Average customer rating:
- Sandisk SDMX7-2048 SANSA C250 2 GB MP3 PLAYER
- Great Alternative
- Glad I got this
- Lots of potential, but is is wasted
- Can't be beat when you consider price and features
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SanDisk SDMX7-2048 Sansa c250 2 GB MP3 Player
Manufacturer: SanDisk
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Product Features:
- Flash-based player that provides you with everything you need to play your favorite music, enjoy your best photos, and listen to your preferred FM radio stations
- Able to play MP3, WMA, WAV, and protected WMA DRM music files, and supports JPEG, TIFF, PNG, BMP, and GIF as import media types
- Screen can exhibit up to 64,000 colors, and lets you choose to display album cover art for the current song via ID3 tag support, or photo thumbnails that you have downloaded
- 2 gigabytes of built-in flash memory allows you to store up to 1,000 songs, while MicroSD slot for reading MicroSD cards effectively expands your memory capacity infinitely
- Comes in a stylish black, with earphones, a USB cable, and a rechargeable and removable lithium-ion battery, and is backed by a manufacturer's limited 1-year warranty
ASIN: B000IM9542
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Amazon.com Product Description
The latest in SanDisk's audio line, the Sansa c250 2GB MP3 Player provides everything you need to play music, enjoy photos, and listen to FM radio. This affordable device also includes a bright color screen, on-the-fly voice and radio recording, a microSD slot for memory expansion, and an intuitive, easy-to-use interface.
The Sansa c240 can hold 16 hours of CD-quality MP3 tracks on its 1 GB memory. |
Easily transfer music to your device in Windows. |
Import several image formats to your device. |
Full-Featured MP3 Player
The SanDisk Sansa c250 will play MP3, WMA, WAV, and protected WMA DRM (digital rights management) music files. Enjoy the album art on the compact color screen, along with track information via ID3 tag support. The Sansa c250 MP3 player has two gigabytes of built-in flash memory, which allows you to store up to 500 songs (32 hours of playback) in 128 kpbs MP3 format, or up to 1,000 songs (64 hours of playback) in 64 kbps WMA format. Additional capacity can be added via the microSD slot. It also supports subscription music stores, for easy purchase and downloading of new music to your player. Finally, you can adjust the sound to your preference using the digital equalizer's five presets: normal, rock, jazz, classic, pop, and one customizable user setting.
Take Your Photos With You
Use the c250's color screen to share slideshows of photo thumbnails with your friends. The device supports JPEG, TIFF, PNG, BMP, and GIF files, which are easily converted using the included Sansa Media Converter software.
Portable FM Radio
Enjoy programming in a more traditional way with the built-in digital FM radio. Keep your favorite stations stored in the twenty programmable presets, and cycle between them with ease. Record FM radio on the fly, saving your favorite programs for later.
Voice Recording
Have a thought you need to get down before it evades you? Use the built-in microphone to record voice memos. Capture interviews, classes, presentations, short notes to yourself, or anything else you might feel inspired to record for later listening.
Easy Transfer
The c250 uses a high-speed USB 2.0 connection for fast file transfers from your computer. Once connected to your computer, the device is detected by your operating system and appears as additional drive. Simply drag and drop your music files to the device and you're ready to go. Alternately, you may use Windows Media Player or other music software to manage your files. Requires Windows XP and Windows Media Player 10 or later.
Time to Play
The included rechargeable lithium-ion battery allows for hours of music before needing a recharge, and is removable--buy a spare for a long road trip or other situation away from power outlets.
What's in the Box
Sansa c250 digital audio player, Earphones, USB Cable, CD with User's Manual and Software, Quick Start Guide, Lanyard, and 1 lithium ion battery.
Product Description
Created by the leaders in flash memory, the new Sansa C250 flash-based MP3 player provides everything you need to play music, enjoy photos, and FM radio in vibrant color. This compact color-screen MP3 player has an amazingly easy-to-use interface. It supports Microsoft PlaysForSure subscription music and has a 2GB capacity. Supports Subscription Music Stores Rechargeable & Removable Battery MicroSD Slot System Requirements - Windows XP, Windows Media Player 10+, CD-ROM drive, USB 2.0 port required for high-speed transfer
Customer Reviews:
Sandisk SDMX7-2048 SANSA C250 2 GB MP3 PLAYER.......2007-12-24
The manuel needs to show or explain the new items of the NEW C250 i,e what was format in the listings and what to do when you install the new SD micro card,it looks like the manuel that came with the product is a cover all for all the c200 Mp3 players.Tech support was great we discuss the manuel also that there should be one for each Mp3 player that explains the product you have and not to guess on how it works!
Great Alternative.......2007-12-23
One of my pet peeves with the ipod is that it doesn't have built in radio. I always thought if you gonna pay so much money to play your own music you can atleast enjoy FM radio. But as an alternative device, I see that the sandisk player is great with MP3's and radio which should be good enough for a music lover that desires a portable device. (the memory card option is also a nice touch) Though the screen resolution isn't that great and making an organized playlist is yet to be discovered...this device is great. I recommend for those of us that don't have "ipod money".
Glad I got this.......2007-12-05
This is the first MP3 player I've gotten for myself. I mainly use it to listen to podcasts and love how easy it is to get my tunes and podcasts onto the player. I also have an FM transmitter/charger for it, so it gets used almost every day when I'm commuting and also when I walk. Made the mistake of getting my daughter an iPod Nano last year for Christmas and it was nothing but a pain. It ended up being stolen out of her locker recently, but this time she'll be getting a Sansa 6 GB player for Christmas to replace the iPod--I'm sure it will be lots fewer headaches for both of us. Now that her brother just let me know he wants an MP3 player for Christmas too, I'm back to Amazon to order a Sansa for him also.
Lots of potential, but is is wasted.......2007-12-02
A great little player and recorder when it works. I am on my third unit as the first two had major issues and would freeze on start up. The problem seems to be in the way that the unit handles either malformed mp3s or mp3s that are encoded with abr/vbr options. The player just doesn't recognize them and will get stuck because it doesn't know to skip things that it cannot see. Lately my player has been not displaying the main internal memory when I connect it to the computer. It will only show the small 16MB partition that you can use in an emergency to restore firmware to the unit. Perhaps that is a bit of an omen that I should pay attention to.
It only likes certain kinds of mini-SD cards. Take a look around on the net before purchasing a 2GB mini card to expand the memory of the unit.
Can be very slow to start up if you use it in MSC mode instead of MTP.
The unit is a great size. Comfortable to hold and use. Audio recording is excellent and perfect for taping classes. Battery life is good considering the size as well. If it were not for the firmware issues, then this would be a first rate product instead of a brick waiting to happen.
