QUOTE(Seaedge @ May 26 2008, 05:24 PM)
well, unless they support SDHC 32GB, no point for me using SD card. If you notice my setup at my signature below, you get the rough idea why i use Aux in.

I am not saying spending 1k for player is good or wasting. Some people willing to come out thousands of ringgit for ICE pleasure and some just accept what the stock player can do. so, as the normal user point of view, yes it is wasting money for upgrading things which you dont use that much or hardly appreciate it (like only listen to radio). So, as audiophile point of view, they want quality from their setup hence they will try to search for setup that suits them. but as for me, i am in the middle where i want quality at the lowest cost possible and yet try to expand the possibilities of playback.
I use ipod 30gb and it is played thru Harman Kardon ipod intergrator via Aux in and my Pioneer already has USB input. so from that point, i can already play most of the formats, be it from my ipod (Apple lossless,wav, etc), Pioneer (mp3, wma, CD, radio, USB) or Aux (via Harman Kardon's input jack).
So for me, if i ever want to upgrade, it will be DVD player with LCD and must have AUX in. or to minimize the hassle, that player must support USB & Ipod. Eonon has some player models which support iPod connection( and better.. with Bluetooth); which is why i kept tempted to buy, but its the quality that i am worry at holds me back from buying it. comparing this brand with other brands like Pioneer which cost least RM2k for DVD+LCD player or Alpine that cost even more, this is the cheapest alternative.
And changing players doesnt mean it has no difference compare to OEM. it must have difference, but it takes an audiophile to able to differentiate them.
Added on May 26, 2008, 4:29 pmoh yeah, i also live in the house, but the thing is, i do travel alot.. which is why i want to listen something good thru something good.
Well...4gb will do for me, I don't need such large capacity since I won't be able to finish all the songs one straight and songs will get bored from time to time and will get update with new one.
To me it is wasting that's why I don't want spend too much on it. In fact my other interest get comments as wasting money too so I understand the feeling, obviously it depends on what you want and what you need.
LCD, it might looks good but since I'm not the one who enjoy it, I rather spend my money on other things.
So far, from what I observe is, with stock player change to a branded cheap player, it is hard to tell the difference, very hard for normal user like me. So I think it is acceptable. LOL
I do travel a lot, everyday 100km, at least 500km per week....The stock player serve me well but I don't want to keep too many CD inside the car, that's why I want to change the player but I'm not really into ICE mod, so cheapest solution will be enough for me.