- 4 GB capacity for storage of up to 1,150 songs, 3,500 photos, or 10 hours of video; expandable to 12 GB via MicroSD card
- Up to 8 hours of music playback or 4 hours video playback on a single charge
- 2.4-inch color TFT LCD display with 320 x 240 (QVGA) pixel resolution
- Supports MP3, WAV, WMA, OGG, FLAC, and APE audio files; AVI, MP4, RM, RMVB, and FLV video files; JPEG, BMP, PNG, GIF, and TIFF images; TXT text files
- One-year limited warranty
- 2.4-inch TFT LCD display
- 320 x 240 (QVGA) pixel resolution; 4 GB capacity for storage of up to 1,150 songs, 3,500 photos, or 10 hours of video; expandable to 12 GB via MicroSD card
So i finally get it to charge, it is very easy to put things onto the unit. Connect it to your computer and open up where it is located and there is a number of folders. I just copy and pasted the things i wanted into the right folders.
There are many pros/cons to this unit so it's best to know before you buy:
PROS/CONS
1. I think it's a good price for the GB and I use it mainly for a video player/mp3 player and for that it is fine. The earbuds included are cheap and hurt my ears and in fact they just broke last night so use a different headphone (and if you know of a good brand let me know because i can't seem to find one). Also, as another reviewer said, you need a headphone plugged in to get the FM radio to work.
2. The FM radio is slightly hard to use (to find a station, scan idk how to stop the scan lol) but once you go on a station you like you get decent reception AND you can record the song on the radio! I think this is a really cool function and I haven't seen it on anything else before.
3. Video looks good on the unit HOWEVER the disc that comes with it to "convert" your videos does not work at all. But, you can get youtube videos on it by going to and picking "High Quality 3 GP 320x 240" this is the only video file that works on here. Before that i tried to put MP4s on it and they won't even play.
4. There is a voice recorder on it. I have only tried to use it once. For some odd reason the default is WMA when the player only plays MP3s *facepalm* so you will need to change it to record in MP3 first and you should be fine. Again, I didn't find this to be the easiest feature. When I tried to record, it basically didn't lol. But i only tried it once so i'm hoping whenever i try to again that it will work the way i want (and now i know it needs to be in mp3 format lol). Also I do have 2 files from my trial recording on my unit that does not appear when i plug it into my comp for some reason, i need to delete these items on the unit instead of through the comp.
5. The camera on this SUCKS. DO NOT BUY if you are looking for a camera. I have a 3 MP camera and I thought this would be an "upgrade" and it's not at all. There is no flash and because of that the pictures come out looking grainy unless you are in insane light (and whoever is lol).
In conclusion I would recommend this to a patient adult consumer because it can be trying at times to figure out how it works. HOWEVER, once you figure it out it is awesome. For such a cheap price I think it's a great price if you are looking for a video player/mp3 player and NOT A CAMERA
***Update 11/15/10***
This does play WMAs
I have recorded things on it now
I have also lost it because it is small so if you get it please remember where you put it!This is Amy's husband Alan writing this (and I have really written MOST of these reviews, to be honest) and this eMatic MP3/MP4 gadget is the bee's knees. It can do everything my cheap little prepaid Net10 phone can't do. It plays music, displays pictures, plays videos, records music straight from the FM radio, is expandable with microSD cards I already have from a Rumor 2 I used to own, records videos, takes 5MP pictures (they are fuzzy though), and file transfers are a snap with my computer.
Here are some helpful hints:
1) Use the silicone case or you'll get fingerprints all over the thing.
2) Use the supplied cleaning cloth to keep the screen and the camera lens clean.
3) Do not exceed 3GB of the 3.5GB storage capacity or the player will freeze up when you switch between apps. (camera, video, etc)
4) If you want to listen to music in your car, buy a Griffin iTrip Universal here on Amazon (about $8 shipped) and it will charge while playing unlike most other brands of MP3 players, including Apple iPods and iPod knockoffs. (like the $15.50 one I had from eBay recently that my kids stepped on and broke)
5) Be careful of the MIC port on the bottom side by the microSD slot, if you cover it with your thumb, it doesn't record much.
