Meizu Slim 4 GB MP3/MP4 Player (White) Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this item as a birthday present for my mother, & in a household that exclusively uses Linux, I can safely say that Meizu's little media player is a quality device.With support for video playback, playlists, ID3 tag display/browsing, file tree browsing, Ogg Vorbis, radio, audio/radio recording, MTP/MSC(UMS), text files, JPEG, ability to delete files w/o a computer, & custom backgrounds, Meizu's miniPlayer SL can do a lot of things, & it does them well.

Gorgeously crafted out of brushed aluminum & smooth, high density plastic, the miniPlayer is first & foremost a portable audio player.As such, it delivers a powerful low end even with the included earphones.It's so strong that Mariah Carey's "Always Be My Baby" makes a sound that I can only describe as a heavy, unpleasant thud throughout playback.Not only do I have to LOWER something called the bass boost, I have to completely turn OFF another setting called the virtual bass enhancement (ViBE) as well.The rest of the sound spectrum is less pronounced, but still very clean & clear; for example, in Starship's "We Built This City," the highs during the chorus aren't earsplitting, something that my beloved Insignia Pilot can't boast at its default setting.Also compared to my Pilot, & my old 2nd Gen iPod Nano as well, climactic portions don't distort at higher volumes such as portions in Celine Dion & Peabo Bryson's "Beauty & the Beast."If the miniPlayer's default sound setting still fails to impress, there are several tweaks that can be done to cater to just about everyone's personal tastes.In addition to the bass boost settings, there are also settings for treble boost, spatializer, & equalizer.The treble boost is self-explanatory & quite ordinary compared to the spatializer, which does an awesome job of distinguishing different instruments & other sounds; the equalizer adjusts various sound frequencies.With the spatializer, of which the ViBE is part of, I can hear sounds that I never even realized were there in the first place.As for the equalizer, it offers several presets & the ability to adjust TEN different bands.Other players usually offer only five bands (like my Pilot) or no customization at all (like my Nano).

At four gigabytes (4GB), this particular model can store upwards of a thousand MP3 files.Navigation would be daunting if it weren't for the intuitive graphical user interface (GUI).Basically, anyone that has used a Zen or iPod in the last few years will be right at home since the miniPlayer emulates (read: blatantly copies) their step-down method perfectly.The button layout is also a combination of the old Zen VisionM/Micro and the latest iPods.The miniPlayer uses a touch strip like the Zens as well as buttons embedded under the touch-sensitive surface like the iPods.If there's any drawback it would be that the touch controls need little pressure to activate making it easy to make mistakes--practice is needed for precision.As for the GUI, if your music files are tagged correctly, you can browse by album or artist, but strangely not genre.You can also make your own playlists using either a computer or the miniPlayer itself which can save on-the-go playlists (I'm not sure how many though).Currently, I haven't found an easy, sure fire way to make playlists under Linux.If you prefer folder browsing, the miniPlayer supports a folder hierarchy at least three layers deep.The only thing lacking is a word search function.

The miniPlayer's secondary role is video playback, a role it plays reasonably well.However, this is one area that other similar devices trump the miniPlayer.With the ability to play XviD encoded AVI videos at max 20 frames per second (fps), videos are quite smooth except for maybe high speed action scenes.To achieve the full 20 fps, though, video bitrate and thus crispness must be sacrificed, with a max of about less than 300 kilobits per second (Kb/s) to eliminate lag.In comparison, my Pilot and my brother's 3rd Gen iPod Nano can play videos at 30 fps at 512 Kb/s without a solitary hitch (plus both support A/V out for video playback on TV).Still, video playback on the miniPlayer's large, beautiful 2.4" 320x240 260k color display is hardly choppy or blurry.Furthermore, for some reason, videos at low bitrates on the miniPlayer are less blurry than videos at the same bitrate on my Pilot.

Lastly, the miniPlayer has a very sensitive voice recorder and a radio with decent signal, auto-scan, save and recording.The remaining features includes games, a calendar, and a calculator, all of which are near useless due to their lack of refinement and function.

Software-wise, the included video converter does a great job of converting most common file types.The software is Windows only, but it is compatible with WINE.Personally, I use the command line, but there is an excellent free program called iriverter if you prefer something else with a GUI.If all else fails, there are online communities dedicated to supporting the miniPlayer such as the AnythingButiPod, MeizuMe, and Ubuntu forums if you need guidance.Other complementary programs for Linux users are Easytag or Kyamo to edit MP3 tags/OGG Vorbis comments (nothing for wma unfortunately), and Amarok to help organize and transfer your music.

Other things of note are support for album art for MP3/OGG files and firmware upgrades, both of which can be manually done under any operating system (take that Sandisk!!!).You can also use your own pictures as the default background and change the color scheme.Aftermarket accessories include a myriad of skins, plastic cases, and silicon cases as well as a speaker dock.

