MP3 Player Reviews

Brand: Creative

The current scenario of the digital entertainment products has widely spread across the globe. Among the many established names, this brand also takes its space in that category. Begin a company founded in Singapore during 1981, although does not sound old it has proved by crossing many milestones. Its launch of the sound blaster sound cards has seen a successful frontage.

Model: ZEN Mozaic EZ300 MP3 Player

What makes Creative ZEN Mozaic EZ300 TFT 1.8″ Display MP3 Player an exclusive product is the design in the up hand. It is been designed attractively with the mosaic pattern key pad that is unique and modish. As most other model its also comes with the audio playback together with other functional features. This MP3 Player is been discussed in detail with the complete insight.

Colour display: The display screen belongs to the TFT type that measures 1.8 inches diagonal. The images that are displayed comes with the clarity and brightness as the original. It is capable of displaying 64k colours and offers a resolution of 128 x 160 pixels.

Available tools: Creative ZEN Mozaic EZ300 2GB/4GB/8GB MP3 Player offers many functional tools like the display of the time, the alarm clock and the calendar. It can also store the contacts for the instant access. These tools serve a great purpose that helps to be an all time companion. Along with the key functions of playing music and displaying the image files these tools adds up to its utility.

Parts makeover:

Speaker - This Player comes with the built-in speaker that is capable of bringing the roof down with its loud and powerful audio.
Battery – Built-in is the Li-ion rechargeable battery that offers about 32 hours of continuous audio playback. This makes it suitable for the travel purpose. It can get charges by way of either adapter or the PC-USB.
Interface – Available in this model is the USB 2.0 high-speed connectivity. It helps in transfer of files from and to the other devices quickly and easily. This is a simple drag and drop of the media files from the computer to the player without any complications or special devices.
Memory – The memory available are either of 2GB/4GB/8GB. The storage capacity differs based on the memory slot chosen and it goes as 2GB: 1000 songs; 4GB: 2000 songs, 8GB: 4000 Songs in WMA format.

Supported file formats: This MP3 Player supports the various file formats for the audio function as MP3, WMA, WAV (IMA-ADPCM), Audible4 and for the picture display as JPEG, BMP, GIF, PNG, TIFF. This makes it to be known for its wide audio support and hence managing the media content is easy.

Other features: Making the user stay in touch with the current affairs is possible with its integrated FM radio function. It allows the user to choose from the 32 preset stations and play instantly. Voice recording is also available that creates and records the voice as desired. The user can store the proceeding or the dictates for the further use. In order to create the right mood for the playing audio it allows choosing from the eight EQ presets that are present along with the bass boost and the volume effect. Each time and every time a new feel to the audio can be obtained.

System requirement and Package Contents: Creative ZEN Mozaic EZ300 Black MP3 Player is compatible with the OS of Windows XP or Vista with the system space of 175MB free memory. The package contents of this product are the Player, Earphones, quick start leaflet and USB cable.

Warranty: Creative offers a 1-year limited warranty for the hardware.

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ZEN Mozaic EZ300 MP3 Audio Player - Technical Specification Details

Manufacturer	Creative
Model Name	ZEN Mozaic EZ300 MP3 Player
Product Type	MP3 player
Display	TFT LCD Colour display
Display resolution	128 x 160 pixels
Display colours	64K colour
Dimensions(H x W x D)	79.5 x 40 x 12.8 mm
Weight	43 grams
Memory capacities available	2GB, 4GB and 8GB
Supported formats	Audio - MP3, WMA, WAV (IMA-ADPCM), Audible4 Photo - JPEG, BMP, GIF, PNG, TIFF
Organizer	Calendar, contact, task list
Available colours	Black, Pink
Audio recording	No
Interface	USB 2.0
FM Radio	Yes
Voice recording	Yes
Built-in speakers	Yes
Music storage capacity	2GB: 1000 songs; 4GB: 2000 songs, 8GB: 4000 Songs in WMA format
Album art	Yes
Battery type	Built-in Li-ion rechargeable
Battery playtime	32 hours of audio
System requirements	MS windows XP, Vista
Package contents	Player, Earphones, quick start leaflet and USB cable
Warranty	1 year limited hardware

ATMT functions with its head quarters located in UK. Having been founded during the year 2004 it continues to grow in USA, India, Hong Kong, China and Australia. With the staff base of 2000 its goes with an amazing net work worldwide.

