The SD card on my Echo Mini was full. I didn’t like the idea of navigating even more music on one device, so instead of a bigger SD card I just got another device.

This device isn’t perfect, but I can’t think of better alternative for my tastes except maybe an iPod. But those are crazy money to get upgraded to today’s standards (larger storage, lossless support, etc).

A new device, the Snowsky Echo (not mini) has been announced and also looks gorgeous. But I like the idea of having a few identical devices. I might get a third for meditations, audiobooks (despite the lack of chapter support) and ASMR.

  • Cris@lemmy.worldEnglish
    3·
    5 months ago

    Do you know where yo find info about the upcoming device? I couldn’t find any info other than a random Facebook post not made by fiio

    The SEO is rough given its an existing popular product name, just minus a single descriptive term at the end 😅

    • FarraigePlaisteaċ (sé/é)@lemmy.worldOP
      2·
      5 months ago

      I know what you mean about the SEO problem. I don’t know where the info comes from originally. I saw a comment saying that they’re usually teased on Chinese social media and we get rumours based on that. r/snowsky gets teasers. All I have is this picture and internet speculation :)

      • Cris@lemmy.worldEnglish
        1·
        5 months ago

        Gotcha, thanks!

        I think I’m leaning in the direction of an iPod, but thats more money and more of a project, so we’ll see :)

        • FarraigePlaisteaċ (sé/é)@lemmy.worldOP
          1·
          5 months ago

          The iPod has never been surpassed. But if the price puts you off, the Innioasis Y1 looks interesting (although far from a 1:1 replacement). I douby the audio quality is as good, though.

          • Cris@lemmy.worldEnglish
            1·
            5 months ago

            I had no idea that existed, thanks for the additional option to consider! I’m kinda thinking about an iPod mini since those are also moddable, I think they look cute, and are a fair bit cheaper, but I think I might kinda miss color, higher resolution album art, at least a little bit

            5th gen kinda seems like the mid-teir price wise, but I’ve heard they’re not as stable with rockbox which Id be kinda interested in potentially running. And 6th gen or later seems really pricey

            • FarraigePlaisteaċ (sé/é)@lemmy.worldOP
              1·
              5 months ago

              It’s a tough choice. I like the nano for mobility and the larger classic for comfort if use. Then there’s the cost. I’d be going for Rockbox too for lossless support. The Y1 supports Rockbox.