Samsung YEPP YP-F1Z - Digital player / radio - flash 1 GB - WMA, Ogg, MP3 Review

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(More customer reviews)The Samsung YP-F1 1 gb mp3 player is a small, but useful little player. The display is easy-to-read, it has a built-in clip for easy mounting on your person, and it is one of the very few players that still supports the Mass Storage Device protocol, meaning that you can drag-and-drop files on it as though it was a little hard drive (my favorite part, as I can't stand most of the sync programs).
Sound quality is good, even with the included headphones, and the controls are intuitive. The only real drawback that I have found is that the battery life is not what was advertised. I tend to get three to four hours before it needs to be recharged; less if I have it plugged into the car stereo.

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Play back your favorite songs whenever and wherever you feel the need with this portable and lightweight MP3 player from Samsung. The Samsung YP-F1Z may be small in size, but it is huge in features. Offering support for MP3, WAV, WMA, ASF, Ogg and WMA DRM files it outdoes the competition. The Samsung YP-F1 also boasts a built in FM tuner, voice recorder and big sound with its SRS WOW 3d sound. With the 1 GB flash memory, and built in Li-Polymer battery you can listen to up to 10 hours of continuous playback!

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Creative Labs NOMAD II Digital Audio Player Review

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(More customer reviews)Before I bought the NOMAD II, I read a lot of reviews from Amazon. I saw there were a few downsides to this product, but I took my chances anyway and I do not regret it at all. I believe this product to be the best mp3 player out in the market now.
I admit, I don't know much about mp3 players (this being my first one), but compared to the reviews of the other top selling players, the NOMAD didn't really have much drastic flaws to it.
I'm not going to get all technical now, except the fact that NOMAD can support other future formats like WMA, and most of the other top-selling ones do not.
OKay...NOMAD has a limited memory of 64MB. Most of the others do too. Yeah, there are some that hold 96MB now, but who knows...wait a few years and it'll probably be a couple Gigabytes...that is, if future formats of music files do not make mp3's obsolete...or if you really want to wait that long for it to come out. When you think about it, it's not really all that bad. Of course, people would like the player to hold infinite amount of music... 64MB is just not enough, I know. I'd love it so much if one Smartmedia card could hold 100 songs compared to 12-15...I also wished CD's and tapes can hold that much at one time, too. Speaking of that, hey...can tapes zip from one track to another? Does it give CD quality sounds like the mp3 players do? Can tapes hold more than 20-30 songs averaging 5 minutes a piece? And CD's? Burn as many mixed song CD's you'd like, but you can only do them once on each CD, that is, if you do not mess it up in the process...and they take a lot of time. Plus, you can't hold that many songs in there either. Basically, you got the same limits as you always had with portable music players with the exception of a lot of extra convenience involved. Believe me, this little gadget is very convenient. It's light as a feather. It won't skip. It won't "eat the tape", wear down the motor, wear down any heads (tape heads),...no need to clean the heads or lenses since there are no moving parts. The mp3 player isn't fragile like CD players. You bump into someone with your CD player in your backpack, there's a pretty good chance your CD player will be...killed. With this unit, you don't need a backpack. Just slip it into your front pocket. Run into anyone you want and I'll guarantee there'll be no damage to your unit...unless the person you ran into beats you up first and punches you in the chest, crushing it. I could go on forever with this but I must point out some other "downsides" to this unit.
I read somewhere that the FM radio wasn't that great on this. Works fine for me. I mean if I were in a basement with no windows, surely I'd get bad radio receptions. I'm not saying that the reviewer who wrote the complaint about bad reception lives in a basement...I'm just saying radio signals vary wherever you go or wherever you are. I get good reception where I'm at now, but if I move south of my neighborhood, I get static on my FM radio...as well as my cellular phone.
Some reviewer said this unit doesn't have a fast forward or rewind...YEAH IT DOES! Hold the ">>" or "

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Creative NOMAD allows you to customize your own digital music and audio content and take it anywhere you want. Mix your favorite selections by recording from your personal CD collections or MP3 files and transfer them directly to your player.With the versatility of removable flash memory, you can enjoy your favorite digital audio anytime, anywhere with the NOMAD II family of compact digital audio players. NOMAD II offers a built-in FM tuner, voice recording, upgradeable technology, and plenty of features designed specifically for your active lifestyle. Plus, Creative offers different models so that you can choose the NOMAD II digital audio player with the memory configuration that best suits your needs.