Can't be beat when you consider price and features.......2007-12-02
My significant other and I bought two of these at a Black Friday sale for $40 each. Can't beat that.
Had some trouble getting Vista to recognize the unit on both computers, but discovered a trick for that. In the player's settings menu, change the USB setting from Automatic to MSC. When you plug it in, Vista will install the proper drivers. After that, you can leave it on MSC or set it back to Automatic (which you'll want to do if you want Windows Media Player to manage the device).
The included headphones are garbage. Bought a cheap pair of Griffin earbuds and the sound quality is MUCH improved.
Very happy with the player itself. If the USB mode it set to MSC, you can drag albums and songs onto the player from My Computer. You're limited to the single GoList playlist though. I prefer to use it with the mode set to Automatic, which lets Windows Media Player transfer music to the player. Just drag an album to the sync list or create a playlist and drag that--click the Sync button and you're done. Transferring music that way also has the benefit that the player doesn't have to "resychronize database" every time you unplug it from the PC.
The nice thing about using Windows Media Player to manage the device is that it checks to see what you've already transferred. When you sync a playlist, it doesn't transfer duplicate songs. It only transfers the songs that aren't in the player yet.
The user's manual doesn't explain how to use the player very well, but the interface is intuitive and you quickly figure out how everything works. A previous Amazon review commented you can't jump between radio presets. You can, just press the silver select button. For a while, I was disappointed because I thought you couldn't fast forward or rewind a song. As it turns out, you can do so by holding the next/back buttons instead of tapping them. On the whole, the interface is excellent. You can select songs by artist, album, or song; you can select "play all"; or, you can select one of the playlists you transferred. I use it at the gym, so the shuffle option is also much appreciated.
Love the FM Radio function. The reception isn't as good as our car radio, but the majority of local stations come in clear. The gym we go to uses FM transmitters to let people listen to the audio from the TVs there, and I get reception from those in the parking lot. Once you set up pre-sets, just tap the select button to cycle through them.
I thought 2GB of storage wouldn't be enough, but for my needs, it's plenty. I keep a huge music library on my computer, and listen to that at home. For the Sansa, I just dragged some albums onto it and made a playlist containing my favorite songs. Right now, I have 12 albums on there and a bunch of individual songs--nearly 400 songs in total. I have about 150MB left, which will hold 2 or 3 more albums at least. If I get cramped for space, I'll just buy a 2GB microSD card, which should tide me over.
I love the size of the unit. It's small and light, but the screen is sharp and the build quality is solid. My SO dropped hers onto a tile floor in the process of opening the package. A loud WHACK was heard. No cracks, no damage, the player works fine. Advertised battery life is 15 hours. I'm finding I get about 6-10 hours on average. That's fine for me, and it is totally dependent on how long the screen is on. The less time you spend fiddling with the buttons, the longer the battery will last. I don't mind the proprietary USB cord / charger that it came with, since I have three computers, an Xbox 360, and a PlayStation 3 in the house. They all have USB ports to charge with.
Also, the Xbox 360 and PS3 recognize the music on the device, so you can listen to it while you play. The PS3 will actually let you copy music from the device to the machine, or copy music to it. Yes, you could use the player with a PS3 instead of a computer if you wanted.
All in all, extremely satisfied with the purchase. I get most of the features of an iPod Nano at well under half the cost, I don't have to use iTunes or stick to a single library manager, and I can continue to use MP3 files that don't have DRM built into them (the player does support DRM with WMA though, so you're fine if you use Rhapsody, Napster, or Wal-mart's music stores).
Product Description
The MP-C885 from Coby is an inexpensive MP3 player that also functions as a USB stick. So in addition to playing your favorite music, you can easily transport any type of digital file from computer to computer. It can hold up to 1GB of files, so it has plenty of room for both. There's even an integrated microphone, so you can use it as a digital voice recorder too. ID3 and LRC support for song and synchronized lyric information display Convenient integrated USB plug (with cap) USB 2.0 Support OS Support - Windows 98SE, 2000, Me, XP or higher, and Macintosh OS X or newer 3.5mm Headphone Jack Unit Dimensions - 3.58 x 1.1 x 0.75 (WxHxD)
Amazon.com Product Description
Small enough to fit in the palm of your hand but loaded with features, the Coby MP-C885 MP3 player lets you listen to your favorite tunes on the bus, at the park, and just about anywhere else. The device measures a mere 3.58 by 1.1 by 0.75 inches (W x H x D), with a removable end cap that reveals a direct USB plug for connecting to a computer (no cable required). More significantly, the MP-C885 offers 1 GB of integrated flash memory, so you can store roughly 16 hours of MP3 music or 32 hours of WMA music--more than enough for a marathon training run or a cross-country flight. And for those occasions when you need to transport data rather than music, the MP- C885 can handle that, too, with the ability to store JPEG photos, text documents, and more. The mobile storage function is ideal for transporting business documents across the country or serving as an overflow backup for your digital camera's memory card.
It's easy to navigate through the audio player's contents thanks to the high-contrast LCD display, which displays the song title and artist information. And as with the best MP3 players, the MP-C885 offers a number of handy extras, such as a built-in digital FM tuner, support for Windows Media DRM-10 online subscription services, an integrated microphone for digital voice recording, ID3 and LRC support for song and synchronized lyric information display, and a high-speed USB 2.0 interface (up to 40x faster than USB 1.0). The MP-C885, which runs on a single AAA battery (included), works with Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, and XP and Mac OS X operating systems and carries a 90-day warranty.
What's in the Box
MP-C885 MP3 player, professional stereo earphones, USB extension cable, installation CD, AAA battery, user's manual.
Customer Reviews:
MPC equals Mega Piece of Crap.......2007-12-12
this player is a huge piece of crap, i just got it today and the radio stopped working on the third use. the mp3 player works, for now! dont buy this item, their customer support at Coby isnt worth calling either.
!!! DONT BUY THIS ITEM, IF YOU DO CONSIDER YOURSELF WARNED!!!
Easy player to use.......2007-12-03
We bought this for my 7 year old son who wanted an "IPOD". The price was perfect, and the ease of putting music on it is great. My son, who knows computers better than I, can put his own music on to the player!
terrible - not working right out of the box.......2007-12-03
got product, powered on, no display visable. the sound from the fm radio was nice, but there was no display. spoke with coby customer service, they had never heard of this problem. suggested return to amazon. wont try that brand again.
small but handy the Coby 1GB.......2007-11-07
Being a dinosaur in the download world, I was surprised at how easy it is to work this thing. Had tried my son's iPod and got lost. This was simple. I downloaded from my favorite CD's and have 174 songs on there right now with room for more.