In addition to the useless calendar, calculator, and games, cons include the lack of a resume function for audio files (although there is a fast and competent seek function), no gapless playback, no memory card slot, and having to manually update the music library every time you disconnect from the computer or wall charger.Another nuisance is having to rotate video files 90 degrees using most video converters (iriverter doesn't have to do that for some reason).Also, the touch strip can be problematic:The click-able portions of the strip are millimeters away from the touch sensitive portions.More specifically, if you try to depress a button you might activate the touch controls instead.

With so many good quality features, most of the cons are overshadowed by the pros.The only deal breaker would be the lack of memory expandability, and truthfully, that is why I am sticking to my Pilot.However, there is little to be disappointed about the miniPlayer.Ample memory, fair price, sleek design, good community/developer support, and superior sound quality, the miniPlayer is a good choice for people who enjoy music and the occasional video but aren't self-described power users.

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Take all your entertainment with you, and do it in style, with the Meizu MP4 Player. This sleek, durable player is designed to handle a ton of music formats, as well as AVI video files. So go ahead and load it up for enjoyment on the go.


A sleek, durable multimedia player with a 320 x 240, 260,000-color display. View larger. View product details. View Side - Top.

A photo album system displays your pictures. View larger.

The Meizu MP4 player also features games, such as Box Man and Hau RongDao. The Meizu MP4 player features an all-aluminum body, so it's ready to handle a rough and tumble day. The intuitive user interface makes it a breeze to navigate quickly to your tracks and videos, and the 320 x 240, 260,000-color display makes your photos and videos come alive. The unit's innovative power supply design reduces interference and noise.
And speaking of power, you can expect up to 36 hours of music playback from the Meizu MP4's rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery. Measuring just 3.07 x 1.83 x 0.28 inches (W x D x H), and weighing in at a scant 1.7 ounces, the Meizu MP4 player is highly pocketable and portable.
Set the user-controlled equalizer to suit your musical tastes, or choose an EQ preset--Normal, Rock, Jazz, Classic, POP, Bass, or Disco. Further enhance your music with the Meizu MP4 player's Hi-Fi treble and bass compensation system. And be sure to take advantage of the Meizu MP4's FM stereo radio function, which supports auto-search tuning, channel management, and FM Recording (with 30 preset channels). A built-in microphone supports high-quality recording and up to nine hours of recording time.
Moving music and video to and from the Meizu MP4 is a breeze, thanks to a high-speed USB 2.0 interface that plugs right into your computer for lightning-fast data transfers. The device also can function as a mobile hard drive, letting you drag and drop files with ease.
Other great features include a photo album system that displays your pictures (in BMP, JPG, GIF formats) in a slideshow, a built-in calculator, and a game function for when you want to turn downtime into fun time.
The Meizu MP4 player supports the following music formats: WMA (with DRM10), WMA VBR, WMA Lossless, OGG, WAV, FLAC, APE. It also supports AVI video files in the Xvid format.


To charge the player, simply connect the USB end to the player and the other end to the power supply jack.
What's in the Box
DA-M4-04-ML3 media player, earphones, earphone covers, USB cable, installation CD, user's guide, and warranty card.

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Panasonic SV-MP010W - Digital player - flash 1 GB - WMA, MP3 - white Review

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(More customer reviews)Let me preface my review by saying that yes, I realize this is no ipod, but in some ways that's a good thing.Allow me to explain...

OK, my primary issue with the ipod (and most other MP3 players for that matter) is its rechargeable battery.I only use my portable MP3 player at the gym, so I usually leave it in my gym bag and never take it out to charge it.Many times, the player will be dead, or die in the middle of my workout routine, which can be pretty annoying if the gym isn't playing anything decent.

I was interested in the Panasonic SV-MP010 because it claims to play up to 80 hours on a single alkaline AA battery, and it happened to be on sale at Fry's Electronics for the price of a dead President Grant.

The player came with a USB cord, earbuds, and an AA battery plus a 35 page instruction booklet.The battery cover is designed such that it stays attached to the player while open, so that's one less thing to worry about losing.Loading my MP3s was as simple as attaching the player to my computer via the USB cable, and dragging & dropping some MP3s into the device.Although the specs say USB 2.0, the process took a little longer than I expected.Perhaps because Windows doesn't display the player as a drive, but as a player, it has to do some other processing...I can't think of any other explanation.

Sound quality is pretty good considering it will be primarily used in noisy environments.It sounds better than some generic MP3 players that I've tried, but it is probably a step below an ipod.The supplied earbuds are ok, but they hurt my ears if I have them in too long, so I will probably get a pair of aftermarket earbuds that conform better to my ears.

The display is a 2 line backlit monochrome screen.I do not consider this a drawback because I don't need anything fancier for a music player, and a larger colored display would decrease battery life.

