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I am sad to report that my beloved Karma is dying. It is rejecting more and more Mp3s as being bad tracks, even though they play fine on my computer. The batteries don't seem to hold a charge as long. And, well, it's pretty beat up at this point, having been dropped several times (not to mention the sanctioned solution for the stuck hard drive issue, which is "give it a good whack").

What I really wanted as a replacement was the Trekstor Vibez, but their announced 15 Gb version seems to be vaporware. Trekstor bought the software used on the Karma, so it's almost just a new version of the Karma.

So I settled on a Creative Zen Vision M. They seem to run at least $120 plus shipping on eBay, but I can get a refurbished one stright from Creative for $150 and free shipping, so that seemed worth the extra $20 or so.

Here's hoping I like it as much as my Karma.

But if the 15Gb Vibez comes out, I am so buying one anyway.

Comments

[(Anonymous)]

Not just going to replace the battery and haxxor in a 30 gb drive?

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Sorry about the anon comment. I seem to not be memorable the last couple of days.

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No, it isn't just the battery and capacity - I've also been wanting a color screen, and the Karma's been trying to tell me every 3rd track is bad, even when they're fine on the computer. I think it's time to let it go.