I bought a 4 gb MP4 on ebay and I'm very glad I came across this site. So, it's 100% certain I got a hacked player? I couldn't find the ebayer's id in a search here but there's bound to be several ebayers selling these things, right?
I haven't received the player yet but if it's true it's a hacked player and I encounter problems, I would appreciate any advice anyone can give me?
Should I just buy a genuine Ipod or get a 2 gb MP4 player? Can anyone recommend anything specific?
I would like to also learn how I can play the gadget in the car. Should I buy a FM transmitter? I would like to control the device with the car stereo but it's not absolutely necessary. I have a factory car stereo with a tape unit right now but I'm considering a CD car stereo (probably Pioneer). Any advice here? I just want something that utilizes a Nano or Nano clone.
Also, I am wondering where I should buy these two devices (MP4 player & adapter/transmitter). I could buy it on ebay or a store (online or local). If I buy on ebay, I probably have to pay duties/custom costs since most products are from the States or overseas. I'm in Canada.
I appreciate all advice and I wish I came to this site before I bought the player. I'm hoping it's a rare device that isn't hacked or at least has 2GB of storage but I am afraid I'm part of a group now! :-/ I paid quite a bit for this player, too, and feel kinda duped. I had no idea about this problem though. I paid almost $60 but at least I didn't pay for shipping.
If anyone can point out some useful links, that would be great, too.
I pulled the trigger on this device because it seemed like a good price and I was shown a 2GB Ipod nano clone (a 'Chipod' one) and it seemed to be of decent quality. I've been wanting a MP3/MP4 player for some time but I don't want to pay Ipod video (300-400 bucks) prices. A think nano (flash) style is what I've been looking for. If I have to buy a workable mp4 player after this device I bought, I will accept it as a life lesson. At least, I found this site before I took a lot of grief.
Thanks to all for any advice and comments (in advance).
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