I'm trying to find a device that mimics the look and simplicity of an iPod but isn't from Apple or associated with it. I love the idea of a portable music player, especially for downloading and playing music offline during bus rides and social events to help with my anxiety. Ideally, I'd prefer a Samsung or Google product, but I'm open to any trusted brand. I've already searched a bit on Google, but all I've found are outdated Samsung models or cheap knockoffs from sites like AliExpress. I would use my phone, but I really want to have the option to download music permanently rather than relying on a subscription model like YouTube Premium. Any recommendations? Thanks in advance! 😊
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You can find loads of simple MP3 players on Amazon for around $20, or you can get some Android-based players under $100. If you're feeling adventurous, the Sony NW-A306 looks really nice too!
If you want something really portable, I'd highly recommend the HiBy M300. It's a great little device for music enthusiasts!
If you’re already using Samsung, why not just load up your music on one of their phones? They work great for that!
Have you looked into the SanDisk and SanDisk Sansa MP3 players? They are affordable and pretty straightforward for music playback.
Why not just download the music files directly to your phone? Most modern phones have accessible storage that allows you to save songs. Streaming is convenient, but you don’t have to stick with that—it's totally doable to have your own library offline!
There aren't a ton of new options out there, but you might want to check out the Sony NW-A306 Walkman from their A Series. It's a solid player if you're looking for something specialized.
Honestly, big brands don't really make dedicated music players anymore. Google hasn’t had an MP3 player, and Samsung’s pretty much shifted away from that market. You can easily download MP3s straight onto your phone and use one of the many apps out there to play them. No extra hardware needed!
True! Nowadays, most portable media players are just like stripped-down Android phones that can’t call.
Exactly! If your phone supports a memory card, you might just need to invest a little in one to expand your storage.