De tweede MP3 speler in het nieuws vandaag is de Compaq iPAQ Personal Audio Player. In deze review van MP3.com kunnen we lezen dat de speler wordt geleverd met 64MB geheugen en plaats heeft voor twee extra modules van 32MB. Twee AAA-batterijen ('kleine' penlites) zorgen voor zo'n negen uur power. De iPAQ kan niet alleen MP3 aan, maar ook WMA en AAC. De MP3's moeten wel een maximum bitrate hebben van 256kbps. Naast ID3 tag ondersteuning, is er een USB-aansluiting voor het uploaden van songs, een voice recorder functie en een AM/FM tuner. De iPAQ is voor $249 nu nog alleen in de VS verkrijgbaar.
There are preset equalizer levels for jazz, rock and classical music, as well as bass and treble control. Other playback controls are shuffle and repeat. At its highest volume, louder than most of us can stand, the iPAQ still sounds exceptional.
No complaints about the included RioPort Audio Manager software. Our guess is most first-time users will figure out the process of transferring songs to the player without ever referring to help. The software also lets you record your CDs in various formats and bitrates. Maximum is 256kbps for MP3s. We also liked the speedy file-transfer rate (from hard drive to player) of about one minute for a four-minute song.
Buttons are clear and instantly mastered. The jumbo play/pause button gives you fidget-free control while the iPAQ is deep in your pocket.
Other accessories included are a standard pair of earphones and a USB cable. Besides MP3s, the iPAQ supports WMA and AAC audio formats.
More than just talk, or music. It's what's inside that counts. 64MB of memory provides enough space for up to two hours of digital-quality music, plus you have room to upgrade. Supporting the most popular audio formats, including MP3, WMA and AAC, your play list is only limited by your imagination. Shuffle and repeat functions mix things up, while an equalizer with rock, jazz and classical presets help customize your music selection. Everything you need to take your music to the street, the park, the gym or anywhere.
Bedankt Tim van Leeuwen wederom voor de tip!