Average customer rating:
- Fits the task
- Nice sounding, small MP3 player
- A solid player from iAudio
- Another winner fron Cowon
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Cowon iAudio T2 2 GB MP3 Player with FM and Voice Recorders (Black)
Manufacturer: Cowon
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics
Flash Drive-Based
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MP3 Players
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Audio & Video
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Categories
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Electronics
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2 GB
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Up to 64 MB
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Product Features:
- Black-diamond-inspired MP3 player with 65,000-color, 0.9-inch OLED display
- 2 GB internal memory; supports MP3, WMA, ASF, OGG, and WAV audio files
- Compatible with PlaysForSure online music services; built-in FM and voice recorders
- JetEffect audio with 5-band equalizer, bass boost, MP Enhance effects, and 3D surround
- USB 2.0 interface; measures 1.14 x 2.07 x 0.53 inches (W x H x D); 1-year warranty
ASIN: B000H6YWQU
Release Date: 2006-08-15
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Amazon.com Product Description
With the iAudio T2 MP3 player, you can experience high-quality music anywhere, anytime. Boasting a sophisticated black-diamond-inspired design that hangs comfortably around your neck and a slick 65,000-color, 0.9-inch OLED display, the ultra-compact MP3 player is perfect for commuting, working out, and just about every other on-the-go situation. The iAudio T2 is remarkably easy to use, with a series of control buttons along the side and an intuitive user interface. More significantly, the T2 delivers a powerful audio performance, with a robust 46 mW audio output (23 mW x 2) that renders a high-quality sound to everything from rock to hip-hop to classical.
The impressive functionality doesn't end there, as the T2 also offers the high-quality JetEffect audio experience, which can create millions of audio combinations by fusing several top-of-the-line sound effects, including a five-band equalizer (with normal, rock, jazz, classic, pop, vocal, and user modes), BBE, Mach3Bass, MP Enhance, and 3D Surround. It's ideal for users who like to bring new dimensions to the listening experience. And even though the T2 is primarily an MP3 player, it also handles a host of additional tasks, including playing and recording FM radio, storing data files on its 2 GB of memory (the unit is automatically recognized as a USB storage device), and digital voice recording via the built-in microphone.
The T2 is no slouch in terms of download speeds, with support for up to 35 Mbps. Playback modes, meanwhile, vary from random to repeat to resume, with a built-in music browser allowing automatic sorting by artist, genre, and album categories. Other details include support for MP3, WMA, ASF, OGG, and WAV audio files; compatibility with PlaysForSure online subscription services; the ability to personalize the T2 by creating your own animated color screen saver; an internal timer function with an alarm and timer recording; a high-speed USB 2.0 interface; and iAudio's handy JetAudio Basic multimedia playback software.
The player--which runs for up to 12 hours per charge--works with Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems and measures 1.14 by 2.07 by 0.53 inches (W x H x D). Outfitted with such accessories as a set of integrated neck strap earphones and a USB cable, the T2 is also backed by a one-year limited warranty.
What's in the Box
iAudio T2 MP3 player, earphones with neck strap, USB cable, simple USB connect, software CD, user's manual.
Customer Reviews:
Fits the task.......2007-05-26
As one review said - this unit is TyNee - as in real small. I haven't run into any issues of battery life - it will run all day - or they way it is really used - for several days. Then just plug it into any computer and it gets recharged over night.
The options it has are plenty and the only 'issue' would be getting used ot which buttons do what. Once you get used to that, its easy to get around on the screen.
The screen is sharp and bright, the output is full. I use Shure and Etymotic Research ear-buds and the sound it fantastic. Did I mention that it is tiny - very small and not worth mentioning that you even know its there.
Nice sounding, small MP3 player.......2007-01-19
If your looking for a small necklace style MP3 player you cant go wrong with the iAudio T2. I use it everyday at work and most of the time I dont even know i'm wearing it. It's size makes it very unabtrusive with no cables to get tangled up in. Battery life is decent at 10-12 hours per charge.
It does have its minor problems though. It sounds very good, but the supplied headphones could be better. Thats also another problem, if you use another pair of headphones you lose its necklace ability. Navigating takes some getting used to as well.
Dont let the negatives turn you off however. It is a very good product.
A solid player from iAudio.......2006-12-21
Pros: Very tiny, lightweight. It's got iAudio's signature features, such as excellent sound output, fantastic EQ and DSP features, etc. The interface is a bit tricky at first, but pretty good after a few hours of use. The included earbuds are surprisingly good, too. The necklace setup is quite comfortable and reduces cable mess. Did I mention small? Oh, and the FM tuner is nice, too.
