I am going down the MP3 road at the moment and after lots of research I am not going for an iPod but the Iriver h340 (better sound quality, longer battery power, colour screen display photos, use it as a hard disc for all file types). I have read a lot of independant reviews and this seems to be the best product on the market right now. It may not look as good as a iPOD but it sounds far more superior and you get a lot of kit included with it.
I can't wire it into my Porsche CDR21 but I will use a radio transmitter to play from the iRiver.
(Just trying find the best deal for one. The best have found in UK is £340.....)
http://www.iriver.com/product/info.asp?p_name=H340
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Open a new era of color
For the first time for the MP3 jukebox the H300 series boasts a 260,000 color 2" TFT LCD which supports a wide array of colorful icons and menus, bringing added convenience.
All the advantages of a color screen can now be yours through this great new product.
Photos from digital cameras can be directly transferred to the player as it supports the USB Host function
As the H300 supports the USB host function, data from other UMS devices can be directly transferred to the player through a single cable without having to use a desktop computer.
All of you digital camera users who have been waiting for this function will be pleased to know that files can be transferred directly from portable USB devices such as the digital camera. With the addition of a browser function, this function has become even easier to use.
Easy-to-use external disk with USB 2.0
This easy-to-use external disk reduces waiting time with a faster transfer rate
By supporting the USB 2.0 interface, the player can transfer data at a maximum speed of 480Mbps. Since interfacing does not require a separate manager program as the player is recognized as a portable data storage, its use as an external hard disk is made even easier.
Both photos and texts are supported!
Considering the many attractive functions of the player, resisting the urge to own one will be difficult.
The color screen can display 26 letters (13 Korean letters) horizontal and 10 rows vertical. The player provides a Text Viewer for displaying lyrics or e-books, an Image Viewer for viewing stored JPEG or BMP files, or for photos downloaded from a digital camera
A customized sound quality of your choice can be tailored to your every listening need.
SRS WOW introduces an excellence in bass and three-dimensional sound. You can create your favorite settings using the 5 preset EQ and user control EQ.
With 20mW output, you will enjoy a world rich and powerful in sound
Charge the player with the USB cable
H300 Series uses lithium polymer batteries that can produce 16-hours of continuous play from 3-hour charges. There is no need for an adapter any more. Instead, with the USB cable connection, the player is charged automatically when connected to the PC.
Always have radio broadcasts accessible at your fingertips
The H300 Series features a radio function for listening and recording. Now you can record radio shows with the H300 model as requested from many H100 customers.
Settings are saved for easy FM broadcast listening. Even on the move, you can enjoy crisp reception wherever you are. Now you can enjoy FM radio broadcasting anywhere in the world.
Simple and easy Album Management Function!
Songs may be searched and played according to the artist, album, genre, and filename through the DB function. The player also supports the Winamp playlist enabling the user to create personalized albums.
Upgraded Voice Recording, Direct Encoding and Lineout Output
H300 makes it easy and simple to record voice with internal/external microphones, and other audio sound (such as CD, cassette tape or radio) with the analog cable.
The Direct Encoding function directly connects to a CD player or other audio
tools and converts the music into the MP3 format. AutoSync automatically
categorizes and stores music into the MP3 format. Voice Detect supports
voice recording, and enables the system to be turned on only when voice is
detected, saving storage space and power consumption.
Compatibility with AGC(Auto Gain Control) makes recording capabilities comparable to a professional recorder; it captures sound from even at a distance and controls recording quality.
H300 is compatible with Lineout, which produces dynamic sound with its analogue cable connection to the speaker.
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