Model:  MP160 MP3 Player

This model is a compact gadget that can be liked by anybody. ATMT MP160 MP3 Player being portable in size is a package of many features. The design and the appearance is another appealing factor. What goes unique is its interchangeable colour earphone covers. It is also seen that the player performs various functions like the MP3 player, FM radio, Line-in and the Voice recorder.

Physical characteristics: This product being designed with the curvy rectangular shape  gives a compact look offers a handling comfort. The dimension of 65 x 33 x 13 mm that relates to the height, width and the depth of the appliance can go into the pockets easily and can be carried around the neck with the provided accessories. In fact, the weight of the device is also light to handle which is just 25 grams. ATMT brings ATMT MP160 2-Colour OLED LCD MP3 Player with the 4 different colours that goes to the choice of the customer. The other interesting design feature is that the stereo earphone is been provided with 5 pair of colour covers.

Display Screen: Embedded in this MP160 Flash Media Player model has a display screen that is been made up of  2-Colour OLED LCD screen with blue backlight, the screen resolution is been stated to be 128 x 64 pixels. The contrast and the backlighting are the available screen settings.

Memory: This device comes with the in-built memory of type NAND flash. The various internal capacity available are 512MB, 1GB and 2GB. The approximate capacity is about 500 MP3 files or about 1000 WMA tracks. However, it does not allow to operate with the external memory slots.

Functions: Designed to offer various functions that are Audio player, FM radio, Line-in and  Voice recorder, the details of these are been discussed as follows.

• Audio Player – In this model the prime function is the audio playback, the files are been played with the interesting audio quality. The various Equaliser that are set to function are Normal, Rock, Pop, Jazz, Classic and Bass. It also allows ID3 tags and hence the lyrics of the song can be seen displayed.
• FM Radio/Recording – Playing and recording of the FM radio is possible. It allows up to 20 preset stations and the receiving frequency ranges from 87.5Mhz to 108Mhz.
• Voice Recording – Allows the voice to be recorded in the WAV format. In most cases, it serves the purpose for the students who wish to record the dictated notes and in case of the meetings, the discussing can be recorded.

Connectivity/Power: ATMT MP160 512MB, 1GB, 2GB MP3 Player comes with the USB 2.0 full speed connectivity. It also shows its compatibility to the USB 1.1. The various other connections are the earphone jack 3.5mm that is the standard type and the port for the USB. It is been powered up by the battery of type 1 x AAA that lasts about 10 hours approximately.

Other features: This MP3 Player supports the DRM, which is the protected music, downloads. The controls and the interface of it are user-friendly. It also offers many types of playback modes that include the shuffle system. With the support for the MTP model, it offers an easy synchronizing for the music library like the windows media player 11.

Package contents: MP3 player, Stereo earphone with 5 pair of colour covers, Neck  lanyard, user manual, Installation CD, USB cable, Line-in cable, Driver and Alkaline 1 x AAA battery are the contents of the package.

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ATMT MP160 Flash MP3 Audio Player - Technical Specifications, Features

Manufacturer	ATMT
Model Name	MP160 MP3 Player
Type	Flash Memory MP3 player
Display	2-Colour OLED LCD screen with blue backlight 128 x 64 pixels
Colour/Finish Available	Pink, White, Black and Silver
Dimensions(H x W x D)	65 x 33 x 13 mm
Weight	25 grams excluding battery
Supported formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, secured WMA
Audio recording	Yes
Headphone jack	1 x 3.5 mm
Interfaces	Mini USB 2.0 High-Speed Device
Internal memory	NAND Flash - 512MB, 1GB, 2GB
Built-in speakers	No
Compatible Operating systems	Microsoft 98, 98SE
Equaliser	Normal , Rock, Pop, Jazz, Classic and Bass
Battery type	1 x AAA
Battery life	10 hours approx.
Package contents	MP3 player Stereo earphone with 5 pair of colour covers Neck lanyard user manual Installation CD USB cable Line-in cable Driver Alkaline 1 x AAA battery

