TrekStor iBeat Pink 2GB Digital MP3/MP4/Audio/Video/Media Player with Voice Recorder/FM Tuner
- Supports MP3, WMA, WMA-DRM9, and WAV audio formats; SMV video format; JPEG and BMP image formats
- 1.7-inch TFT LCD with 128 x 160 pixel resolution
- 12 hours of audio or video on a single charge
- 2 GB capacity for about 500 songs
Product Description
TrekStor iBeat has teamed with singer/songwriter Pink to offer an exclusive MP3 player named for the performer, engraved with her signature and preloaded with photos. The i.Beat p!nk , a stylish video capable MP3 player, is slim at just over ΒΌ inch thick, or about the width of a pencil. With an integrated color LCD display, it not only plays music, but also stores photos and offers video playback as well. Packed with features, p!nk incorporates a built-in FM tuner, ID3 tag display, SRS WOW surround sound effects and a voice recorder wit built-in microphone. Based on flash memory storage, the 2 GB i.Beat pink can hold about 500 songs, or around 12 hours of continues listening. The front of the i.Beat p!nk is designed with a touch pad control and illuminated sensor keys, while the back is covered in a glossy silver aluminum. In addition to conventional MP3, WMA and WAV files, the new p!nk player supports WMA-DRM9 (Digital Rights Management) format for playi… More >>
TrekStor iBeat Pink 2GB Digital MP3/MP4/Audio/Video/Media Player with Voice Recorder/FM Tuner
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Overall, I am happy with this MP3 player. I am one of those people who just resist anything cookie-cutter, “in,” or normative–and I CANNOT allow myself to buy into iPods and iPhones. So, I was happy to have found this product, which has pretty good features.
It is compact, and the sound quality is very good. Also, the download process is a bit more intuitive than what I have experienced w/ iPods (which I don’t own).
With this said, there are some problems. I play the piano, and I have pretty skilled fingers; yet, it is almost impossible to precisely navigate the control pad(s). This can be frustrating.
I still can’t figure out some features, such as the playlist (which often skips songs for some reasons). Also, every time you turn it off, it appears to go back to song #1–which is a major inconvenience, compared to iPods, which let you pick up where you left off. Also, the battery life seems inconsistent. Sometimes, I can get through 8-hour flights w/o problems, and other times, it will shut itself off after an hour at the gym, saying the battery is dead. I don’t know what contributes to these inconsistencies. It should also be noted that the sole power source comes from the USB connection.
Needless to say, the iPod docks at the gym, etc. won’t accommodate this product, which is fine because I hate things that are too standardized anyhow… Also, it really doesn’t have manuals, and even their online manual only gives you the bare minimum info–so, be ready to play around with it before you can figure things out. Your prior knowledge using your iPods won’t help you navigate this product.
Still, I am happy with the product, especially considering the modest price tag.
Rating: 3 / 5