Juke Jam 40GB MP3 Player Review

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(More customer reviews)This is not a bad mp3 at all and is definetly a bang for the buck. Compared to other mp3's, it is cheap with more features and sound quality is not compromised either. But beware because it's not for everybody. There are pros, cons, and some neutralities.

Pros:
1-It is cheap with a huge storage space. I've got the 40gb model and basically, I can store songs without ever deleting any of them. But that's just me, others may need more space than I do.
2-It is loaded with features that most other mp3's don't offer, like radio, recording radio and voices, etc. I haven't used all of the features and don't really plan to, so I just look at it as extra perks of the player.
3-Sound quality is not bad at all. Basically, if the mp3 file you download is good, then you will hear good sound quality from the player. Therefore, the sound quality is really as good as the file and can't be judged by the player.
4-The software is simple as can be. I had more trouble plugging in the USB cable(because the port is in the back of my computer) than I did installing and using the program. But my experiences are through Microsoft Windows and therefore I don't know how easy it is to use through Linux or other applications. But I'm sure it can't be that hard.
5-Even though the player has an overwhelming amount of choices on the main menu, it is still very easy to navigate through. Once you get used to navigating through them, it really shouldn't be a problem.

Cons:
1-The size of this player is bigger than most. It is bigger than the CreativeLabs Zen and much bigger than the Ipod. This could be a serious issue for some. But the player is basically handheld for an average adult hand. The height and width aren't even all that bad, but the depth of it is. It is very bulky.
2-The joystick is pretty sensitive and will mess with your playlist if you stick it in your back pocket.
3-All of the plugs are located on the side of the player and not on the top. That means the headphones plug in from the side and not from the top.
4-The main con for this player is its' durability. If you are seriously considering this mp3 player, take in mind that you can't roughhouse it. It is not like other mp3's because when you load a song, you can actually hear it loading. What I mean is that inside the player is an actual harddrive and basically, dropping it would be like dropping a laptop to put it in lamens terms.
5-The battery is not changeable. Although it is rechargeable, you don't have the convenience of changing the battery in the middle of the street if it dies.

Neutralities:
1-The headphones that come with it aren't the best but are better than what I've read on some of the reviews. For me, I can bear with the sound quality of the headphones but others may want to buy better ones.
2-The battery life isn't too bad although it isn't great either. But it lasts a good deal of time when fully recharged. My guess would be that it would last around 2 or more hours of nonstop playing.
3-The radio is not very impressive. I have to admit that in some areas, it comes out as good as a car radio would, but for the most part(like in some areas of the suburbs) it has a lot of static and is hard to hear the actual radio.

So, basically my recommendation is this. If your somebody that doesn't plan to treat this player like a 10 year old would and you are more inclined to technicalities and features over looks, then this is a great deal for you. But, if you want something that's trendy and have some more money to spend, maybe you should go for some of the more popular one's. This unit is definetly not a trend setter and is more for those who seek value over trend.

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Product Description:
The Juke Jam is a new digital combination of MP3, WMA, and FM radio player with direct MP3 encoding, eliminating the need for additional conversion software. It features an easy to use file navigation system with the ability to define your own music library and play list. Music Match Jukebox software provides easy album management.FM live recordHighly sensitive external voice recording including line-inFive preset EQ (equalizer) selections Date, time and sleep timer functionsLarge backlit LCD displayEasy to use file navigationUser-defined music library and play list playback16MB anti-shock bufferRechargeable via AC adapterPassive line controlBundled Music Management Software (upload/download data, album management) and MusicMatchSimulated stereo sound effectsRapid download speed via USB 2.0 connectivity port Firmware upgradeable via USB portSystem Requirements -Windows 98SE/ME/2000/SP / Mac OS (ver. 9.04 or above