Friday, 16 October 2009
Philips GoGear Vibe review
The Philips GoGear Vibe is the manufacturer’s brand new entry-level MP3 player, the highlight of which is an excellent colour screen.
The 1.5-inch colour screen is something of a rarity in budget MP3 players, but the Philips GoGear Vibe does it well. It excels in displaying photos and video as well as album artwork. The player’s navigation pad sits below the screen.
Despite the inclusion of a fairly generous screen, the GoGear Vibe isn’t an overly large budget player. It will fit into the palm of most hands as well as most pockets.
In terms of music, the player supports just three formats: MP3, WMA and Audible - support for AAC is a glaring omission. Sound quality is more than reasonable for an MP3 player in this price range.
Rounding out the Philips GoGear Vibe’s feature set are voice recording and an FM radio. A mini USB connection and 3.5mm headphone jack are also included on the player’s base.
The Philips GoGear Vibe comes in two capacities: 4GB (Australian price $119.95) and 8GB ($149.95).
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