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What is a good old school mp3/flac player I can simply drag and drop files into and be on my way? (kbin.social)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by ImaginaryFox@kbin.social to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I don't want something I have to deal with some software like iTunes for and would rather plug in the device into any computer and move files and have the player automatically recognize it.

Want to use it when going for runs. Audio jack and Bluetooth support is a must. No need for anything else fancy

Edit: I came across the SanDisk 16GB Clip Sport Plus MP3 Player. Seems like it might be what I'm looking for. Anyone have any other simple mp3 players with Bluetooth support they recommend?

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[–] ImaginaryFox@kbin.social 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Hoping something more compact, since don't really want to carry around a smartphone sized device while running.

[–] BitSound@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You could look at the Sansa mp3 player. It's pretty small, and was still manufactured a few years ago when I bought it. It's likely available used if they finally axed it.

[–] ImaginaryFox@kbin.social 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yeah I came across one sansa that has Bluetooth. It's a shame these dumb device mp3 players got phased out. I found myself wanting one for when I don't want to carry around a phone for something more compact while still delivering good quality sound.

[–] can@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Sadly I think that market moved to smart watches. Or they tried to push it that way at least

[–] ImaginaryFox@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Been looking at mp3 watches too. Want something that is dumb. Don't want to go running around with expensive smart watches that have become so popular.

[–] can@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Could you maybe find an old iPod and install rockbox? is that still a thing?

[–] ImaginaryFox@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I would love an ipod nano since the build quality is so nice, but sadly they never introduced one with Bluetooth before they got discontinued. Curse these smart devices.

[–] can@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago

You'd have to add a dongle. Very apple.