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Digisette DUO-MP3 / VR-100 MP3 Player

Digisette DUO-MP3 / VR-100 MP3 Player

List Price: $249.99
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Rating: 2 stars
Summary: Think twice before buying the Duo-MP3
Review: I purchased the Duo-MP3 to listen to audio-books. OK, I should have checked and learned that audio books don't come in MP3 format but rather a format used by Audible.com. My mistake. However, the rest of the mistakes were all due to the Duo-MP3.

Not only does the thing hog the parallel port (I don't have a USB port on my computer), it requires you to run the port in a mode (set through the computer's BIOS) which does not work with EITHER of my printers.

The switches on the Duo-MP3 are FAR too small, the battery cover is difficult to remove, and for some reason, you have to turn off the battery switch (a *tiny* little switch on the side) after you turn off the music -- otherwise the battery runs down even when the unit is not playing anything.

The carrying case is badly designed in every way. It is supposed to clip to your belt, but that is almost impossible. It is difficult to access the controls with the unit in the case.

The battery charger is a clever design, except for the fact that you must unplug it between charges. That makes NO sense. (Why not build in an off-on switch?)

This is a GREAT idea for an MP3 player, but I think this is the alpha-test model....

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: Do not buy a Digisette DUO-MP3!
Review: It does not work with Windows 2000! Works ONLY with Windows 98 and some versions of Windows 95. It uses up the printer port, not a USB port as it should since a USB port is easily expandable. Also, Digisette has apparantly shipped out faulty software which does not even run. I'm still waiting for mine.

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: Good
Review: It is a good MP3 player but does not have as many features as I wish it did.

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: Doesn't work with XP
Review: My fiance bought me this last xmas from R. Envelope and he paid $100 for it!
It won't work with XP and they would not accept it back.
It also requires an additional memory card.
Smart Idea this digicasette, but it was not followed through with. I wish i got the chance to use it.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: This MP3 Player is different than all the rest
Review: The best thing about this one is that I can play it in all those other devices I already own - Walkman, car stereo, boombox, what have you, plus it plays on its own. This hybrid is different than all the rest - this is what I was finally waiting for. Check it out.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: DUO-MP3 Player - Share MP3 Music With Friends
Review: The DUO-MP3 can be used as a personal MP3 player with earphones OR through any standard audio cassette deck, converting digital sound to analog through a built-in converter that provides an extraordinary high-fidelity listening experience. With its patented cassette shape, 32 Megs of on-board memory (expandable to 96), Real Jukebox software and a rechargeable Ni-MH battery, the DUO-MP3 is a winner.

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: WARNING - Buyer Beware!!!!!
Review: This is the older version of the player - it runs on a parallel port connection, which is slow, slow, slow. Also, if you're looking for an Audible.com ready device, this one won't work. You need to buy the newer USB models. Still, it's a solid player, and you can find this one for under [price] on certain auction sites, and you can't beat the ability to stick it in your tape deck.

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: Good player, but might not be all you expect
Review: This is the older version of the player - it runs on a parallel port connection, which is slow, slow, slow. Also, if you're looking for an Audible.com ready device, this one won't work. You need to buy the newer USB models. Still, it's a solid player, and you can find this one for under [price] on certain auction sites, and you can't beat the ability to stick it in your tape deck.

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: Windows 2000 Problems
Review: This product will NOT run with Windows 2000. If you are running Win 2K and want to buy this, make sure you get the USB version. The Parallel vesion will not work.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Go buy the NEW one with more memory and easier use
Review: Yeah, check digisette.com there are two new models of this which are sooooo much better...one is the Duo-Aria which is what i've got. It is 32mb upgradable to 96mb but the difference is that this one is USB not parrelel like the one reviewed on this site. Also, its MUCH easier to change tracks, you can get a remote control for it, it comes free with a mains charger, car charger and these also work as adapters. The newest is the Duo-Aria64 which has 64mb up to 126mb which is WAAAY cooler...this is the way forward


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