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AGPtek-players any good ?
seronx:
So, first post. Just registered and everything...
So, got the AGPTEK A20(B?) and am wondering if it uses...
1. The Nano-C(ATJ2127?) chipsets. (No Rockbox)
2. Does it use something that is possibly compatible with Rockbox. (Rockbox is a possibility?)
imho, if the A20 had Rockbox it would do everything for me.
duo8:
There is only one AGPTek player that rockbox can be ported to. That's the Rocker.
Moom:
I think AGPtek players are pretty great, particularly compared to the Sansa Clip, which has been in a gradual decline.
Admittedly, the AGPtek UI can be trying. I have an R2, and while I like it as a small, lightweight player with a clip, actually using it involves a long, strange learning curve. However, sound quality is good, and with the slot for a SD card, it can carry a lot of audio files. In addition, I just got an A12 a few days ago, and I'm impressed with the improvements they've made. They've straightened out many of the rough spots in using the UI, and the brighter screen is a big improvement. And they have finally moved the headphone jack to the top of the player!
The main problem with the A12 is the manual, never a strong point with AGPtek devices, is probably a step backwards. The A12 manual is so condensed that information about features is hidden. I used the Q & A on the Amazon product description to unlock the information about some features which were of interest to me.
I'm sure there are better music players out there, but at much higher prices. AGPtek is putting out good music players, many of them in the $25-30 range. I've been very happy happy with the ones I have bought.
Nowt:
My clip+ refurb died a few days ago and now I need a new MP3 player. I think it's time to move on. I was looking at the A12, but I was also reading this thread, regarding Rockboxable AGPtek players. There seemed to be a lot of working towards solutions but it hasn't been that clear on which players, if any, were Rockboxable.
So, is it just the Rocker which is currently Rockboxable or are there others? I like how many songs it can apparently hold, as I kept having to delete songs to make room for newer ones on my clip+.
Or is the A12 worth getting even if it's not? I like the size of it. I've gotten used to clipping my MP3 player on to my pants.
Or is it worth waiting a bit for a new release?
lebellium:
No AGPtek device is currently rockboxable.
pamaury and above all wodz started to work on the Rocker port some months ago but AGPtek never delivered the promised documentation for development so IIRC wodz kinda stopped working on the port (I also think he missed some free time for development) and I don't know if he plans to resume at any time.
So only the Rocker has the necessary hardware for a Rockbox port but there is no guarantee that there will ever be a functional port.
The other AGPtek devices don't have the required hardware anyway.
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