Sandisk Sansa Clip 4GB MP3 Player with Radio Feature

Overview:

Pros:

• Great sound quality
• Inexpensive
• Durable
• Nice form factor

Cons:

• Position of headphone jack
• Poor radio reception
• Absence of a micro SD card slot

Review:

SanDisk Corporation is an American multinational company worth USD 6.5 billion which designs and markets flash memory card products. Within a period of just 20 years, it has emerged as one of the leaders in providing data storage solutions.  The various products that SanDisk manufacture include Flash Drives for external storage, memory cards, Wi-Fi cards, and Audio and Video players.

In this review, we will be discussing about the various design aspects, pros, cons of their MP3 player- The SanDisk Sansa Clip 4GB  (SDMX11R-004GS-E70). We will be discussing the Sansa Clip as a whole and also about what has been changed with respect to its predecessors. We have also provided a verdict that will, we believe, help the reader come to a conclusion on as to whether the product is worth buying.

Affordable and Great Value:

Due to SanDisk’s heavy involvement in the Flash memory market, this Sandisk MP3 player comes in a very reasonable price, making it one of the cheapest portable MP3 players available in the market. Now, is that the only advantage? Definitely not! Among the various advantages that SanDisk Sansa Clip offers, a few of them worth mentioning are excellent audio quality, intuitive interface, convenient design, and most importantly a radio with reasonable reception.

Design:

Sansa Clip might not be the best looking music player available, but is definitely one among the best valued music players ever made. The exterior of the music player is made completely with plastic. The main housing is glossy and scratch-resistant with a slight metallic finish. The face of the player comes with the same finish beneath a plastic overlay which is scratch-resistant; the plastic overlay covers the screen and the signature blue glowing ring. The whole construction of the player is predictably light and toy-like, but button tolerances are tight, the power switch rattles a little though. Even though the player may feel very flexy and cheap, it is quite durable.

Issues with the headphone jack:

There is, however, a slight problem with regard to the placement of the headphone jack, the right angle headphone plugs prove to be a hindrance by getting in the way of the volume controls on the right end of the player. This is even more, when a heavier duty plug is used, lack of proper engineering one might call it. Switching the positions of the USB port and the headphone jack, or placing the headphone jack at the bottom of the player, would have solved the problem, or at least have provided a better option.

The Sansa Clip:

Ever wondered how amazing it would be to listen to your favourite music track while jogging or working out? With Sansa Clip, it is possible. SanDisk has come with a new addition, a removable clip-an improved version of what is available with Apple’s Shuffle.

Colours and Capacities:

The Sandisk Sansa clip is available in two capacities, 2GB and 4GB. In this review we have discussed about the $GB model and apart from the capacity, there is not much difference between both the models. The 2GB model is available in four bright colours like Red, Hot pink, Blue and Black and the 4GB version of the same is available only in Silver colour.

Display:

The bright two colour four line OLED screen performs well in almost any lighting condition but becomes unreadable in direct sunlight, just like any other non-trans reflective display will. The screen brightness is adjustable. Unfortunately, you cannot dim the signature blue wheel light.

User Interface:

The user interface employed is common to most of the members of the SanDisk Sansa family and it is just too easy to use. Although in the beginning, you might have a problem, there is slight learning curve to get over. There is no acceleration on scroll option; which implies that if you have a long list of songs, you might find it difficult to scroll though. Compared to the Sansa Express, the larger buttons are much easier and convenient to use, and have a better click to them.

The menu system unchanged:

SanDisk has managed to keep the main menu of the Sansa Clip simple: Music, Settings (for both the equaliser and backlight), FM radio and Voice. It is possible to drag and drop tracks and albums on to the Clip’s flash hard drive as well as to synchronise it with Windows Media Player. One other advantage of using this feature is that it remembers what you were listening to and lets you resume it from the start of that track or replay the whole album.

