Digital audio player with 64MB flash memory Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought one of these mp3 players almost two years ago. It was my first one. I have carried it with me everyplace. The paint on it is now wearing off. It still runs perfectly. The sound that comes out of it is still fantastic.

I never really used the software that came with it. I just dropped the MP3 files on it. It is very easy to use.

It doesn't have a ton of memory (I later bought myself an Ipod and willed this one out to my Mom), but as a simple, starter mp3 player it can't be beat!

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MEMOREXDigital audio player with 64MB flash memoryModel: MMP3642ACondition: New Description:MP3/WMA compatible (ID3 tagging) with Digital Rights Management (DRM) Dot matrix LCD display 64MB flash memory with expandable SD/MMC card slot 32 WMA songs at 64kbps for over 2 hours of music 16 MP3 songs at 128kbps for over 1 hour of music Mass storage compliance with Plug-n-play function (except Win 98) Folder/playlist functionality Playback time: up to 20 hours (actual time varies) Equalizer with 6 presets Upgradeable firmware Includes Earbud headphones, Musicmatch Jukebox software CD & USB cable Uses 1x replaceable "AAA" battery (included) for up to 20 hours of playback Unit Dimensions (WDH): 2.5" x 2.5" x 0.8"MSRP: $99.99

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Samsung YP-Z5AB 4 GB Digital Audio Player (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)I owned a Iriver H10 5GB which died 13 months after I purchased it. The player was problematic at best when it did work.Very poor customer support etc, so I wanted to do a lot of research before I spent $200+ dollars on a player.FYI if you plan on running purchase a MP3 player that uses flash memory, any Hard drive based model does not take shock well.
I eventually got down to the Samsung 4GB and San disk 4/6 Gb models.I decided to purchase the Samsung and have been very pleased. I was used to windows media player and have mostly WMA files and some WMA-10 (copy protected files).It was seemless to transition to Samsung.I used playlists already on my computer and added about 2 GB of songs and was up and running in 20 minutes max.Player charged fully in 1.5 hours and the playback is excellent.I have never submitted a review before but since it was hard to find many opinions online I wanted to share mine. The only downside is that you do have to plug into a computer to charge but this is not a big issue for me. I do not travel often and I have a laptop I can use if need be.

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The 4 GB flash memory Samsung YP-Z5 digital audio player is a great choice for carrying your music collection with you wherever you go. But it also works seamlessly with PlaysForSure online music stores and subscription services such as MTV's Urge, Napster, Rhapsody, and Yahoo,

The YP-Z5 supports online music stores such as Urge, Napster, Rhapsody, and Yahoo. allowing you portable access to tens of thousands of songs downloaded from these services. It features compatibility with MP3, OGG Vorbis, WMA, and WMA-DRM10 (digital rights protected), JPEG image viewer, a long lasting rechargeable battery for up to 35 hours, and a 1.8-inch color screen.
Weighing in at just 2 ounces, this ultra-thin, elegantly crafted player has a durable aluminum body that prevents scratches and smudges and offers large tactile buttons and a multi-directional touchpad. It also features an intuitive and visually delightful GUI (graphical user interface) designed by former Apple iPod software designer Paul Mercer.
The brightly colorful 1.8-inch LCD displays album art, and you can also show off photo slideshows from transferred JPEGs (while music plays) and even customize the screen's wallpaper with your favorite picture. It features eight EQ presets and Samsung's proprietary DNSe portable 3D sound technology (with three 3D settings plus a user customizable setting). You can choose to shuffle all tracks or only within a certain artist, album, genre, composer, or playlist. Other features include browsing by database (artist, album, genre, title) and timer settings for the display's backlight and sleep mode. It connects to PCs via a USB 2.0 connection (cable included) and it's compatible with Windows XP SP1/SP2 systems with Windows Media Player 10 software.
The Samsung YP-Z5 uses PlaysForSure technology. Look for the PlaysForSure logo if you're shopping for a portable music or video device and you want to make sure the digital music and video you purchase will play back on it every time. Match the PlaysForSure logo on a large selection of leading devices and online music stores. If you see the logo, you'll know your digital music will play for sure. Choose from a large number of digital music and video stores, including MTV's Urge, Rhapsody, Yahoo!, MSN Music, MusicMatch, MusicNow, Napster, Wal-Mart Music Downloads, and many more.

