Interesting.

Smaller stuff. Hmmm....

Thanks for pointers to different MP3 FM units guys.

The jury is still out, but I like double duty items. i.e. I can remove
the player and use w/headphones while sitting beside the fire.
(waiting for bears to sneak up on me!)

Neil.

On 8/31/07, Joseph Fortino <fortino1@earthlink.net> wrote:
> great hideout area for that Angus.. I'm running a sansa made by sandisk, built in am/fm tuner
> also.. computer speaker setup in my van..
>
> I did my whole drive with no music, hehe
>
> Joe
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> >From: Angus Gordon <birdworks@GMAIL.COM>
> >Sent: Aug 31, 2007 10:47 AM
> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> >Subject: Re: Mp3/FM + mono dash mount radio reccomends?
> >
> >> Do MP3 players with EXCELLENT FM reception exsist?
> >>
> >
> >Neil,
> >
> >I've been very satisfied with an iRiver mp3 player for several years now
> >(mine's an IFP 899). FM reception is very good. Probably worth 20 bucks on a
> >good day on ebay.
> >
> >Fortunately I resisted the temptation to install a CD player way back when,
> >so I can run a tape adapter which supplies my aux input to the ash tray,
> >where the mp3 player normally lives (close the ash tray lid and it's out of
> >sight).
> >
> >While camping, a Logitech portable speaker gives good sound for about 40
> >hours off AA batteries (rechargeable).
> >
> >A low cost solution that avoids the 2and battery entirely.
> >
> ><http://picasaweb.google.com/birdworks/VanagonTunes?authkey=A0q4WMJCBsE>
> >
> >
> >Angus
>

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