Great small mP3 player.......2007-10-31
I purchased the first one as a gift, then I ordered one for myself.It holds over 8 hours of music. I like the fact that you just have to plug right into a UBS port, a great feature. The sound quality is great.
I am really enjoying it.
Average customer rating:
- It needs an AC Adapter, other than that....
- My Teen LOVES it!
- Sansa C240
- Nice player, great price
- Sansa c240
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SanDisk SDMX7-1024 Sansa c240 1 GB MP3 Player
Manufacturer: SanDisk
ProductGroup: CE
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Product Features:
- Flash-based player that provides you with everything you need to play your favorite music, enjoy your best photos, and listen to your preferred FM radio stations
- Able to play MP3, WMA, WAV, and protected WMA DRM music files, and supports JPEG, TIFF, PNG, BMP, and GIF as import media types
- Screen can exhibit up to 64,000 colors, and lets you choose to display album cover art for the current song via ID3 tag support, or photo thumbnails that you have downloaded
- 1 gigabyte of built-in flash memory allows you to store up to 500 songs, while MicroSD slot for reading MicroSD cards effectively expands your memory capacity infinitely
- Comes in a stylish black, with earphones, a USB cable, and a rechargeable and removable lithium-ion battery, and is backed by a manufacturer's limited 1-year warranty
ASIN: B000IM5GBS
Release Date: 2006-10-15
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Amazon.com Product Description
The latest in SanDisk's audio line, the Sansa c240 1 GB MP3 Player provides everything you need to play music, enjoy photos, and listen to FM radio. This affordable device also includes a bright color screen, on-the-fly voice and radio recording, a microSD slot for memory expansion, and an intuitive, easy-to-use interface.
The Sansa c240 can hold 16 hours of CD-quality MP3 tracks on its 1 GB memory. |
Easily transfer music to your device in Windows. |
Import several image formats to your device. |
Full-Featured MP3 Player
The SanDisk Sansa c240 will play MP3, WMA, WAV, and protected WMA DRM (digital rights management) music files. Enjoy the album art on the compact color screen, along with track information via ID3 tag support. The Sansa c240 MP3 player has one gigabyte of built-in flash memory, which allows you to store up to 250 songs (16 hours of playback) in 128 kpbs MP3 format, or up to 500 songs (32 hours of playback) in 64 kbps WMA format. Additional capacity can be added via the microSD slot. It also supports subscription music stores, for easy purchase and downloading of new music to your player. Finally, you can adjust the sound to your preference using the digital equalizer's five presets: normal, rock, jazz, classic, pop, and one customizable user setting.
Take Your Photos With You
Use the c240's color screen to share slideshows of photo thumbnails with your friends. The device supports JPEG, TIFF, PNG, BMP, and GIF files, which are easily converted using the included Sansa Media Converter software.
Portable FM Radio
Enjoy programming in a more traditional way with the built-in digital FM radio. Keep your favorite stations stored in the twenty programmable presets, and cycle between them with ease. Record FM radio on the fly, saving your favorite programs for later.
Voice Recording
Have a thought you need to get down before it evades you? Use the built-in microphone to record voice memos. Capture interviews, classes, presentations, short notes to yourself, or anything else you might feel inspired to record for later listening.
Easy Transfer
The c240 uses a high-speed USB 2.0 connection for fast file transfers from your computer. Once connected to your computer, the device is detected by your operating system and appears as additional drive. Simply drag and drop your music files to the device and you're ready to go. Alternately, you may use Windows Media Player or other music software to manage your files. Requires Windows XP and Windows Media Player 10 or later.
Time to Play
The included rechargeable lithium-ion battery allows for hours of music before needing a recharge, and is removable--buy a spare for a long road trip or other situation away from power outlets.
What's in the Box
Sansa c240 digital audio player, Earphones, USB Cable, CD with User's Manual and Software, Quick Start Guide, Lanyard, and 1 lithium ion battery.
Product Description
Sansa is the new and more advanced way to listen to music (and more) when you're on-the-go! Be it MP3 or WMA or FM or Photos or other Data, the Sandisk Sansa c240 1GB Digital Player was created to be a sleek, convenient, and ultimately affordable digital player that's tiny and extremely easy to carry with you anywhere. A convenient control allows you to access your favorite songs and navigate the menu with no hassles. The 1GB of storage offers ample space for up to 240 MP3 songs or 480 WMA songs. You can even listen to FM radio (this model lets you program up to 20 presets) for the times when you want to get the latest game scores or hear your local news. The Sansa c240 also allows you to upload your photos with support for JPEG, TIFF, BMP, PNG, and GIF. It's a way to keep your loved ones and best memories with you at all times. Voice recording lets you make personal memos for yourself, so you can stay organized. The player connects quickly and easily to your PC via USB for song downloading and charging. It's so tiny and, at only about 1-1/2 ounces, you can carry the c240 anywhere, in your hand or as a necklace. It's perfect for practically any sport. Solid state memory means smaller size and virtually no moving parts for assured dependability. Supports Subscription Music Stores and is Microsoft PlaysForSure compatible Up to 32 hours of music at 64 Kbps or 16 hours at 128 Kbps (other bitrates also supported) System Requirements - Windows XP, Windows Media Player 10+, CD-ROM drive, USB 2.0 port required for hi-speed transfer Sandisk USA 1-Year Parts and Labor Warranty / Consider WAR ARMX100 as a replacement extension contract Unit Dimensions 3-3/16W x 1-3/8H x 5/8D; Weighs 1.6 ounce (with battery)
Customer Reviews:
It needs an AC Adapter, other than that...........2007-12-20
I really like this device, and for the price, you can't beat it, the only thing I can honestly say about it, con-wise, is it needs and AC Adapter.
Great Little player, other than that.
My Teen LOVES it!.......2007-12-11
Bought this last year for my 16 yr. old and she loves it. She had no problem getting it loaded and running in no time flat (little web ferret!). She uses it constantly, with NO complaints. Still hasn't filled it all the way up with music. Plenty of room. Having it able to charge off the computer is GENIUS. No batteries to worry about. Love it so much, My 12 yr. old is getting one this Christmas.
Sansa C240.......2007-11-29
This proudct does exactly what it is suppose to. It works with windows vista and xp. I also say I used 9,10,11, windows media player and they all worked. I am thinkin about getting an ipod nano instead though for Christmas. I loved it but it is not as good as ipod nano 3rd generation but better than ipod nano 2nd generation.
Nice player, great price.......2007-11-26
Got this for my son's 14th birthday. Very happy once I got one that worked (had to return the 1st one but very easy policy). The player is easy to use with WMP or just drag and drop. Would have liked to be able to recharge battery without plugging into computer but is working fine and has good battery life. The expansion slot is a plus - can really get alot of music on there. Price was great and free shipping is fabulous.