What's in the Box
4 GB Samsung YP-Z5 flash memory digital audio player, earphones, USB cable, installation CD-ROM, and printed operating instructions.

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Sony NWZB105FWHI 2GB Walkman MP3 Player (White) Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased the NWZ-B105 from Sony directly right after it was released. I bought it because I've had good experiences with Sony audio products in the past, and because it allowed for drag-and-drop or WMP11 play of your MP3 or WMA files. It's also one of the few OLED display players that lets you browse by folder, supports playlists, has voice recording, and excellent sound quality. I don't need JPG or movie playing, just something to use while exercising.

When I received it, I plugged it directly into my laptop, transfered about 1GB of music using WMP11 (the player is a 2GB model), and then listened for a while - sounded great, very close on par to Cowon/iAudio music players. Was very happy, until I decided to check out the Sony's other functions. First I tried voice recording, and got the message that the memory was full...well, no, it wasn't - I only transfered a GB...so I decided the reformat the player from the player's menu (the instructions warn you to NOT reformat the player using Windows) and apparently that pushed the player over the edge. It froze up - pressing the Power button after that only resulted in "Creating Database" and "Boot Error" messages flashing on the screen. I plugged it into my computer and it wouldn't even recognize it as a drive. Doing a pin Reset of the unit did absolutely nothing.

So I called Sony tech support, who told me to send it in for repair. No way was I going to go for weeks without a player, so I said no, I'll just return it, and they told me to call the customer returns number. I asked if I needed a confirmation number or something of that sort to indicate that I've already run the unit past tech support, and the rep said, "No, just call the number." So I called the Returns number and after being on permahold, and the rep answered and asked me, "Do you have an Event number?" I said, "No, the tech support guy said I didn't need one." The Returns rep said, "You need an event number to get an RMA." Sigh.So I had to call tech support AGAIN, get an event number, then call Returns again, to finally get the RMA number. Plus I have to pay for return shipping, even though the unit is clearly defective.

Definitely not the product quality or service experience I expected when buying from a higher-end company like Sony. I know the player was just newly released, but for it to malfunction like that is just a pain and I'm way hesitant to make another investment in Sony players again because of the hassle.

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The NWZ-B105FWHI Walkman MP3 player may be a featherweight, but it's packed with clever features that make it easy to manage and enjoy your music. An integrated USB plug lets you quickly fill the player's 2GB storage capacity with up to 950 MP3 or WMA music files, including music from Windows Media PlaysForSure subscription services. A built-in FM tuner lets you listen to your favorite radio stations, and the on-board microphone allows the player to double as a handy voice recorder. And as you expect from Sony, audio quality is superbly crisp, clear, and dynamic. Also available in black.2GB Built-in Memory
Store up to 950 songs on your Walkman MP3 Player and never be without your music again.
USB Direct Connect
Connect your Walkman player directly to your PC and easily transfer your music and charge your device without the need for additional cables.
MP3 and WMA Audio Codec Support
Supports playback of MP3 and WMA Audio files downloaded from multiple sources giving you options for downloading music the way you want.
Compatible with Secure Windows Media Audio
Compatible with Windows Media PlaysForSure music services, ensuring playback of digital music you purchase from a wide variety of sources.
3-Line Color LCD Display
Shows track, artist and album information.
FM Tuner with Record Function and 30 Station Presets
Record your favorite radio broadcasts using the built-in FM tuner with record function. Preset and listen to your favorite radio stations while on the go.
Voice Recording Function
The on-board microphone with voice recorder function lets you record personal notes and memos.
Up to 12 Hours of Battery Life
Gives you all-day enjoyment from your favorite music.
What's in the Box
NWZ-B105FWHI Walkman MP3 player, MDR-E804LP Headphones, MP3 Conversion Tool.

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Philips HDD1630 6 GB MP3 Player Review

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(More customer reviews)I have been using this little mp3 player now for a while and I feel I can give it an accurate assessment. I'm going to compare it with the ever popular Ipod Nano just in case you find yourself like I did, stuck between two heavyweight champs.