Features:

Transferring Media:
The Sandisk Sansa Clip 4GB MP3 Player is a Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) based device and it states clearly in all the packaging and literature that it is compatible only with Windows XP Service Pack 2 and above. However, it is also MTP/MSC OS operable, meaning that if the MTP protocol is not present when used with Linux or Mac based systems, it will automatically work in MSC mode which again is one among the many advantages of the SanDisk Sansa Clip.

FM Radio & Recording:
The FM reception quality is unbelievably awesome. Apart from that, it offers Radio Recording features as well. Recordings are straightforward and records in WAV format.

Voice Recording:
It works just like any other recording format, that is, WAV format. While recording, the Sansa Clip can also be paused. Like most MP3 players, the tactile buttons are audible, and micro phonic sounds will be picked just by normal handling of the device.

Sleep Timer:
Sleep timing intervals can be set at 10, 20, 30, 45, 60, 90, and 120 minutes. This is a feature included for those who listen to music just so that they can sleep. This is a very thoughtful feature by Sandisk.

Browsing:
The SanDisk Sansa Clip 4GB Capacity MP3 Media Player (SDMX11R-004GS-E70) uses ID3 tag browsing just like its other Sansa siblings. But for those who prefer to organize their music themselves, this might not be how they want the browsing option to be like. In the next firmware update of the product, an addition of file folder browsing would be nice to have.

EQ-Equalizer:
The Equalizer is responsive, but what it does is, cut frequencies instead of boosting them. This is not a big deal unless you use more demanding headphones, that is, the ones that may decrease some necessary volume. The player has a five band custom Equalizer as well as many presets.

Performance:

Sound Quality:
According to press releases, the Clip is “one of the best sounding MP3 players in the market.” We can vouch for the authenticity of that statement, as it is pretty accurate.

Comparison with competitors:
We believe that the SanDisk Sansa Clip is anytime better than its competitors Creative Zen and Apple‘s Shuffle in almost every aspect like sound quality, radio feature, and cost.

A better display on the Sansa:
Clip also does have a sizeable screen on board. There is obviously no need for a comparison with Shuffle, because it has no screen at all. Zen Stone Plus does have a screen but it is not a patch on the Clip’s one inch screen which is larger, brighter, clearer and more colourful. You can also use it to browse the music on the player while you are listening too. Apart from that, the Zen Stone Plus has the irritating habit of playing any track automatically as you browse to it, making the screen pretty useless.

Better Features and Performance too:
The Clip packs other features in just as tightly as the Plus: there is an FM tuner, which you can record from. The battery lasts five-and-a-half hours longer than the Zen Stone Plus. The Clip’s d-pad is easier to use than the Shuffle’s and less fiddly than that of Zen Stone. You can even build playlists on the fly with Sansa Clip. Just press and hold the button at the centre of the thumb-friendly d-pad and the track is added to your playlist, as simple as that. Considering the fact that the expensive players completely miss this feature out, it is a very impressive inclusion.

Accessories:

The Clip comes with the basic four inch standard USB plug and ear buds. Not many aftermarket accessories are required for the Sansa Clip, but because of its small size, a key chain attachment or an armband would have been nice. The removable clip on the player, does work really well for active use though.

Warranty:

Sandisk offers its Sansa Clip 4GB MP3 player with one year standard manufacturer warranty.

Verdict:

The SanDisk Sansa Clip is a very affordable MP3 player; it has a solid, pocket-friendly design with dedicated volume controls and a built-in belt-clip. Moreover, it is easy to use and it offers a plethora of handy features. Despite being slightly weak on format support, it is feature-packed and feels even a little luxurious in other respects.

