MP3 Player Reviews

Sony is one of the popular brand in the field of Media Players. It has laid its hands in technology related to TV, home cinemas, cameras, camcorders, VAIO, wireless computing and much more. Sony NWZ-W262 2GB Walkman Wearable MP3 Player is a handy and walkman player which has improved features of its previous model W252 and more details of it can be obtained from this review.

Overview:

This model comes in the compact design which is about 25% lighter than the other models of this series. It is been designed as a wearable style and has a wire free operation. The design highlight of Sony NWZ-W262 2GB Walkman Washable MP3 Player is the compact structure and the close fitting finish. It eliminates the worry of the tangling wires as it is been designed with the close fitting earphones. The weight is mere 32 grams and it can be carried easily without the feel of its weight. It comes with 2 colour choice of white and black. More so the interesting feature is the water resistant finish and the washable design.

Memory and Power:

This compact size media player has a built-in memory of 2GB which is good to accommodate about 500 tracks of music. The power supplied to this device is with the rechargeable battery which is been built-in. it gives a quick recharge for about 3 minutes which is good to obtain about 60 minutes of play back time. In case of full recharge which goes for 90 minutes gives the play back time for 8 long hours.

Features:

• Washable and water resistant makes this device suitable for the sports use. It is also perfect for running and it can be easily washed to keep it clean. However, it is required to be noted that this device is not meant for permanent water contact like swimming. When required to be washed it has to be washed with low flow of water without the use of brush.
• ZAPPIN technology is a unique feature in which the device easily searches the required song, it is possible to listen back the play lists and if required to skip the music folders.
• Drag and drop with the media player and other software is available in this model making it simple to transfer the files on and off.
• Quick charge makes it interesting to keep a good company of this device all the time as in 3 minutes charge gives a playback for 60 minutes.
• Easy operation with jog lever is an innovative and effective system where in it is simple to skip through the folders and choose the desired one.

Miscellaneous:

Sony NWZ-W262 2GB Walkman MP3 Player comes with the USB connectivity and the playback supported files are MP3, WMA (Non-DRM), WMA (DRM), AAC-LC, linear PCM. Sony provides a range of accessories which comes along the purchase of this model and they are quick start guide, built-in rechargeable battery, USB cable accessories attachment.

Sony NWZ-W262 2GB Walkman MP3 Player – Technical Specification Table

Philips is a technology centric brand which doubtlessly a constant innovator of many devices. It puts forth many media players with high sound quality and impressive displays. They are the proud owners of many interesting products and in a way come Philips GoGear Mix 4GB SA3MXX04PA MP3 Player to impress those music lovers who do not compromise in the music quality. The following review gives an insight about the product.

Overview:

This Philips MP3 player has high sound quality which is been complimented with the full colour display. They offer intuitive interface and the functions go as desired with the voice recording as well. The dimension is so sleek and compact that overtakes its previous model with the attractive design. The product has pink colour housing which every women falls in love with. The overall dimension is 82 x 28.7 x 10.5 mm which relates to the height, width and the depth. The weight is mere 22 grams.

Display and Controls:

The display is simple which gives the simple read out of the track, artist and the time duration. It belongs to the LCD type with the resolution of 128 x 64 pixels. The presence of backlight makes it more appealing. The controls are handy which has a keypad lock as well. The presence of super scroll and customisable volume limit gives it an easy operation.

File formats and Memory:

Like any other such device the storage memory is primarily important. Philips SA3MXX04PA MP3 Media Player comes with the built-in NAND Flash memory of 4GB. This allows storing the capacity of up to 900 tracks. This device has also a mass storage class compliant. The various files formats that are supportive with this device are MP3, FLAC, WMA and APE which are the audio functions.

Power and System Requirement:

The interface of USB port gives fast and easy access to the files. This model is supportive to various OS which are Windows 2000/XP/Vista. It also provides with the internet connection. The power of the internal rechargeable battery is 160 mAh and is Li-polymer battery which lasts for about 13 hours during audio playback. It can be charged via USB or the adapter.

