Creative Labs NOMAD MuVo 64 MB MP3 Player
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Manufacturer: CreativeBrand: Creative
Edition: Electronics
Audio: English (Original Language)
Model: MUVO64
Publisher: Creative
Studio: Creative
Music Label: Creative
Product features:
- Ultra-compact, 2-piece hybrid player
- 12 hours of continuous play
- Easy connectivity via USB
- Ideal for dynamic environments, like jogging or fitness training
- Includes earbuds, neck cord, AAA battery, installation CD, and quick-start guide
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Customer Review: Amazing Product
Summary: 5 Stars
I got the 128MB version of this product, but except for storage capacity both models are the same. The first thing that gets you is the size. The photos don't do it justice. Like, it's really, really small. We're talking 1 1/4 x 2 3/4 x 1/2 (inches). And, it weighs almost nothing.There have been some negative comments on this product, but I feel the negatives are what make this product what it is. You see, you have to look at this thing as a USB memory module -- that just happens to play music. One complaint has been the lack of a display, but a display would just make it bigger. Another complaint has been the lack of a memory. When you turn it off it starts back at the beginning. Well, I assume a memory feature would use up battery life. And another complaint has been a lack of controls. I mean, how many controls do you need? It's so simple I had it up and running 10 minutes after opening the box, and that includes loading files onto it.
It does feel kinda cheap (plastic), but the controls work well, and the only problems I've had are sometimes when you click to move up or down a track it might miss by a track. Fast foward is not audible, so you hold the button and guess. Otherwise, it works extremely well.
Another thing that makes this product unique is that the memory module separates from the battery compartment and plugs right into a USB port. No drivers are needed for Window Me/2000/XP, but you will have to load the included drivers if you use Windows 98. I work on a lot of computers and often have to transfer files from one to another. The MuVo makes this a snap. And hey, if you happen to load a few MP3 files on it you can listen to some tunes while you're walking from one office to another.
Sound quality is determined by how good your MP3 files are and your headphones. I have a pair of Sonys that do sound better than what comes with it, but not much. And here's a tip: The free version of sofware that came with your CDRW may not rip MP3 files at 128kb (about the lowest quality that sounds decent). I did a bit of searching around and found a program called CDex that works quite well at getting decent quality MP3 files off your CDs -- and it's free!
The MuVo also has a repeat function. You push a button at the beginning of where you want the repeat to start, and again where you want it to end. While this is a lot of work if you want to listen to one track over and over, it's perfect for any musician trying to learn a song.
If you're looking for CD quality and lots of features, I suggest you get a good skip-proof portable CD player. But, if you want a very small MP3 player that sounds pretty damn good, and is extremly small and lightweight, this is a great product. By the way, everbody I've shown this to has been amazed at both the sound quality and the size.
Description of Creative Labs NOMAD MuVo 64 MB MP3 Player
MODEL- MUVO64 VENDOR- CREATIVE LABS FEATURES- NOMAD MuVo- 64MB MP3 Player to MuVo Memory - in a snap! We are proud to present to you the revolutionary Creative NOMAD MuVo With its unique 2-piece design this tiny hybrid player offers fantastic sound quality as an MP3 player and unparalleled versatility as a data storage device. It so easy to use you don even need cables or software*! * USB drivers for Windows98/98SE provided in bundled CD. If you are looking for a great sounding tiny MP3 player with superior flexibility to store any files quickly and easily then the NOMAD MuVo is right for you! With the NOMAD MuVo you can always have your favorite music and/or needed files right at your finger tips. The NOMAD MuVo is so eloquently compact it can fit virtually anywhere. Imagine storing an hour of digital music or over 44 floppies worth of data on your key chain! With NOMAD MuVo you can and it can be yours now! Get with innovation; Get the NOMAD MuVo Includes MuVo 64MB player Ear bud headphones 1 AAA alkaline battery neck cord quick start guide and installation guide. 1) Plug the MuVo Memory into any computer USB port and it will show up automatically as removeable storage on the desktop. Drag and drop your MP3s/WMAs and files straight onto the NOMAD MuVo No cables or software* are required! * USB drivers for Windows98/98SE provided in bundled CD. 2) The NOMAD MuVo changes from a MuVo Memory into a MP3 player in a snap! Simply attach the battery pack and you e ready to go. 3) When used with the included battery pack the NOMAD MuVo works as a tiny MP3 player with incredible sound quality. The NOMAD MuVo plays for up to 12 hours on one alkaline AAA battery. * Bring the tiny entirely portable NOMAD MuVo out with you easily in your pocket or wear it in style with the neck cord. * Enjoy high quality music (90dB) on the move. * Listen to music while running or biking with virtually skip-free playback. * Store Music! 15 MP3 tracks or 30 WMA tracks! Store Data! 44 floppies ...Combining a high-quality 64 MB MP3 player with a compact USB hard drive, Creative Labs has created MuVo, a logical step in hybrid portable devices.
MuVo is compact (about the size of a cigarette lighter) and lightweight, and it stores images, Web pages, and other documents, in addition to your MP3 files.
Installation is a breeze. Simply plug the MuVo into a spare USB port and your PC recognizes it as a mass storage device. No drivers are needed, although the unit does ship with some drivers and a special formatting tool. Transferring files to the unit is as easy as the installation: Just drag and drop files into the player and you're set to go. Once you've transferred data or MP3 files, remove the MuVo from your computer and slide it onto the battery pack. One AAA battery will net you up to 12 hours of power.
One problem we found was that because the unit doesn't ship with a cradle or USB port extension cable, we had to go around to the back of our computer every time we wanted to insert or remove the device. This isn't a problem if you have a USB hub or are using the MuVo on a laptop.
Although slightly more expensive than a mass storage device of comparable size, the MuVo is ideal for those wanting a compact, versatile MP3 player. --Martin Snelling, Amazon.co.uk