Disney 512Mb Mix Stick Princess Flower Mp3 Player
by Prime Entertainment
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Manufacturer: Prime EntertainmentBrand: Digital Blue
Edition: Electronics
Model: 723
Publisher: Prime Entertainment
Studio: Prime Entertainment
Music Label: Prime Entertainment
Product features:
- Storage: 512MB internal memory (expandable SD/MMC slot). Holds up to 120/8 hours of WMA music or 60 songs/4 hours of MP3 music.
- Plays: MP3/WMA, Disney Mix Clips, SD/MMC Cards. Also stores data - great for homework!
- Battery: 8-hour built-in rechargeable battery
- Includes: Software CD, Stereo Earbuds, Lanyard w/ Safety Release
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Customer Review: REVIEW FOR MAC users- works great but needs MP3 conversion
Summary: 5 Stars
Runs on MP3s... just Convert and Go!
(free converter avail for PPC and INTEL)
I have a mac OS 10.5.8, I charged the player for the recommended 2.5 hours in the usb slot and tried to load it by drag and drop from itunes and it didn't play. Then I realized that all my itunes songs are AAC. The new itunes may or may not do MP3 conversion like the old itunes did (idk), but i just DL'd a free converter program called Switch (just search for "switch mp3 converter" to find it). Switch has versions for PPC mac, INTEL mac (and PC though the player also uses wma). It downloads fast and is easy to use- just drop in one song, multiple songs or even a folder of songs from your desktop (or from anywhere on your MAC except itunes- just drag your songs out of itunes first), choose a target folder for your new MP3s, and hit convert. Once songs are converted the Mix Stick player is drag and drop (you could also choose Mix Stick as the target for your new MP3s from Switch and have one less step). Using Switch you can definitely convert itunes purchased music (i tried it on an itunes purchased song for this review) and for CDs you have DL'd into itunes no problem (as long as you drag them out of itunes first).
When you plug the player into a MAC it shows up as an icon on the desktop which you can rename what you like and drag in MP3s, eject the player and you are ready to go. Also, technically you could also store other files on this drive good for work, homework or whatever- especially if you take advantage of the 1gig sd/mmc expansion slot which makes it technically infinitely expandable.
The headphones are sufficient (here I have to mention I paid $7.99 shipped for this player and find it completely worth it for that price) though an audiophile would probably switch them out (the sound will be as good as your headphones, i tried other headphones). The Mix Stick earbuds sound passable (better than i thought) and can get crazy loud, more than i thought they would for sure, and they don't lose their sound quality with big changes in volume. The earbuds have foam on them and are surprisingly comfortable, way more comfortable than my ipod earbuds which pretty much are just painful (i since got on-ear headphones). I wore the Mix Stick earbuds for several hours without any complaints- a surprise for me. So, they aren't going to win any sound awards but they do the job good enough.
I bought this player as an xmas gift for a music-loving 3 yr old who can't get enough of my ipod classic. I wanted to get it all set up and load it, charge it, and run it awhile, re-charge it etc to make sure it will not be disappointing. I put 64 songs on it and that is nearing capacity. So far so good. I plan on removing the dummy sd card and putting tape over the SD/mmc slot. Though mostly cosmetic, i will also tape the bottom in place. Tape makes for another step to charge it but will keep it from getting lost- However FYI you could lose the bottom and still charge, load and listen to the player, so no worries- the bottom 'protects' the USB plug but you don't need it. The bottom piece has a 1/8 inch jack for the earbuds and an 1/8 inch plug that plugs into the player, so if you remove it there is still a jack in the player where you can plug in the earbuds next to the usb plug.
The on/off switch seems less solid than the rest of the player and is the only part of the player that concerns me long term. It seems weak and is so important to the working of the player that I hope it holds out. Again, for the price I paid for this, it is more or less a throwaway- so no worries, only time will tell.
The lanyard is plastic but it is also breakaway so suits my needs exactly. The player was a little bigger than i thought would be, about the size of two zippo lighters rounded off. This is also good for me, since once i removed the dummy SD card, there weren't really any tiny parts. The weight of it is non-existent it's so light.
It has good features. You can play your playlist in 'abc/numerical' order (by the title on the mp3) or in shuffle. You can FF or REW through a song (not just to the beginning or end but really FF and REW to any point in the song). You can skip through your songs forward and back, pause, and adjust the volume with quite a bit of control.
As for this Mix Stick, you know kids, it might end up under the bed or it may be a constant companion, you never know... Here's hoping that I got something good !
If it turns out to have any issues i will try to post it. Hope this helps fellow MAC users. :)
Description of Disney 512Mb Mix Stick Princess Flower Mp3 Player
Disney Mix Stick - Princess Flowers 512MB. With the Disney Mix Stick digital music player, you can play music right away with Disney Mix Clips-full Cds of music on tiny SD cards! It's easier than downloading; no computer required! Just plug and play! Includes:Earbuds, Lanyard, Software CD, User Guide. Supports WMA/MP3. Built-in rechargeable battery- 8 hour playback.Digital Cameras and Photo Categories
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