I’d rather have a touch screen. I don’t want retro looks over functionality.
The dedicated digital music player scene is rough right now. A year ago I looked into getting one cuz my iPod finally died and I don’t want to use my phone for music. I wanted touch screen and Android so I could download apps from the app store. It was surprisingly hard to find one. Ended up with a Chinese brand that works, but there’s no support and the screen is real glass and broke already. I like being able to download whatever apps I want and there’s a ton of storage space, but I’d really like some better options.
There are several good options made by Shanling, Fiio, Sony and Hiby amongst others that would meet your criteria. Not sure where you looked to suggest that the DAP scene is “rough”.
Eh.
I’d rather have a touch screen. I don’t want retro looks over functionality.
The dedicated digital music player scene is rough right now. A year ago I looked into getting one cuz my iPod finally died and I don’t want to use my phone for music. I wanted touch screen and Android so I could download apps from the app store. It was surprisingly hard to find one. Ended up with a Chinese brand that works, but there’s no support and the screen is real glass and broke already. I like being able to download whatever apps I want and there’s a ton of storage space, but I’d really like some better options.
https://electronics.sony.com/audio/walkman-digital-recorders/walkman-mp3-players/p/nwa306-b
best bets probably an aliexpress phone that you dont use as a phone
Honestly, you’re probably right.
There are several good options made by Shanling, Fiio, Sony and Hiby amongst others that would meet your criteria. Not sure where you looked to suggest that the DAP scene is “rough”.
Some options to consider:
Hiby R4 - https://store.hiby.com/products/hiby-r4
Hiby M300 - https://store.hiby.com/products/hiby-digital-m300
Fiio JM21 - https://www.fiio.com/jm21
Sony NW-A306 - https://electronics.sony.com/audio/walkman-digital-recorders/walkman-mp3-players/p/nwa306-b
Shanling M3 Ultra - https://en.shanling.com/product/424
If it’s an iPod classic/video, you can repair them all very easily and there is huge aftermarket support.
But if you want touchscreen and android plus am app store, why not just buy an old smart phone?