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HDD082 Philips 2GB MP3/WMA Player with FM Tuner Review

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(More customer reviews)Oh boy...where to start. I received this little 2GB wonder and was immediately impressed with the look and feel of this little gadget. Already owning a Creative Zen M, 30GB, I thought this would be a nice player for my son. After reading the directions, I fully charged the battery and prepared to download songs for my son.
The connection to the computer was easy and the GoGear player was found immediately. I proceeded to download songs. After about a gigabyte worth of songs made their way down to the device, my son eagerly stated that was enough (okay, he's 8 years old). I disconnected the player and it seemed to go through an initialization.
I showed him how to use the player, which buttons do what. I played the first song and...it locked up. I looked at the troubleshooting guide and followed the reset procedure. I turned the GoGear back on and it played my first selection. I navigated around the song list, demonstrating to my son how to find the song, band, or genre (yes, he understand genre) of his choice. He went on his way and enjoyed the GoGear for the first hour or so.
After an hour of playing songs, the GoGear locked up again. My son remembered the reset feature and continued on. After a while, sometimes a song would play for 20-30 seconds and then skip. They'd do this a few times, we'd reset the player...and it would be fine again. This happened until later in the evening when the battery (understandably) died.
I placed the device on the charger again for a full charge. The 5 hours later, I took it off the charger and it no longer would function. It would power up and then shut down. I tried resetting. I tried hooking it up to my computer. Nothing worked. It was dead. I worked with Philips for about a week to get an RMA to send it back.
I received the return authorization and shipped the devices (at my expense) back to Philips for an exchange. After two weeks, I received the new device. The face was all scratched up and clearly used...and abused. I charged the device up and hooked it up to the computer. I downloaded the songs and everything seemed fine.
I turned the "new" player on and tried to play a song...it played for 10 seconds and started to fast-play; fast forwarding through the song while playing it. The volume was extremely loud. When I attempted to turn it down, I found the volume button was jammed. It was obviously stuck.
I was done with the Go Gear players and done with Philips/Magnavox (I was burned on a VCR/DVDR last year). I have been twice burned by them with no possibility of winning me back.
Philips/Magnavox's quality is clearly absent and their customer service is less than sub par.


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Equipped with a 2GB hard drive with MP3 and WMA format support, the Philips GoGear Micro Audio Jukebox holds up to 1000 of your favorite songs to keep you on the beat. 2GB hard drive Holds up to 1000 songs Supports MP3 and WMA formats Built-in FM Radio Five-band DSP controlled equalizer Built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery Up to 10 hours playback USB 2.0 interface Compact, lightweight design Magnesium body Easy-to-use interface menus SuperPlay provides hassle-free one-touch jukebox playback SuperScroll navigation finds songs in a simple, fast way 10 FM radio station presets Voice recorder function Firmware upgradeable Auto-synch with Windows Media Player DBBS (Dynamic Bass Boost System) Black/white LCD

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Sandisk 2GB Sansa Fuze MP3 Black Bundle (SDMX14R-002GK-A57/A70) w/ Sandisk microSD 1GB Card Review

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(More customer reviews)Hello MP3'ers. After buying about $800.00 worth of IPODs for the kids over the past several years my wife decided she wanted an MP3 Player. A good friend of mine had purchased several Sansa's for his kids and highly recommended them. After owning the Sansa Fuse for several months it's the best $50.00 I've spent on MP3 players. It smokes the IPOD for the money. I like the IPOD ear-buds better but that's it (and I consider that to be very minor)! The Fuse I bought came with an extra 2GB card too.
Capt. Mike

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With the SanDisk Sansa Fuze, you can fuse your portable entertainment, featuring 2 GB of storage. Listen, watch, and play all day with 24 hours of battery life and room for up to 500 songs**. Watch your favorite video clips on the Sansa Fuze's 1.9-inch color screen. Measuring just 0.3 inches thin, the Sansa Fuze marks the next wave of music and video players. Includes Sandisk 1GB microSD Card (SDSDQ-001G bulk)

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iriver T7 Volcano 4 GB USB MP3 Player (Sky Blue) Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought the iRiver T7 because I wanted a player with:
- built in USB plug
- Radio
- MSC mode for use with drag n drop
I previously had an iRiver T30 and got used to it's quirky complexity.
Compared with the T30 the T7 is very slow in all operations, playlists don't work in MSC mode, and the radio frequency shifts slightly after a short while. Even small details have changed for the worse, such as audio stopping while in the Settings and Browse menus, buttons are now harder to feel/press, and you have to press any button once to "wake up" the player before buttons can be used normally.


