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1. coldtea · 1790887135 · focus · HN ↗

   Shipping Q4 2027? Let me know then. Even if it ships on time, that's like a year ahead, and who knows what else will be available by the time (it's not like there's not a thriving niche mp3 player market).

   1. sippingabonedry · 1790887535 · focus · HN ↗

      While you're saving that $250 over the next year, feel free to indulge on any of the dozens of equivalent products already on the market at the $35 price point.

      1. thejazzman · 1790887703 · focus · HN ↗

         I recommend an iPod classic with a 512GB SD card :D

         1. [deleted] · 1790888609 · focus · HN ↗

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         2. beAbU · 1790925399 · focus · HN ↗

            You mean CF card? I upgraded my iPod classic by pulling out the old 1GB hard drive and replacing it with a 64GB CF card. The pinout is the same, and it works flawlessly.

            I felt like a real hacker when I did it!

      2. coldtea · 1790893059 · focus · HN ↗

         I know of them, but I don't necessarily want to save. I don't like the sub-$50 ones I've seen (tons of them on Alibaba, Temu, Amazon and various online stores). Already have a ~ $150 mp3 player.

         I'd be interested in a $250 one or even a $400 one if it had good features. 64GB storage (SD extention is cool, but built-in should be way higher) and 20 hours battery ain't that. No mention of the DAC and headphone specs are a joke. 3.5mm? For $250 I want a 1/4-inch jack for hi-fi headphones as well...

         1. NoGravitas · 1790950973 · focus · HN ↗

            My Fiio/Snowsky Echo (not mini) has a 1/4-inch jack, and it was only like $70.
   2. shosko · 1790887774 · focus · HN ↗

      This feels like a new company trying to capitalize on the trend and looking to fill a minimum order.

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