Help with mp3 chooses

[nomadjim]

I'm looking to get my 1st mp3 player and was thinking about just getting a 1 GB one to take with to work and play. I'm thinking about getting either the iRiver T10 or Creative Labs Zen Namo Plus. I like the color display of the T10 and it has the FM and FM recordng but no inline recording, the Namo Plus just has the mono display and the same features as the T10 plus it has inline recording. Not sure which one to go with as far as quality of the product and sound quality. These are my 2 choices as of now, if you know of a better mp3 player let me know.

[nomadjim]

Since no one has answered my question let me rephrase it. As far as the 1gb MP3 player what would be a good choice to purchase. I'd like something compact in size and that has FM, FM record and mic; would like in line recording but not that big of a deal. Just not sure of what other options out there beside the Namo Plus and T10. Any help would be greatly appreciated in helping me find my 1st MP3 player.

[jaysee]

Jim... you still haven't asked a question. "Help me with chosing an MP3 player" doesn't help much. AFAIK the T30 sounds good for you (FM model) because it has FM etc.

Go to amazon.com or dapreview or some other DAP (Digital Audio Player) website and see what you can find. If you want an opinion on anything then post here.

[nomadjim]

Jaysee thanks for the reply. Why pick the T30 instead of the T10 and what's differences between them? I saw a iFP-799 tonight at Curcuit City for $161, how is it and would it be alright or should I go for one of the newer models. I want something that I can talk to work and take walking or jogging with me. I figured a 1 gb flash drive would be to start with since I've read it doesn't skip like the hdd units. I figured iRiver maybe a little more expensive but I'm willing to pay more for a good quality mp3 player.

[Febs]

I just took at look at the datasheets for the T10 and the T30, which are available here: http://www.iriver.com/eu/index.asp. The only significant difference between the two players, apart from aesthetics, seems to be that the T30 has a line-in and allows line-in recording, while the T10 does not.

[nomadjim]

I just checked the US iRiver site and I that the T30 has the inline and no FM, where the T10 has FM & FM recording and mic with no in line. Has anyone here bought either of these and would be able to tell me how the sound quality and features are.

[jaysee]

It's hard to get people's opinions on them because they're so new... but hang in there! See if iRiver US has downloadable manuals and have a read - very interesting if you want to know exactly what your player will do and not do.