Cons: The Ogg Vorbis and FLAC support kind of suck. Some of my FLACs don't show at all, and some Vorbis files cause lockups, horrible screeching static, etc. Tags also don't seem to be fully supported with them. Nothing new here, though, it seems the Rio Karma is the only player in existence to properly support these formats. Except maybe other players running the Rockbox firmware (which has no T2 support at the moment). The screen could be a little larger, too. It appears to be shoved over on the side to make room for other components on the inside. It would be quite nice if it filled up the whole player. That's just nitpicking though.
Overall, a really fantastic little product. People will complain about the battery life, but neglect to realize how tiny the product is. Large batteries do not fit in small places. With current battery technology, this is about as good as you can get.
If you're looking for a tiny player with some nice features, give the T2 some thought.
Another winner fron Cowon.......2006-12-10
I just received a new mp3 player!! It's a Cowon iaudio T2 flash player with 2gb (OK, it's really something under 2gb). It's VERY small, about the size of one of those small wooden matchbooks. The screen is absolutely beautiful (color). It comes with a strange earplug/necklace combination, which sounds great as an idea, but in practice, it really sucks because the necklace part is too short--you can't see the screen while it's around your neck. Unless you have the menu system and 6 buttons on the outside of the unit completely memorized, you need to take it off to change songs or do anything that requires looking at the screen. It's the achilles heel of the player, but fortunately the earplug/necklace is easily removed and a different earplug or set of headphones can be attached in its place.
The menu system at first is awkward at best, but with a little practice it's easily mastered. I bought the 2gb version solely because it was the only one I could find online, though it is also comes in 512mb and 1gb (I actually wanted the latter version). And the firmware update process is the easiest I've seen on any product that can be updated. The only bad thing is that it can only be performed on a PC-- no macs can do this, though you can upload songs to and mount the player on a mac. This is no big deal to me as I have a desktop PC right next to my G5 Power Mac. After I updated its firmware, I moved over to my mac and uploaded nearly 2gb worth of songs onto it from my iTunes folder. This worked flawlessly.
One interesting note is that there is no Hold feature on the T2. Once you see and feel the player it's pretty obvious why Cowon did not include this usually necessary feature. The buttons on the outside of the player are nearly flat with the body and require a bit of a push, for they are on the stiff side. They are not mushy at all; making a Hold feature superfluous. The overall effect is that the T2 feels solid and well built. Perhaps not as tank-like as some other models (the 2nd gen. ipod nano comes to mind) because the entire exterior is plastic. Another minor complaint.
It comes with two proprietary USB connectors, one is a long cable and one is nothing but an adapter. The latter is plenty for most of us except for those who have a difficult time reaching the USB port on their computer, or for lack of space in between the USB port and wall or some other object. Oh, another minor complaint: the AC adapter is optional; therefore, the only way to charge it is through the USB port. This means that occasionally a computer must be booted for the sole purpose of charging one's mp3 player. This is just stupid and cheap on Cowon's part.
A big reason I got this was that it has FM (shame on you, Apple, for not including this on any ipod), and it is surprisingly clear. This is another component that keeps getting better with each generation.
At this very early time with this product, I'd rate this an 8.5 out of 10. It has everything I was looking for (except for true mac compatibility) and more. If you're looking for an extremely small, easy to use (once you figure out the menu system) and cool looking mp3 player, give the iaudio T2 a serious look. I doubt you will be disappointed.
Product Description
The newly released Kaito KA1107 is a dual conversion world band receiver that will keep you connected to a very comprehensive frequency range with analog tuning and readout. This radio has outstanding selectivity and sensitivity and transmits with a minimal amount of interference and feedback. If you plan on traveling with a radio, the KA1107 is a very good choice. You can either listen to the KA1107 via the built-in D77 mm speaker or with the included earphones. One thing unique about this radio is it comes with a quartz alarm clock and a sleep timer, which you can set from 1 minute to 2 hours. You won't find this feature in any other analog shortwave radios. The KA1107 powers on AC or 4 pieces of AA batteries, it also features a built-in battery charger, just plugs it into any wall outlet with the included AC adpator and switch to CHARGE. Frequency Coverage: FM:76.0-108.0MHz;MW:520-1710 MHz; SW:3.75-21.90 MHz; Package includes Stereo earphones, 120 V/AC adaptor, external antenna, carrying pouch and a copy of user manual.
Customer Reviews:
Strong FM But Weak on AM.......2007-05-14
I ended up giving away my KA1107 because I could not get over the weak muffled sound on AM. FM was fine but at this price point I expected more. For the same money, the Sony ICF-M410V delivers more bang, giving equal FM, better AM and a digital format with presets. If you need shortwave, you're better off spending a little more and getting the Kaito 1103.