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iriver introduces fast USB 2.0 Dongle type built in flash memory MP3 player in 5 different sophisticate colors(black, white, pink, blue and brown) to choose from.Crisp and soothing blue letters OLED display screen for easy navigation and simple control.Simple and Easy Ready Connection.Built-In convenient protracting USB connector offers simple and easy connection without the need for a separate USB cable and not having to worry about losing a cap.Listen and record your favorite radio stations with built-in radio and radio recorder.Convenient built-in voice recorder for recording personal memos and important messages.Music Files Supports most popular audio formats MP3, WMA, ASF and OGG Q10- lossless file format.Sound & EQ Providing abundant base, clear, dynamic three-dimensional sounds with a 6 EQ and SRS WOW HD.

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Sony NWZB105FBLK 2GB Walkman MP3 Player (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)I am a complete novice to MP3 players, and only a little computer savvy. I have resisted the MP3 craze for a long time now because I am an old school audiophile and prefer "albums" to "tunes". But when my FM headphone unit I used for workouts at the gym crapped out on me, I decided to take the plunge, assuming they could be had with FM capability for the option of watching the TVs at the gym.
I have to say I am pleasantly surprised at how easy this Sony is to use, and how good it sounds. I did have to download an updated version of Windows Media Player, but once I did that even a tech dummy like me easily ripped my favorite CDs to my computer, and "sync-ed" the songs to the MP3 player.
And the sound is pretty good for a relatively cheap set of earbuds, with actual bass and good clarity. I'm not going to give up my multi-thousand dollar stereo anytime soon, but for car and gym use, it will do very well.
My only problem is finding an armband for it, seems any elastic armband with a small sleeve would work but I'm haven't found one yet.
[EDIT]I did find a cheap armband that looks promising, a Nextar MA-ASAB01. The Sony fits pretty snugly and is still accessible due to the clear plastic pouch of the Nextar.

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The NWZ-B105FBLK 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 white.

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-B105FBLK Walkman MP3 player, MDR-E804LP Headphones, MP3 Conversion Tool.

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Sony NW-ZE435FS 2gb MP3 Player FM Radio Walkman with 2" Video Screen (Silver) Review

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(More customer reviews)This is my first MP3 player. Never thought I wanted one........but, I love it. The sound quality is great, it's very easy to use and the controls are intuitive. The little screen is amazingly clear and easy to read. I've had it only a few days, but I've transferred about 150 songs to it from my CDs using itunes and "drag and dropping" the songs to the player....very easy.
The included headphones sound good...but, the hard plastic is uncomfortable to my ears. I ordered some Seenheiser CX 300-B ear plug type headphones from Amazon, and they are very comfortable and sound great. they are currently on sale for $19.95.
Haven't tried to use the video function yet, but I have put a few photos on it. This too was very easy.
While I can't really compare it to other players, I'm giving it 5 stars because it's an excellent product at a reasonable price.
Get one........you'll be glad you did.

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Long battery life with up to 33 hours of audio playback and up to 8 hours of video on one charge 3 Clear Audio Technologies: Utilizes 3 Clear Audio Technologies to reproduce crystal clear, CD-quality audio Clear Bass enhances the bass sound while minimizing distortion High-quality video playback: Playback your favorite videos right on the player using MPEG 4 or M4V profile at 30 frames per second FM Tuner with 30 Station Presets

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Philips SA30 2 GB Flash Video MP3 Player with FM Radio and 1.5-Inch Color Screen (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)I have been on the fence for a long time, not wanting to pay too much, but wanted color screens and photo capability.
Pros
I can fit it in a pocket or purse easily.
Music transferred smoothly.
Great FM radio reception.
Very nice design, and user friendly
Cons
It does require a computer to charge. So not ideal for travel use.
I did have a few problems installing software.
If the Converter does not install, close everything then open the disk files and open the Converter folder and use the installation file from that. I think the regular set-up tries to do too much at a time.

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Enjoy total multimedia entertainment anywhere you are with the Philips Go Gear digital audio/video player. Listen to your favorite songs, watch your favorite videos, or record notes and messages on this compact, reliable player.
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, 1.5-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.
What's in the Box Philips 2 GB Flash Video MP3 Player with FM Radio and 1.5-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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