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Sammy_boy
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This may be violating a rule, but I'm gong to give it a go anyway! (Sorry mods!) 
I'm toying with the idea of getting one of those personal media players, you know the type of thing, those things which can play MP3, video, show photos, etc.
Does anyone have one spare, and how much would it be? It has to be one that I can set up to record things off the TV, and be able to schedule recording if possible (a bit like a VCR).
If you have one spare, pm me/post here, I might be interested in having it off you! Budget's a bit limited (as ever) but try me
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Sammy_boy
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Bump, anyone?
Also, anyone got an opinion on these things - good or not? 
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p900 lover
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do u mean like a sky + box? |
defensive
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I think he means like this
>> Goodmans GPDR40 40Gb Portable Media Player <<
Silver and black portable media player with 40Gb hard drive.
3.6in (9cm) screen with 9cm visible screen size.
Video recorder and player, digital picture viewer, MP3 player and voice recorder in 1.
Stores up to 200 hours of MP4 video, 1000 hours of MP3 music, or 40Gb of data.
Record shows directly from your TV manually or by timer.
High speed USB 2.0 allows high speed transfer from PC.
Includes AC adaptor, USB cable, audio/video cable, earphones, user guide and carry bag.
Video resolution recordable at 640 x 840 pixels.
Size (H)8, (W)11, (D)30cm.
Weight 0.29kg.
Format compatibility:
MP3 and MP4 compatible. Compatible with WMA, WAV, WMV, BMP, and JPEG. Also compatible with ASF and AVI.
Interfaces:
USB 2.0 high-speed, compatible USB 1.1, PC & Mac.
Built in SD/MMC slot for transferring pictures from your digital camera to the PVR.
Operation:
Battery operated via internal litium ion rechargeable battery (supplied) or 230v AC mains operation via AC adaptor (supplied).
System compatibility:
PC: Requires Pentium 500 MHz windows 98SE, ME, 2000 or XP. Minimum 128Mb RAM and 200Mb available HDD space and CD-ROM drive also required.
Mac: Requires 0S9.x and 10.1 and above. Minimum 128Mb RAM and 200Mb available HDD space and CD-ROM drive also required.
Software:
Photo editing software and bespoke software for converting movie file types for the GPDR40.
By the way no i don't ahve one for sale but my mate uses this model, he loves it.
Chris
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Sammy_boy
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@defensive - yes, that's exactly the thing! 
I'm starting a new job soon, and will have to work a few nights, one of these would be idea for whiling away any slow moments (whilst ensuring any work that needs doing is done, of course!)
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defensive
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How much you looking to spend on one of them? That model is very good and comes highly recommended only downside is the £250 price tag :P I personally just use my top spec Vaio (13.3" screen) as its extremely powerful and compact, but cost me almost £2000 lol. Anyway i'm just trying to keep this thread alive for you and i hope that someone may have one for sale.
Chris
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Sammy_boy
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Thanks Defensive! I'm just looking for a cheapie at the moment tbh.
I found a cheap one, perhaps a suspiciously cheap one on Ebay,. It's a no name one that comes 'direct from the manufacturer in China'. If it can be set up to record off the TV I might give it a go anyway.
What do people think of that one then? Too cheap and cheerful?
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defensive
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The seller accepts western union (i dont trust anyone who uses that) so that would stop me from bidding straight away
Also there is no shipping costs or insurance mentioned on the page, just use your common sense and after all its your money.
Chris
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Sammy_boy
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Apparently the p +p is £12.95 - I'm a bit dubious about this one myself, though he looks trustworthy the product looks suspiciously cheap and I suspect I'd be disappointed with it!
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gregface
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that one only has a maximum storage of 2Gb, it uses SD/mmc cards.so i reckon thats why its so cheap.
not sure thats what you want, i have an ipod with 20Gb just for music, id go for the HD option. say 20Gb?
check out, http://www.advancedmp3players.co.uk
a company that seems to specialise in this gadget is archos. they would be an option.
or id reckonmend going for the new iaudio when it is released.
maybe it is. http://www.advancedmp3players[....]oduct_info.php?products_id=684
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Posted: 2005-07-31 16:56