Overall a wonderful value.
Sansa c240.......2007-11-06
This is a great alternative to an Ipod Shuffle. It is about half price and features the same amount of storage, plus a screen (!) FM radio, voice recorder and picture viewer. The pictures don't look great and the quality of the voice recorder isn't as good as it could be, but overall it's a great bargain. I've had mine for 8 months and i'm about to upgrade to one of the sansa e200's
Amazon.com Product Description
Stay connected no matter where you are. The Sansa Connect MP3 player allows you leave the computer behind, and connect to any open wireless "hot spot." Play music, view photos, stream internet radio, or chat with friends using one device. In addition to 802.11g Wi-Fi connectivity, the Connect features 4 GB memory, a MicroSD slot for capacity expansion, a 2.2-inch TFT color screen for viewing your music library and photos, and an internal speaker. Measuring 2.05 x 3.58 x 0.63 inches (WxLxH) and weighing in at 2.7 ounces, the Connect won't weigh you down.
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The Sansa Connect MP3 player is the first Wi-Fi based MP3 player from Sandisk's audio line.
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Download music from online subscription services and listen to Internet radio stations when connected to open Wi-Fi network. |
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Unplug and Go Wi-Fi
Connect wirelessly to Yahoo! Music's LAUNCHcast to start enjoying Internet Radio. Wi-Fi networks in range are automatically found and listed in order of signal strength. Browse through your bookmarked stations, various genres, and themes to pick a station for whatever mood you're in.
Connect With Your Friends
Chat and share song recommendations with your Yahoo! Messenger friends. Talk to your friends or stumble upon other Sansa Connect users near you. See what your friends are listening to and search through recommendations that have been sent to you. Recommend your favorite music to your friends.
Share Your Photos Anywhere
Explore interesting photos on the go. Access Flickr albums and photos wirelessly, or view your stored photos on an inserted microSD card.
Optimized for Yahoo! Music Unlimited
Access Yahoo! Music Unlimited wirelessly and choose from millions of songs to download. Select between multiple download options or explore recommendations from friends.
Choose Your Format
The Sansa Connect works with MP3 and WMA (both secure and unprotected) files. Play Yahoo! LAUNCHcast internet radio broadcasts (both FREE and subscription-only stations.) It also supports Microsoft PlaysForSure subscription music. Use Yahoo! Music Jukebox (included) to manage music and transfer songs.
Easy to Use
Add additional capacity to your player or move files to other devices using the microSD card slot. Quickly navigate your music or photos using the intuitive, easy-to-use interface. Recharge the internal, lithium-ion battery via your computer's USB 2.0 port or using the included AC adapter. The device is compatible with PCs running Windows XP (Service Pack 2) or Vista, and requires Windows Media Player 10 or later.
What's in the Box
Sansa Connect digital audio player, AC adapter, USB 2.0 cable, earphones, protective case, lanyard, Quick Start guide
Product Description
Sansa Connect MP3 player is the first Wi-Fi based MP3 player from SanDisk's audio line. Created by the leaders in flash memory for wireless entertainment, this flash-based player keeps you connected to your music, friends and fresh new entertainment streams wherever you are (where WiFi is available). All from one wireless mobile player, it plays music, photos and Internet radio. The very attractive, sleek design includes a 2.2? TFT color screen with advanced navigational features and an easy to use interface. The Sansa Connect provides superior sound playback and Microsoft PlaysForSure subscription music. The Sansa Connect provides a microSD card slot for additional capacity for your player. Connect to any open Wi-Fi network Get your music subscription library on the go Recommend songs to your friends Sleek, attractive profile with large 2.2? TFT color screen MicroSD slot for capacity expansion Internal speaker Standard Sansa 30-pin connector for compatibility with Made for Sansa accessories WiFi capability may require subscription to access content and an open WiFi network
Customer Reviews:
No support for wireless "N" yet.......2007-12-23
Was purchased primarily for wi-fi found out it will not work with "N" but should work with the older versions...... so I wait..
.support was excelent!
Very poor product.......2007-12-21
I bought this during thanksgiving day sale. I loved the fact that this player has Wi-Fi and expandable, using the microSD slot. But none that matters if the player never goes off! Yes, for whatever reasons, after a couple of on/off, downloading a song or two, the player would not power off, it got stuck in the welcome screen. Since it does not have a detacheable battery, I had no choice but to return the item to Amazon. Wish Sandisk had paid more attention to product quality.
Sansa Connect - a Portable, Searchable 'Nabster in a Box' Next Gen Device.......2007-12-21
I went to the store to get an Ipod nano, until I saw this for the first time. Why is this device not advertised? I have no idea - it is the first Ipod Killer. Zune step aside too. If you want an Ipod go get one, if you want a 'Nabster in a box' get the Connect. I got this for under a 100.
Please understand this concept - it includes all the music on the Internet. Think about that. This is the only device that has this out of the box.
All the music you ever need - CD quality.
Searchable, Catalogued, streaming and downloadable. And once you download songs (in the background - you never see a download bar) you can take it to the gym or the ocean.
You can hear the whole song - not a section of it. You don't even need a computer - just a wireless router or wireless connection point at your favorite place. In fact, I have filled up 2 GB of music and haven't yet connected a computer or cable or CD or software program.
If you believe that the musical experience is a trip rather than a known destination, and the discovery of what you like and what is new is part of the experience, then get this player.
If you think you already have all the music you want and plan on purchasing new songs for a buck each from Itunes or another service then get an Ipod.
Like sat radio, this player lets you select a channel of music and listen to it for hours. This is basically like XIM or SIRIUS radio on steriods: Here are some of the channels: 1980s pop, 1990s rock, 1970s soul, 40 years ago hits of 1967, forgotten hits of the 90s, disco, house, dance, brazilian, salsa cien po ciento, latin jazz, classic rock, emo, garage rock, alternative, metal, hair flare, brit rock, goth rock,southern rock, classic soul, reggae, underground hip-hop, east coast rap, hardcore rap, any many many others.
These channels are all CD quality and if you dont like the song hit next and it flips to the next song. If you like a song click save and it downloads it offline for listening when not connected to wifi.
You can also just search for an artist or view recommendations to find music. You can make playlists on the player and see album covers.
I recommend also getting the following accessories for this: Logitech im510 dock speaker, griffin technologies clear case.
The only downside to this player is that it is not more widely adopted.
A Little Gem.......2007-12-11
Let me preface by saying I have a subscription to Yahoo Music Unlimited, so when I saw this little gem for $100, I simply could not resist. I think the operation is intuitive, and I have really ejoyed the option of downloading songs directly into the unit via Wi-Fi. The sound quality is great, and I have had no glitches whatsoever in the operation of the device. Admittedly, I have not tried to log on to commerical Wi-Fi nodes at airports, Starbucks, and the like, but the Wi-Fi works flawlessly with my router at home.
