MP4 Player Reviews

V80 - 4GB, 1.8 inch Screen, FM Radio MP3 Player from Tecknet

TechNet V80 4G 1.8″ Screen 4GB MP4 Player believes in delivering the brand promise with its exclusive features and a premium feel of the latest technology. Bright colours, right screen and sturdy body lets go handy at any place. The compactness of dimension and weightlessness makes it easily slide into pockets and gives a best hideaway.

Style and Design: Heading over the competition is possible only with stylish and attractive design. TecKNet V80 Black, Silver and Pink Colour MP4 Player is been well designed with the following aspects:

• Screen size of 1.8 inch
• Screen type of full graphic TFT 260K colour display
• Compact dimension of 87 x 60 x 9 mm
• Weighs as little as 50 grams
• Available body colours of black, silver and pink
• Attractive earphones

Most model although wins to compete in design, the technical performance may not be supportive with the right features and functions. This model takes the right shape in its technical features and function that goes impressive.

• Supported formats - The various file formats that is been supported are WMV, MPG, MPEG I, MEG II, MOV and it also supports AVI on conversion.
• Memory support: The built-in memory capacity is 4 GB and along with it also found to support the expansion slot is TF memory slot up to 2GB.
• Interface – It consists of USB 2.0 High-Speed Device that transfers the files quickly.
• Supported Operating system – This MP4 Player supports the various OS of Windows 98 / 98SE / 2000 / ME / XP.
• Battery – The in-built battery of this player is Lithium polymer rechargeable battery that allows recharging via adapter or the USB port.

Functions:

The willingness and the desire to own a player is been almost certainly based on its various functions. This multi-functional player is capable of various functions like

• It gives audio and video playback of the supported files.
• The image playback can be set on a slide show with the background playback of music files.
• This belongs to the multi language supported model.
• TeckNet V80 MP4 Player with Voice Recording consists of E-book feature that can read the text files and photo book.
• Supports FM Radio and recording is also possible with this MP4 Player.
• It gives the option of setting the equaliser among Pop, Rock, Jazz, Classic, Soft, Bass, and Normal.
• Voice recording is also possible and this helps to record the dictates.

Package contents: This MP4 Player comes inclusive of Stereo earphone, USB cable, Charger, Program CD and Manual.

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TeckNet V80 4G MP4 Media Player - Technical Specifications, Features

Manufacturer	TeckNet
Model Name	V80 4G 1.8″ Screen MP4 Player
Media Player Type	MP4 Player
Display	1.8″ full graphic TFT 260K colour display
Dimensions(HxWxD)	87 x 60 x 9 mm
Weight	50 grams
Memory Capacity available	4 GB -flash memory
Supported formats	WMV, MPG, MPEG I, MEG II, MOV AVI on conversion
Additional functions	E-book Auto power off Energy saving Shut down memorize function Easy access to multiple folders multi language FM radio Support ID3
Recording	FM, Voice recording
Play time / Recording time	5 hours / 32 hours for 2GB
Audio output	Earphone
Interface	USB 2.0 High-Speed Device
Play modes	Normal, Repeat one , Folder ,Repeat folder, Repeat all, Shuffle, Introduce, A-B repeat
Music mode support	Pop, Rock, Jazz, Classic, Soft, ,Bass, Normal
Menu type	GUI - Graphical User Interface
System requirement	Windows 98 / 98SE / 2000 / ME / XP
Touch screen	No
Package contents	Player Stereo ear phone USB cable Charger Program CD Manual
Battery recharge	AC adapter, USB port
Battery type	Llithium polymer rechargeable battery
Expansion slot	TF memory slot up to 2GB
Colours available	Pink, Silver, Black

Not many models look so stunning with wide screen and superior finish. The brand ‘Feastronics‘ has made its customer feel the luxury with this high-end model. Feastronics Hi-end 3″ Widescreen MP3/MP4 Player that is capable of performing the functions of a MP3/MP4 player has won the hearts of even the most obstinate with its ability of

• Audio playback
• Video files playback
• Image slide show
• FM Radio
• Recording of voice
• e-book reader
• Games
• Lyrics display

Looks more similar to the any the functions of any MP4 Media player but the difference is been felt with the quality and performance. The first and the foremost appealing factor are the display screen and its description.

Display screen: Feastronics Hi-end Touch Screen Control MP3/MP4 Player consists of a display screen size of 3 inches and the screen type belongs to WQVGA TFT with the resolution of 400 x 240 pixels, this widescreen brings out clear display.