-Appearance: I found myself taken right away with the gogear. It's about the same height of the nano but definitely thicker. The entire player is a reflective midnight black with silver plating on the sides. It fits nicely in the hand and looks stunning. It shows fingerprints, but those wipe away easily. It doesn't seem to scratch too easily, unlike its opponent which scratches at the lightest of touches. I knew someone that kept his nano in a cloth case and it still found a way to show scratches. Albeit, the Ipod nano is incredibly small and aesthetically pleasing, but the darn thing just can't take its punches. The screen is prone to cracking and I've never seen an Ipod nano that didn't have a million battle scars on it. Which one you like better is a personal choice, but in my books, this round goes to the GoGear if only because it doesn't scratch so easily.

-Functionality, Playback and Features: Let me start by saying duh! Who would buy an mp3 player that only has a capacity of 2gb when they could get a different one at the same price that has 6gb of storage. I call this a nobrainer but whatever floats your boat. You could shell out an extra 50 to get the superior nano, but it still falls short of the GoGear by 2gb. The GoGear is extremely straightforward in its design. My computer had no trouble detecting it. I quickly and easily synched my music library to the GoGear using Windows Media Player. The main menu has 5 options to chose from: music, radio, pictures, recordings and settings. Everything is pretty easy to find. The touch navigation is pretty good. I sometimes have a problem with it going two clicks instead of one, but that's a small annoyance. The playback on this player is good. It has a couple of different equalizer settings to chose from. Hip Hop is my personal favorite. It has dedicated volume, power and menu buttons on the side. I do wish there was a button that took you directly back to the main menu. As it is designed, you kinda have to backtrack through to find the main menu. Again, this isn't really a big deal. One thing I really do like about this player is the fact that it has an Am/Fm tuner. The nano lacks this in its feature set, and it is sorely missed. The navigation on the GoGear is pretty comparable to thenano, though I feel the GoGear is a little more easy to navigate in. Again this is a personal choice, but I feel the GoGear won this round as well. My main complaint with the nano is that it doesn't have a radio tuner. Who dropped the ball on that one?

-Battery Life: I haven't had enough experience with the Nano to really declare one better than the other, but I'll tell you what I know. The battery on the Philips seems to last a while. I would call its 17 hour rating a pretty accurate statement, give or take a little bit. I do know that the Nano is infamous for its suspectable battery life. Most users complain that it just doesn't have the endurance to make it through the day. I'm going to call this round a draw because of the simple fact that I just don't have enough experience with the Nano. Though from other reviews, I would say the GoGear has again bested the Nano.

-What I didn't like about the GoGear: My main complaints about the GoGear were about the accessories. The rubber case that comeswith it is more like a rubber sleeve that outlines the edges. It does nothing to protect the front of the player, but I guess Philips didn't have to supply a case at all. I also couldn't stand the headphones supplied with it. They just wouldn't fit comfortably in my ear. Again though, Philips didn't have to supply earphones at all, so I guess I shouldn't complain. These are minor complaints and they don't impact my music experience with the GoGear.

-The Verdict: In the end, the GoGear is the clear winner. It looks good, it works and plays well, and it has 6gb of storage 6gb as opposed to 2gb the equally priced nano gives you. This amounts to about a 1000 more songs, more or less. There are only two reason why anyone would chose the nano over the GoGear: 1) they are ill-informed consumers that just wanted to buy the popular mp3 player instead of researching the issue or 2) they just really couldn't get over the size of the nano. The Nano may win on the coolness factor by a slight margin, but it just can't compete with the features of the GoGear. Do yourself a favor, and put your money on the ultra sleek GoGear.

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Philips MP3, 6 GB Hard Disc Drive, Like Music to easily play 20 songs from same genre, Music Messenger to allow sharing of favorite songs with friends, Color LCD Screen, Microsoft Plays For Sure, FM Tuner, Picture viewing, Senory Touch pad control, Cradle connector/charger, Windows Media Player

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Rca M4008 Opal Series Mp3 Player With 1.5-Inch OLED Display (8 Gb) Review

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(More customer reviews)I love this mp3 player because of the clarity,clean looks and weight.The volume is good because I love to hear music as loud as possible. This also has great earphones but mine barely lasted a week and someone told me that this is par for the course on all mp3 players.That would be my only complaint. I think the price is great for an 8GB player and who really needs more space than this? I don't put books on this one so I doubt I'll go back to my 1GB ipod unless this one fizzles out. A really great product!

