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Summary: Awesome little player!
Review: I bought this thing about a year ago and never had any problems with it. One annyance was the old fast-forwarding feature skipped every fives seconds, so it would take forever to fast foward through a song. After updating firmware, problem gone!
Other people complained of a hissing problem with the earliest versions of the player, but I never had such a problem with mine. The FM tuner works really well in some areas and horrible in others. (Mainly because it uses the headphones as an antenna)128 megs will store 35-40 songs at average mp3 compression, and up to 65-70 at lowest wma compression. The memory is plenty big unless you're one of those folks who needs more than three hours at a time. There are also new XP drivers on Intel's website. Overall, you should really spend the extra cash to get this baby! It's worth it!
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Summary: Good product but suspect build quality
Review: I have no complaints about the product in terms of memory or music quality. BUT there are some build issues Intel should take a look at. I bought the product a year ago and since then the volume up switch has broken and so has the line out jack. The button is buffered to prevent the on circiut switch being pushed in too far but this was no enought to prevent it breaking. Also, the one of the solder connectors on the line out has broken:I suspect the connectors are taking too much of the pressure. Luckily for me, I have access to an electronic lab where I repaired both problems. To their credit, Intel offered to replace the faulty switch even when the guarantee had expired by a few days. Since I had already covered a it with epoxy, I declined!
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Summary: Not a product for active users...
Review: I purchased this item a little over a year ago and, while I was satisfied with it's performance when it worked, I have been thoroughly disappointed by the fact that it has had to be replaced FIVE TIMES. I only use the product while running and it seems that it can't hold up to being jostled around at all. It works for a few runs, but eventually the program freezes. Once you get the "Player error" screen of death, there's no hope and the player has to be returned. Luckily, Intel has fessed up to the problem and is refunding me in full despite the lag since I purchased it. I just wanted to let any unsuspecting consumers out there know that while it's great if you want to listen while you're sitting still, it's not a product for active users.
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Summary: Intel's Pocket Concert MP3 Player Falls From Grace
Review: Just after Christmas 2001, I took advantage of Intel's rebate so I could finally purchase their pricey Pocket Concert MP3 player. At first, I was thrilled with it, as it was my first MP3 player. Although the software was very user-friendly, it arrived with some hardware problems. The LCD display was slightly crooked, with track titles tilted to the right; the FM receiver was terrible, unless you were very close to the stations; and, the battery cover was loose. I sent it back to Intel, and they sent me another one with a better LCD display, but it still had a less-than-solid battery compartment cover and the FM receiver was still poor. Furthermore, I'm getting less-than-advertised battery life out of the unit as well. At least they sent me one with the latest Firmware update version. I will say that the headphones are slightly uncomfortable, but they are among the best I've ever heard...it was a thrill to listen to my favorite CD-quality songs. And 128MB built-in holds all the music I need for a week of work-outs. I also purchased the accessory kit and love the docking cradle that recharges the batteries and connects the unit to a pair of amplified bookshelf speakers. The cassette adaptor works well in the car. Bottom line...although it is a fine unit, I would have much rather purchased the more rugged, and less-expensive, RipFlash (PogoProducts.com)player. It has built-in mic and speaker, records voice memos and has a line-in feature so you can record an MP3 file directly from an analog source, etc. You can rip a CD direct with no need to even come near a computer! Easy way to rip CDs and old vinyl records, etc. It comes with 128MB on board with an expansion slot for more memory. But wait! I've saved the best for last...I just read on Intel's website that they are discontinuing their Pocket Concert line and will provide support for it for just one more year. Nice to know you can really trust the big-name companies to back their product! LOL
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Summary: Great MP3 Player
Review: Just got one as a gift and I love it. No skipping, easy to use software, and intuitive controls. I will certainly be using this at the gym!
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Summary: a solid player...
Review: At the time I bought this, it was the only player on the market of such small stature that had 128MB capacity. Others with that capacity were as large as portable CD players, which defeats much of the purpose for owning one of these bad boys. The earphones that came with the player are horrendous. They wrench back on your ears, making for a painful experience. Be prepared to purchase a separate set of earphones. But, as for the player, it is compact, the sound is very good (i know some criticize the dull hissing sound, but you only hear that at very low volumes on quiet tracks), and stylish. I've had the player for about a year and LOVE IT!
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Summary: Bad quality, worse service
Review: FM reception was poor from the beginning. After two days of use the tuning/selection wheel broke, apparently a common occurrence. Intel would not replace the unit. Their service dept has a lot of curios policies, mostly to give customers a runaround.
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Summary: Intel Did a great job
Review: Im sixteen, but it wouldnt display the page for the normal review, so i did this Im from little Rock arkansas, and the hillbilly stereotype doesn't apply to my area. The Pocket Concert is the greatest thing since sliced bread. It is plenty loud for plane trips, i dont think it lasts for 10 hours of batttery, more like 7 or 8. It holds plenty of songs, especially on WMA format. The software is easy to use, installation is simple, especially if you have front USB ports...works with all head phones. just install software, plug USB cable to computer and player, and click on intel music manager(mmjb [is not good]-dont use it) find the location of your songs, double click on them, and it sends them to the player in about 4 seconds each. takes 2 AAA batteries, duracell ultra work best. only con- cant change playlist away from a computer. Dont rreally have to read the instructions, its just a brochure with the key code(...).go get it!
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Summary: STOP YOUR LOOKING...THIS IS IT !!!
Review: I love this thing.I never write these reviews but I felt it necessary to get you to buy this mp3. I looked around, compared specs, prices, and reviews. 128 megs was important and volume too. This thing delivers.
I put my grado headphones on my friends and they can't believe the sound !!! It is a must for anyone who loves music. do it. buy it. you will love it.
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Summary: Intel Still Needs Work
Review: Long story short. The amp began clipping at all levels 60 days after purchase. Customer service was impossible to get in touch with and was grossly unhelpful even when you found a living person. Returned for replacement and it will be 30 days before I get another. This is added to the fact that Intel keeps attempting to disclaim my valid rebate. Ultimately, this is a very sad product. Technically, it is wonderfully designed with first rate sound. Alas, poor build quality and a customer service department manned by people woefully inadequate for the task, doom this product. Intel is not ready to deal directly with consumers yet.
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