Great value, full of features, but not quite perfect.......2007-12-03
I bought this after my 5th gen iPod 30GB broke, and I have been very impressed. The screen resolution and brightness far exceeded my expectations for an MP3 player, and the interface is as intuitive as my old iPod while looking better than the older iPod. Battery life is as I expected, pretty good with wifi turned off.
Still, the wifi features are pretty amazing. Even if you don't pay for the Yahoo! subscription plan, you can still browse Flickr and the free Yahoo! radio stations. If you do pay for the subscriptions, then getting new music is easy even without a computer.
My only problem is one of software. Getting the device to work with Linux took a lot longer than expected, and I can't manage the subscription music from Linux. Yahoo! Music Jukebox is fairly bloated and resource-hungry, and sometimes gives the occasional error or glitch when trying to use with the Sansa Connect. Windows users with faster systems probably don't have to worry about any of this.
Sandisk seems like it's serious about providing good firmware updates - they've addressed the most common criticisms of this device since its launch, and now boasts new features added in October including logging onto certain types of wifi networks requiring browser login, video playback, and built-in search tools for the Yahoo! Music downloads. I'm looking forward to seeing whether they'll continue to add features (maybe even support for flac or ogg files, video support not requiring their own video converter).
Overall, this player blows away anything else under $100, and even outperforms the more expensive iPod nano, even if you don't use any subscription services.
Amazon.com Product Description
Listen to your favorite music on the go with the Creative MuVo V100 MP3 player. Sporting a handy two-piece USB flash drive design, the 2 GB player can hold up to 1,000 songs in WMA format or 500 songs in MP3 format, more than enough for a cross-country road trip or international plane flight. It's also notably compact, with a sleek white housing that measures 2.93 by 0.59 by 1.44 inches (W x H x D) and weighs only 1.16 ounces. And left-handed listeners will love the reversible, blue backlit LCD display, which flips around for easy viewing from either side.
The MuVo V100 is more than just an MP3 player, however. It also offers a drag-and- drop interface that lets you store text files, pictures, and more when connected to a PC. Simply slide the player apart, insert the USB plug into your computer, and transfer your music or data files onto the flash memory. As an alternative, listeners can record voice files via the built-in microphone. The voice recording function is the perfect way to capture seminars, meetings, song ideas, or even voice memos of your grocery list. And should you need to chase the blues away on a rainy day, you can turn to the lyric display function, which lets you sing along with your favorite artists (requires LRC files).
The MuVo V100 is outfitted with several audio extras, including a customizable five- band equalizer with four playback presets (jazz, rock, pop, and classical), a Favorites folder that shuffles all your favorite tracks while on the go, and AudibleManager support that lets you download, burn, organize, transfer, and listen to Audible audio content on your player. Other details include a volume restriction option that protects your hearing and an extra-long 18-hour runtime per AAA battery. The MuVo V100, which requires a minimum Pentium III 1 GHz or AMD Duron 1 GHz processor running Windows 2000 or XP, is backed by a one-year warranty on parts and a 90-day warranty on labor.
What's in the Box
MuVo V100 MP3 player, earphones, one AAA battery, installation CD, quick-start guide.
Product Description
Skip free playback and ultra light, MuVo V100 is perfect for listening to your music on the move. With its hassle-free functionality, you can now listen to all your favorite music tracks wherever you go. MuVo V100 features a built-in USB connector, so you don't need a USB cable to connect it to a PC. MuVo V100 also features blue backlit display, built in voice recorder and displays lyrics. Simply drag and drop data and music files from your computer to your MuVo and you're ready to get your groove on. Holds up to 1000 songs Direct USB connection - no cables needed Displays lyrics Voice recorder Stores data files such as photos and presentations System Requirements - Intel Pentium II 350MHz or AMD K6-2 450MHz, Microsoft Windows 2000/XP, 128 MB RAM, 170MB free hard disk space, CD ROM Drive, USB 1.1 Dimensions - Width 2.93 x Height 1.44 x Depth 0.59 inch Weight - 1.64 ounces
Customer Reviews:
satisfied with Creative MuVo V100 2 GB MP3 Player .......2007-12-17
This was an early Christmas gift for my 15 year old son. He wanted it to take on vacation so he had something to listen to other than my Christmas music. He plays it everyday and has really enjoyed it. Reasonable price and plays great!
Read on..........2007-12-11
Great little MP3 player for the money. Good player for child to start out with. Battery compartment breaks easily, but rest of the player holds up well.
Very pleased with the product.......2007-11-25
I chose to go with this .mp3 player for a couple reasons, partly because I didn't feel I needed more than 2 gigs for what I was planning on using it for (turns out I was right, too; I have yet to fill it with music), and partly because I don't like the idea of a non-replaceable, rechargeable battery (for me, I think it's easier & safer to just use AAA's).
The only real drawback for me is that there's no AM/FM tuner. Normally I don't listen to the radio but having it would've been far preferable to the microphone this .mp3 player comes with. If you can overlook that then this is a great buy.
Good Product. Basics.......2007-11-19
The product is excellent. The only problem is that it doesn't assign for itself a number for each song when is downloaded to the MuVo. So, you have to assign manually a number to each song. But overall, it's a good produc.
Audio Book Heaven.......2007-11-15
I've owned 3 MP3 players prior to this one. 2 iPods and a Phillip's GoGear. All fancy $200+ units. I think the models of those I purchased were probably great for music... but they stunk for audio books. Problems I had were syncing devices, 3rd party programs, extra cradles, wires..etc.... I'm a computer savy person and it was just a hassle to get new content onto those players quickly...
I came upon the MuVo line via a friend with the 512mb one. I played with it for 30 minutes and was sold. In no time I was able to plug it right into my PC's USB port and XP automatically detected it as a flash drive.... I dumped a medium sized book onto it in about 4 minutes and I hit the on button..... and that was it, it started with the first file and kept on truckin. Now the BIG test.... i turned the unit off and prayed that it remembered where i was at in my book... flawlessly it did :-)
I quickly ordered the 2gig version that holds about 3 books worth of data. I could totally get by with just the 1gig, but... regardless, i've got the extra space if I ever need it.
What I love about the MuVo 100 is it's super simple... there are no wires, it plugs straight into a USB port and I've used it on many a laptop and desktop with no problems at all. I listen to books about 12-15 hours a week.
I 'almost' gave it 4 stars for one little flaw.... you need to pay attn to the battery indicator on the LCD; it's the typical battery icon with 3 cells that start off black... then as you lose battery life a cell disappears... you get the picture. But when you're on your last cell, when you notice the last one go away, replace the battery. If you don't, it sometimes will fail to record where you were at when you turned the unit off and uses your previously timestamped shut off date. The only annoying thing at that point is once you have a new battery, fast forwarding to the where you were at.