The SanDisk Sansa Clip 4GB Silver colour MP3 Player is a great little player that deserves to be as widely recognised as the shuffle or Zen Stone. It is miles better than its rivals, right from the clear onscreen display and easy to navigate menu, recording radio and external audio, the SanDisk Sansa Clip MP3 player is the best in its class. The SanDisk Sansa Clip is an excellent successor to the line, offering a fitness-friendly design with a built-in belt-clip, a simple interface, solid sound quality, and plenty of handy features, all for an ultra low price. It is an unbeatable value, so “Highly recommended”.

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Sandisk Sansa Clip 4GB MP3 Player Silver - Technical Specification Table

Manufacturer	SanDisk
Model Name	SanDisk Sansa Clip 4GB MP3 player
Model number	SDMX11R-004GS-E70
Product Type	MP3 Player
Dimensions (H x W x D)	2.2 inches X 1.4 inches X 0.5 inch
Boxed-product Weight	454 g
Display size	1″ diagonal
Display type	OLED
Enclosure colours	Silver
Capacity	4GB
Capacities available	2GB and 4GB
Storage type	USB flash drive
Display adjustments	Contrast and backlight settings
Audio formats supported	WAV, WMA, Audible, MP3, protected WMA (DRM)
Radio feature	FM tuner with 40 preset channels
Connectivity	USB 2.0 for fast and easy transfer of files
Recording	Voice and Radio recording with built in
Source Output Mode	Stereo
Head Phones	Binaural - stereo
Microphone	Microphone - built-in
PC Interface Supported	Hi-Speed USB
Microsoft Certification	Compatible with Windows 7
Battery Enclosure Type	nternal
System Requirements	Microsoft Windows XP SP2, Microsoft Windows Vista
Battery type	Rechargeable , USB charging
Battery life	15 hours
Peripheral / Interface Devices	CD-ROM, USB port
Miscellaneous	Cables Included:   USB cable
Warranty	One year manufacturer’s warranty

Brand: Creative

In order to being in a multimedia revolution, the brand ‘Creative’ was established in Singapore during 1981. They are famous for Sound Blaster Sound Cards and bring in the multimedia products. With the right fusion of the form and function, each of its product is taken much care to make is perfect even with the smallest detail of the product. It also takes pride to state that it enjoys the best product award for the four consecutive years from 2003.

Model: MuVo T200 MP3 Player

It is been designed to offer a great music experience along with the storage of files in the memory of the device. The compact and sleek solution for all the music needs. Lets the user enjoy his own way by carrying it in the pockets or around the neck. Its interesting display is rather to keep you informed about the date and time as well.

Structural Characteristics: Creative MuVo T200 2GB/4GB MP3 Player comes with the small appearance with the option of the body colour of black, white and pink. The dimension of 77.7 x 25 x 11 mm relating to the height, width and depth is what the model looks. The weight of 20.6 grams makes an easy carry as it just feels like an additional pen in the pocket. It does have a display that features as CSTN Colour display with 65k colours. The resolution of this display screen is 128 x 32 pixels. Interesting to note that it is a great reference for the time and date for the user.

Memory Capacity: Typically, like most other models this product also comes with the colour choice and the memory capacity choice. The given choice by the manufacturer is either 2GB or 4GB memory. In case of the 2GB version, it can store up to 1000 songs approximately and in case of the 4GB version the storage extends up to 2000 songs. The memory belongs to the flash drive type and been noted that there are no option for the extended memory support.

Functions: MuVo T200 MP3 Media Player is an absolute model of the music lovers as all that they provide is the audio playback. It can store all the required files of even the image files but can play only music. Available in Creative MuVo T200 Black, White and Pink Colour MP3 Player is the built-in voice recorder that records the voice and helps to assists during the meetings and the lectures. They also offer playback equaliser for the user to go by their interest. The playing of music with this model is quick and easy as by just plugging into the USB port it copies and transfers the files and can be played instantly.

Power / System Requirement: Being powered up with the built-in battery power that can be recharged through the USB port. In a completely full recharge, it offers to plays a full 9 hours of music. This is great even when on travel and the charge seems to last long. The system requirement for Creative MuVo T200 CSTN Colour Display MP3 Player is MS windows XP, Vista.

Package contents: The manufacturer offers Creative this MP3 Player in a package that contents the Player, Earphones and the Quick start.

