2006-09-20 09:03:21 · 7 answers · asked by BMac 3 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
As if there weren’t enough portable audio players in the market already, Toshiba has recently stepped up to the plate to offer its own Gigabeat that not only looks great, but promises wonderful features. Recently, we have seen an abundance of MP3 players from companies worldwide. And a common trend between the hard drive players is that they are all moving towards excellent functionality and product outlook to really increase their overall value. Does Gigabeat have what it takes to theoretically become one of the best? Read on the specifications and decide for yourself…
Physically, the player resembles Apple’s iPod, but that shouldn’t be a surprise anymore. Almost every company is trying their luck with iPod-like features and physique, so that’s an obvious expectation these days. Like the iPod, or iRiver’s H10 series, Toshiba’s Gigabeat offers a very professional appeal to the product.
It offers a 2.2" QVGA diagonal LCD color screen with 320x240 resolution to really make the display standout. It has a photo viewer and comes in 10, 20, 40 and 60GB sizes. In addition to that, the player comes with Toshiba’s very own RipRec software to instantly rip entire CDs and directly move the music to Gigabeat without interference of additional software.
The Gigabeat also reflects the iPod in other related features, such as its Plus Touch sensitive controls. Similar to the iPod, Toshiba lets you maneuver through the player’s options via touch sensitivity. Toshiba’s portable audio player also comes integrated with Gigabeat Room Management software as well as Napster To Go to manage music and playlists with support for MP3, WMA, and WAV audio formats.
The player comes with a USB docking cradle, which will let you charge the MP3 player right when you are transferring music to and from the Gigabeat. Moreover, Toshiba promises a 16-hour lithium ion battery life with as many as 28 user selectable equalizers.
The player comes included with a pair of earphones, and Toshiba offers a variety of colors depending upon the size.
You can choose between various playback modes including normal, repeat, random and one-song. It also supports six languages to give it a more international appeal. These languages are Japanese, English, French, Chinese, Spanish and German.
Toshiba’s packs in an AC adapter for charging the player, a power supply, a cradle, an USB cable, a pair of earphones and the company’s trademarked software.
The Gigabeat MP3 players retail from $289.99 to $399.99 on average depending upon the hard drive size.
2006-09-20 09:35:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Creative MuVo TXFM !!!
Anyway, that's the one I have. Its' 512 MB and mine has currently 213 tracks on it with about fifteen different folders (Movie Hits, Ennio Morricone, etc.). I'm thinking about opting for a 1 GB Zen player but I'm not sure. I have to pay for the one I get :P
It depends too on your computer. If you have a Mac, mp3s won't work...get a iPod. If you have a PC, iPods won't work...get a mp3.
If you're an average teen like me looking for a decent player that can hold all your favorite tracks, try Staples or Walmart and get the next-to-cheapest player. Mine was $80 at Staples with $10 knocked off since I told them I could beat their price at Walmart.
Hope that helps!
PS Just watch out about downloading songs online, though...a lot of places jip you off if your player isn't 'licensed'...www.ez-tracks.com is the best place to go. (or next to it.)
2006-09-20 16:17:09 · answer #2 · answered by ♫ ∫aoli 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depends what you are looking for in an MP3 player. I go with the flash MP3 players, they are more durable for running and biking. The IPOD Nano may be the best Flash on the market.
2006-09-20 16:06:23 · answer #3 · answered by Kutlessfan 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Archos, ipods are overratted
Unless you just want to spend a lot of money on junk
I don't know if they improved that sound system from when i last seen one but its horrible
Archos is all around best, go google it you'll like what you see
Whuggie: Ya those are nice 2 lol not as good as my archos tho lol
2006-09-20 16:10:36 · answer #4 · answered by jassygirl00 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am a huge fan of the I-river. Check out their players.
2006-09-20 16:10:58 · answer #5 · answered by whuggie 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
sony or buy an ipod preferably
2006-09-20 16:29:37 · answer #6 · answered by randyseraphin305 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i-pod nano
2006-09-20 16:06:23 · answer #7 · answered by angel 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