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    <title>Portable audio players</title>
    <description>Discuss about Creative's, Sony's, etc portable MP3 players here.</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 16:49:35 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>USB Mp3 Player Firmware Update</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2018 14:31:07 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/usb-mp3-player-firmware-update.771668/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (OntriTwyPlU)</author>
      <dc:creator>OntriTwyPlU</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Hi. I would greatly appreciate if someone could help me upgrade the firmware of an usb mp3 player, it has Digital Mp3 player and Mp3 player DV R written on it.<br />
<br />
It is described as GeneralPlus SD Device V2 USB Device, it fits an SD card into it, it is FAT32 formatted, and does not show files on it when they are present in the device.<br />
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I did not got a response from the manufacturer, it did not come with an instructions manual and it does not have a firmware upgrade function.<br />
<br />
I tried setting...<br />
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<a href="https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/usb-mp3-player-firmware-update.771668/" class="internalLink">USB Mp3 Player Firmware Update</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>In search of an Audiobook player/ mp3 player</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2014 00:25:55 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/in-search-of-an-audiobook-player-mp3-player.750413/</link>
      <guid>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/in-search-of-an-audiobook-player-mp3-player.750413/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (tblossom)</author>
      <dc:creator>tblossom</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Please can someone redfer me to an mp3 player that has book marking capabilities.<br />
Thank you]]></content:encoded>
      <slash:comments>1</slash:comments>
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      <title>mp4 player</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Dec 2013 20:31:04 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/mp4-player.747529/</link>
      <guid>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/mp4-player.747529/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (chocoloco)</author>
      <dc:creator>chocoloco</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I brought a MP4 player on ebay from china. <br />
When I try to use it it says &#039;disk error&#039;. I have complained and they have told me to reformat it but I have no idea how to and I did ask them but with no luck. As I am no computer wizz can someone please help me by giving me step by step instructions on how to do this.]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Unlock sound on sony walkman mp3 player model NWZ-B172</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2013 17:37:55 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/unlock-sound-on-sony-walkman-mp3-player-model-nwz-b172.746879/</link>
      <guid>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/unlock-sound-on-sony-walkman-mp3-player-model-nwz-b172.746879/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (casper0077)</author>
      <dc:creator>casper0077</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Can anyone help with unlocking the sound restriction on the Sony Walkman MP3 player Model Number NWZ-B172. the sound that it produces is very poor and I love loud music even if it makes me deaf. Thanks peeps.]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>have a question about SanDisk Sansa Clip+</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2013 17:26:01 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/have-a-question-about-sandisk-sansa-clip.746830/</link>
      <guid>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/have-a-question-about-sandisk-sansa-clip.746830/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (cooltwou)</author>
      <dc:creator>cooltwou</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I have this MP3 &amp; it refresh the media library but when I put in my Micro SD Card 16GB Samsung Micro SD HC &amp; it has a 10 in a circle &amp; has an I on it &amp; a1 in a U &amp; I formated the SD Card &amp; put music on it &amp; when I put it in the MP3 player it locks up every time while it is refreshing the media library &amp; one time it got all the way upto the end before it locked up what could the problem be]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Does Cowon iaudio 10 have gapless playback?</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 01:09:15 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/does-cowon-iaudio-10-have-gapless-playback.742721/</link>
      <guid>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/does-cowon-iaudio-10-have-gapless-playback.742721/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (kannie)</author>
      <dc:creator>kannie</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Hi folks, am looking to replace my creative zen x-fi style as am fed up that this does not support gapless playback, I have been looking at cowon&#039;s mp3 players and have heard good things about the sound quality but haven&#039;t been able to find much info regarding whether they support gapless playback, does anyone here own one or know whether they are capable of playing tracks with gapless playback? Any help would be much appreciated thanks!]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>MP4 - How to add E-books, photos and videos?</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:46:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/mp4-how-to-add-e-books-photos-and-videos.742763/</link>
      <guid>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/mp4-how-to-add-e-books-photos-and-videos.742763/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (Azemone)</author>
      <dc:creator>Azemone</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I just bought MP4 player. And it works fine when it comes to music.<br />
But I&#039;d like to know how to add photos, videos and e-books on it? I searched net and read there should be folders for that stuff. But there is non.<br />
Please help]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>volume normalizing</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:44:57 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/volume-normalizing.742823/</link>
      <guid>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/volume-normalizing.742823/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (Rookiedownloader)</author>