Design: This is an all together slim design that is been built with stainless steel finish. This bright finish attracts the many who wish to feel the luxury of hi-end models. The controls are doubtlessly by way of touch screen and with the graphical user interface operating leads to pleasure. Interesting and fun to work with this model.

Memory: This model is been available in 2 different memory slots of 4GB and 8GB. It renders to store as many files as desired and to top it is the feasibility to add external memory cards.

Battery: Powered with the built-in battery that belongs 700mAh Li-ion rechargeable battery type. It is not only capable of quick recharging but also provides a run time of up to 10 hours. Noted is the fact, that this model proves as a best companion as a travel entertainer.

Supported file formats: Not fussy with the support extended and unlike other models, it gives support to the wide number of file formats that includes audio, video and image files. They are MP3, WMA, FLAC, APE, AVI, RM, RMVB, JPEG, GIF and BMP.

Functions:

The welcoming factor with Feastronics Hi-end 4GB/8GB Memory MP3-MP4 Media Player is its multi functional ability. Like other players in this category, this MP3/MP4 Player can also play audio and video files but here it is indeed capable of playing a movie and with such a widescreen display, it turns to be a perfect entertainment. The image files can take over a slideshow that can back up with playing audio files. Further, it supports the play lists, lyrics, album art, and e-book reader. Games in this Player are so efficient that gives a feel of real time play. This however divides the hours of the day.  Added to these are the graphic equaliser and 8 presets that can go as per each ones preference. The voice recording system makes it easy to review the dictates or meetings and other important discussions.

Verdict: Perfect for the entertainment lovers who love to live with technology and fashion. The brand indeed makes it a point to make this model affordable.

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Feastronics Hi-end 3″ Widescreen 2GB & 4GB Video Player - Specification Details

Manufacturer	Feastronics
Model Name	Hi-end 3” Widescreen 4GB MP3 / MP4 Player
Media Player Type	MP3 / MP4 player
Display	3″ Wide WQVGA TFT Touch Screen
Design / finish	Slim / stainless steel
Resolution	400 x 240 pixels
Memory Capacity available	2048MB / 4098MB
Supported audio formats	MP3, WMA, FLAC, APE
Supported video formats	AVI, RM, RMVB
Supported image formats	JPEG, GIF, BMP
Built-in camera	No
Voice recording	Yes
Audio output	Headphone
Interfaces	USB 2.0
FM radio	Yes - up to 8 presets
FM Recording	Yes
Multimedia functions	Shoots photos and videos supports play lists, lyrics, album art e-book reader Photo slideshows Games Graphic equaliser
Plug and play	Yes
Playback options	Repeat track, repeat folder, repeat all, random and intro settings
Battery	Built-in 700mAh li-ion rechargeable
Battery run time	Up to 10 hours

MP-X60 - 2GB, 4GB Portable MP4 Media Player from ODYS

ODYS - the brand of AXDIA International, is the founder of many multimedia products for its customers worldwide. With an edge over the other brands, they stand as synonym of innovative products with attractive design. Odys MP-X60 Portable MP4 Player is the one that attracts many customers.

Model: Odys MP-X60 2GB/4GB Memory MP4 Player

This model is a portable media player that has the ability of various playback functions and together with it includes the voice recorder.

Design: This model consists of a large colour display and the screen belongs to the widescreen category with 2.8” large display. With the high resolution of 400 x 240, pixels and TFT colour display the images are been brought out with high clarity and brightness. The control is through the control wheel present in the horizontal side of the player that gives a soft tough operation to navigate between the files. The dimension and the weight of this product are 89 x 48 x 10 mm and 59 grams respectively.

Memory: This Odys MP-X60 MP3/MP4 Player comes with two types of built-in memory capacity of 2GB and 4GB. Apart from these, it supports additional memory Micro SD card slot up to 4GB.

Supported file formats: When put before the table the file formats supported by various players, this model is certainly about to top the rest with its wide range of supported formats. They include audio, video and image files MP3, WMA, FLAC, APE, WAV, AVI, RM, RMVB, MP4, WMV, FLV, ASF, 3GP, MPEG, ADT, MOV, JPEG, GIF, BMP, TIFF, PCX. Amazing is the fact that it provides a playback of many files and just not the support but the performance is equally credible.

Functions: Along with the playback function of audio and video, the image slide show can also be set and it can go with the background music file. It supports ID3 tag that displays the lyrics of the song played. Embedded with the voice recorder and FM recorder as an additional feature. E-book functions are also been available. It permits to set the music with the preferred equalizer choice of Normal, Rock, POP, Classic, Jazz and Bass.

