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Summary: Good idea and bad software
Review: I can summarize MOJO 1 in one sentence:
Good idea and poor implementation. Customer support is a joke; all they offer is "send the item to our California service center for repair".
Why is it a good idea?
Player has no wires! It is good for gym and jogging!
Why is it poorly implemented?
Player plays back "mjm" files ONLY. Sounds strange, right? After all, TDK markets MOJO 1 as an mp3 player, and yet you cannot playback mp3 files. The software that comes with MOJO 1, so called "MoodLogic," is suppose to convert your mp3 to mjm files "on the fly" during file transfer to player INTERNAL memory. This software does not recognize my mp3 player at all, though WinXP SP2 computer does recognize player as external memory drive. I can use Explorer to copy mp3 files to player's internal memory (128Mb), but player will not play it back. That's really sucks. Why in the world TDK needs this stupid mjm format to play it back? I have no idea. I would be happy with the player if software worked, but it doesn't. Alternatively, TDK suggests using MusicMatch to upload mp3 to the player, but this doesn't help. MusicMatch uploads mp3 files to player in its original format and not in "mjm." As a result player wouldn't play back mp3 files.
I have had problems with recording songs to MOJO 1 for more than half a year. I have already sent two of these units back to TDK center and just got third one back as a replacement. The same old story - I cannot make software to convert mp3 to mjm during file transfer. The first time I sent out device because it wouldn't recognize Lexar and SanDisk SD memory cards, both were 256Mb. Second time I sent out player when it stopped working at all. I am not sure what to do at this point. Problem is still there - I have no means of playing mp3 files back on this player because none of the mentioned programs would encode music in mjm format.
As was mentioned in another review you can buy extra SecureDigital Memory card (SD card) and it should be possible to play back mp3 files off a SD card. You would use Windows Explorer to transfer files to SD Card without messing with MoodLogic. But after I had difficulties with SD cards myself, I returned them and didn't want to buy them again. Particular problem I had with SD cards was that player would play first three-four songs from SD card and get "frozen". No matter what I did, I was never able to go beyond first four songs. It annoyed the hell out of me. I thought to myself, what a ridiculous player - has no software to convert mp3 to mjm and would play only a few mp3 songs from SD card and get "frozen".
Bottom line: it is NOT an mp3 player (unless you buy SD card in addition to it). It plays back only "MJM" files from its internal memory. You need software to convert mp3 to mjm. The software that comes with player (MoodLogic) does not recognize my MOJO1 player on WinXP SP2 computer. As of January 23, 2005 official web page for MoodLogic does not list MOJO1 player as supported one. (TDK claims that MoodLogic supports MOJO 1, but it is not true.) None of the other programs (MusicMatch) are capable of converting mp3 to mjm files. All of my problems are still revolving around bad software support. I am very disappointed with MOJO 1.
If you happen to have the same player and you found the way to solve mp3 --> mjm conversion problem, would you be kind enough to help me out and email to KSTN@RICE.EDU how to solve the problem. Your help will be greatly appreciated.
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Summary: dashed hopes
Review: I had such high hopes but this baby is going back. It is a very tempting item for the obvious reasons but here is the lowdown:- As headphones go, it is heavy, *very* uncomfortable and poorly built.
- The entire product screams " I was built in China!"; plastic has rough edges, the controls are clunky (you move 5 notches if you only want to move one, etc.)
- the transfer software only works for 100 songs and it's three-o for the "full" product; free plug-in did not recognize the player after 45 minutes. I was unable to transfer files and I write software for a living. -- As I said, the headphone aren't comfortable (and I love back-of-the-head ones in general) so unless you'd buy a pair of nice lambskin gloves that are two sizes small just because they look nice... Stay away, you have been warned.
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Summary: Great product, Software lacking
Review: I have one - been using it for a year, and I'm ordering another for my husband. I really love it. It's easy to use; the wireless aspect is great. It does get a bit heavy, but I can just tuck a few strands of hair behind my ears if it becomes uncomfortable, and then continue to wear them. Seeing it's the only product out there of this kind product comparisons are limited, but obviously I like enough or I wouldn't buy another. It would be much more handy if it were to allow for dragging and dropping of files without having to use MoodLogic. Overall, I think it's a top shelf product.
