Philips 1GB Flash Audio Player- MP3/WMA/FM Tuner Review

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(More customer reviews)I got this player 1 week ago, and I can say I am very pleased about it.

It has great display (although difficult to see during daytime), and the sound is excellent -- the bass is especially satisfying.

The FM radio has nothing to complain about.I live in a suburb about 30-mile from downtown Seattle.The reception is very good, comparable to that of the radio in my Toyota Camry, which has a much bigger antenna.

The USB interface is really good.I didn't install the software that comes with it.I simply plugged it into a USB slot on my laptop and did transfer with Windows Explorer.Much faster, and less hassles.

The only issue I had was that it has a hard-limit of 380 on the number of MP3/WMA files it can *recognize*.Even though you can put more than 380 small MP3 files in it, the display only shows / recognizes 380 files.I had several audiobooks with small (about 2MB each) MP3 files, and put 450+ files on to the device, it only shows 380 of those files.

The firmware is upgradeable; you can download the Firmware Upgrade program from Philips website.I had the latest version of the firmware, but the limitation is still there.

I would've given a 5-star if this limitation was not there.

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Product Description:
Transfer Music and Data or simply recharge your GoGear SA1333 directly via USB. PlaysForSure ensures your GoGear works with a multitude of online stores. Voice Recording Function converts your player into a handy dictation machine. Record notes and reminders for work or school. Voice Recording Function gives you a highly portable voice recorder allowing you to record anything, anytime and anywhere. Your computer will automatically recognize devices with direct USB allowing you to easily drag and drop files between your computer and device. 2-color OLED display offers color combination in a super-bright display and also allows for animation. The customizable equalizer allows you to select preset modes that optimize certain frequency bands to enhance specific music styles.4 Lines of text 128 x 64 Pixels Resolution Equalizer settings -Classic, Dance, Funk, Hip Hop, Jazz & Rock Frequency response -30-18000 Hz Output Power -2x 5 mW (16 Ohm) Signal to noise ratio - More than 85dB Compression format -MP3, WAV, Windows Media Audio ID3 Tag support -Track title and artist name MP3 bit rates -8-320 kbps and VBR MP3 sample rates - 8, 11.025, 16, 22.050, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz WMA bit rates - 5-192 kbps WMA sample rates - 8, 11.025, 16, 22.050, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz FM recording Voice recording -ADPCM Built-in memory -1 GB NAND Flash Up to 250 MP3 tracks (128 kbps) Up to 380 WMA tracks (64 kbps) Tuner Bands - FM Stereo Frequency range -87.5 - 108 MHz 30 Preset Channels 3.5mm Headphone Connectivity Firmware upgradeable Windows Media Player 10 PlaysForSure - Audio Download, Audio Subscription Battery capacity -300mAh Battery Type -LI-Polymer Charging time -4 hours System Requirements -Pentium II Processor or better, CD-ROM drive, 50MB Hard Drive Space, Windows XP (SP2 or above), 64MB RAM memory, Sound Card, Free USB port & Video Card Dimensions -