Battery / Interface: Found in Odys MP-X60 2.8″ TFT Colour Display MP4 Player is a 3.7V Li-ion battery that can recharge through an adapter or the USB port. It is capable of gives continuous playback of 6 hours. The USB 2.0 is a high-speed interface that can transfer the files form any other devices at a remarkable speed.

Miscellaneous: The ear jack found in this model is 3.5mm. The signal to noise ratio is described to be >=85db. The playback of the files can be set with many types of repeat functions like No repeat, Repeat one, Repeat all, Folder normal, Folder repeat, Folder random and Random all. This model supports various OS of Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP and Vista.

Package Contents: On the purchase of this product, the package contents are MP X60 Player, USB Cable, CD, Manual and Earphone.

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Odys MP-X60 Portable MP4 Video Player - Technical Specification Table

Manufacturer	Odys
Model Name	MP-X60 Portable MP4 Player
Media Player Type	Portable MP4 player
Display	2.8″ 262k colours TFT Screen
Resolution	400 x 240 pixels
Colour / Finish	Black
Memory Capacity available	2048MB / 4098MB
Supported audio formats	MP3, WMA, FLAC, APE, WAV
Supported video formats	AVI, RM, RMVB, MP4, WMV, FLV, ASF, 3GP, MPEG, ADT, MOV
Supported image formats	JPEG, GIF, BMP, TIFF, PCX
Built-in camera	No
Voice recording	Yes
Audio output	Headphone
Interfaces	USB 2.0
FM radio	Yes
FM Recording	Yes
Multimedia functions	Real player E- book Supports Macromedia Flash Files Supports Internet Stream Videos from you tube, Google Integrated radio ID3 Tag support
Plug and play	Yes
Playback options	No repeat, Repeat one, Repeat all, Folder normal, Folder repeat, Folder random and Random all
Battery	Built-in 3.7V Li-ion rechargeable
Battery run time	Up to 6 hours
Supported software	Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP and Vista
Package Contents	MP X60 Player, USB Cable, CD, Manual and Earphone

Since Sony dumped its horrific SonicStage software and opened its door wider to the world, its player productions were nothing less than a super hit. Sony NWZ-A829 is a model of the Sony NWZ-A820 series, which is the successor of the  NWZ-A810 series that was enjoyed in the year 2007. The NWZ-A820 series is better than the A810 in a lot of ways which includes a bigger display, built-in Bluetooth, increase in the style and availability in capacities of 8GB and 16GB.

Change in design:

Gone are those curvy designs, circular buttons and matte black finishes of the previous models. These curves have been replaced by a more angular, that has shiny glossy surfaces and these looks are great on the Walkman. Its refreshing square design measures 2″ x 3.75″ x 0.4″ (H x W x D). Though it is slightly larger than its predecessor, it has maintained its slim profile. Just below the 2.4″ QVGA LCD
display is the four-way navigational pad, that has been turned from circular to a solid feeling square shape. There are only two buttons on the front other than the navigational pad which are, the option and the menu buttons. And, despite the fact that the buttons on the Sony Walkman NWZ-A829 16GB MP4 Video Player have been redesigned and rearranged, there is actually no change in the control method either. All the other buttons are available on the right side of the player which are, a volume rocker, Bluetooth activation key and hold switch. Headphone output and a proprietary USB connection are available in the bottom of the phone.

Formats supported:

The supported audio formats of Sony NWZ-A829 MP3-MP4 Player are, MP3, AAC, WMA, WAV, and DRM-protected subscription music files. Unfortunately, the video formats supported are limited to just MPEG-4 and H.264 at a strict 320×240 ratio. Thanks to iPods and video pod-casts that have peaked the popularity of the MPEG-4 format.

Features:

There are heaps of features included in the Sony NWZ-A829 walkman Digital Video Player such as, music, video, photos and Bluetooth. The jaw dropping design of the music playback screen will make you forget the excellent music enhancement technologies hard works behind the screen. The enhancement technologies used include 5-band EQ, Clear Bass, Clear Stereo, DSEE high-frequency restoration, and dynamic normalization. The 2.4″ QVGA LCD display and long battery lives makes NWZ-A829 walkman a great device for videos too.

The absence of the basic features like FM radio, voice recording, and memory expansion that its rivals offer, is disappointing.

