Reviews of the MusicGremlin MG-1000 (8GB)
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CNET Review
The Good: Lets you download new songs to your portable without a PC; music store has about 2 million tracks; can connect to other MusicGremlins through Wi-Fi or ad-hoc connections and share music; includes an FM radio.
The Bad: Music subscriptions cost $14.99 per month (otherwise, songs are 99 cents per track); only subscribers can share songs; poor battery life; merely 8GB of storage for $299; requires open Wi-Fi connection to download songs; FM radio can't remember presets; no video, photo, or messaging capabilities; doesn't work with Macs.
The Bottom Line: The MusicGremlin is a novel first effort and a boon for people who want instant access to downloadable songs, but it probably doesn't deliver enough value to attract many users.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 66/100 and users 75/100. Comparing these reviews to 275270 other MP3 Players reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 82/100 = Very Good.
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infosyncworld.com
Review Summary: The MusicGremlin MG-1000 offers the ability to download music whenever you're at a Wi-Fi hotspot. Clear sound and a bright 2-inch LCD are nice perks but the battery life is mediocre and the FM radio is poor.
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pcmag.com
Review Summary: The MusicGremlin MG-1000 is a worthy concept and a good first attempt at a Wi-Fi-enabled MP3 player, but it doesn't quite live up to expectations. For now, it's strictly for early adopters.
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digitaltrends.com
Review Summary: I like this product a lot. Finally, an MP3 (and WMA) player has come along offering a compelling alternative to the iPod..
Manufacturer: MusicGremlin, Inc.
Part number: MG-1000
General
- Width 2.4 in
- Depth 7.7 in
- Product type Wi-Fi enabled digital player / recorder / radio
- Height 4.1 in
- PC interface(s) supported USB, Wi-Fi
- Weight 4 oz
- Digital storage Built-in 8 GB Hard disk drive
- Dimensions (W x D x H) 2.4 in x 7.7 in x 4.1 in
- Packaged quantity 1
- Digital storage media capacity 8 GB
- Digital storage media type Hard disk drive
- Digital storage media form factor Built-in
Radio
- Tuner type Digital Radio tuner
- Tuner bands FM
Digital Player / Recorder
- Digital player supported digital audio standards WMA
Audio System
- Sound output mode Stereo
- Additional features Wireless music download
Cable(s) / Peripheral(s)
- Cable(s) included 1 x USB cable -
Connections
- Connector type 1 x Audio line-in, 1 x Headphones, 1 x USB, 1 x DC power input
Built-in Display
- Audio system built-in display LCD
- Diagonal size 2 in
- Resolution 220 x 176
- Backlight display Yes
Power
- Power Supply / Device Power adapter External
CD System
- CD system type None
Microphone
- Microphone type Built-in
Headphones
- Headphones type Binaural Ear-bud
- Sound output mode Stereo
- Connectivity technology Wired
Battery / Power
- Power device type Power adapter
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Buying Choices
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Amazon Marketplace
$299.00 |
In stock: yes
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