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Insignia 4gb Video MP3 Player
March 26, 2007 | | Comments (1) | TrackBacks

This is an amazing device! I've got a regular iPOD and was fully prepared to expect the same limitations.. unfortunately iPODs having become the norm when it comes to this genre. I went ahead and installed the software (Audible Manager - Sync; Arcsoft MediaConverter 2 - convertor; Music Store - purchase music online through Bestbuy.com ) and had no issues. I gave the device a good 3 hour charge (using the provided USB cable) and turned it on. The 2.2 inch display is bright! There are only 2 buttons besides the regular ipod-like jog dial wheel, and apparently thats good enough to navigate around on it. I was immediately surprised to realize the Radio FM, Video playing and recording features this player provides. I know its written on the box so I shouldnt have been surprised but still.. having been numbed by my iPOD I wasnt expecting much expect to play mp3s. Luckily the device comes pre-loaded with a couple of videos so I was able to quickly realize how great of an experience the screen provides for playing videos. Oh.. I forgot to mention something.. it does bluetooth! I grabbed my bluetooth headset I use for my cellphone and managed to pair the devices together and sure enough.. i can now wander around and leave the insignia player alone and no wires! The device on full charge lasts approx 20 hours, and thats with bluetooth turned off.. The menu system is tricky at first but its a simple set of menus so you cant go wrong. Oh and just to let you know.. I went ahead and plugged it into my computer and decided to launch up Windows MediaPlayer (as opposed to the provided Audible Manager) and it recognized the player and started synching per my command! I really am enjoying the Insignia Video MP3 player and for its price ($100-regular/$150-bluetooth). I should also make note that the player does allow for micro-SD card expansion.. so you're not limited to 4GB if you have tons of images/video/mp3s to entertain yourself with.

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