Though the player is highly priced, you will have to still pay for the Sony’s ‘Pro’ software to get video conversion software bundled.

Bluetooth:

Working with Bluetooth in Sony is a breeze. Just by pressing a button, you get the Bluetooth in the discovery mode which activates a blinking blue light on the top of the device. Once a connection has been made with another Bluetooth compatible device, then the blue light that had been flashing in frantic plus reduces. The access keys for all the devices that were paired previously are stored in the player conveniently. This allows you to pair with your various Bluetooth devices without any dilemmas. The 8GB version, NWZ-A828 comes with the a pair of Sony Bluetooth headphones.

Performance:

The MP3 and MP4 players of Sony show excellent standards of quality performance and same is the case of Sony NWZ-A829. The audio is a pleasure to listen in this MP4 player with all the enhancement features working just perfectly. Distortion is completely off. Audio and video files are automatically book marked in case the player is stopped or shutdown. The included pair of headphones are nothing less than excellent. Videos are crisp and bright and the colour levels are excellent. It has a wider display than that of the iPod Nano and also has a similar pixel density with a sharp picture quality. Portrait and landscape viewing modes are available.

Sony NWZ-A829 is having a very commanding battery life of a whooping 36 hours of audio and 10 hours of video playback.

Verdict:

Sony NWZ-A829 16gb MP4 Media Player offers you high quality audio, video and photo playback. The performance of the built-in Bluetooth is excellent and the headphones provided… you will not be able to find a better one. The battery life as you can see is phenomenal. The only few faults that wee could find with this MP4 player is that, the basic features like the FM radio, voice recording, memory expansion, and a standard USB connection. If you are not cared about the Bluetooth, then you can opt for the Sony NWZ-A720 series that gives you all the features found in the NWZ-A820 series except the Bluetooth at a reduced cost. But looking for a player with Bluetooth, this is the top choice.

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Sony Walkman NWZ-A829 Media Player - Technical Specification Table

Manufacturer	Sony
Model Name	NWZ-A829
Media Player Type	MP4 player
Dimensions ( H x W x D)	93.6 x 50.2 x 9.3 mm
Weight	58 grams
Display	2.4 inch QVGA display
Display resolution	240 x 320 pixels
Backlight	Yes
Body	Aluminium
Colours available	Black, white, pink and golden yellow
Memory Capacity	16GB
Supported digital audio standards	MP3, protected and unprotected WMA, unprotected AAC, WAV, and DRM-protected subscription music files
FM radio	No
ID3 tags support	Yes
Playback modes	Random play, One track repeat, All tracks repeat, Program play/repeat, shuffle
Recording feature	No
Supported image formats	JPEG
Headphone type	3.5 mm
Equaliser type	Digital Sound Enhancement Engine, Clear Bass, Clear Stereo
Compatible Operating systems	Windows, Mac
Additional features	Stereo Bluetooth Drag and drop file management Album art
Battery type	Lithium ion
Battery life	Audio:36hours Video:10 hours
Charging time	Three hours
Included cable	USB
Software bundle included	Windows Media Player 11 MP3 conversion tool Media Manager
Accessories included	Earphones Bluetooth earphones- DR-BT21G AC adaptor Stand

Archos Gmini 500 40GB  - Think Smaller

Archos is a French consumer electronics company that manufactures portable media players and portable storage devices. The Archos Gmini series was introduced in the year 2004 with the Archos Gmini 400. The 400 had LCD display along with photo, audio and video playback capabilities. The Gmini 402 replaced 400 that featured the ‘play for sure’ compatibility. The Gmini 500 was released just after Archos AV500, though the AV500 was a higher end player. The following review is on the Archos Gmini 500 40GB  MP4 player.

Design:

The Gmini 500 from Archos has the exact design of the Archos AV500, by having the similar casing and control layout. It was one of the smallest media players in the market during that period, possessing its dimensions as, 76 x 124 x 24mm ( W x H x D)and weighing 315 grams. The heaviness of this portable player can be compromised if you intend to watch good quality videos on the go. Though you might get the feel that is bigger than any mobile or the other MP3 players, it is one of the players that has a good sized screen that is apt for a good video watching experience.

Dominant display:

This Archos Gmini 500 40GB MP3/MP4 player posses a big 4” LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 272 pixels, which is bright as well as colourful with great contrast levels and accuracy. The angle of acceptance is also high which means not necessarily you have to be right in the front of the display as is the case of even some of the hi-end devices. The large display takes up most of the part of the screen with only little space for the controls towards the right.

