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Summary: A Solid Gadget
Review: Quite frankly, I'm impressed with the Intel Pocket Concert. Sure, it has its pros & cons, but overall I'm a satisfied buyer. I'm no audiophile but can tell you that the sound reproduction is very clear indeed, although every once in a while one can hear a slight hissing sound (especially if the headphone jack is not properly in!). As far as the actual physical properties of the MP3 player go, it's durable & light, which makes for a good combination if one indents to listen to it while exercising. The belt strap that is included usually holds it in place well on your person, but it has fallen off several times when I've gone jogging - especially when during my intermittent sprints. My MP3 player now has several scratches and dents rendering it unique, but the playability has not been effected in the least. I find that the new line of batteries suited to last longer in small electronic equipment may have been made with this very device in mind. The software included with the Intel Pocket Concert is great; MusicMatch Jukebox makes it easy to rip tracks off CDs and upload them to your player, and has a plethora of other functions when the included free upgrade is applied. Needless to say, I now use it as my default MP3 player. The radio on the player is practically useless, very poor reception indeed. Finally, the headphones. They're ostensibly cheap-looking and feeling but they get the job done. I'll probably invest in a pair of ear bud ones. It's quite pricey, but it's a good piece of technology and has a well-established name attached to it.
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Summary: No complaints whatsoever...
Review: I got the "Intel Pocket Concert Audio Player and Intel Accessory Kit" that includes the Stereo Dock, Rechargable Batteries (1 set), Audio Car Adapter, the carrying case, neckphones, belt clip, all the software and cables necessary, and all that. While the FM receiver is about average, and there is a very very minor fuzz, there is no reason for me to not recommend this wholeheartedly. While this is my first MP3 player, so I can't really judge it compared to others, I've had nothing but fun with this. Although it is probably because the speakers on my computer aren't great, the sound coming from the player is better than that which comes out of the computer. The recharging takes no time whatsoever, and I was able to upload over 100 megs of music in less than 10 minutes. The controls are extremely easy, I didn't even have to look at the instructins to figure it out. It is slightly longer (1/2 cm at most), is slightly more narrow, and is slightly thinner than a deck of playing cards. The belt clip doesn't fit very well on my belt, but the carrying case has a strap on the back which wraps around & velcros around a belt, so having it ripped off by a theif is unlikely at best.I feel like such a salesman. >_< Gosh diddily darn, and stuff.
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Summary: Really bummed!
Review: I had this player for a couple of months (4) when the headphone jack went out on me. Intel gladly returned it. One year later, the exact same thing happened. Even tho the warranty had expired, I felt this was a major "flaw" and they should help me out. I called customer support and because they no longer make these, there is no support. I LOVED the thing while it worked...
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Summary: Small and convenient with great sound!
Review: I've been using the Pocket Concert for over a week and I absolutely LOVE it! I could never go back to portable CD players! Excellent sound quality with the headphones provided, but they're hard plastic (they do not collapse and I'm worried they would break) and too bulky to shove in my bag so I substituted my Panasonic headphones which are much more convenient to carry around. Fantastic on-board memory for the price - holds approximately 25 songs for me, and the handy jog button is convenient for one-hand/one-tough song/menu selection. It's much smaller than I thought - 9.5cm X 6cm X 2cm and stays put with the belt clip (included) when jogging. Two complaints: 1) The docking station (for faster music transfers) and re-chargeable batteries are sold separately (about $50); and 2) The included software (Music Match Jukebox Plus & Intel Audio Manager) is not exactly super-intuitive and takes a little time to figure out (no hard-copy instructions for software or player). Other than these two minor issues, I am completely satisfied with my purchase.
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Summary: Intel Pocket Concert 128MB Digital Audio Player
Review: I've been shopping for an mp3 player for over a year, but never found one I thought was worth the money -- that is, until I discovered Intel's Pocket Concert. Here's a list of what I especially like about this wonderful device: * Reasonable price for a device with 128MB of memory * Excellent construction - nothing flimsy or cheap about it * Well designed controls and readout * Well thought-out options, including bass & treble settings, random & repeat play, ability to set a bookmark, etc. * The sound quality is fantastic, with the included headphones or a better set * Unlike many other mp3 players, you can really crank up the volume -- Pocket Concert is really honesty in advertising * Uses 2 AAA alkaline or NiMH rechargeable batteries * Transferring music from the excellent provided MusicMatch software to the Pocket Concert via a USB connection is easy and very fast -- in my experience, about 7 minutes to download about 2 hours of music (sampled at 128 kps) * With the optional accessory/docking kit (not available yet, but I'm getting one as soon as I can) you can play music from your Pocket Concert through your home or car stereo. I was initially skeptical about buying an mp3 player from Intel, but now I have to admit they really got it right. In my opinion, there's not a better player available. If only all my other techno-toys were so delightful!
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Summary: Great sound quality with a lousy FM tuner
Review: If you're buying this player because of the included FM tuner, don't. Every FM station's signal that I tune in with the Pocket Concert is weak and noisy, while other radio tuners in the same location pick up a perfect, strong signal. Fortunately, I didn't buy this device for the FM tuner - I bought it because of its support of Windows XP and the Windows Media Audio format. Setup was mindlessly simple, I followed the clear directions, installed the software, connected the device and my Windows XP notebook recognized it immediately. A quick trip to the Intel website and I downloaded a fresher set of XP drivers and a firmware upgrade that greatly improves the function of the FFWD and REW buttons. I was blown away with the ease-of-use. The upgrade also allows for direct support of Windows Media Player. You can manage the files on the device directly from WMP without needing to use Intel's included manager. Other than the FM tuner quality, the only problem I have with this player is the absence of direct DC adapter support. Battery life is 2xAAA = 10 hours or so. The Intel accessory pack's docking cradle is the only way to have audio playback without draining batteries, though, while connected to the PC, the player is powered by the USB.
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Summary: Great product with a fatal flaw
Review: In every regard but one this is the best player on the market. Sound quality and volume, product design, firmware and software are all excellent. The flimsy earphone jack has broken on 2 units I have owned - rendering the player completely useless. The sealed case makes repair impossible.
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Summary: So sad to see it go.
Review: I had the Intel Pocket Concert for about a year, and I think that it has honestly spoiled me for any other player. The price really can't be beat for what you get. The sound quality is excellent - though the headphones it comes with are terrible. It's light enough for jogging, though the belt clip doesn't work well with shorts. FM reception is fine for any strong stations in your area. For me, the best part was how durable it was. I really didn't take very good care of it, and it held up to all kinds of abuse. Finally, I dropped it out of my gym locker, and the headphone jack came loose (which seems to be a common issue). Although Intel has discontinued the product, they were quick to offer me a full refund (full refund!). If I hadn't already thrown away the recharging cradle, I would pick up another one in a heartbeat. I haven't yet seen a player that can match it on both features and price. My only serious gripe might be that the power switch has three settings, and it is very hard to switch from HOLD to ON without jumping straight to OFF.
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Summary: Headphone Jack is poor
Review: I used this product for about six (6) months and then experienced a problem that has yet to be resolved. The headphone jack must have an internal short because it plays through one of the two earpieces frequently. This product was great for awhile, but this problem caused me to give it two stars and to buy another brand.
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Summary: Great Player, But Extinct
Review: Had I known that Intel would cease production of its mp3 player line a year after releasing it, I would have bought something else. I really enjoy my player but now there's no support if something goes wrong :(
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