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plays mp3 & WMA audio, compatible iwth most WMA compliant secure music download and subscription services, Music Management Software CD ROM includes Yahoo! music Jukebox, audibleReady - plays audio books from audible.com, view JPEG photos and playback video clips, digital voice recording, USB 2.0 connectivity, battery life up to 15 hours with built in lithium polymer battery, 3.5mm stereo headphone jack

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RCA TH1102 Pearl Series 2 GB MP3 Player Review

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(More customer reviews)Pro: This compact MP3 player with voice recording is a great and inexpensive alternative to certain I-'s! It connects to the computer and comes up as a thumb drive for easy drag and drop song insertion. No complicated software to learn (or be tied to).

Con: Doesn't come with a belt clip or a case, battery is inside a hump which give the case a bulky look. Should use rechargeable coin style batteries. The unit could be a little bigger with bigger easier to press buttons. For those of us with fat fingers!

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2 GB Digital Voice Recorder w/Earbud Headphones & 7-color Backlit Display

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Rca M4002 Opal Series Mp3 Player With 1.5-Inch Oled (2 Gb) Review

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(More customer reviews)OK, this little MP3 player has a lot of pro's and con's. Bad news first...

In order for this device to work properly for you, the user must be someone who "takes good care of their things". Its firmware is rather delicate and prone to several different types of failures. RCA does however have a website where you can download for free a good firmware update. When you load the new firmware though, it essentially formats the OPAL which will allow you to reload the player with music, pictures, videos or soundbytes. If you did the update correctly, the OPAL will perform like a champion. Loading up songs and videos is SSSLLLOOOWWW with this device, but once their in there, the sound quality goes toe to toe with the best players on the market. The battery system is probably the biggest issue I have with the OPAL. SSSLLLOOOWWW charging through the USB port (8 hours minimum charge time) that gives you about 6 hours of playback time. To add to the battery issue, it's internal to the unit, so when it ultimately craps out on you it will NOT be an easy fix. You can however extend the life of your rechargeable battery if you adhere to the owners manual and charge the unit for 3 hours minimum before using it (something that I failed to do). Personaly I would recommend charging the battery to its fullest capacity before using even if it goes on for over three hours. This is because its a little known fact that rechargeable batteries become "set" in their capacity after the first few charges. If you charge fully in the beginning, the capacity gets "set" high. If you charge short, the future storage capacity of a rechargeable battery becomes severly affected.

Now the good news. I use a Windows XP system with my OPAL and it works great. I pull music down from NAPSTER, ZUNE and my own ripped CD's, and all of them load onto the OPAL just fine. The unit is small, lightweight, thin and very easy to operate. Signal push is nothing short of spectacular when using powered PC speakers or headphones. Earbuds? Yeah it comes with a pair, and they work just fine, but with a real set of studio quality headphones this little player will absolutly surprise you with its delivery. Signal push through a home stereo system however seems to be "labor intensive" for the OPAL. You generally have to have the home system on 75% volume or more and the OPAL on full blast to get a reasonably robust level of sound out of the speakers. Menu navigation is simple, direct and easy to read. The LCD display is remarkably sharp and clear for such a tiny screen, but using the LCD a lot does pull a good bit more power out of the battery.

Overall, I really like my OPAL, but its not a device for someone who can't "baby" it. To sucessfully own and operate an OPAL, you should be the type of person who regularly changes the oil in your car, the filters in your AC unit and vaccuum, and takes the time out to keep virus' and clutter programs off of your computer. In other words; you just care for your things well. Take proper care of your OPAL and it will serve you well. I've had mine for almost a year now, and its still going strong.

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The RCA M4002 MP3 player holds 2GB of music or about 860 songs. The 1.5 full color OLED display is easy to read and make this unit a breeze to use. With rechargeable batteries, you will can about 15 hours of play time. Includes the unit, USB cable, CD-ROM, line-in cable, and silicone earphones.

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