Which mp3/FM radio player should I get?

[r04DiE]

Hello all,

I did do a quick search but all the discussion I could find on here is out-of-date.

I am downgrading my phone, just sick of the pervasiveness of the modern smartphone, its constantly nagging at me and distracting me. I don't use social networking and I like my privacy. The only things I'll miss from having a £500.00 phone is the camera, satnav and my music (ok, and the web on the go).

First off, I will address music, since I would really miss this on my commute. Also, since its going to be a dedicated music player I would really like to listen to the radio on the go.

So, please can any of you with knowledge of a decent mp3 player with good radio reception let me have your recommendations?

Meanwhile, behold the wonder of the Nokia 215.

 

[r04DiE]

Where do I load the SD card and does it perhaps support video too? A bit bulky, but if its got video and bluetooth then that might just sway me. How much?

 

[Andrew_P]

Nokia 215 - plays 50 hours worth of MP3's and has a built in FN receiver and has basic internet?! What else do you need?

 

[Andrew_P]

https://blogs.windows.com/devices/2015/01/13/ten-reasons-youll-want-nokia-215/#t3hXa68wqQmR1SIi.97

 

[r04DiE]

Nokia 215 - plays 50 hours worth of MP3's and has a built in FN receiver and has basic internet?! What else do you need?

I know, I love it, but FM radio reception is next to useless. And I like things like playlists.

 

[numbnuts]

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[Diggs]

I've got a SD card on my phone for all my mp3 needs and this

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Roberts-Radio-Personal-Digital-Loudspeaker/dp/B002YT8CXW

It's almost exclusively tuned to BBC6 Music - well unless the cricket is on

 

[RoubaixCube]

Just find any old android phone with an SDcard slot and fm radio and load all your your music on it no need to put a sim in. Beauty of this is you can also use it as a small video player while on the go if you feel so inclined to. Its what i would do.

Battery would last a lot longer too once you trim down all the background tasks you dont need. I got a spare phone i do exactly the same thing with

 

[dodgy]

"I am downgrading my phone, just sick of the pervasiveness of the modern smartphone, its constantly nagging at me and distracting me. I don't use social networking and I like my privacy"

"Where do I load the SD card and does it perhaps support video too?"

"I know, I love it, but FM radio reception is next to useless. And I like things like playlists"

Sounds like you need a smartphone

 

[Bonefish Blues]

"I am downgrading my phone, just sick of the pervasiveness of the modern smartphone, its constantly nagging at me and distracting me. I don't use social networking and I like my privacy"

"Where do I load the SD card and does it perhaps support video too?"

"I know, I love it, but FM radio reception is next to useless. And I like things like playlists"

Sounds like you need a smartphone

It would be the most elegant solution, wouldn't it

 

[r04DiE]

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These? reviews look great, good price but no radio, is there?

 

[r04DiE]

I've got a SD card on my phone for all my mp3 needs and this

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Roberts-Radio-Personal-Digital-Loudspeaker/dp/B002YT8CXW

It's almost exclusively tuned to BBC6 Music - well unless the cricket is on

Hmm, DAB - good idea but I'd really like an all in one solution. Will keep the idea in mind though, thanks.

 

[r04DiE]

"I am downgrading my phone, just sick of the pervasiveness of the modern smartphone, its constantly nagging at me and distracting me. I don't use social networking and I like my privacy"

"Where do I load the SD card and does it perhaps support video too?"

"I know, I love it, but FM radio reception is next to useless. And I like things like playlists"

Sounds like you need a smartphone

I have one, and its going!

 

[Bonefish Blues]

I have one, and its going!

Couldn't you just ask it to stop nagging you? Seriously.

 

[r04DiE]

Couldn't you just ask it to stop nagging you? Seriously.

Yes, but its much harder to ask it to respect my privacy and what's the point in having a phone packed full of things you don't use?