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Compaq iPAQ PCD-1 Personal CD Player

Compaq iPAQ PCD-1 Personal CD Player
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Disappointed Downunder

Written: Apr 03 '03

Product Rating: Product Rating: 1.0
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Pros: Backlit display, rechargable batteries, comfortable headphones, FM tuner

Cons: Does not play all MP3s, poor manual/on-line help, dubious playback quality, low battery life

The Bottom Line: Don't waste your money. Buy a product whose maker seems to care
aussie_scouse's Full Review: Compaq iPAQ PCD-1 Personal CD Player
I bought this as my first MP3 player from the local HP supplier in Australia, and am I disappointed!

I first inserted a CD of 180 MP3s and it wouldn't play, instead freezing up. The following day I contacted HP who fobbed me off with a story of how it does not play VBR MP3s (I've since found out that VBR format is very common.

I have however sucessfully played MP3s ripped from CDs with CDex, but have not yet been successful in using a CDRW.

The machine frequently freezes up, and I can only reset it by removing the batteries. The lid is also hard to open.

After just two days of ownership,I am just about to ask the supplier for a refund

Recommended:
No

Amount Paid (US$): 136
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