RunningAHEAD - Topic: What size mp3 player do you have?

sushigirl

Baby bean!

posted: 4/16/2009 at 8:26 PM

Right now, I'm working with a 512 mb and it holds 80 songs and a podrunner playlist. It's not bad at all, but I do want a larger one. Just curious what others are using.

Goals:
Finish C25K

I'm slower than a herd of turtles stampeding through peanut butter, but I run.

Spencer Davis

posted: 4/16/2009 at 8:28 PM

80 songs? song like it uses a bad format...can you change it?

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rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 4/16/2009 at 8:37 PM

1gig. More than enough for my needs. I have a Shuffle, so I swap out playlists almost daily (I listen to a lot of audiobooks and only keep on my iPod what I have yet to listen to).

Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to

remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.

~ Sarah Kay

Runnerjohn

Certifiably Insane

posted: 4/16/2009 at 9:04 PM

Sorry, guys never talk about the size of their MP3's, unless they're exaggerating. Big grin

I've collected 3 over the years, so I just put different things on them. One's an old 128 Meg, one's a 512 Meg, and one's a 1 Gig with an audio recorder in it. I use them more before races than anything, for my 'mood music'. Evil grin

Sometimes I'll use one during a particularly long workout, like a 40-minute tempo run on the track, or 6 1-mile repeats, so I can keep my focus. I don't usually like to wear one for day-to-day runs.

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milktruck

an amazing likeness

posted: 4/16/2009 at 9:21 PM
modified: 4/16/2009 at 10:05 PM

I like my trucks big and my MP3 small and minimal... Wink

Sansa Clip (4gb) for when I want to listen to a radio show. (Previous gen) iPod Shuffle (1gb?) when I just want music. I'd go purely with the Sansa but its battery life isn't so great -- I recharge the shuffle about 4 times a year -- but have to remember to keep the Sansa juiced up.

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sushigirl

Baby bean!

posted: 4/16/2009 at 9:40 PM

Quote from milktruck on 4/16/2009 at 9:21 PM:

I like my trucks big and my MP3 small and minimal... Sansa Clip (4gb) for when I want to listen to a radio show. (Previous gen) iPod Shuffle (1gb?) when I just want music. I go purely with the Sansa but its battery life isn't so great -- I recharge the shuffle about 4 times a year -- but have to remember to keep the Sansa juiced up.

Which would you recommend more? The shuffle or the clip?

Goals:
Finish C25K

I'm slower than a herd of turtles stampeding through peanut butter, but I run.

wyerock

posted: 4/16/2009 at 9:47 PM

I got a Grantwood TuneBand for my iPhone so I can strap it to my arm. So I basically have 8GB of space. I was using a 512 MB 1st gen Shuffle before. I was switching out the songs fairly often. I liked the small physical size, but I occasionally want to select a certain album depending on my mood. Plus, I run a lot at night, and having my phone with me means I can call for help if I'm roadkill laying in a ditch!

DirtyGraceFlint

The Crap Whisperer

posted: 4/16/2009 at 10:47 PM

8gb ipod nano...i used to have a 2gb but got sick of constantly having to rotate playlists to accommodate the space on my ipod. Couldn't be happier Big grin

Being the best tiny spec that I can be!

mikeymike

posted: 4/16/2009 at 10:48 PM

30 GB. I've never needed more.

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Buffalo Gal

Buffalo Gal Rides Again

posted: 4/16/2009 at 11:09 PM

4 GB Nano - way more than I need for running. I have a 5K race playlist, a 10K playlist and usually listen to full albums (er..CDs - showing my age) on longer runs.

March: Irish Jig 5K (DONE), Kent City Ridge Run 5K (DONE) April: Iron Girl 5K (DONE), Kentucky Derby Half May: 5/3 (10K) July: Cherry Festival 15K August: Chicago Rock N Roll Half, Crim Festival of Races (10 miler) October: Grand Rapids Marathon (Half-Hometown Gig)

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rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 4/16/2009 at 11:11 PM

Quote from Buffalo Gal on 4/16/2009 at 11:09 PM:

...and usually listen to full albums (er..CDs - showing my age) on longer runs.

Ha, I saw a CD on the ground during one of my runs...it said "Mix 1." Seemed so wrong. It's a MIX TAPE, not a mix CD. Damn kids...get off my lawn!!! Embarrassed

Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to

remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.

~ Sarah Kay

DirtyGraceFlint

The Crap Whisperer

posted: 4/16/2009 at 11:14 PM

I found this great t-shirt that has a 3D outline of a cassette tape on it...dang kiddos don't even know what it is!

Being the best tiny spec that I can be!

Buffalo Gal

Buffalo Gal Rides Again

posted: 4/16/2009 at 11:17 PM

I think if I look around I can find my "America" 8-Track.

March: Irish Jig 5K (DONE), Kent City Ridge Run 5K (DONE) April: Iron Girl 5K (DONE), Kentucky Derby Half May: 5/3 (10K) July: Cherry Festival 15K August: Chicago Rock N Roll Half, Crim Festival of Races (10 miler) October: Grand Rapids Marathon (Half-Hometown Gig)

DrewEOB

Lazy idiot

posted: 4/16/2009 at 11:17 PM

biggest you've ever seen...

Tick tock

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rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 4/16/2009 at 11:19 PM

Quote from DirtyGraceFlint on 4/16/2009 at 11:14 PM:

I found this great t-shirt that has a 3D outline of a cassette tape on it...dang kiddos don't even know what it is!

Ha, reminds me of this... Big grin

Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to

remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.

~ Sarah Kay

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