I got an MP3 player for christmas [from my folks -- dad's an "old geek", mom's not anywhere near a geek, so they left the price on the box "in case we need to return it for a different one"] Turns out that may be the case... The player is based on a "trumpion" chip -- there is a kernel-mod listed on the "linux usb" pages [a line needs to be added to the file "unusual_devs.h" and the usb-storage.o module recompiled] This kinda-sorta-mostly works -- plugging in the device I get a dozen "floppy disk" link/icons autogenerated by KDE, all referencing the same physical device [but strewn out across /dev/sda through /dev/sdp] The killer, however, is this thing eats batteries a little faster than I'd like [a pair in 3-4 hours, maybe 5 if I'm lucky] SO... I took a look through the shelves at the computer store today -- want to know if anyone has experience with the following [and "jump on it/run and hide" type advice...] Sonic Blue "Rio one/Rio sport" -- these appear to be the same basic device, the sport being slightly smaller and has built in FM player; both claim to last 10 hours on a SINGLE battery; at least the "one" claims expandable via smart media, don't remember offhand if the sport is expandable [maybe trades expansion port for FM radio?] I *think* these also claim to be "upgradable to future music formats" Creative Nomad IIc: very similar device as the Rio One; also claims 10 hours on one battery, upgradable firmware, etc. Like I said, who has had positive experience with either (or both) of these devices? [positive==plugs in and is instantly recognized w/out kernel hacks or "unusual_devs" entries that almost work? neutral==needs an "unusual_devs" entry, but nobody has had a problem with it "almost working"]
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Tom Emerson