others / all ...

thank you so much ...
Title: Re: mp3 player that has file/folder explorer (or RockBox) and large capacity?
Post by: saratoga on January 26, 2013, 12:59:13 PM: I think the only option would be an iPod with Rockbox.
Title: Re: mp3 player that has file/folder explorer (or RockBox) and large capacity?
Post by: InGearX on January 28, 2013, 04:27:13 AM: Quote from: saratoga on January 26, 2013, 12:59:13 PM
I think the only option would be an iPod with Rockbox.
well I can get SanDisk Sansa Clip Zip 4GB MP3 Player http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Sansa-Clip-Player-Orange/dp/B005FVNGZU/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1359219061&sr=8-6&keywords=SanDisk+Sansa+Clip+Zip

and put 128GB SDXC card in it ... but $$$ :/

thx

must be some good options out there ...
Title: Re: mp3 player that has file/folder explorer (or RockBox) and large capacity?
Post by: [Saint] on January 28, 2013, 08:29:26 AM: Quote from: InGearX on January 28, 2013, 04:27:13 AM
must be some good options out there ...

You were given one (which is in fact several).

An iPod Classic can have up to 160GB stock, and iPod Video with an aftermarket HDD/SSD can easily be 240GB+, etc.
Both options are cheaper than, and have a higher capacity than, adding a 128GB sdcard to a Clip/Fuze/<some_other_Rockbox_capable_player_with_removable_storage>. iPod Classic can still be picked up quite readily secondhand, iPod Video is a little rarer these days...virtually impossible to purchase a new model, but many second hand models exist for sale in the wild. Both have a 320x240 full color screen as well.

[Saint]
Title: Re: mp3 player that has file/folder explorer (or RockBox) and large capacity?
Post by: monoid on January 28, 2013, 09:08:53 AM: You could use iRiver H120, H140 and H3x0 line.

H 120/140 has advantage od optical in/out, disadvantage BW display. H3x0 has advantage of colour display and disadvantage of not having optical out/in.

Both are a bit bulky for these days, but still accaptable.

I have both H 120 and 140 with 120 GB SDD.

Another option is Sansa Fuze+ 16 GB and 128 GB card or two 64 GB.
Title: Re: mp3 player that has file/folder explorer (or RockBox) and large capacity?
Post by: bluebrother on January 28, 2013, 12:50:16 PM: Quote from: monoid on January 28, 2013, 09:08:53 AM
H 120/140 has advantage od optical in/out, disadvantage BW display. H3x0 has advantage of colour display and disadvantage of not having optical out/in.

I generally consider a greyscale display an advantage for a DAP, even these days ...
Title: Re: mp3 player that has file/folder explorer (or RockBox) and large capacity?
Post by: saratoga on January 28, 2013, 12:56:33 PM: Quote from: InGearX on January 28, 2013, 04:27:13 AM
and put 128GB SDXC card in it ... but $$$ :/

If you can even find one.
Title: Re: mp3 player that has file/folder explorer (or RockBox) and large capacity?
Post by: monoid on January 28, 2013, 05:35:17 PM: Quote from: bluebrother on January 28, 2013, 12:50:16 PM
I generally consider a greyscale display an advantage for a DAP, even these days ...

That is true. It true that greyscale display is better readable in bright sun, etc. But for those who got used to album art it is sort of disadvantage.

I know DAP is for listening, not watching album art. But, still. :)