KA1107 - bargain???.......2006-10-24
I was attracted by the analog and dual conversion features, needing more adjacent-channel rejection due to many strong Chinese stations (I'm in Japan). I find the performance excellent in this regard, but I'd love to know what the IF frequencies are! Drift is very low, and battery life and audio quality are fine too. Build quality is so-so, as I discovered today when I had to repair a sticky tuning pointer and opened up this admitted bargain radio. A thin black plastic backing to the main tuning dial had warped or had not been glued in properly. Some emergency surgery, holding breath, prayer, and all is well. But all the construction shortcuts were revealed. I agree that the band-selector control feels cheesy too, and still is counterintuitive for me. But I am happy with the analog tuning and glad I didn't get the 1103 digital with analog dial..... ADDED a few months later: I was right about "cheesy" - this piece of junk keeps falling apart and corroding. No more cheap Chinese radios for me! Subtract three stars please!
I gotta stop reading these reviews!.......2006-10-05
I had high hopes for the 12 band Kaito KA1107 analog SW receiver but the radio comes up short. Having owned at one time or another most of the recent Chinese SW offerings (Kaito, Tecsun, Degen) I've been disappointed with most due to electrical problems in most of the models (microprocessors, high battery drain, faulty low voltage cutoff circuits, etc). I've been purchasing mostly analog sets recently to see if I could fare better but results have been mixed.
First off on SW the 1107 has considerable MW bleedthrough to the SW bands. The dual conversion circuitry removes most of the howls and whistles that were evident in the $22 Kaito WRX11 but the the image problem is considerable.
Secondly the audio is dull and lacks fullness by comparison to the cheaper WRX11 - there is no comparison. Very disappointing.
Lastly the WRX11 more sensitive on SW - I hear many more stations with the WRX11.
Aside from all the above, the radio has a good quality and feel of construction but it's not a radio I will be listening to much. On the positive side the 1107 is more sensitive on MW and FM though the audio quality does not make this a worthwhile product to my taste.
An Analog Contender For Modern Times.......2006-06-30
I too am one of "those" people that owns far more radios than I could ever reasonably use in a lifetime, but always find room for just one more. I blame it on spending 20+ years in the broadcast industry. Although digital tuning makes finding stations a breeze, I still prefer the old needle and dial for bandscanning. After reading the specs and a few reviews for the Kaito KA1107, I decided to purchase one myself, and feel it was money very well spent. The 1107 is a nicely-sized portable, being just a tad too large to fit in a normal pocket, but slips easily inside a jacket or backpack. The box contains the radio, a black carrying pouch, stereo earbuds, power adaptor, and a long section of wire antenna with a 1/8" plug on the end. The first thing I noticed is that it feels like a durable unit ready to withstand normal use long past its included warranty. The 1107 uses 4AA batteries that insert easily in the back of the unit. The battery door is hinged, and should be a standard feature on all radios. Another plus is that if rechargeable batteries are used, they can be recharged right in the radio with the simple flick of a switch located on the side of the unit. The 1107 has a small digital clock complete with alarm and sleep - an unusual but welcome feature for an analog radio. The power switch is located next to the dial light on the upper portion of the 1107. Both switches seem to have been designed for users with small fingers. FM reception is quite good, and can be switched from stereo to mono depending on signal conditions. The SW band has good sensitivity for a radio of this size, and uses a 3-step attenuator(L/M/H) to maximize reception. Shortwave reception is fantastic for this radio, and surpasses several digital sets I own that cost far more. 10 different shortwave bands are selected by a dial on the right side of the radio. The switch does feel a bit sloppy at times, but has yet to pose a problem. Normal AM selectivity and reception are very good, and aided by a music/news switch to tailor the sound quality to your liking. The Kaito version also has the extended AM band to 1710khz. The volume dial is located on the lower-front of the unit, is easy to read, and can fill a room with sound before distorting. The antenna swivels and extends a good distance with no flop or slop. The dial accuracy is either right on, or very close to frequency on all bands, and is aided for night listening by uniform dial illumination. An external antenna wire can be plugged into the side for just a bit more "oomph" if needed. For a breakdown:
PLUS +:
- analog for easy bandscanning
- digital clock and alarm
- excellent reception and sensitivity on all bands
- batteries recharge inside radio
- low price for performance ratio
- well constructed
- good overall audio with excellent FM stereo separation
- uniform dial/clock lighting
- no signal bleed or "ghosting"
- rear stand folds out for angled table use
- signals remain stable with no drifting
CONS - :
- analog tuning adds guesswork in finding some stations
- light and power switches small for larger hands
- band-select knob can have a "mushy" feel to it
- only comes with a carry pouch instead of a protective case
- no wide/narrow filter
- no SSB reception
Overall, I'm very happy with this latest offering from Kaito. If you are feeling nostalgic, or like having a good all-around radio at a great price, then I would certainly recommend the 1107 as your next receiver purchase.
