Where to buy MuVO2 MP3 players?

[deathblow]

I tried looking for this player online and at alot of stores, it is backordered like crazy. Anyone know where I can get one?


TIA

[Jae]

It's still pre-order time so you probably won't be able to find it anywhere yet. It is scheduled to be shipped end of this month. Here is a store you can pre-order from:

http://www.etronics.com/product.asp?icatid=4354&stk_code=cremuvosq4gb&svbname=30

[Ikazuchi]

what's so cool about that one?

why not an ipod..or the new mini one?

[Jae]

Dunno...

It has WMA support, some people like that. It has a solid-state flash memory which means it handles shock a lot better. Plus you can use it to store non-audio files since it can act as an external hard disk. Other than that... not sure.

[deathblow]

Originally posted by Ikazuchi
what's so cool about that one?

why not an ipod..or the new mini one?

Because of this...

What if you could get a 4GB CompactFlash (CF) disk drive valued at $500 for only $200 just by tearing something apart? You might do it, right? The reality is, it is possible! The 4GB Hitachi MicroDrive sells on the market for $500, yet the devices they are found in typically retail for a mere $200 to $250. The most popular of the bunch is the MuVo2 MP3 player by Creative Labs. As shown in this guide, by removing a handful of screws, the case pops right open and inside is a CF drive that is very compatible with many CF Type-II devices. After reformatting the CF device, the drive is ready to go. As the owner of a 5MP CF digital camera, I can say that a 256MB CF card does not hold nearly as many pictures as I had originally imagined. A 4GB MicroDrive would very much take care of this problem. The only major drawback is that the MicroDrives have power requirements that are 6 to 12 times higher than solid state CF drives (300mA @ 3.3v -vs- 25 to 50mA @ 3.3v), thus requiring you to keep more than a few spare batteries with you on your photo jaunts.

Needless to say, this nifty little secret is quickly leaking out into the general public and already the MuVo2 is on backorder in many stores. So what about ripping apart an iPod Mini? Sacrilege, you say? Well, not quite. This thread at iPoding indicates that the iPod Mini may have firmware on it to prevent you from gutting it for its highly prized internals. Will Creative change the firmware in its MuVo2 to match the iPod Mini? As long as Hitachi does not mind that this trick undercuts their market, I do not see any reason why Creative would change their policy if it helps them sell more MP3 players. Here's to hoping...

[melonheadR6]

amazon has this on pre-order for ~$200 in case you didnt know

[Ikazuchi]

wow....good idea Allan :clap:

[deathblow]

Originally posted by Ikazuchi
wow....good idea Allan :clap:

LOL, I got it from a geek site, of course. I really could use that 4GB CF card in my camera, for 200 bucks at that!

[Ikazuchi]

can you throw in a small CF card, like 128 or 256? or are you just gonna toss the MP3 player?

[deathblow]

Originally posted by Ikazuchi
can you throw in a small CF card, like 128 or 256? or are you just gonna toss the MP3 player?

I actually have two 256Meg cards that I use now. I just want the ability to store all the pictures I need if possible. I am not even worried about the increased power consumption, my camera battery lasts exceptionally long.

[deno]

that's pretty cool Allan.

Does your DigiCam use re-chargeable batteries or throw aways?

[deathblow]

Originally posted by deno
that's pretty cool Allan.

Does your DigiCam use re-chargeable batteries or throw aways?

The battery is a Canon proprietary rechargable, but it is the one they use in their Camcorder line. So, it lasts a long time and can take many pics. I usually fill up both all my memory first before I run out of battery. Actually, I haven't used a full charge yet :).