      <dc:creator>Rookiedownloader</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I want to get the songs on my Sylvania mp3 player to play at an equal volume.<br />
Is there a way to do this with Nero 8 or do I need another program?]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>format help</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 18:11:30 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/format-help.741167/</link>
      <guid>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/format-help.741167/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (Justin1989)</author>
      <dc:creator>Justin1989</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[i tryed to format my ematic mp3 player and it says windows cannot format i tryed restarting computer and al nothing seems to work can anyone help?]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>The new Sanza Fuse review - avoid it</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2011 21:30:02 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/the-new-sanza-fuse-review-avoid-it.741153/</link>
      <guid>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/the-new-sanza-fuse-review-avoid-it.741153/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (Mez)</author>
      <dc:creator>Mez</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I have been a big advocate of the Sansa players because of their cost per value.  <br />
<br />
I was very disappointed in their new view.  The new OS/app is very different than what they or anyone else has ever had.  I don&#039;t like that because it took me hrs to figure out what had been intuitive on the earlier models such as playing a play list.  The controls although they look great and cutting edge they do not work very well.  I have a &#039;hard time&#039; scrolling up and down a list then it will jump 30-40...<br />
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<a href="https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/the-new-sanza-fuse-review-avoid-it.741153/" class="internalLink">The new Sanza Fuse review - avoid it</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>need some help finding device</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2011 21:19:22 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/need-some-help-finding-device.740692/</link>
      <guid>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/need-some-help-finding-device.740692/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (karma29)</author>
      <dc:creator>karma29</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I have a odd request, I am looking for a audio device I can play sound clips remotely. Basically something that you can press a button on a remote and it will play the sound back on the device. The device doesn&#039;t need a record function but that would make it easier if possible.<br />
<br />
I&#039;ve looked at a lot of voice memo devices but haven&#039;t found any that would help me with what I&#039;m trying to do. <br />
<br />
any suggestions would be appreciated I&#039;m sure there is something out there that lets you do this...<br />
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<a href="https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/need-some-help-finding-device.740692/" class="internalLink">need some help finding device</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>MP4 Help!Please!</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:22:49 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/mp4-help-please.739402/</link>
      <guid>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/mp4-help-please.739402/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (xxmiyxx)</author>
      <dc:creator>xxmiyxx</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Okay,so my mom works at avon,and she got a mp4 as a gift.She didn&#039;t want it,so she let me have it.I loved it,but I started putting videos on it.Any video I put on there,even AIV<br />
videos,they will be in multipl colors,the wrong ones,and I can&#039;t fix it!It was like this when I got it.Please,does anybody know?]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>creative nomad zen extra 60 gb compatibility issue with windows 7</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2011 15:58:43 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/creative-nomad-zen-extra-60-gb-compatibility-issue-with-windows-7.737047/</link>
      <guid>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/creative-nomad-zen-extra-60-gb-compatibility-issue-with-windows-7.737047/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (nabeelbanwa)</author>
      <dc:creator>nabeelbanwa</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeease help me guys .. i cannot install my player onto windows 7 operating system .. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie3" alt=":(" title="Frown    :(" /> pleaseeeeeeeeee reply quickly <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie3" alt=":(" title="Frown    :(" />]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>mp3 players</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 15 May 2011 14:40:26 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/mp3-players.733424/</link>
      <guid>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/mp3-players.733424/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (auntb)</author>
      <dc:creator>auntb</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[how do i download music from the internet to my mp3 player as i am new to this so if possible i need step by step direction]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Can you recomend a device for me?</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2011 15:58:40 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/can-you-recomend-a-device-for-me.735593/</link>
      <guid>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/can-you-recomend-a-device-for-me.735593/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (pconyers)</author>
      <dc:creator>pconyers</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I work as a cable installer and am looking for a unit that will play .mp3’s (preferably some sort of flash media) and AM/FM radio to enjoy while I am out in the field. It needs to have a 3.5 mm jack, an easy to see and use display (but not doing video or anything), somewhat small in size and durable and able to take a bump and be used out in the elements as I work in some pretty hectic conditions at times. Any recommendations for me?]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Sansa e200/e250 Manager (Playlist)</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 30 Apr 2011 00:21:47 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/sansa-e200-e250-manager-playlist.733983/</link>
