iPods & MP3 players

[Ironmike]

I am debating on getting the sansa fuze mp3 instead of the ipod.  Does anyone have any advice or recommendations?  The device is for my teenage son.  Thanks

[hockeycanuckjc Trusted Contributor]

What kind of iPod were you considering? Because the iPod has a proprietary restrictive DRM format that can't be exchanged with other players. I would find a Sansa with an FM Radio. Perfect for use with purchasing tunes on Rhapsody which offer the non restrictive MP3 format. 

Can you give us a few links to some products so we can compare?

[Jimmienomam]

Depends on what you want it for. If merely music the Sansa is fine. The iPod touch has evolved into something in its own right. So many free games/apps including texting, wifi phone and multiple other uses.

Also depends on how much freedom you want to give your son. The Internet is open on the iPod and as such can be very "open" of you get my understanding.

[TheLexMachine]

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hockeycanuckjc wrote:

What kind of iPod were you considering? Because the iPod has a proprietary restrictive DRM format that can't be exchanged with other players. I would find a Sansa with an FM Radio. Perfect for use with purchasing tunes on Rhapsody which offer the non restrictive MP3 format. 

Can you give us a few links to some products so we can compare?

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That was five years ago. iTunes did away with DRM for music and you can convert purchased music from the iTunes store to MP3 via a simple menu command and play the files on any portable audio player. Word.

[RealGeorgeW Valued Expert]

As I said in the other thread, personally I have a Fuze, and wouldn't trade it for an iPod, simply because all I use it for is music.

[NoNoBadDog]

I agree that the Fuze is a better choice.  Mainly because you don't have to infect your computer with that piece of malware commonly referred to as iTunes, but also because the Fuze is easier to operate.