Philips HDD077/17 2 GB Digital Audio Player with FM Tuner Review

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(More customer reviews)I've tried many MP3 players, and I've returned many MP3 players. The first one that I kept was the Virgin Pulse 64MB player. I've had it for nearly two years and finally after dropping it a few times, it's starting to go out on me. It was time to upgrade and get more space anyway. So I thought I'd do what everyone else did, get an iPod! So I bought a pink iPod mini, just to try it out, but I will definitely be getting a refund! Sure it's pretty and the sound is good, but is it worth $200? No!
So that brings me to the Philips HDD077. I will compare the two(iPod mini and Philips).
The Philips has a nice, sleek design. It is slightly shorter than the iPod mini and a tad bit thicker, but both are lightweight. The Philips only comes in one color (white with silver trim), but they offer red, black, and blue stickers to change up the trim. Obviously, the iPod comes in multiple colors.
The Philips has buttons that are user friendly, just push them. There's a volume button, a hold button, on/off button, all of that. The iPod mini has a few main buttons, not including a volume button. To turn the volume up or down or to scroll through a menu on the iPod mini, the user must move their finger around the button area (like a laptop mouse). This is really annoying because every time you go to touch a button, you may accidently change the volume!
The Philips has an FM tuner. The iPod...none.
The Philips has 2 GB of space and can hold about 1,000 songs and it also supports compressed files. The iPod minis come in 4 GB (1,000 songs) and 6 GB (price increase!).
Philips comes with a charger that plugs into the wall(17 hours of play, 4 hours to charge). iPod mini charges through the usb cable.
Philips came with a case that has a belt clip and a neck strap. iPod mini came with a belt clip.
Now, let's get to what counts most.....
Philips uses Musicmatch software to transfer files. This software is easy to use and I didn't even have to read a guide to figure out how to get music on to my player. The iPod uses iTunes software, which was supposed to be easy to use, but I had trouble figuring out how to get music onto the player and I still don't know how to delete music(I'll have to find the instructions for that one). I think that the software should be easy enough to use so that the user doesn't have to read instructions for simple things like transferring files.
The sound quality of the Philips is great! It has a fewer equalizer settings than the iPod. The iPod also has great sound.
Both have a backlight.

Overall, I think the Philips is a better choice than the iPod mini because it costs less and it offers more(like radio tuning!).
I only have two concerns about the Philips and they are minor. The earbuds are designed funny. The left wire is about 3 times shorter than the right wire and they are not adjustable. I called to ask about this and it's not a defect. The right earbud is supposed to go around your neck and then into your ear. But you can buy your own earbuds. My other concern is the case with belt clip. I think it could have been designed so that the user use the controls on the player, but the case covers up everything but the charger port, usb port, and earphone port.
So at least give this one a try before you blow $200 on an iPod! You might like it. This one is a keeper for me!

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Philips, Hard Disc Drive music player, MP3/WMA/DRM, 2GB, FM tuner, AC/DC, rechargeable up to 10 hr.,

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Philips 2GB GoGear Flash audio video player Review

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(More customer reviews)I picked up this item at a low discount from a mass merchandiser the day after Thanksgiving.It was designed as something for me to use at the office or the gym-simple, easy, etc.Its fine in a lot of ways - sound quality is fine, it holds plenty, etc., but it is also very, very CHEAP in a lot of ways too!

When pressing the buttons, they will randomly access a different function, such as when I press the "return" button, it may pause the song, etc.Also, the *most* frustrating thing for me, is that when on random or shuffle play, it inevitably returns to a particular sequence of songs!Not a playlist, just a sequence of songs it has decided upon and will be the same every time I use the player until I change out songs on it.It will play other music randomly for awhile, but then it inevitably returns to that sequence.Likewise, every single time I turn it on and it starts out on the last song I stopped it during, the next song is the same as every other time and then it plays a sequence of songs!

Essentially, this is an okay item for maybe a kid (although I cant imagine it would hold up to ANY wear and tear), or it may be useful for people who regularly use pre-set playlists.But for those of us who like 'shuffle', its very frustrating!

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Enjoy your videos on the move With music and photo playback Enjoy total multimedia entertainment with the Philips GoGear digital audio/ video player SA3020. Easily navigate through music, movie and photo files on the 1.5" color screen. Simply drag n' drop your music or data via the USB connection.

