question on clip+ before and after rb

[CubeLogic]

Hi guys
I've been lurking around for the past few days

ok I'm gonna order a clip+ soon
but I do have a few questions
can I take it to kayak-ing?
can it withstand a lil salt water?
is it more usable before or after rb?
how many people you know have got bricked?

that is all for now
im really worried if i rockbox it ,it will get bricked ><

anyways thanks for your time

oh yeah,how is a metro fi.100 considered?
I got it few months back

[CrowdAds]

[McDougal]

While the Clip+ is very durable and will survive a couple of drops on the ground, it will not survive a kayaking trip, if it gets wet. As of Rockbox....if you install the latest version (3.7) through the Rockbox Utility, you should have no problems whatsoever. And yes, Rockbox is more functional than the stock firmware, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND it

[CubeLogic]

okay
now im deciding to get either the 2 or 4 gb one
the diff in price is around 40 myr ><
anyways
thanks
sad it cant handle a kayaking trip
cause i was considering this
ipod shuffle
or
sony w252

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[McDougal]

I personally think you should go with the 4GB one...it doesn't cost much, and our music collections are always expanding . About the shuffle or Sony....while Sony makes good players, I have never heard of that particular model, so I'm going to for once recommend the iPod Shuffle. Of course...a 4GB Rockboxed Clip+ will beat both of those, no comparison

[Adub]

Originally Posted by CubeLogic

Hi guys
I've been lurking around for the past few days

ok I'm gonna order a clip+ soon
but I do have a few questions
can I take it to kayak-ing?
can it withstand a lil salt water?
is it more usable before or after rb?
how many people you know have got bricked?

that is all for now
im really worried if i rockbox it ,it will get bricked ><

anyways thanks for your time

oh yeah,how is a metro fi.100 considered?
I got it few months back

I wouldn't take it where it can get wet at all.
It is more user friendly after rockbox, though it has a learning curve many people seem to fear.
I have never heard of a report of bricking due to rockbox, just people failing at following instructions and having to try again to get it running.

[dgb52]

You can always pick up a cheap clip refurb and use it with this

http://www.swimoutlet.com/product_p/...htm?color=9325

[McDougal]

Originally Posted by Adub

I wouldn't take it where it can get wet at all.
It is more user friendly after rockbox, though it has a learning curve many people seem to fear.
I have never heard of a report of bricking due to rockbox, just people failing at following instructions and having to try again to get it running.

Rockbox does indeed have a little bit of a learning curve, but trust me, after playing around with it for about a week or two, it will be flawless, right now I am loving all of the shortcuts etc. that Rockbox has, and once you get the hang of it, I think its easier than the stock firmware.

[CubeLogic]

ok guys thanks!
too bad its not sold here in Malaysia
there are guys bulking it and such though
>.<
anyways I'll go for a 4gb clip+
will play around with it before rockboxing


thanks for all the help

[McDougal]

Great choice ! Also a good idea to play around with the stock firmware before installing Rockbox, many people will find that they don't need all RB's features, after all, the Clip+ is the number one small music player. Just make sure that you have a good pair of headphones with it , and you'll be all set!

[CubeLogic]

how is meto fi.100?
and what amp is better with this?
fiio e5 or hippo box?
(:

[McDougal]

Ultimate Ears? They work just fine...but I've personally never tried any Ultimate Ears myself. As of amps, I can't help you there, don't use 'em....but I'd suggest posting a thread in the headphones section to find a nice pair of headphones, post your requirements, and you should get some pretty good help, I can also help you out if you let us know your requirements

[CubeLogic]

first thing is first
the player
(:

gah its gonna take awhile to get it
curse sansa for not selling in malaysia!

[Adub]

You won't need an amp for the metro fi 100. I've never used them before and i haven't read anything about them.

[CubeLogic]

ooh O.o
okay cool!
so time to save cash!

[Mikerman]

For kayaking, put it in a waterproof DAP pouch. Available at meritline.com and elsewhere, inexpensive.

[CubeLogic]

hmm very good idea