Amazon.com Product Description
Enjoy video, photos and music on the move with the Philips SA3125 2 GB flash audio and video player. Features include a color 1.8" LCD display, MP3/WMA/SMV 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 SMV with the included software. Both video and photos look great on the bright 1.8" QQVGA screen. Enjoy up to 2 hours of video (or 10 hours of music) on one charge of the Li-polymer battery. Charge and add or sync media directly from PC via USB.
Digital Audio
The SA3125 plays your favorite MP3 or WMA music files. You can also listen to your favorite radio stations on the built-in FM radio with 10 presets. Record notes to yourself, lectures or more in WAV format with the built-in voice recorder.
What's in the Box
SA3125; Headphones; USB cable; Quick Start Guide; CD-ROM containing Philips Device Manager, Philips Media Converter, User Manual, and FAQ.
Product Description
Enjoy up to 10 hours of your MP3 and WMA music with the Philips SA31XX. View photos and watch your favorite movie clips on the 1.8" color screen.
Customer Reviews:
TXStateSenior.......2007-12-26
No problems with playback. Good size, nice look and easily navigable menus. However, the player does not support the creation of multiple playlists;even if you create folders within it using the "J" drive and drag and drop files. Additionally, file transfer time seems slow using enclosed USB cable
Difficult to deal with.......2007-12-17
I like having so much space for my music, but it is so difficult to download my songs to it. It will go through my list and "error" on many of the songs...without rhyme or reason. And I won't even get into the video portion of the problems. Would not recommend.
Amazon.com Product Description
Chic, dependable, and ultra-intuitive, the GoGear SA9200 MP3 player lets you enjoy the world of digital music anywhere, anytime. The compact device measures a mere 1.81 by 3.45 by 0.35 inches (W x H x D), making it small enough to fit in a pocket or purse with ease. Yet its 2 GB of built-in flash memory stores up to 1,000 songs, so you can 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 160 pixels--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 lets you navigate through hundreds of songs easily and smoothly--or one at a time--in just a few seconds. The scroll key senses your finger movements on the touchpad and adjusts the speed to your navigation through the menus or tracks accordingly. An enlarged alphabetical letter, meanwhile, helps you keep track of your position in the menu while scrolling for songs and artists. As a result, you know exactly when to release your finger from the touchpad. The device even lets you control playback and browse at the same time--a rarity among many MP3 players.
Another handy feature is the unit's PlaysForSure compatibility, which guarantees a wide choice of online music stores and synchronizes your collection easily with Windows Media Player. And audio-centric listeners will dig the GoGear SA9200's variety of equalizer 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. Other details include a soft fabric pouch, a USB 2.0 interface (cable included), and support for ID3 tagging.
The GoGear SA9200, which runs for up to 14 hours per charge of its lithium-polymer battery, 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.
Product Description
Chic, dependable and ultra-intuitive. The 2GB GoGear SA9200 lets you effortlessly enjoy your world of MP3 and WMA music and view photos, thanks to Sensory Touchpad Superscroll. PlaysForSure ensures your GoGear works with your Windows XP and Vista PC. Intuitive control with backlit touch sensitive keys Enjoy playback control and browsing - at the same time Sensory Touchpad SuperScroll for fast music navigation - Navigate through hundreds of songs easily and smoothly - or one at a time - in just a few seconds. The scroll key senses your finger movements on the touchpad and will adjust the speed to your navigation through the menus or tracks accordingly. An enlarged alphabetical letter helps you keep track of your position in the menu while scrolling for songs and artists so you know exactly when to release your finger from the touchpad 1.7 color screen for easy navigation and photo viewing Offers PlaysForSure reliability and compatibility for swift easy downloads from a variety of MP3 and WMA sources - Widest choice of on-line music stores Synchronize your collection easily with Windows Media Player 5-Band Equalizer for tone control USB 2.0 Connectivity Works with all miniplug compatible earphones or headphones Product dimensions (WxDxH) - 3.45 x 1.81 0.35
Customer Reviews:
elegance and long battery life.......2007-12-18
I am very satisfied with my purchase. I wanted something small, which would fit my pocket, at the same time something elegant and with long battery span. It is very easy to operate because of different sorting options (type of music, artist, album). This mp3 player meets all my requirements.
Almost awesome! .......2007-12-14
I ended up returning this mp3 player, but It wasn't all bad. I'll start off by talking about what I did like about it, before saying why I ended up returning it. I see it's now $70 on amazon, which is a good price (I paid $80).
Good things:
1) I'll start off by agreeing with some of the reviewer here that this is probably THE most elegant looking mp3 player on the market. The blue touch buttons that light up when you press them are a lot of fun. The screen art is simple but elegant too. Easy to read menus and nice scrolling song titles for those long song names.
2) The scroll bar down the center is also a beautiful idea. A lot of people say that they find the touch interface too sensitive (including my wife), but I had no trouble with it at all. After about 5 minutes of using it, I was flying through the menus. The scroll bar can be used to scroll one menu item at a time, or you can swipe it to scroll very quickly down a long list. This is a great alternative to the iPod's wheel thingy, and I found myself just scrolling up and down menus for the fun of it!
3) The sound quality sounded ok to me, but I don't have a set of $300 ear buds to check it with. With my nicer Sennheiser headphones, the bass sounded rich, the trebles clear. That's all I was really after.
Now onto the things I did not like about this mp3 player.
1) The first and main thing was the resume feature. If you turn off the player for less than about 30 mins, it will resume from where you left off. That is, if you're halfway though a song, it'll star playing from that point when you turn it back on. However, if it's off for any more time that that, it will go back to the main menu when you power back on. I have some long 1.5 hour mp3s, so having to fast forward back to the same point in a track is a real pain! That brings me onto another one of my problems with this player.
2) Fast forward (within a track) is very slow! It would take about 5 mins or more to get an hour into a track. It seemed to have big issues with this, I have no idea why. I did a few things to try to fix this problem, first I upgraded the firmware (the software that is installed on the mp3 player itself), and I called customer support. That was another reason I decided to return this player.
3) The website for downloading the firmware was TERRIBLE! It was very hard to navigate, and the instructions for the firmware were very cryptic. They also don't list what has actually changed in the firmware versions, but I gather the only things they upgrade are the Vista compatibility. When I called the support line about the resume problem, I actually called twice. The first time I got a fairly helpful girl, who said that one of their technicians had taken one home and found the same thing, so it's probably a "design feature" which is not on any lists to fix. The second time I got a very unhelpful guy who kept telling me about the power off feature (it turns itself off if inactive for 5 mins or so, which is fair enough), and had no idea what I meant by the resume feature. He even told me that I could send it in, but it probably wasn't worth it!
