5GB MP3 MICRO JUKEBOX
1 Pretty nice mini-DAP
The Good Stuff
- Small dimensions, average build-quality
- Shiney, polished-metal style materials (plastic, actually)
- 5Gb MicroDrive
- 5-way joystick plus a mechanical wheel-scroller for zooming quickly through lists
- Charges over USB
- Color screen (not TFT, the duller type)
- File/Folder browsing AND iD3 based browsing (Artist, Album, Track, Genre, Year, etc)
- Profiling (can scan tracks and self-databased iD3-tag info like Rio Carbon, no software required)
- View photos
- 5-band custom EQ
- Choose MSC or MTP complient in the Settings Menu. First time we've seen this ability. Might as well stick with the Mass Storage Complient option unless you're a big fan of WMP10
- Damn near gapless MP3 playback
- Power output (volume) is very strong, like 50 steppings
- Includes a protective case with belt clip and AC adapter (you don't get these with an iPod anymore)
- Includes Sennheiser MX400 earbuds which are a lot better than you usually get for freebies
The Bad
- No dedicated play controls, use the joystick instead
- Color screen is small (1-inch), colors are washy
- No FM radio or recording
- Can't view photos and listen to music at the same time
- Battery life doesn't seem that great so far, like old iPod Minis
- case does not have cut-outs for controls or screen
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2 Awesome, well-designed little player
I'm a fanatic...I normallly do alot of research before buying anything...I looked at the Creative Zen, mini-IPOD etc. Then I came across this beauty by chance on Amazon, released at the start of April. It is incredible..very light and tiny, beautiful clear screen, user-friendly software, great sound. The earphones included are terrible but thats pretty normal for this sort of purchase. Everyday use is childs-play, uploading songs is quick and easy. Controls are perfect too and well-designed.
I took a chance and bought this without any real knowledge of its reliability..so far so good..dropped it already and no problems. Also comes with a handy case.
Most of my friends have mini IPODs...I was tempted to join the masses...but everyone agrees this jukebox is superior...and its far nicer to look at..the aluminium finish is superb, though it does get smudged easily. I am a very proud owner so far. Added addition is ability to look at photos.
Be brave and buy this...you will not be disappointed!!!
3 Man I wish someone would review this item
If you go to the RCA web site it says nothing about the following features. ------- Composite Video Output
Composite video output allows you to display video images on your TV set.
------Audio and Video Recording Mode
Records from analog input source to mp3 format. Records from analog video input to MPEG-4 format.
------Compact Flash (Type 1) Slot
Transfers audio, video or any file type to HDD. View pictures directly from digital camera's compact flash card.
I hope it has all of these fetures because I think I'm buying it. Even without them it looks like a great player. Somebody please write a review on this product.