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Philips SA9200/17 GoGear Super-Slim 2 GB Flash MP3 Player Review

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(More customer reviews)I just picked mine up for $135.00 at Office Depot, literally, because of how it looks. It makes the iPod look silly, casual, and plain in comparison. All gloss black, with well-designed navigation shapes that illuminate a warm blue when active, and disappear completely when inactive.

The navigation is INCREDIBLE. I've used a few iPods, and prefer the layout and interactivity of this Philips's navigation. It's got one button for forward (down a level), one for backward (up a level), and then a single line down the center for scrolling, which is highly-accurate (touch-sensitive).

My favorite part is that you can download album art OR CREATE YOUR OWN IMAGES (200 x 200 pixels) that will display while playing any particular album (or song if you configure it).

Battery life is excellent. Fonts and design are above average. Price might seem a little high, but I actually find myself THANKFUL that I spent the money and got the most attractive mp3 player I've seen to date.

Usually kind of anti-Philips, but this product is a serious home run.

Also, don't pay attention to the fact that it says Windows Media Player 10 compatibility ONLY, you can browse and use it as a pretty high-speed hard drive from My Computer easily and effectively. So, I use iTunes as my player and manager, and then just drag the album folders from my iTunes installation folder right to the Music folder of the device in Windows Explorer, and it's super fast. Then, just create a .jpg named Album Art.jpg (with the space in the filename) and put it in the same directory as the album, and whala, that's what'll show while songs from that album play.

Anyway, INCREDIBLE PRODUCT. I haven't been this excited to use a consumer electronic device since I bought my first PDA.

Final notes:
Surprisingly smooth, fluid, and classy navigational animation. I was IMPRESSED by an mp3 player. The headphones seem pretty sweet too, loud, crisp, and portable. I'm not headphone expert though. But this is my 4th mp3 player.

5 effing stars. Well-deservedly.

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Chic, dependable, and ultra-intuitive, the GoGear SA9200 MP3 player letsyou enjoy the world of digital music anywhere, anytime. The compact device measures amere 1.81 by 3.45 by 0.35 inches (W x H x D), making it small enough to fit in a pocketor purse with ease. Yet its 2 GB of built-in flash memory stores up to 1,000 songs, so youcan listen to all your favorite MP3 or WMA tracks while working out or commuting.And thanks to the 1.7-inch color LCD screen--which offers a resolution of 128 x 160pixels--you can also share up to 560 JPEG photos with friends in slide-show format,complete with a custom soundtrack in the background.
The GoGear SA9200 is a breeze to control thanks to the sensory touchpad, which letsyou navigate through hundreds of songs easily and smoothly--or one at a time--in just afew seconds. The scroll key senses your finger movements on the touchpad and adjuststhe speed to your navigation through the menus or tracks accordingly. An enlargedalphabetical letter, meanwhile, helps you keep track of your position in the menu whilescrolling for songs and artists. As a result, you know exactly when to release your fingerfrom the touchpad. The device even lets you control playback and browse at the sametime--a rarity among many MP3 players.
Another handy feature is the unit's PlaysForSure compatibility, which guarantees a widechoice of online music stores and synchronizes your collection easily with WindowsMedia Player. And audio-centric listeners will dig the GoGear SA9200's variety ofequalizer settings--you can choose from classic, dance, electronica, hip-hop, lounge, pop,R&B, rock, spoken word, or custom--and the SRS WOW bass enhancement. Otherdetails include a soft fabric pouch, a USB 2.0 interface (cable included), and support forID3 tagging.
The GoGear SA9200, which runs for up to 14 hours per charge of its lithium-polymerbattery, is backed by a one-year warranty.
What's in the Box
GoGear SA9200 MP3 player, headphones, soft fabric pouch, USB cable, software CD- ROM, quick-start guide, user's manual.

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Philips SA60 2 GB Flash Video MP3 Player with FM Radio and 2.2-Inch Screen (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)I buy this audio-video player for my bro but i'm seriously thinking buying one for myself. OK it is not anI pod but the sound quality is excelent, good bass and the earphones are decent, the only flaw is the time that takes a movie to be compressed with the software, but who wants to watch an entirely movie in small secreen, im not for it. Good price if you are not rich or I POD-MAC -fanatic.

