Memorex MP3 Player for $66.47 at Target

[tsuwei]

Hi, All,

You maybe asking isn't this the same lousy MPD8505CP?

It is the same model; however, the one I bought today has a "suffix A" on the label. I checked the manual. I think this "suffix A" makes it an improved version of the original model. A brief summary about its MP3 properties:

MPEG rate: 32 - 384Kpbs
Sampling Frequency: 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 KHz
MPEG 1, 2: Layer 2, 3
MP3 Playback: ISO9660 format compatible

I tried several MP3 CD-R /RWs I made. They all played beautifully. A complete car kit comes with it (I like this).


Best,
Tsuwei

 

[Teekster]

buyer beware. I had 3 bad "suffix a"s in a row before I went with a rio volt. my $.02

 

[Arrow21]

I may not have gotten one of these, but I am very happy with my rio volt, you can play asfs, real player and other formats. Plus it is upgradable. Great procut. Also just my .02 cents worth.

 

[jamesbear]

<< I may not have gotten one of these, but I am very happy with my rio volt, you can play asfs, real player and other formats. Plus it is upgradable. Great procut. Also just my .02 cents worth. >>



Does anyone know if there is a car kit for the Rio Volt (or the AVC Soul player)?

I'm thinking about getting one for my car, but not too sure if I can get a Car power adapter.

 

[cr]

<< buyer beware. I had 3 bad "suffix a"s in a row before I went with a rio volt. my $.02 >>



LOL , Why did you keep buying them ? I would had stopped after the first went bad.

 

[rosborn]

I had a suffix a version of this player. It still skipped a lot. It's good if you REALLY need a cheap way to listen to MP3's from CD, but be ready for numerous pauses while in play (even if you aren't moving). I ended up taking mine back and got a Rio Volt to replace it. The Volt is excellent.

 

[BlackMamba]

i had nothing but problems with the memorex too...your better off with the d-link if you need a budget player...

 

[CoolMint]

<<

Does anyone know if there is a car kit for the Rio Volt (or the AVC Soul player)?

I'm thinking about getting one for my car, but not too sure if I can get a Car power adapter. >>




it uses the standard small plug 4.5V like other cd players so you can get one anywhere

 

[DieselMan]

<< i had nothing but problems with the memorex too...your better off with the d-link if you need a budget player... >>



I have the D-Link MP3 CD player. I actually had to exchange it once because the first one skipped consistently. The second one is still working flawlessly. It's a budget mp3 cd player so do expect some cons:

1. No ID tag support.
2. No Anti-Shock memory in MP3 mode (how ridiculous)
3. Songs encoded at higher than 192kbps (ie 320kbps) will play "funny" (half skipping, half in slow motion)
4. Batteries only last a couple of hours, three at best. The batteries that come bundled are NOT rechargeable.
5. It plays well in a Camry or anything with soft shocks.

Problem #2 is really annoying if you are not using it in a car.

I would not recommend it. You are better off spending $20-$30 more and get the Soul or Rio Volt! If you are really on a budget, then you might consider. I bought mine quiet a few months ago, and I had known the pros/cons of the D-Link, I would have waited for either the Soul or the Phillips Expanium.

 

[takhyon]

Hey, Arrow21, I didn't know the Rio Volt could play Real Audio files. Does it need a firmware upgrade?

 

[ABErickson]

Hmmm.... I saw the same thing on the Real Player files. I have a Volt and "hang out" at mp3.com portable forum a little bit (where they talk about the Volt a ton), and that's the first I've ever heard of that. Are you sure that's correct?