      <guid>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/sansa-e200-e250-manager-playlist.733983/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (DarthSail)</author>
      <dc:creator>DarthSail</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading this post <a href="http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/4/379152" class="internalLink">http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/4/379152</a><br />
I wanted to reiterate and update the information I got from adscorp. I have tried on and off for a few years to create, edit, and manage my playlists on my e250 with limited success. adscorp gives a link here to the SansaManager which is now broken. However, I did find the SansaManager here!<br />
<br />
<a href="http://sourceforge.net/projects/sansamanager/" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow">http://sourceforge.net/projects/sansamanager/</a><br />
<br />
Source Forge is a well know and very reliable...<br />
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<a href="https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/sansa-e200-e250-manager-playlist.733983/" class="internalLink">Sansa e200/e250 Manager (Playlist)</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Can't Decided Between The Cowon J3 &amp; D3</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 30 Apr 2011 00:17:20 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/cant-decided-between-the-cowon-j3-d3.735164/</link>
      <guid>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/cant-decided-between-the-cowon-j3-d3.735164/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (Nitro89)</author>
      <dc:creator>Nitro89</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Basically, I am aspiring musician, I&#039;ve got an ever growing collection of music, all my music on my PC is AAC-LA. I want a player with a large compacity, great quality sound and the ability to play a few videos every now and then, however I can&#039;t decide between the Cowon J3 and D3, I am leaning slightly towards the D3 as it has 160gb, but I read HDD players are less durable then flash and I can&#039;t tell how long it will last with me, I am constantly on the go, and the player will be dropped or...<br />
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<a href="https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/cant-decided-between-the-cowon-j3-d3.735164/" class="internalLink">Can&#039;t Decided Between The Cowon J3 &amp; D3</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>USB and MP3 players</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2011 01:16:39 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/usb-and-mp3-players.735535/</link>
      <guid>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/usb-and-mp3-players.735535/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (madtown27)</author>
      <dc:creator>madtown27</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Good afternoon, I have a question and after many searches and countless look up I still cannot find a definite answer. I have a San disk Fuze MP3 player with Rhapsody subscription service. I would like to play this in my car, however I only have a USB connection. If I tell the player to run in MTC mode it I cannot use the subscription tracks. I was thinking maybe I could use this <a href="http://www.amazon.com/i-Trek-YS-AUC-3-5mm-Audio-Multi-Adapter/dp/B000UHY6XU/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/i-Trek-YS-AUC-3-5mm-Audio-Multi-Adapter/dp/B000UHY6XU/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top</a>...<br />
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<a href="https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/usb-and-mp3-players.735535/" class="internalLink">USB and MP3 players</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Creative Zen Xtra NOMAD Jukebox 40Gb - 60Gb firmware Query and Info</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 10 Apr 2011 17:14:46 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/creative-zen-xtra-nomad-jukebox-40gb-60gb-firmware-query-and-info.735287/</link>
      <guid>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/creative-zen-xtra-nomad-jukebox-40gb-60gb-firmware-query-and-info.735287/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (s2anemone)</author>
      <dc:creator>s2anemone</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Loved to have found this thread a couple of years ago or more. <br />
<a href="http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/4/307045" class="internalLink">Zen Xtra 30gb serious problem!!</a><br />
My NOMAD froze at EAX for some time, I would just wait it out to listen to tunes.<br />
But the audio socket was loose anyway, and thinking stall was the HDD, I gave up.<br />
<br />
But have decided it is time to Resurrection it!<br />
<br />
<br />
<b>First query:</b><br />
<br />
<br />
Bought a new HDD for it<br />
<br />
has a stock MHT2040AT which is 4,200 rpm <br />
<br />
Power...<br />
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<a href="https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/creative-zen-xtra-nomad-jukebox-40gb-60gb-firmware-query-and-info.735287/" class="internalLink">Creative Zen Xtra NOMAD Jukebox 40Gb - 60Gb firmware Query and Info</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Buying a large capacity mp3 player.</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Feb 2011 01:55:49 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/buying-a-large-capacity-mp3-player.729085/</link>
      <guid>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/buying-a-large-capacity-mp3-player.729085/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (Fionn90)</author>
      <dc:creator>Fionn90</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I want an mp3 player with at least 40 gb. I&#039;m mainly considering an ipod classic. The only problem with it is that it has a hardrive not flash. I&#039;m not sure this will be a problem. Anyone have problems with it skipping when you are walking/running with it in your pocket? Or does it break easy ? I was also considering a Sansa Clip+ with a 32gb micro sd card yet it turns out those cards are very expensive. I dont want to pay for an ipod Touch either but I will if I must. Any other  40gb+...<br />
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<a href="https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/buying-a-large-capacity-mp3-player.729085/" class="internalLink">Buying a large capacity mp3 player.</a>]]></content:encoded>
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