Zen Stone

DapFinder · #1 (**permalink**) May 24th, 2007, 10:10 AM

I got the S10 in the other day and was comparing the size the the ZEN Stone. The S10 is smaller and lighter.
However, the stone is awesome. Light and cheap as hell.
Sound quality is great and navigation is simple and intuitive.

$38 @ Wally world.

**BBD** · #2 (**permalink**) May 24th, 2007, 10:22 AM

I may not be able to resist..... But do you have to synch it, or is it true drag-n-drop?

DapFinder · #3 (**permalink**) May 24th, 2007, 11:25 AM

Hey, I was just talkin to you!

It is true drag and drop. Can be a "readyboost" drive for Vista as well.

Don't resist, trust me. if you workout with it you will love it.
Best of all it aint an ipod!

DD · #4 (**permalink**) May 24th, 2007, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by DapFinder

Don't resist, trust me. if you workout with it you will love it.

That counts me out then

It does look sufficiently small for the school-day though. I've been slowly downsizing with my DAPs as I realise I don't need my whole music collection everywhere I go, and its actually easier just to have something small which you can slip in a pocket and take wherever. Something like this might be my next downsize from my clix

DapFinder · #5 (**permalink**) May 24th, 2007, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by DD

That counts me out then

It does look sufficiently small for the school-day though. I've been slowly downsizing with my DAPs as I realise I don't need my whole music collection everywhere I go, and its actually easier just to have something small which you can slip in a pocket and take wherever. Something like this might be my next downsize from my clix

Dont get me wrong, it is great for working out, but I have been using it in lots of other situations as well.

Denny · #6 (**permalink**) May 25th, 2007, 05:57 AM

It suffers from ipod shuffle syndrome though...

At least its at a more reasonable price than the shuffle, and appears to have some better features.

**BBD** · #7 (**permalink**) May 25th, 2007, 06:37 AM

Do you mean because it's screenless or it has a "shuffle" bug the way the H300's did at first?

Denny · #8 (**permalink**) May 25th, 2007, 06:39 AM

No screen hehe. should of been clearer.

**BBD** · #9 (**permalink**) May 25th, 2007, 06:44 AM

Yeah, cuz that was about as clear as a screenless DAP....

(OK, OK...not my best effort, but whatta ya gonna do...? Only had a few sips of coffee this morning....

Still, it looks much more sophisticated and polished than the iShittle.

badbrain88 · #10 (**permalink**) May 25th, 2007, 07:13 AM

Yeah, I'm def goona opt for one---£20 from US with friend--cannot go wrong.

I'm not gonna even begin to compare it to other players, as for some reason, I always get pounced upon.

I can use it in the gym to further enhance my appendage muscleature, which are already almighty, so I can go around squeezing more daps and crushing ipods

saints · #11 (**permalink**) May 25th, 2007, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by badbrain88

I'm not gonna even begin to compare it to other players, as for some reason, I always get pounced upon.

Freedom of Speech my friend, just ignore the pouncers or Step (ers)

on here as this is a forum and its based on opinions.

Step666 · #12 (**permalink**) May 25th, 2007, 03:38 PM

-filler-

**BBD** · #13 (**permalink**) May 25th, 2007, 07:15 PM

I just had a look at one in the plasticky-flesh at the evil Wal-Mart.... A bit bigger than I thought it would be, but the kickers were 10 hour advertised battery life and only mp3 and WMA (or was it WAV...? W/E). Very basic, though it looks far more sophisticated. HOWEVER, the reported sound Q would still seem to make this an excellent choice as a workout or school player.

**LordMattman** · #14 (**permalink**) May 25th, 2007, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BBD

I just had a look at one in the plasticky-flesh at the evil Wal-Mart.... A bit bigger than I thought it would be, but the kickers were 10 hour advertised battery life and only mp3 and WMA (or was it WAV...? W/E). Very basic, though it looks far more sophisticated. HOWEVER, the reported sound Q would still seem to make this an excellent choice as a workout or school player.

Are you talking bout the stone, shuffle or the s10?

Step666 · #15 (**permalink**) May 25th, 2007, 07:57 PM

Got to be the Stone - the Shuffle's aluminium and the S10 doesn't fit the 'very basic' description.

**BBD** · #16 (**permalink**) May 25th, 2007, 08:47 PM

Oh, sorry. I did meant the Stone. Whatta ya know...Wal-Mart has "stones."

Happiness · #17 (**permalink**) June 3rd, 2007, 11:41 PM

I have been bringing my Stone with me for my exercises and I don't even feel as if I am carrying something. It's so light and cheap. Great player to accompany me for my running! The mode switch allowed me to switch between folders conveniently even though the player does not have a screen. Fallen in love with a STONE

badbrain88 · #18 (**permalink**) June 4th, 2007, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by saints

Freedom of Speech my friend, just ignore the pouncers or Step (ers)

on here as this is a forum and its based on opinions.

Hmmmm, I mentioned no such persons

1_1337_410 · #19 (**permalink**) June 4th, 2007, 04:17 PM

The Zen Stone sounds interesting... I wouldn't mind a cheapie flash player for when I'm exercising. It must have somwhat decent SQ and drag-and-drop.

It *might* be coincidental, but the Zen Stone is meant to retail for AU$89.95... and the iShittle is being marked down to AU$99.95 in some shops.

Step666 · #20 (**permalink**) June 4th, 2007, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 1_1337_410

...the iShittle...

Oh, come on, we're not 12.
If you wanna talk like that, go to anythingbutipod.

1_1337_410 · #21 (**permalink**) June 4th, 2007, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Step666

Oh, come on, we're not 12.
If you wanna talk like that, go to anythingbutipod.

Not again...

I was merely reusing BBD's nickname for it (did you read post #9 above?).

Do I have any interest in AnythingButiPod? No.
Am I anti-iPod? No.

My only beef is with the iTunes software... from past experiences, I've simply never gelled with it. Hence why the drag-and-drop of the Zen Stone appeals to me.

Step666 · #22 (**permalink**) June 4th, 2007, 08:20 PM

Not again?
I'm sorry I don't like fanboys.

And, yes, I had read BBD's post, but I wasn't around when he said it, so pointing it out was a waste of time.

1_1337_410 · #23 (**permalink**) June 4th, 2007, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Step666

Not again?
I'm sorry I don't like fanboys.

"Not again..." regarding the ping pong going on in threads.

And why am I suddenly a fanboy?

I've honestly never cared about "brand X vs brand Y", even with the whole Mac/PC thing. Everything will have its pros and cons... go for whatever suits you best IMHO.

ED: /ping pong