[Tfug] iPod Replacement

[johngalt1]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Shawn Nock" <nock at email.arizona.edu>
To: "Tucson Free Unix Group" <tfug at tfug.org>
Sent: Monday, May 01, 2006 2:43 PM
Subject: Re: [Tfug] iPod Replacement

> iRiver H320 = Amazing
>    Runs 'RockBox' (FOSS Firmware) and supports OGG, FLAC, mp3, XVID
> video...
>    It is a mass storage device (copy files to 'external hard-drive';
> disconnect and play)
>    Battery life is comparable to newer ipod (After-market battery
> upgrades available)
>    Quite durable... multiple cases availible
>
> On the other hand: iRiver no longer manufactures these, you'll need to
> look around if you want to find one. The iRiver H10 seems like a likely
> in-production substitute, but RockBox does not yet run on it... so no
> OGG/FLAC/Mass Storage Mode... But they are working on the port as we 
> speak.

woot.com has refurbished H10s from time to time, FWIW. Last time they had 
some they were $139 + $5 shipping