User-friendly interface:

The interface is also very similar to that of its predecessors. The menu options are very clear and extremely easy to navigate. The controls are placed logically and are intuitive too. The layout of the media gallery is similar to that of the windows media player and so you will not find it hard to use it by any means.

Play for sure:

Archos has employed the “play for sure” feature in Gmini 500 too, which is nothing but a simple configuration system that is used to sync your entire library or a part of it in to your portable device. Loading your files to the Archos MP4 player can be done very quickly via the USB2.0 port.

Capacity and formats supported:

The Archos Gmini 500 Portable MP4 Player, as the name indicates, has a 40GB hard drive that gives you 20,000 music tracks or 160 hours of compressed video files. It supports a reasonable range of formats that include MP3, WMA, WAV, MPEG-4 SP, DivX, AVI and WMV9. This model is also available in 30GB hard drive.

The Gmini 500 is compatible with both the windows and Mac operating systems, but the lack of support for Quick time and ACC makes its usage quite limited for the Mac users.

The photo wallet:

The photo wallet feature displays your images as thumbnails and by clicking over them, you can have a full screen view. You can connect the USB host of the device to any of the digital camera and have all the images copied onto the Gmini 500 Digital Video Player. Here, it can act as a basic photo editor. This feature can especially prove to be very useful when you go on a holiday because, in that way, you will be able to view the images in a larger screen and also clear your camera memory cards for further usage. The images can also be formed as a slideshow and given a musical background.

Video quality:

Coming to the performance of the Archos Gmini 500 MP3-MP4 Player , the video quality is stunning on the bright 4” LCD display. But, it is not the same case when it comes to the quality of the audio. The audio form the in-built speaker is awful, anything above 50% of the volume sounded dreadful. You can have a little relief if you use a head phone, the audio quality then, improves slightly with the signs of distortion still available. Distortion can be experienced especially in high volumes and also in tracks that are rich in bass. This is not much noticeable while playing movies, but Gmini’s audio performance as a MP3 player fails. Archos Gmini 500 MP4 player plays the WM9 and MPEG4 formats without any issues and is a treat to watch in its display. But the player did encounter problems in playing the AVI files that are encoded using the pinnacle tools. The reason might be the proprietary headers wrapped around the MPEG-2 video by the various encoders.

Audio performance:

Audio recording is also possible in this MP4 player. It records audio as WMA files either through the in line in the optional adaptor or via the built-in microphone. You will also be able to get the AV output in your TV. The AVI playback in full PAL resolution was certainly watchable with good picture quality, but the WM9 files suffered from heavy compression and does not look as good as it seemed to be in their reduced resolution.

The audio quality is decent through the supplied head sets, but it can be much improved if you get some hi-end head set. The maximum volume is at a safe level for your ears, even with long periods of listening.

Battery life and package contents:

Battery life is the most important factor in MP4 players, as you cannot be boasting over the big screen and high quality video, if the battery is going to shut down even before you finish watching a movie. Archos Gmini 500 40GB however has an impressive battery life of 5 hours of video and about 15 hours of audio which is certainly good. This value is particularly good, taking into consideration the fast high power processor and the big display. The battery is user replaceable.

The package contents of the player includes, a carry pouch, AV cables and adaptor, USB cables and AC charger.

Verdict:

The Archos Gmini 500 is a commanding media player with good audio and video quality. The price of the player is up to the features and performance and hence is affordable. The player is good value for money and is a good companion for those who want to have a good audio, video and photo playback. We certainly recommend the player.

Warranty: Archos offers Gmini 500, one year limited warranty.

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Specification Details of Archos Gmini 500 40GB  MP4 Player

Manufacturer	Archos
Model Name	Archos Gmini 500
Media Player Type	MP4
Dimensions ( W x H x D)	76 x 124 x 24mm
Weight	315 grams
Display	4″ LCD display
Display resolution	720 x 480 pixels
Backlight	Yes
Body	Aluminium
Colours available	Black
Memory Capacity	40GB
Supported audio standards	MP3, WMA, WAV
FM radio	No
ID3 tags support	Yes
Recording feature	Yes
Supported image formats	JPEG
Headphone type	3.5 mm
Operating system	Windows, Mac
Battery type	Lithium ion
Battery life	Audio: 15hours Video: 5 hours
Charging time	Two hours
Included cable	USB
Accessories included	Earphones Bluetooth earphones- DR-BT21G AC adaptor Stand
Warranty	One year