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Summary: not bad
Review: Like the first reviewer above, I get tangled in cords or break them. I also think it makes more sense to build the mp3 player into the headphones. This well-conceived product is, for some reason, not being sold anywhere in Europe, but that's probably TDK's marketing decision. No problem with that. My question is why can't Amazon ship it to Europe? Most things they can! It doesn't run on household power, just standard batteries -- it will work just fine around the world. So what's Amazon's problem shipping it? Very very frustrated. Is this a legal problem, a political one, or just plain orneriness? Can I ask Amazon uk to order it for me? Could someone at Amazon please respond directly to me on this? And preferably with a way to order one. Thanks,
Steve Rapaport, email above.
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Summary: Want it in Europe, why not available?
Review: Like the first reviewer above, I get tangled in cords or break them. I also think it makes more sense to build the mp3 player into the headphones. This well-conceived product is, for some reason, not being sold anywhere in Europe, but that's probably TDK's marketing decision. No problem with that. My question is why can't Amazon ship it to Europe? Most things they can! It doesn't run on household power, just standard batteries -- it will work just fine around the world. So what's Amazon's problem shipping it? Very very frustrated. Is this a legal problem, a political one, or just plain orneriness? Can I ask Amazon uk to order it for me? Could someone at Amazon please respond directly to me on this? And preferably with a way to order one. Thanks,
Steve Rapaport, email above.
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Summary: Why didn't they think of this sooner?
Review: So smart! No wires! No tangling! And it sits behind my hair, so it doesn't get tangled either! Sound is super quality, only my MP3 choices - so easy to download.
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Summary: not bad
Review: The little unit works pretty well. A couple of things they don't tell you... 1. Although the device looks like a standard usb storage device when connected via the USB, you apparently cannot copy mp3 files directly to the device's memory. They have to be "encrypted" using the supplied cheezy moodlogic software. Music files cannot apparently be copied from the device to your PC. Big brother again I guess. This does not seem to hold true with the mmc/sd card slot. 2. For decent FM reception you must use a small 2.5" supplied FM antenna that is screwed into a threaded slot on the left earpiece. On my unit it's in a matching grey color and stays reasonably flush in the direction of the headband. The unit shoulds good and is indeed quite wirefree. Records FM to internal memory, which is a neat feature.
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Summary: usable, but overpriced
Review: This type of player is absolute must for me, as I put a lot of miles on my bike on weekends. I want music to last for hours and don't want any wires. I used Now Evolution 32MB similar to this player, loved it with exception of limited storage. I tried to purchase Now Evolution NP256, but couldn't find it anywhere! Mojo 1 is the only other option available, which I was reluctant to go for, but had no choice. I was disappointed, when after several attempts to copy my MP3 file directly to internal memory, I realized that I have to use MoodLogic software (supplied) to transfer files, which encrypts them. What a hastle!
External memory is OK for direct coping.
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Summary: Great idea
Review: When I kept getting all tangled up in the headphone cables of my DiscMan while I was exercising, the sudden thought occurred to me: What about an MP3 player built into a set of headphones?! Is there such a thing? After a search, I was surprised to find that this was just about the only one available. Thank goodness it's a good product. It can hold about 2 hours of music, and the battery seems to last the full 10 hours claimed (although I would recommend getting a couple rechargable AAA batteries and a charger). The sound quality from the speakers is nice, and the behind-the-neck style of headphones is comfortable, even when on a treadmill. The FM receiver is a nice bonus as well. Even with all of the functionality built into the tiny areas behind the headphone speakers, TDK has still managed to cram a lot of good stuff in there. Four play-order functions (normal, repeat 1, repeat all, random) and even four DSP settings (normal, rock, jazz, classic) are included, along with an additional audio out port, for plugging another set of headphones in, or exporting the sound to another device. Very cool, and very complete. If I had a complaint to make, it would be with the software. The MoodLogic software bundled with the Mojo 1 is a demo version, and only "activates" 100 songs -- meaning you have to buy the full version to activate your whole library. Songs can also be transferred using a plug-in for MusicMatch, which is a simple drag-and-drop process, and much easier to use. Support for the product on the TDK site is still really weak, with no FAQs or download areas, but we can hope that they will implement those areas on their website soon. This was the perfect solution to my tangled-wires woes during my workout, and a really decent product to boot. I would recommend it.
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