4) The player doesn't support songs with special characters such as "&". What?!?! I spent quite some time fixing this issue on my mp3s, but when I got to Röyksopp, I refused to change their name just for the mp3 player.
5) This wasn't a problem for me, but if you don't organise your id3 tags (the tags such as track name, track number, artist etc), it will be hard to get the player to play albums in the correct order. I do organise mine, so it wasn't a problem until someone gave me some songs (legally, they were an internet mix) which were played in a random order.
So in summary: This mp3 player looks great! If you just want one for listening to regular music, not long tracks with funny names, it's great. The menus are easy to navigate, and well organised. Philips were so very nearly there with this, and hopefully in the future they'll get sorted with the problems I had. There aren't lots of flashy features, but I don't use the ones on my new mp3 player anyway (Samsung YP-T10 which I'm very happy with). I liked this player, but for my purposes, it just wasn't good enough.
Pretty Good Buy.......2007-12-01
I did a good amount of research before i bought this MP3 player as it is my first. I knew when i bought it that it is windows media player 10 compatible and i have WMP 11 and was willing to downgrade just because of the physical qualities and the price of this player. However i just got it in the mail today and tried to downgrade my system to WMP10 as i've had it before i upgraded to 11 and dont really care for the layout of WMP11. My computer gave me an error that my version windows isnt compatible with WMP10. So, I started transferring music files to the player using WMP11 and it was successful. However i am unable to transer pictures using WMP11. I was really looking forward to transferring some photos onto the player so that's a bummer. I tried to copy and paste photo files into the gogear file but they didnt show up on the player. I will probably try one more time to load WMP10 and see if there's another way to load the photos without WMP10....
That is the only negative experience i've had so far and like i said i knew before i bought it that it needs WMP10. Now, as far as navigation is concerned, I LOVE this player. It's very easy to transfer the songs and the player categorizes your music for you and you are able to create playlists which i havent done yet because i'm still loading up all my music. The touch screen isnt too sensitive, its just right and really easy to use. The player is very slim and beautiful glossy black with really cool blue illumination which is one of the reasons i got it. The sound quality is pretty nice and there are several EQ settings you may use. The back looks like a metal finish sort of like the ipods but its a black finish not silver. The headphones are pretty good too. I wanted a media player that wasnt too expensive but didnt lack in quality and i'm happy with my purchase. There's a lot of hype around IPods but i really wasn't interested in its plain looks. I was also looking at some of the zune players but those too didnt strike an interest for me.
Overall, besides the fact that this player should probably be capable with WMP11 i'm still stoked about the product and cant wait to bring it to work on monday...
Amazing.......2007-11-09
This is one of the best MP3 i have ever owned it hold a good amount of songs and sound quality is excelent. Oh and by the way the songs a very easy to download using Yahoo Jukebox.This is a must buy.
Superior MP3 player.......2007-09-03
I've owned several MP3 players over the years, including two iPods (a mini and a shuffle), and this Philips thing is the best one yet. Really easy to use, superior sound quality, feels great in your hand and sits well in your pocket due to its light weight. Slick design, shiny black front with beautiful blue LED controls, and a smooth black backside. Makes iPod users jealous because the Philips looks so much cooler than their bland, generic, "everyone-and-their-mom-has-one" style.
Average customer rating:
- Make sure you know what you want it for!
- Yes, It does all those things, BUT NONE of them sucessfully
- Bad customer service & lousy web browser
- Overall decent device, but Archos needs to stop restricting potential
- Yes, previous slams on this product are true
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Archos 605 Flash and SD slot (4 GB)
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Product Features:
- The ARCHOS 605 4GB Flash & CD Slot,WiFi bridges the gap between the PC and the TV. For the first time, you can stream content from the PC or the Internet to the TV or PMP--all through a wireless home network and the ARCHOS 605 WiFi and DVR Station.
- Play all your digital entertainment: movies, TV shows, photos and music
- Record your favorite TV shows
- Stream and watch videos from your PC
- Download movies and music directly on your PMP using the ARCHOS Content Portal
ASIN: B000S5UY1M
Release Date: 2007-09-01
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Amazon.com Product Description
The Archos 605 generation 5 portable media player comes with a convenient WiFi feature, an attribute that offers the fastest and easiest way to access digital entertainment. You can use the built-WiFi capabilities of the Archos to download online media content from the Archos content portal: All you need is a usable WiFi connection, and you're good to start downloading (fees may apply). With the Archos in hand, for the first time you can download favorite movies, TV shows, and music wherever you are, without being tied to the PC or Mac. Other great features include a full-color 4.3-inch touchscreen that crams in an amazing 800 x 480 picture resolution for superior picture quality, 4 GB of built-in flash memory, and multiple options for additional storage (the player accepts SD mini and SD micro memory cards).
With the Archos in hand you can download your favorite movies, TV shows, and music wherever you are. View larger. |
Archos media player comes with photo viewing capabilities, supporting JPEG, BMP, and PNG files. View larger. |
With full Internet access, the player's Opera browser plug-in offers Adobe Flash support, which lets you access and enjoy YouTube and other Web video sites on your Archos device. By using the player, you can view and post YouTube videos wherever you are with an active wireless connection. In addition to downloading media straight from the Archos content portal, you can stream and watch videos from your home PC or laptop. You can also record live TV or schedule a recording by using the integrated TV program guide available with the compatible DVR station (sold separately). For added video playback versatility, the player is compatible with MPEG4, AVI, and WMV video files. The player features robust music playback features, too. On-board music file playback capabilities support MP3, CBR, VBR, WMA, protected WMA, and WAV files. To help round out the player's multimedia superiority, the Archos even comes with photo viewing capabilities. JPEG, BMP, and PNG files are 100 percent compatible with the player, and the player can pull up PDFs for portable review -- an ideal means to take bigger documents or e-books in PDF format on the road with you. Because of the Archos's USB 2.0 compatibility, files can be quickly transferred to the device in the absence of a WiFi network connection. Charging the device can also be accomplished with an active USB connection. An AC adapter is sold separately for additional charging options. Other great features include mass storage capabilities, automatic firmware downloads, and a 3.5-millimeter headphone jack. With an advanced Li-Poly battery, the player supports up to 17 hours of continuous music playback and 5.5 hours of continuous video playback. Weighing in at a scant 5.29 ounces, the Archos generation 5 605 measures 4.8 by 3.2 by 0.6 inches.
What's in the Box
Archos 605 WiFi portable media player, headphones, USB cable, DVR Station Gen 5 adapter, protective pouch, quick start guide, and legal/safety notice.