The menu system and buttons are par for ordinary MP3 players, but it's not slick as the ipod's clickwheel.There are several digital enhancement settings (preset EQs, Surround Sound, Re-Master which I'm not sure exactly it does), 4 play modes (normal, repeat all, repeat single, random), erase mode (by folder or individually), and system settings (backlight duration, contrast, beep, and file system format).To navigate between the folders, you simply press and hold the MODE button, then use the arrow keys to change folders.To fast forward or rewind a track, press and hold the FF or REW buttons.

The form factor of the Panasonic SV-MP010 is best described as a rectangular tube, or a large square lipstick case.While it's not thin as an ipod Nano, its compact size does lend well to storing inside a shirt or pant pocket.However it doesn't come with any case, clip, or other accessory to attach it to your arm or pocketless gym shorts.I am not aware of any such optional or aftermarket accessory either.

If I get anywhere near the claimed 80 hour battery life, I'll be extremely happy with my purchase.AA batteries are cheap and commonplace, and I also have some NiMH rechargeables that I can use with this device.I like the idea of being able to swap out batteries at the gym should the power run out, and being able to finish my workout with my tunes.

I do not subscribe (or plan to subscribe) to the Microsoft Playsforsure music service, so I cannot comment on that.Pros:

+ Powere source uses ordinary AA batteries.

+ Plays up to 80 hours (claimed) on a single alkaline battery.[I have not been able to verify this yet as I haven't owned the device that long.]

+ Small compact size.

+ Digital effects (EQ, Surround, Re-Master) can enhance the sound on some sources and helps drown out external noise in public places like gyms, subways, etc.

+ Great sound quality for active mobile users (gym, commuting, biking, etc.) but not audiophile quality.

+ Intuitive user interface easy to learn and use (although not good as the ipod clickwheel).

+ Plug and play & drag and drop with Windows XP software, no other installation required for MP3s.Cons:

- No (included or optional) case, arm band, clip, or strap to hold the device when working out at the gym.

- Windows XP does not treat the player as a USB drive, so you can't right click on it and view properties like space used, free space, etc.

- Windows won't play any media files off the device.You can only play it using earphones while it's not connected to the computer.

- Does not support non-Microsoft operating systems like OS X, linux, etc.

- Some of the digital effects (EQ, Surround, Re-Master) can distort the sound, depending on the quality of source material.

- "Lipstick" design not fashionable as ipod Nano.

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Panasonic's SV-MP010 Digital Audio Player was designed for the music lover on the go. It's got 1GB of memory, for storing hundreds of your favorite songs in something the size of a tube of lipstick. Its 2-line LCD offers an easy-to-read screen, and it has high quality D-Sound and Re-Master for your WMA and MP3 music. Full PlaysForSure support lets you download new tunes off the popular music store. You even get incredible playback time: Over 80 hours total, from a single AA battery. The Panasonic SV-MP010 comes with a headphone, CD-ROM (USB driver), USB cable and is available in white or pink.

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Meizu Slim 8 GB MP3/MP4 Player (White) Review

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(More customer reviews)The Meizu M6-SL 8GB is one of the best MP3 players in terms of sound quality and value.It beats out the Apple iPod 5th Generation, iPod Classic, Apple iPod Touch, Microsoft Zune, and the Apple iPod nano, i've tried all five.I've been searching for an Mp3 player that has good sound quality and the Meizu M6 has it; the bass is strong and the sound is clear.Videos are also great, as is battery life.The firmware that it comes with is a little buggy, but upgrading to the latest firmware fixed it.
A highly recommended MP3 player if you are looking for an Apple iPod alternative.

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Take all your entertainment with you, and do it in style, with the Meizu MP4 Player. This sleek, durable player is designed to handle a ton of music formats, as well as AVI video files. So go ahead and load it up for enjoyment on the go.


A sleek, durable multimedia player with a 320 x 240, 260,000-color display. View larger. View product details. View Side - Top.

A photo album system displays your pictures. View larger.