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Enjoy video, photos and music on the move with the Philips SA6025 2 GB flash audio and video player. This state-of-the-art portable video companion lets you enjoy videos and photos alongside your favorite music. Features include a color 2.2" LCD display, MP3/WMA/WMV playback, FM radio, voice recording, and more.Video/Photo Viewing
This small, wearable device lets you view movies or video anywhere you go. Convert your favorites to WMV with the included software. Both video and photos look great on the bright 2.2" screen. Enjoy up to 4 hours of video (or 15 hours of music) on one charge of the Li-polymer battery. Charge and add or sync media directly from PC via USB.
MP3 Player
The SA6025 plays your favorite MP3 or WMA music files, and also supports Windows Media DRM for Portable Devices, and most download & subscription music services.
FM Radio/Voice Recorder
Listen to your favorite radio stations on the built-in FM radio. Record notes to yourself, lectures or more in WAV format with the built-in voice recorder.
What's in the Box
SA6025; Headphones; USB cable; Quick Start Guide; CD-ROM containing Windows Media Player 11, Philips Device Manager, MediaConverter for Philips, User Manual, and FAQ.

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Philips SA51 2 GB Flash Video MP3 Player with FM Radio and 1.8-Inch Screen (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)The player is nice, looks nice, and is small, but the battery is internal, literally, and cannot be accessed so far as I can see or tell, to replace later on (rechargeable battery's do eventually need replacing!), as it it is rechargeable, and charges when the unit is plugged into the USB port of your PC.

Also, menu navigation is really hectic, as buttons on player are so close together you find yourself doing a lot of back tracking to get back to where you need to make a right turn so to speak :)

We will definitely pay more attention and check features even better next time we purchase an MP3 player, this is our first :(

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Enjoy music, radio, and video on the go with the Philips SA5125. The device features 2 GB of built-in memory and a 1.8" full-color LCD screen. Supports MP3 and WMA audio, including Windows DRM for portable devices, and supports download and subscription music services. Stores up to 1000 songs or 500 photos or 8 hours of videos, and offers up to 20 hours of music or 4 hours of video playtime.Your Media Anywhere
Enjoy MP3 or WMA audio files, WMV9 video (other formats may be converted with the included software), or picture viewing anywhere. The bright 1.8" backlit display lets you easily engage with all of your media. Use the SuperScroll feature to find what you want quickly and easily. Enjoy the unique album art music navigation. Create playlists on the go or delete files for easy media management. Feel like some live audio? Use the built-in FM tuner. Finally, user-customizeable EQ settings give you the sound you need no matter the setting.
Easily charge the SA5125 directly from your PC via USB. Set it up to autosync with Windows Media Player. The device supports download and subscription music and video services.
What's in the Box
Philips SA5125; Headphones; USB cable; Quick Start Guide; CD-ROM with IFU, Device Manager & Windows Media Player.

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Philips SA32 4 GB Flash Video MP3 Player with FM Radio and 1.8-Inch Color Screen (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)First of all, bear in mind that I got this player for $30 in Staples (May 09) so that sweetened the deal for me.And also, I am looking to get a larger unit in the future.

Pros:

1- Nice size player. Small and fits in your hand and pocket.

2- Very responsive when I connect it to my PC.

3- Very fast transfers of files.

4- Good video conversion software.But it converts the files only to an SMV format.Nothing else plays on the unit but .smv. Not mp4 or 3gp. But the software produces a nice product.The video is crisp. Surprisingly so for such a small screen (1.8 inch).I have another mp3 video player made by another company and their conversion software creates a 3gp that is mono and scratchy sounding . But this one converts the avi or wmv in stereo with a decent sound.But that also means the file size is larger.

5- Customer care, so far, has been great.

6- You can create folders for your audio and video files aka playlists.That was a big pro for me. (see below for instructions)

Cons:

1- Not crazy about the ear buds.Large.Kind of triangular shaped so they don't fit comfortably in your ear which also means the sound suffers because of it. Also, the sound only comes out of half the bud, not the entire bud.???Anyhow, for now, I press them in when a good part of the song comes around so I can hear it better.(New ear buds are on the horizon for me.)

2- I would have liked a bit more in the equalizer dept.You have preset equalizers (Jazz, Rock, Classical, Rap etc)but they don't sound great.But there also is a "custom" equalizer so you can fiddle around with that but I still haven't gotten a setting I'm happy with.

3- Very small menus and I can't read the song information without glasses.

4- Also no expandable slot so you can't add a memory card to expand storage.

5- Had a problem when watching videos initially.Whenever I would fast forward or pause the video the picture and sound would go off sync.I called custom care and they told me to reset the unit.There is a reset button and, after pressing it with a paper clip end, it fixed the problem.Also I think I did a firmware update for that too.Not sure.But all is working fine now.