Warranty: Provided is the 1-year warranty period for this model.

Creative MuVo T200 MP3 Audio Player - Technical Specification Table

Manufacturer	Creative
Model Name	MuVo T200 MP3 Player
Product Type	MP3 player
Display	CSTN Colour display
Display resolution	128 x 32 pixel
Display colours	65K colour
Dimensions(H x W x D)	77.7 x 25 x 11 mm
Weight	20.6 grams
Memory capacities available	2GB and 4GB
Supported audio formats	MP3 (Up to 320 kbps), WMA (Up to 320 kbps), WMA with Digital Rights Management (DRM) 9
Recording formats	Voice: IMA ADPCM (8 kHz, Mono)
Available colours	Black, White and Pink
Audio recording	No
Interface	USB1.1 / 2.0
FM Radio	No
Voice recording	Yes
Multi language	No
Music storage capacity	2GB: 1000 songs; 4GB: 2000 songs
Album art	Yes
Battery type	Built-in rechargeable
Battery playtime	9 hours of audio
System requirements	MS windows XP, Vista
Package contents	Player, Earphones and the Quick start
Warranty	1 year

The brand ‘Technika’ introduces MP-309 1GB MP3 Player in the clip style; this no-display model is a handy and portable one that offers hours of fun with music. An easy carry device is sure to impress anybody of any age group. The following is the review of this model.

Petite in design: No wonder that small is smart suits best for Technika MP-309 Compact MP3 Player. It comes with an attractive blue colour body that is been made of high-grade plastic material. The combination of white for the back of the players adds to the style. This innovative look is been added up with its product dimension of 45 x 34.4 x 16.8 mm that represents its height, width and depth. As little as 25 grams is just the weight of the pen in the pockets. Very true, is that it can get into the pockets of any size. Although it does not come with the built-in speakers or the microphones, it produces the output with effective earphones.

In-built Memory: This model comes with the built-in flash memory of 1GB. It is capable of storing up to 300 songs to excite the user. All time favorites can be carried along without any difficulty.

Battery type and its power:  This Technika MP-309 Flash Memory MP3 Player works with the battery power and is been embedded with the Lithium ion rechargeable battery that is been built-in with the device. It has the power to produce the output for 9 continuous hours when it is in full charge. Also allows to be recharged through the adapter.

Functions and Controls: With the ability to offer music play back that supports the formats of MP3 and WMA goes in an interesting way. The songs can be ordered as preferred and can be selected to be shuffled and played. Each time row of music can be made different to offer a new experience to the user. The controls are been found in the front side without the discrimination in the colour, in a wheel control the play, skip, rewind, forward and pause controls are present to be operated in just the touch of the button.

Convenience: The convenient features that are underlying in Technika MP-309 Blue Colour MP3 Player are the earphones that bring the best music output and the clip style that allows to be clipped to anything and makes an easy move all the time.

Miscellaneous: The supported OS for this model are Microsoft windows 98SE, 2000, ME, XP and the interface of mini USB is been present here. This helps to transfer the files from and to the other devices.

Included accessories: The following are the accessories that come inclusive on the buy of Technika MP-309 1GB MP3 Player Earphones, CD driver and USB cable.

Technika MP-309 Compact, Portable MP3 Media Player - Specification Details

Manufacturer	Technika
Model Name	MP-309 1GB MP3 Player
Product Type	Compact, Flash MP3 Player
Memory type	Flash
Display	No
Dimensions(H x W x D)	45 x 34.4 x 16.8 mm
Weight	25 grams
Body material	High grade plastic
Colour	Blue
Style	Clip style
Memory capacity	1GB
Supported audio formats	MP3, WMA
Voice recording	No
Audio output	Ear phones
Interfaces	USB
Compatible OS	Microsoft windows 98SE, 2000, ME, XP
Convenience	Earphones; clip type
Battery type	Lithium ion
Battery life	Audio up to 9 hours
USB adapter	Yes
Included accessories	Earphones, CD driver and USB cable