Quake3World

brisk wrote:Oh, I forgot to mention it also includes a neat FM radio, and a SUPERB voice recorder. Seriously, the quality is comparable to some high-grade microphones I have used for my minidisc haha.

brisk wrote:So a little review of it:

Firstly, its small. Very small. Roughly the same size as the AA battery addon for my old minidisc. Its also very light, but construction is strong and sturdy. It comes with a shitload of extras, including a belt strap, a protective PVC casing, and the usual necessities. More importantly, it actually comes with a battery (duracell no less) so you can use it straight away! A small feature, but one which many companies neglect.

Anyway, it supports all the formats listed above, and also plays .wav files in case you want to be completely lossless. VBR support too in case you were wondering. I've heard some models support .ogg too, though I still need to check this.

I love the GUI interface, and moving files over is as simple as plugging it into a USB slot, and using explorer to move files and create folders. No need to install additional programs, which is a great feature.

Sound quality is very good, with a nice volume range which is smooth, and allows sufficient gain to all earphones. I tried using it to drive my Sennheiser 650's for a laugh, and it did surprisingly well The EQ is decent, and there are a few "live 3d" effects which although interesting, are not something I would use.

The controls take some getting used to because everything is located on the control dial, with no additional buttons elsewhere on the unit. This means the design is kept minimal and tidy, which I prefer. It doesn't have a proper "stop" button though, which is somewhat disappointing.

I have only used my rechargable batteries so far, which are generally higher capacity than normal alkaline batteries. I have used it for around 10 hours so far, and the unit still displays maximum battery life, which is of course a good thing.

Its small, neat, attractive, and offers everything I need from an MP3 player. It gets the brisk seal of approval.

Iccy (temp) wrote:
Im sure it does, but me personaly i never use warrenties cause they are usualy a head ache to try to call the company on. Plus by the time the batteries die and you need it, its over. I would be concerned with a warranty on a 1000+ purchase, but not a 100-200.

Iccy (temp) wrote:Im into podcasting and audiobooks as well as music, so for me persoanly it would hinder me.

brisk wrote:If I didn't use a mac every day at university, i'd be inclined to say that apple users are the most defensive, paranoid individuals i've ever come across on the entire interweb

+JuggerNaut+ wrote:

Iccy (temp) wrote:
Im sure it does, but me personaly i never use warrenties cause they are usualy a head ache to try to call the company on. Plus by the time the batteries die and you need it, its over. I would be concerned with a warranty on a 1000+ purchase, but not a 100-200.

not everyone can get a regular ipod for 100-200 bucks.

Iccy (temp) wrote:Im into podcasting and audiobooks as well as music, so for me persoanly it would hinder me.

er, how would it hinder you?