Pros: Very Compact Cons: Memory Size & Transfer Interface
I travel a lot. And the minimum flight time will always be 5 hours because of where I live. So I have been looking for things to keep me occupied, or at least pacified while I'm sitting on a plane next to someone who wants to have a conversation I'm...
I have been looking at Panasonic's mp3 player for a while, both of it's durability and notable battery life. It was just a matter of choosing between the models. I finally bought the SV-SD50 over SV-SD85 of a saving of >$100 between the two. And, I ...
Pros: Lightweight, easy to use, good sound quality. Cons: Neck strap instead of arm band.
I purchased this as a gift for my husband when he started training for a marathon. This is a great player, and is very light. It is very easy to set up, and even easier to download music. After we figured out how to turn it on (you have to push in the...
NOT for the exercise conscious!!! by br69gemini ,Nov 28 '04
Pros: Small size, light weight, portability, AAA battery Cons: NOT water proof, file transfer into SD format
I bought this for the sole purpose to use when I run and didn't realize that the neck strap funneled sweat into the player and corroded the internal circuitry. It only lasted 2 months... So, I wouldn't recommend this model for the exercise minded individual.
CAN'T use raw MP3 files!!! you have to use their software (which stinks) by macmedia ,Nov 03 '03
Pros: Great battery life (31 hrs) and sound. Small size for a memory card player Cons: The dreaded proprietary SD audio format is the downfall of this player.
I thought all MP3 players were similar - but too bad I never checked out the reviews first before buying this.
In order to install MP3 files (or WMA & AAC formats) to the memory card, you have to use the RealONE player to convert it to Panasonic's SD audio format first - a real DRAG. With other MP3 players, you just copy the files directly into the player or memory card and go.
The RealONE player is buggy and slow - so that extra step is just a pain. Plus, they supposedly don't support Macs - just another con
There are pros to the player but the above just cancels them out...
31 hour playback from 1 AAA battery is MUCH better than the competition which ranges from 7 hours to around 14. And of course, having the ability to add SD memory is great but you still need to format them to SD audio format in order to use it here (bad bad). The sound is absolutely terrific and is better than my Ipod.
Hey man...to everyone complaining about the difficulty of the software transfer using Real Player..stop complaining! Honestly...this player absolutely "smokes" dollar for dollar.
1. It's made by Panasonic. They make the most reliable and durable electronics on th3 market. And it's never "half way", if they enter the market...they dominate it. End of sentence.
2. Battery Life. 31 hours on this player. Whoever said "the MP3 transfer software cancels out the pros of this player" is obviously a PC noob who is not comfortable with any software except "beginner" MS Word utilities. It's simple. Nuff said.
3. Price. Dollar for dollar this player cannot be beat for sound, quality and battery life. It's an MP3 Player, what else matters?
Alright...no backlit display. A Con? Perhaps...Do you like to listen to music alone in the dark? Mmmmmkay? Besides, with an MP3 Player this size, you have to squint to see the display. It's awesome.
I got this as a Christmas present from Dad. At first, I thought it wouldn't be the best quality when I saw the size and how low the price was. Was I wrong!! Other than the fact that you look silly wearing the player around your neck (trust me, you do), the player is worth far more than its $150 price tag. The lightweight player is smaller than the average pager, making it easy to carry in your pocket, purse, backpack, or even in your hand. For all you fitness-buffs, this player makes running on the treadmill with a bulky CD player and headphones look archaic. Being a starving student, my main priority, other than classwork, is my cash flow. The extra memory cards start at $35, but the prices are coming down. The player plays longer than advertised on a single AAA battery. The software necessary is easy to use. Overall, an excellent value for a superior digital player than that of a CD player and most of the digital music players now available.
I really like my Panasonic SV-SD50. I originally wanted a Creative Labs MuVo, but my husband brought me this... and I'm glad he did! This one has a display. The prices on the SD cards are really coming down and I upgraded to the 256 right away and now I can fit everything I want on one card. Amazing! I use it primarily for workouts and it performs beautifully. I don't mind the lanyard. The headphones are great and stay on. I haven't had any problems with the software or the card reader. For the price, it's a bargain what you get.
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