How to make your own playlist:
For anyone who also hates Windows Media Player for making playlists, here's how I created my own. Create folders for audio and/or video files on your hard drive and then put your audio and video files in them.Then go to "My Computer" and copy and paste the folders into the "Playlists" folder on the Philips sa32 unit.
Then, to access these folders, when you put your player on, rather than going to the "Music" folder where everything is all jumbled together (individual songs, speech files, album tracks etc), go to the "Folder View" folder and then scroll down to "Playlists" and inside that folder there will be the folders you created with your songs and your videos in them.

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The Philips Go Gear digital audio player features the company's patented FullSound technology, allowing you to have crystal-clear, digital music as it's meant to be heard.



FullSound technology provides enhanced MP3 sound quality. Plus, with its backlit 1.8-inch, full-color LCD, using this player easy--even in the lowest light. Express Yourself
With the press of a button you can sing, dictate, record notes--whatever your heart desires--using the built-in microphone. Your files are recorded in WAV format and available when you want them.
Easy Navigation
The full-color, 1.8-inch LCD makes quick work of moving through the hundreds of music, movie, and photo files you can store on the player. Ready for a change? Connect to your computer using the included USB cable and then simply drag and drop your music or data via to your device.


This tiny player is about the size of a credit card.

What's in the Box
Philips 4 GB Flash Video MP3 Player with FM Radio and 1.8-inch Color Screen; CD-ROM with IFU, device manager, media converter and Windows Media Player; high-definition headphones; quick-start guide; USB cable

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Philips SA61 4 GB Flash Video MP3 Player with 3.5-Inch Color Screen (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)Wonderful design! Very easy to use, and has a reset button, which I used within a few weeks of purchase to reset it because it froze. The other mp3 players I've owned didn't have this feature, and once they froze, I had to return them. My main gripe with this product is that the shuffle function SUCKS. It repeats many many songs during a shuffle and leaves others out of the mix entirely. It hasn't been very friendly to my wma files, either. Some will play, some won't. It has a long battery life. It also fits in the Ipod nano "socks" which you need to protect the silver mirror-like backing on the player, or it will scratch.

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Featuring a stunning 3.5-inch LCD display and built-in speakers, the Philips SA6145 is a robust yet extremely portable multimedia player. With its 4 GB of reliable flash memory, the SA6145 can store plenty of your favorite MPEG4 and WMV video files as well as WAV, MP3, and WMA music files. The player also can store and display still JPEG images--a great way to share recent pictures with family and friends. For added versatility, a handy voice-recording feature and a convenient FM tuner are thrown into the mix.


Immerse yourself in music, movies, and photos with the Philips audio and video player. View larger. View product details.

Use the "SuperScroll" feature to view lyrics alongside your favorite songs. View larger. The compact form factor and discreet 3.5-inch screen size of the SA6145 are designed to make it easy for you to take music and video on the move. When not using the player's crystal clear 3.5-inch 320 x 240 QVGA full-color LCD for a memorable video playback experience, you can use it for easy folder browsing to find additional videos or music for further enjoyment.
To ensure the SA6145 plays music the way you like it, the player includes seven different equalizer settings for a customized playback experience. And while you listen to music on the SA6145, the backlit display helps you keep tabs on must-have track and artist information, thanks to the player's built-in ID3 tag support.
Besides watching videos or enjoying stored music files on this player, you can use its built-in FM radio--with 20 programmable presets--for important news updates and weather forecasts. The player also comes with a convenient voice-recording feature, an especially handy tool for students and business users.
As an added convenience, the player comes with Philips Video Converter software to convert your video files into a format that's compatible with the SA6145. Compatible with Windows ME, 2000, XP, and Vista operating systems, the player features USB 2.0 connectivity for speedy file transfers.
Supporting up to 20 hours of music playback or five hours of video playback, the player's internal Li-Poly battery can be recharged with an active USB connection. Other great features include an intuitive user interface, a keypad lock, and upgradable firmware. Weighing in at a scant 5.39 ounces, the player measures 4.89 x 2.91 x .50 inches.

Record notes via the built-in microphone

Philips Device Manager enables you to update the firmware

Enjoy MP3 and WMA playback

Scroll feature supports lyric text and LRC format files.

Superplay feature allows you to playback the selected music or album immediately at any point.

What's in the Box
SA6145/37 multimedia player, headphones, USB cable, quick start guide, and CD-ROM (Windows Media Player 11, Philips Device Manager, MediaConverter for Philips, user's manual, and frequently asked questions).

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