Features:

• This model gives the voice recording in the WAV format. It is made possible with the built-in microphone. Hence there can be an option to record all the proceedings of the meeting for the future reference.
• With the advantage of the equalizer settings among the available options of Funk, hip hop, jazz, rock, techno and classical.
• The sound output is either by way of the headphones or with the speaker operations. The headphones measures 3.5mm.
• The interactive interface available in this product is the direct USB which easily transfers files and the drag, drop option is also possible without the support of any special software.

Miscellaneous:

Philips GoGear Mix SA3MXX04PA Compact MP3 Player comes along the user manual for the easy start off and the green specification is the lead free soldered product which shows much responsibility for the environment.

Philips SA3MXX04PA/02 MP3 Player – Technical Specification Table

Cowon have also laid hands in the digital contents and the solution business along with the many digital technology products. It consists of the wireless operation, 3D games, and education services. It is also interesting to note the holding technology of this successful brand and Cowon i9 Touch Screen MP3/MP4 Player is an interesting device which proves its stand in this review.

Overview:

This model has a slim fit design which with concave finish. The compact and slim design not only a fine one but also handy and gives the perfect grip. The available four colour options are great for the user to choose their favourite among white, black, silver and red. The display screen is 2.0″ TFT LCD Screen with the resolution of 320 x 240 QVGA. This slim fit device is mere 8.6mm in thickness while the width and the height are 43 and 95mm. The weight along with the battery is 40 grams. Cowon i9 Slim Fit MP3/MP4 Player has touch sensitive interface and does come with the button operations present on the sides for the power/hold, menu, vol+ and vol-.

Capacity and power:

With the in-built flash memory of capacity options among 4GB, 8GB and 16GB. It works with the battery power as it comes with the built –in rechargeable lithium polymer battery. The battery charging can be done in the dual ways through the USB or the adapter while both take 1 hour and 40 minutes of charging time.

Features:

This model is been powered with the multi features of audio, video, radio, document, recorder, picture and flash memory. More on these and other features are as follows.

• Outstanding audio effect with the JetEffect 3.1 gives the best and rich music over and over again. The music is transformed clearer and with professional quality.
• Convenient browser is about this product as it supports both scrollable list and matrix browser. Hence it browsing of albums is simple and easy.
• Smart buttons are present as it gives multi-purpose functions. It can be set to next, volume control and the hold options freely and easily.
• Video player with the high definition makes it all handy and it does not miss out on any detail.
• Slim photo album allows you to enjoy the pictures on this screen as a slide show or as desired.
• FM radio is available and the entertainment here goes endless. It also allows saving or recording the programmes if desired.
• E-reader allows you to read all types of text documents in the TXT format. With the background selection, font size and style that interests the user and it also proves comfortable makes it a best one to go.
• Voice recording with the help of the built in microphone allows you to save those precious times. Recording the important meetings and accessing it at any time is possible with this device.

Package contents:

With the environment consciousness Cowon i9 4GB/8GB/16GB MP3 Player comes with a eco friendly packing. The packing in an innovative design which can be reconstruction as a pen stand, flower pot or the device storage. It comes in a package consisting of the player, Earphones, quick start guide, manual CD, USB 2.0 cable. The optional addition is the TV-Out cable.

Cowon i9 MP3 Video Player – Technical Specification Table

Mp3 players are given much importance in the current scenario which motivates the manufacturer to bring in more models of different styles. Its nano size is the highlight of this product which makes the product very easy to carry in the pocket. Like any other model this product also comes with all the necessary features to make it interesting to the users. A brief about NU Dolphin Lite 2GB Wearable Waterproof MP3 Player can be seen in this review which talks more on its functional abilities and its features. It would become a must buy if your day becomes bland and monotonous and requires one musical escape.

Design Features:

This model brings out the experience of the brand and with the study of the user interest it has come out with this trendy model which is wearable, wireless and waterproof. It is a handy device which is light in weight and it performs all the MP3 functions. The design is simple with the head set, detachable base unit and the ear piece. NU Dolphin Lite 2GB MP3 Player also comes with a clip that allows you to easily clip it in the shorts or the shirts as chosen. The combination of grey and bright green is elegant and is impressive with the pro look. It proves that wires are outdated and old fashioned with this wireless model which stands a step ahead of the previously released models.