The Meizu MP4 player also features games, such as Box Man and Hau RongDao. The Meizu MP4 player features an all-aluminum body, so it's ready to handle a rough and tumble day. The intuitive user interface makes it a breeze to navigate quickly to your tracks and videos, and the 320 x 240, 260,000-color display makes your photos and videos come alive. The unit's innovative power supply design reduces interference and noise.
And speaking of power, you can expect up to 36 hours of music playback from the Meizu MP4's rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery. Measuring just 3.07 x 1.83 x 0.28 inches (W x D x H), and weighing in at a scant 1.7 ounces, the Meizu MP4 player is highly pocketable and portable.
Set the user-controlled equalizer to suit your musical tastes, or choose an EQ preset--Normal, Rock, Jazz, Classic, POP, Bass, or Disco. Further enhance your music with the Meizu MP4 player's Hi-Fi treble and bass compensation system. And be sure to take advantage of the Meizu MP4's FM stereo radio function, which supports auto-search tuning, channel management, and FM Recording (with 30 preset channels). A built-in microphone supports high-quality recording and up to nine hours of recording time.
Moving music and video to and from the Meizu MP4 is a breeze, thanks to a high-speed USB 2.0 interface that plugs right into your computer for lightning-fast data transfers. The device also can function as a mobile hard drive, letting you drag and drop files with ease.
Other great features include a photo album system that displays your pictures (in BMP, JPG, GIF formats) in a slideshow, a built-in calculator, and a game function for when you want to turn downtime into fun time.
The Meizu MP4 player supports the following music formats: WMA (with DRM10), WMA VBR, WMA Lossless, OGG, WAV, FLAC, APE. It also supports AVI video files in the Xvid format.


To charge the player, simply connect the USB end to the player and the other end to the power supply jack.
What's in the Box
DA-M4-08-ML3 media player, earphones, earphone covers, USB cable, installation CD, user's guide, and warranty card.

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Visual Land V-Motion Pro 4 GB Video/Music/2.4-Inch MP3 player with Camera (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)I just purchased this for 39.99 at Fry's after the salesperson recommended it.I did not want to spend too much.It works okay for someone who doesn't know that much.The battery life is a little short for me but I am getting the hang of it.I found a better manual online and that helped out a lot.THe one that came with was pathetic.It syncs with my Windows media player well.I think for the money, it is great.

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The Visual Land V-Motion Pro is the ultra-portable, all-in-one media player!Videos, music, pictures and more!The V-Motion Pro sports IMD technology, giving it a sleek and slim housing with a single panel face and piano finish.Its 2.4" crystal clear screen plays back videos and displays pictures with stunning clarity.Music is accurately reproduced thanks to the player's customizable equalizer and high quality stereo headphone output or built-in speaker.The V-Motion Pro has a built-in camera, making it one of the world's smallest camcorders!It takes stills, records video and, when hooked up to the computer via USB, works as a Webcam.Improving on our line of products, and listening to the requests of users, we've brought back the games feature in this unit. The unit also sports an FM Radio and Voice Recorder, making it truly versatile.It can also double as a USB Flash Drive, utilizing its large, internal flash memory.And should that not be enough for all your files, an expandable MicroSD Card slot is also built-in.

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MEIZU MP4 Portable Video & Music Player 4GB (White) Review

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(More customer reviews)I own the 8gb version, had it now for a week. In my collection is the venerable iRiver iHP-140, the iPod 4th generation, iPod 2gb Nano, and I've played around with the Archos 504 80gb and the Iubi Blue.

I decided what I needed was a large-capacity player, for which I don't have a solution yet: the Archos 160gb fits the bill in terms of size, but doesn't support the formats I like (OGG, Flac). The Iubi Blue is fantastic, but is limited by its size (60gb - although I hear there is a 100gb version of something - the s60 maybe - coming soon). The search continues.

But my search for a second, lighter, flash-based player that I could wear while jogging, using an arm-band, that had good sound and that supported the audio formats I wanted, has ended! I'm slightly surprised and happy to say that the Meizu M6 is fantastic in almost every way:

1. Many formats supported
2. Video, though I don't plan on using it much, is surprisingly crisp and easy on the eyes (read that encoding to an acceptable format requires a little bit of tweaking and patience the first time around until you get the hang of it)
3. Good UI with easy-to-operate controls: the touchpad was the right level of sensitivity and I could manipulate it easily while driving. You can also choose what appears on your main menu, if you like it less cluttered
4. Excellent battery life: I haven't charged it in a week, other than connecting it a few times for a few minutes to transfer some additional content (read that others are getting close to the rated 24 hours for audio)
5. Light, but solid: doesn't feel cheap, looks like it could withstand a few drops. With a player of this size, you're bound to drop it at some point, so that's helpful
6. Works seamlessly with MediaMonkey and Windows Media Player, haven't tried it yet with Winamp or MusicMatch, sure it works fine. You can also manage it like a hard drive and update the music library manually if you prefer
7. Records only at 128kbps, 64kbps, or 32kbps in MP3, which is more than adequate for voice, but if I wanted to record concerts and such, I'd probably use my iRiver iHP-140. At 128kbps, you get roughly 2 hours of recording time with 8gb and obviously less with the 4gb and 2gb versions
8. Customizable backgrounds, skins, etc. I really like the highly customizable Rockbox interface for my iHP-140, so being able to natively customize the Meizu M6 is a plus

That's all I can think of right now in terms of features and usability. For those of you who care, there is definitely an envy factor involved, too, as I've been asked what it was and where it could be purchased.

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