Caveats, as this is not a perfect player, there are some small issues:
a) This one I received has a small blemish on the camera lens, but you don't see it in photos. So it's a non-issue to me.
b) When charging, the player does get much warmer than usual, so don't let it charge overnight. 4 hours at first, 2 hours thereafter.
c) The internal speaker will not work with the FM radio, it insists you plug in headphones.
d) The internal speaker has the quality of a five-year-old off-brand digital camera. Useless unless you press it up to your ear.
e) It is confusing at first to learn how to navigate through the apps and the menus, but don't give up, just read the manual.
I would absolutely spend $40 all over again for this unit. Can't say enough how much I enjoy having it with me. Can't say enough how I'm glad I don't have to go out and spend hundreds of dollars on a cell phone that has these features. It's small enough to carry in a shirt pocket along with my cheap little $30 prepaid cell phone. This player has more features for $40 than some players that cost twice as much. No sense buying a $150 iPod when this does the same job for so much less!We bought this player for our son. He is 2 years old and he loves it.
It came with a clear rubber protective skin.
It is easy to use and the picture quality is acceptable.
We have not uploaded any of his pics yet but it looks good.
One disadvantage is that there is no flash for the camera.
This player is easy to download into.
You do however have to charge from a USB port on your PC for 4hrs the first time and 2hrs every time after.
It would be nice to have a plugin charger option (I guess I can find a generic online).
Another disadvantage is that it IN NOT a touch screen.
The player does have a expansion slot for SD mini in addition to the 4Gig built-in memory.
The external speaker is not too loud and is clear.
Our son uses the speaker instead of the earphones it came with.
However, overall it is a good buy.
If a 2 year old can operate and navigate this player, anyone can.
What more do you expect for the price
Our family loves it!Pros:
-Cheap price
-Decent camera. The picture quality is about the same as my cell phone's. Video camera is nice.
-I like watching videos. The software it came with to download music videos was corrupted, but it's ok since I like using RealPlayer. Easy to convert and watch videos on the player.
-Radio, voice recorder and the EBook (.txt files) features are nice but I don't have use for them.
-Battery life is ok.
-Plays mp3 and wma files, although for some reason album art doesn't show up for the wma files.
Cons:
-It takes a lot of fidgeting with the settings to get the sound right, but even then the sound isn't great.
-It's not hard to navigate, but you have to do a lot of clicking. And the buttons do click kinda loud.
-Sometimes I have to twist the earbuds into the jack a bit to get sound in both sides.
-It's to much of a hassle to make playlists, you have to add the songs one by one when they're playing. I don't even bother making them. If someone knows an easier way to make them please post how.
-You can add more memory with a micro SD card, but it's not integrated.
-Player feels kinda flimsy, but it comes with a silicone case.
Overall it's good player for the price, but I preferred my deceased Insignia Pilot over this because of the better sound quality even though it didn't have as many features.
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This is a very small, portable item. It is easy to take with you wherever you go. It is extremely lightweight, almost like a feather. I carry it in my purse all the time.
I got it recently and I have only used it to listen to FM radio and to take casual pictures and videos. The other features I'll try at some later time. I already have another MP3 player.
The picture quality of stills is good, it does the job just fine. I was not expecting a high definition camera so I was not dissappointed. However, I was surprised at how good it is for close-up takes.
As for the videos taken with the camcorder, they come out OK. Mine has a small occasional skip, but no big deal since I use it only for casual videotaping.
I like the "TV Out" feature where you can connect the player to a television and share your pictures and videos on a larger screen. It comes with the cables for this purpose (the red, yellow and white trio).
If you wish to watch the videos taken with its camcorder on your PC, you first have to convert them from the AVI format they come in to the Windows format you'll need.
I am sharing on the front page of this product some pictures and posting here a video. I took them all with this device. The viewers can come to their own conclusions.
This digital camera/digital camcorder/FM Radio/Media Player, like all electronics, is very delicate and it should be handled with care. Even the sturdier looking electronics break easily if not handled properly. This one does not give the false impression of being strong, like others do.
Don't expect a quiet browsing of menus. This is not a touch-screen media player. It has buttons that make a noticeable "click" sound when pressed. However, I found the menus simple and easy to use once you figure out how to move around.
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