Capacity and Controls:

With the easy operation it allows you to start, stop and track the sequence of the music with the basic 3 buttons that are present in the main unit. The buttons are of right size which does not slip into other buttons while operating. The in-built capacity 2 GB is all what a music lover wants, depending on the collection of songs; one can fit in a lot of songs in this finger sized marvel. The huge range of collections in this tiny model makes it very attractive and suave.

Features:

• Waterproof construction makes it great for the swimmers. Music lovers need not worry to get detached from the favourite music even when in water.
• Compact and wearable design denotes the size and structure which is petite and it also comes with a clip which can be attached to shorts or shirt.
• Quick charge of 5 minutes gives 120 minutes of play back time which is one feature that helps during the busy hours.
• Silicon case provided along with NU Dolphin Lite Grey Colour MP3 Player protects it from scratches and breaks during the times it gets dropped or hit.
• The battery built-in is a rechargeable type which gives about 18 to 20 hours of happy listening.
• The various available connections are 2.5mm to 3.5mm splitter, 3.5mm connector and along with these are present the USB port.

Package Contents:

MP3 player, USB cable, cleaning cloth, various sized ear buds, 2.5mm to 3.5m splitter, silicon case, shorts or shirt clip are the contents of the box which is been offered by the manufacturer on purchase of the product.

NU Dolphin Lite MP3 Player – Technical Specification Table

Everyone needs entertainment to overcome stress from this busy lifestyle. Individuals are looking for relaxations to fresh up their mind, health and soul. Music is a magical thing which gives leverage from boring environment. We have many companies manufacturing music instruments, MP3 & MP4 players and sound system in the market. Creative is a pioneer in manufacturing Music players, Computer Accessories, headphones, Sound systems and some more electronic devices. They have captured the market with their innovative products and maintains with quality standards and unbeatable performance. Creative Zen Style M300 Bluetooth Touch MP3 Player is a release on its music players range. Here is a review of this product which would give a clear idea about how this MP3 Player could be your best entertainment partner.

Design Overview:

Square type curved edges of this player gives great attraction on its look. Creative Zen Style M300 is available in four colours of Black, White, Red and Yellow. The 1.45” TFT display screen with the resolution of 128×128 pixels and 262K colours gives clear display. This portable MP3 player comes with 4GB / 8 GB / 16 GB internal memory capacities to store thousands of files. It does supports up to 32 GB expandable memory for extra entertainment. Creative Zen Style M300 1.45” TFT Display MP3 Player takes the size of 55.2 x 44.2 x 12.6 mm dimension with 33 grams weight. This compact MP3 player comes with touch responsive navigation which helps for easy functionality.

Features:

Touch Screen Interface:

This player has touch navigation feature in-built. This gives a different experience in operating this player. Now it has become so simple that you choose your favourite music and other files by just playing with your finger tips on 1.45” TFT touch screen.

Connectivity:

This player has multiple connectivity options like USB and Bluetooth. The USB 2.0 is a common option to connect this player with any computer to get transfer your favourite files. Bluetooth gives access on wireless with your communication source. This wireless connectivity technology gives freedom from wired limitations. You can connect this MP3 player with any other Bluetooth enabled devices and wireless speakers to enjoy unlimited music experience.

FM Radio:

This Zen Style M300 portable MP3 player comes with 32 customizable FM radio presets. Always stay in touch with everyday news and traffic updates. Also enjoy music on radio along with promotions and advertisements may help you at times.

Voice Recording:

You can record your loved ones voice and important speech anytime and keep it for life with voice recording facility on this model. So that you can catch any meeting, lecture, speech and voice memos and play back at your convenience anywhere you want.

Supported File Formats:

This stylish MP3 player is designed in such a way that it supports videos, images and audio. You can enjoy watching Transcoded Video format videos and JPEG format images too. It supports wide range of audio formats like MP3, WMA DRM9, WAV Audible format 4 and Audible AAX. So it is very useful to enjoy music in almost all common audio formats.

Package Contents and Warranty:

Creative Zen Style M300 4GB/8GB/16GB MP3 Player along with the quick start leaflet, Earphones and USB cable are the contents of the box when delivers and it also makes sure of the 1 year limited hardware warranty offered by the manufacturer.

Creative Zen Style M300 Touch Interface Media Player – Technical Specification Table