New King of the Dial and Pointer Radios.......2006-05-22
This is an "old fashioned" dial and pointer radio, lacking many of the features of a modern digital set... no preset stations, poor indication of the actual frequency that is tuned and no keyboard for entry of frequency. Somehow, it is still GREAT FUN to use!
Band scanning has been a weak point of digital radios... the sound is usually muted while slewing through the frequency range, leaving just a tuning indicator light to show that a station has been found (most will not stop scanning on weak signals), or if not muted, a loud "chuffing" noise is produced as the frequencies are scanned. With this set you just turn the knob and listen for stations!
If you want to easily find, say the BBC on 5.975 Mhz a digital radio will get you there much faster, but for scanning the band to see what is on, the old dial and pointer still works quite well!
This particular radio outperforms two others that I have used and reviewed here, due to its "double conversion" circuit, which eliminates spurious signals (images). In that respect, its performance is close to that of much more expensive sets! The KA-1107 is more expensive than the Sangean SG-622 and Kaito WRX-911 (see my other reviews). As it is slightly larger than the Sangean, which is larger than the WRX-911, it is the best sounding of the three. Dial calibration is better on this set than on the other two. The clock, alarm and sleep timer are features lacking on the SG-622 and WRX-911.
It it my new favorite portable "dial and Pointer" set!
Product Description
Whether in homes, factories, offices, airports, or on the street, it'shard to imagine a place where Philips is absent. What Philips wants is to make your life and work easier - and more fun! And Philips continuously explores new ways to improve products and to offer innovative products to its consumers. Philips. "Let's Make Things Better".
Customer Reviews:
Great Remote!.......2007-12-26
I got this to replace my old universal remote (also a Philips, but a different model). The old one never worked right for my DVD player... so I wasn't expecting this one to, either - but it does! Programming it was a BREEZE... I was done in about a minute, and that's for all three components I wanted to use it for. It's also attractive, slimline and classy looking - and the buttons are big and easy to see, but not ridiculously huge or garish looking. Overall, I'm really happy with this remote. And hurray for Sleep Mode... It even works on my old TV that doesn't have a sleep mode of its own. Woot!
It works great.......2007-11-04
After using the remote for a few weeks now, here are my thoughts: (a) it works; (b) it's light; and (c) it has a slim profile. Unfortunately, I could not say the same for my previous Sony and RCA universal remotes. Highly recommended.
didnt work for me............2007-09-28
This remote did not work right with my dvd/surround sound system. I tried every code there was for my model and the best I got was for "play" to work, but nothing else. Im just going to order one from Philips to replace the one my daughter threw in the trash when no one was looking....sigh*
THIS IS OUR 3RD ONE!.......2007-04-05
THIS IS THE 3RD TIME WE HAVE BOUGHT THIS REMOTE AND WILL BE BUYING ONE MORE! THE BUTTONS ARE EASY TO FIND AND PROBABLY THE EASIET REMOTE TO PROGRAM I HAVE EVER PURCHASED! IT HAS WORKED FOR ALL OF MY TVS AND OTHER ELECTRONICS. EVEN THE REALLY OLD ONES! I HAVE EVEN REPLACED 1 REMOTE THAT CAME WITH THE TV WITH THIS ONE BECUASE I LIKE THEM SO MUCH!!
Product Description
A charming 4 door transitional video console cabinet. 647693 Features: Support plasma, DLP, LCD and standard TVs up to 300 lbs and 52 wide Made of oak veneer and solids Accented with antique brass door pulls Tempered glass doors Adjustable shelves Built-in wire management Steel top reinforcement Adjustable levelers Assembly required Finish: Distressed Antique Oak Overall Dimensions: 52"(W) x 23 3/4"(D) x 28 1/8"(H)Interior dimensions of center cabinet: 24 3/8"(W) x 21"(D) x 21 3/4"(H) Interior dimensions of side cabinet: 11 3/8"(W) x 21 7/8"(D) x 21 3/4"(H) Space between above and below selves of center cabinet: 6 1/2"(H)
Customer Reviews:
Good price for the quality.......2007-10-31
This is tough to put together by yourself. It's very heavy but sturdy is a good attribute for a piece of furniture like this. The doors didn't line up as well as I would have liked with the pre-marked hinge locators but I am still very happy with it overall.
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