Brand: Diablo Tek
Color: Black
EAN: 4710918435424
Feature: Plays MP3 + WMA digital audio files (multiple formats and bit rates)
Hard Disk Size: 1
Label: ShopTronics.com
Manufacturer: ShopTronics.com
Model: DIGIMP31GB
Publisher: ShopTronics.com
Studio: ShopTronics.com
System Memory Size: 1000
MPN: DIGIMP31GB

• Plays MP3 + WMA digital audio files (multiple formats and bit rates)
• Directly plugged into computer USB port for file / music transfer (unplug the cap)
• Plays MP3, WMA and music files (Holds about 240 songs).
• Operates with a single AAA battery up to 10 hours
• Mac compatible (OS X) plug & play. Windows 2000, XP, ME plug & play. No driver needed.

This sensational new MP3 player brings affordability and breakthrough digital technology to the audio player market. Whether you desire an MP3 player for your workouts, long plane trips, or for the trek through traffic, this USB 1GB MP3 player will do the job amazingly! This multifunction device functions as a MP3/WMA player, high-quality digital voice recorder, FM radio, and USB flash drive all in one unique design. Take it anywhere to listen to MP3 music or the radio, store data, and take quick voice notes for those hard to remember pieces of information. It also delivers superior sound quality as compared to most other players on the market! The portable MP3 player features 1 gigabyte (1024 MB) of internal memory, an attractive crystal clear blue backlit LCD screen, 5 equalizer settings, and an integrated USB 2.0 connector. The direct USB connection on this MP3 player makes transferring music and files on and off the unit extremely simple. It's sleek design makes this device very portable and its ruggedized finish and construction prevent physical damage. Listen to hours of your favorite music anytime and anywhere!

Customer Rating:
Summary: A good mp3 player.
Comment: Honestly, I love this mp3 player. It was cheap and affordable and I got about a year and a half out of it. The only reason it didn't last longer was because I dropped it and ran over it, so really it was my fault. Even after all that abuse though it still works and plays as well as it did the first day I had it. The only reason I don't use it still is because I can't see the screen all that well now and the battery back is still in DC. >_>'

Anyway, this thing, if treated well, is very durable. The cap over the USB drive at the end was gone within the first week, but I also have a bad habit of playing with it.

The navigation is a little annoying at times, but really, its not that hard to get used to. Actually, what irks me more is that the volume screen won't disappear fast enough. The time between switching songs is a little slow, but its not that bad. The toggle switch you just have to be firm with. Pay attention to what you're doing when you're playing with it and you should be fine.

Battery life was fine with me. I got roughly 10 hours or more out of it, though I never really timed it.

Honestly, this would be what you get a teenager who's good with technology. If you get irritated with technology easily, then you'll probably just get mad. I love mine though, its small, easy to handle and use. You don't need a lot of extra software and plays anything that windows media player will.

The thing that I'll miss the most is the little dog chasing the 'Bye-Bye' when you shut it down.

By the way, the brand is DIGITAL. Took me a while to figure that one out. xD

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Customer Rating:
Summary: great deal, for what it is!
Comment: First of all--yes, I'm glad I read the other reviews before purchasing. They were exactly right--a completely worthless manual, not even worthy of trying to figure out. But for me, the use was kind of intuitive. First thing you want to do after installing the AAA battery (included) is turn the "hold" button away from the arrow; the hold button is basically a "lock" that keeps you from switching settings while it's in your pocket. Then you push the round button on the front to turn it on, and an icon menu comes up the functions that this thing performs: music, recording, playback, FM radio, or storage device. It's not that intuitive, but then, it's not completely un-intuitive either; just understand that the kind of "mousy" button on top can be pushed left or right to scroll, and then down to select. Apart from the volume button, that's about it.

It's easy to drag and drop music onto this device; just plug it into your computer and off you go. Note: this thing does NOT take MP4 music--only MP3--but if you have Itunes, it will do the conversion for you, provided that you didn't buy the music from the Itunes store. There are instructions on how to do it on the web here and there. If you only have Itunes music, you can buy conversion software. Otherwise, just stick to your MP3s.

Playback quality is very good with Apple earbuds, but is pretty bad with the included earphones. I did a little voice recording, and played it back--the playback quality was surprisingly good. The internal mike captures a lot. Will also record directly off FM, if you ever need such a thing.

Overall--for the price I paid (less than 20), a real steal. Just plan on diddling with it a while before you get the feel of how it works. If you aren't a diddler, this thing may be a bit tough to crack, so have your techno-friend who just can't let it go nearby, and s/he'll get you sorted!

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Customer Rating:
Summary: great multifunction device for the price
Comment: Everything on it works well but the voice recorder sound pickup and the earphones. To pick up sound you'll want to hold it quite close to the source or else it will be a very faint recording. And the earphones would make knocking noises when jogging with it. Otherwise it's a great unit.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Unless you have an IT degree - pass on this one.
Comment: The instructions are horrible is an understatement. They tell you nothing useful!
It took two of us, two days and nights just to figure out the basics. There are many features that I have not found out how to use. An internet search for instructions brought up nothing.
So one helpful thing I can pass on to those of you who do end up trying their luck on this product - press down on the toggle switch to get it to do anything. A very helpful hint the instructions didn't even bring up.
Had I known how difficult it was going to be - I would have passed on this one.
It would not talk to my Mac & when I took it to my sister's to use her PC ... it was still a difficult task to get it working.
That being said - if you do have an IT degree, go ahead and order it. The parts of it I could get to work - work fine.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: confusing
Comment: I put a bunch of songs on this thing, and some of them will delete but most of them won't. I've been studying the unhelpful manual to no avail. Sometimes it refers me to the website, but it doesn't give an address. I can't even figure out what brand this thing is. It doesn't say anywhere on the player, in the manual, or on this website. So I dunno. It seems like it might not be friendly with mac osx? If anyone can tell me what brand makes this thing, or the website, or anything else helpful, please email me at tsmith18@nd.edu. :(

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