Product Description
Featuring the highest quality video, touch-screen, and WiFi capabilities for streaming content either directly to the player screen or to a TV, the Archos 605 WiFi has the highest screen resolution (800x480) and the highest quality screen in a Portable Media Player (PMP). Use the touch-screen to easily operate the device with your finger or stylus. Personalize your Archos 605 WiFi to fit your unique lifestyle with an abundance of available plug-ins and accessories. Download content wirelessly and directly to your Archos 605 WiFi or stream movies, TV shows and music from your computer. With an optional Web browser plug-in, you can surf the Web and enjoy videos from online videos sites like DailyMotion and YouTube. The SD Card slot expands your memory through an SD, mini SD and micro SD memory card. Video recording - Records NTSC/PAL/SECAM in MPEG-4 AVI format with stereo sound, VGA resolution (640x480) at 30 or 25 frames per second through an optional DVR Station/DVR Travel Adapter Audio recording - Stereo line-in, WAV (IMA, ADPCM or PCM) format through an optional DVR Station/DVR Travel Adapter Optional Video Podcast plug-in - H.264 up to DVD resolution and AAC Optional Cinema Plug-in - MPEG-2 MP at ML up to 10 Mbps (up to DVD resolution) and AC3 stereo sound (5.1) Optional Internet plug-in - Opera Web browser and Adobe Flash Player for Web browsing Interfaces - USB 2.0 High-Speed Device (compatible USB 1.1), Mass Storage Class (MSC) and Media Transport Protocol (MTP) Power source - Internal Lithium-Ion Polymer battery Device automatically downloads latest firmware updates Battery life - 17 hours Music playback time, 5.5 hours Video playback time Dimensions - 4.8 x 3.2 x 0.6 (122x82x15mm) Weight - 150 grams
Customer Reviews:
Make sure you know what you want it for!.......2007-12-10
The Archos 605 lures you in with it's large, pretty display and relatively low price, then sucker punches you with a horrendous case of buyers' remorse that you're unlikely to encounter often. The price you pay for the base unit is only the tip of the iceberg, you will probably have to spend around that much again to get the functionality you were hoping for. First, no AC adapter is included. Ok, the ipod didn't either, but the ipod doesn't take ten hours to charge for the first time either. After marveling at the pretty touchscreen and menus for the first few minutes, and attempting to use it as a pmp, you may begin to feel that the inconvenience of pulling the thing out of your pocket to change tracks on the touchscreen leaves something to be desired. Ok so 30 bucks or so to buy the remote (I haven't, it disappeared off Amazon and I went back to the iPod). Well, at least you can watch large pretty videos, right? Well, chances are very good that a lot of what you want to watch is disabled in the Archos, so you'll have to go the the Archos website to pay them 20 bucks a pop for every function they built into the thing but are now charging you to use. Now, yes, you could just download every transcoding pack on the internet and spend the next few months recompiling your video library, but it probably won't take much of that before you eventually just head over to Archos and pay them off. And if you got the flash memory version, (which I did because my iPod hard drive failed) SD cards are also available for purchase. I would give the Archos a zero, but it does have such a great display........
Yes, It does all those things, BUT NONE of them sucessfully.......2007-12-01
This player is so dull and boring. It's more for the super geek, no offense, that loves to spend time navigating thru many steps to get what u want. It's not very fun to use at all. It's like a computer expect but a bit more hassle to use. Loading time for pictures was super slow.The only good thing worth mentioning is the screen. It's beautiful. Everything else was average to poor. Video playback was good. Mp3 playback was fair and cumbersome to use.Picture was pretty bad because it was slow at displaying thumbnails.
anyways here are the pros and cons:
Pros:
+Screen wow (800 X 480), loved viewing pictures on this screen!
+Ability to view flash videos, but only sites that uses extension .flv and not .swf. this also means can't play flash games or interact with flash enable websites.
wireless streaming of media from computer, it's works the first time i set it up then stopped., don't know why
+Wifi, but the range is pretty bad
Cons:
-slow picture thumbnail view
-slow slow slow everything
-quite large isn't really pocket friendly
-Plays only certain videos, I must buy plugins in order to unlock the player to play other common video formats
-Broswer costs money($30), when its advertised was wifi
-Takes 8-12 hours to charge via usb, Archos said that their docks charge a lot quicker(4-5 hours) , but you gotta buy it, of course.
-Nothing hip about this device, plain boring device that plays a whole bunch of video formats if you buy the plugins, and plays mp3 and photos.
-No stylus holder, but you can put it in the carrying pouch
Overall, this is not a trash device once you factor in the screen, storage and wifi and all the stuff it's capable of playing once you buy the plugins. However, it's problem is that none of those features are implemented successfully. None of those feature perform like how you would expect them to. The other major flaw with this device is that the GUI does not look very pleasing when you use it and everything seems so slow on this device.
I would recommend this device to only the people to doesn't care about how things perform just want to get the bare essential of the ability to playback various file formats on the device. I would also recommend this for people to watches nothing but movies on their portable device. If you're looking for a music or photo player look somewhere else. This was a return for me. I really like the fact that this thing has wifi, which was one of the reason i kept it for 2 weeks. I'm waiting for something better in the future and probably from another company b/c Archos obviously has no customer support whatsoever and this player was obviously released premature by them.
Bad customer service & lousy web browser.......2007-11-17
I have been using Archos products for several years. But this product upgrade turned out to be a big headache. The customer service and the website to purchase plugin are horrible. Once the product arrived, I went to their website to purchase the web browser plugin. After adding the item into the cart, the currency symbol changed from USD $ to something else which I didn't recognize. I went ahead to place the order and later on found I was charged in Euro (equal to $43 instead of $30) instead. I contacted the customer service, and they insistd I selected the wrong country, which I am sure is not the case. I have tried again and again on my computer and the same thing happens everytime. However, Archos customer service still insisted it was me who made the mistake and finally ignored my emails. I am a software developer and the only thing I can think of is that their website defaults to Euro if the cookie from a cusotmer's computer can not be retrieved. When I decided to stop since no response from Archos any more, the web browser plugin keeps freezing when surfing to certain websites. I don't bother to contact them any more. I am sending it back to amazon and will lose $43 to pay for a lesson: DO NOT BUY ARCHOS.
Overall decent device, but Archos needs to stop restricting potential.......2007-11-02
This includes items about the DVR dock, which I had also purchased.
Cons
- Archos website unnecessarily cumbersome, and not intuitive
- Archos support is nonexistant
- Proprietary plug as an attempt to limit options to Archos accessories
- Without the dock and extra plugins, the device is extremely limited
- Won't play simple MPEG video without the plugin purchase. My camera takes s
