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RBMODS REVIEWS |
Date 2005-02-13
Provider: X-Micro
Author: Niko Lupala
Editor: Amber Lupala
X-Micro Musepod mp3 player
Well mp3 players are popular these days we all know that. There are flash bashed ones for people that want a small mp3 player
and then there are those people that want tons of space. That's when the harddrive based mp3 players come in. We have a Musepod from X-Micro that we
will be testing today. It comes with a nice 20GB of space so you will be able to store hours and hours of songs on this device.
It has some cool features such as encoding, radio, etc that we also will look at tonight.
About X-Micro:
X-Micro Technology Corp. was established in 1999. Our product lines include 3D Graphic Cards, Wireless Communication and Digital Devices. Our team has a strong R&D background with more than ten years' experience in this field. To enhance the competitiveness in computing industry, X-Micro Technology Corp. makes all efforts to invest substantially in R&D, manufacturing, as well as engineering. We are dedicated in providing leading Graphic Cards and advanced products to our global customers. Our 3D graphic cards have been recognized by worldwide customers, also given awards and highly recommended by global and local media as we consistent deliver products in high quality and reliability
Specifications:
Model Name XMP3E-20F
Storage BUILT-IN 20GB HDD (Toshiba 1.8")
LCD 128*128 DOT blue backlight (2Bit 4Grayscale/8lines)
Dimension/Weight 100x62x22mm / 168g
Main CPU Motorola SCF5249
USB USB 2.0
USB Host USB 1.1 Host function (copy only)
Power & Battery Built-in rechargeable Lithium-Polymer Battery 1300mAh
Charging Time Full Charge: 3 Hours
Quick Charge: 1 Hour (charge to 70% of Battery capacity)
Playback Time 12 Hours plus
Audio Format Supported Mp3 (UPTO 320Kbps), WMA, VBR (Option: OGG)
Operating Temp. Read: -10°C~65°C Write: 5°C~65°C
Freq. Response 20Hz~20,000Hz
Headphone Output 15mW(L) + 15mW(R) at 16Ohm max volume
S/N > 80dB (with a filter at 16Ohm load)
THD < 0.1%
OS Microsoft Windows 98/SE/ME/2000/XP
Mac 9.x, 10.x
CODEC Playback Mp3, WMA (support VBR)
Play mode - Repeat One Song, Repeat folder, Repeat all folder
- Shuffle One Song, Shuffle folder, Shuffle all folder
- Section repeat (A-B)
6 Preset EQ Normal, Classic, Rock, Jazz, Live, User's EQ
3D Sound effect - SRS (3D+High frequency) / TruBass (Ultra Deep Bass)
- Adjust 10 levels each (level 1 to level 10)
Encoding Function
(using slide key) - FM direct encoding, Line encoding, Voice recording (built -in microphone inside)
- Encoding to mp3 format
- Encoding quality (32Kbps~320bps)
FM Tuner - Support 20 preset
- Auto scan / auto memory function
Full graphic LCD Blue EL backlight (128x128 dot)
lyric Support music file containing lyric
Convenient to use key - 5 way-tact switch (Memory, volume+, volume-, FWD, REW)
- 4 tact switch (A-B, Mode, Play, Stop)
- 1 Slide switch (Hold)
Reset function Press reset hole when system stuck
The product:

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This will be interesting as we know that X-micro makes good prodcuts from before. The product is very nicely packed in a standard X-Micro box.
The harddrive won't have any damage during shipping in one of these boxes. On the back we have features in english, spanish, german etc etc.

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Lets have a closer look on the accessories included with the player. We have the quick start manual, cd with drivers, and a cd with Winrip so you can make your own mp3 songs
from Cds. The black cable is the main USB cable you need to get this thing to run and then there is also several different USB adapters.

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AC adapter is needed to charge the player as it does not charge through the USB port. Quick charge (70% battery) takes one hour and a full charge takes about three hours to charge up.
The necklace and earphones are built into each other so you have a nice necklace with earphones in one instead of having two separate ones.
Closer look >>>>> Page 2
Thank you X-Micro for making this review possible
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