Product Description
A Steal! Mach Speed 2GB MP3 Player The all-new TRIO MP3 Player has arrived. This MP3 Player delivers superior sound in a sleek new design for improved mobility and portability. This little MP3 player also doubles and triples as a USB flash drive and a digital voice recorder. Take it anywhere to listen to music, store data, and take quick voice notes for those hard to remember pieces of information like which part of the mall parking lot you left your car. With its rugged design and crystal clear backlit-lcd display and neck strap you can even enjoy music while jogging at night or just having a quick music boost during your lunch breaks with this carry everywhere device. The USB connection on this MP3 player makes copying music and files on and off the internal built in flash drive as simple as it gets. With easy to install software and full users manual you will be listening to your favorite digital music within minutes of opening the box.
Amazon.com Product Description
With a convenient size and shape that resembles a typical USB jump drive, this handy Machspeed Trio MP3 player features 2 GB of built-in flash memory. The player plugs directly into your PC's USB port, and the USB 2.0 support ensures file transfers will be ultra-fast. The Machspeed Trio's handy shape allows it to be easily stored in a shirt or pants pocket, an added bonus for those who like to take music along on bus rides or during exercise. In addition to storing music files for audio playback, the player features a mass storage mode to store a variety of different files. Ideal for use in school or at work, the player's voice recording mode can capture important lectures, business meetings, and personal journal notes. The built-in backlit LCD screen displays song title, album, and artist information while playing MP3 and WMA music files. The player requires one AAA battery for playback (included).
What's In The Box
MP3 player, earphones, and AAA battery.
Customer Reviews:
Bogus Rebate!!!! BUYER BEWARE-UNDERHANDED COMPANY THAT CHEATS THEIR CUSTOMERS! .......2007-11-13
I purchased many items with rebates last Christmas. Digging through my records it looks as though this is the only one that didn't come. I bought it and mailed the items out correctly, and on time.
Today reading the small print and wondering why I didn't get my money, I discovered it says you have to wait 10 weeks to get your rebate, but if you don't receive it, you must contact them no later then 120 days after the promotion ends. So you have to wait 70 days, then somehow remember that you were not sent the rebate, but before 120 days is up, you have to remind them that you still want it. Otherwise you forfeit your rebate. What a scam this is. Shame on you Machspeed Technologies. All for a stupid $10 rebate. Very underhanded company.
Now to just post this review for every item they sell.
"It really is as good as it looks".......2007-10-12
I read all the reviews and inspite of the several bad reviews, I purchased the item. I read how the mp3 player, once turned off, would not keep your place. Not true (Or at least not true any more, maybe there has been a software update).
I also was concerned about the battery life concerns. These also were not true. I go running for about 30 miniutes every day after work and for using it the last two and a half weeks I am just now changing out the battery, added to that I listen on many other occasions as well, like in the car with an fm transmitter. (I will say that I immediately threw out the battery that came with it and put a real battery in.)
The last concern that I had when buying the item was that many reviewrs said that it felt cheap in their hands. I found that the buttons are not metal, but they are not fragile in that they would break with common use. If you abuse your things and do not show rescept for anything, than yes I am sure that you could utterly destroy this MP3 player. However, I would say that under normal use and normal care, it should last as long as any other electronic device on the market.
Don't listen to the "Nay Sayers" that find fault in everthing just to have something to say stear you away from this product. It really is as good as it looks.
As they say - "Bad news sells" and it appears to me that all the negative reviews about this product were simply - wrong.
This is a definate buy!!!! I would recomend it to anyone looking for an inexpensive MP3 player.
item was damaged.......2007-09-27
I received this item in a very timely manner, although when I opened it up the face part where the songs would display has been damaged. looks like it might have been heat damage of some sort, the display will not work.
Best deal around.......2007-07-19
For the price, you can't beat this deal. It does everything. I know one feedback says that when you turn it off, it doesn't start at the same place you turned it off, but you could select the "mode" to "random", where it won't start at the same place, but it'll jump randomly for the next songs, that way you wouldn't listen to the same songs in the same order again (a way to get around a small inconvenience). Also select the "jazz" mode - it gives you the best sound quality.
DON'T BOTHER.......2007-06-09
Cheap MP3 player, have had trouble with it on several occasion and currently it is not working again. When it does work, the music quality is good that's why it gets 2 stars but I would suggest saving yourself the hassles and look elsewhere.
Product Description
Tivoli Audio The SongBook incorporates a highly sensitive digital AM/FM tuner for clear and precise reception, as well as an adjustable, telescoping FM antenna and built-in AM antenna. Stations may be tuned manually or via five favorite station preset buttons; and for travelers who may not know what local stations are available, the radio also features a "seek" function to automatically search for signals in any country around the world. Its weather-resistant cabinet is perfect for outdoor use.
Amazon.com Review
Tivoli Audio has made waves in the audio field with the retro look of models such as the Model One Henry Kloss Table Radio and the iPod-inspired iPAL Portable Audio Laboratory AM/FM Radio. The SongBook AM/FM Radio breaks that mold slightly, opting for a simple, yet fun, look and feel. And like all Tivoli Audio products, the SongBook deserves accolades for the surprisingly rich sound it is able to produce despite its compact size.
The Tivoli Design
The first thing that called our attention was the SongBook's brilliant color and unique texture. This is a radio clearly designed to make you feel happy by just looking at it and holding it. With the options of several, bright elementary colors (Black, Blue, Red, Silver, White, Green, Yellow) that make you want to reach for your crayons, the SongBook truly makes a statement. It's a radio that you'll definitely want to take to the beach, and it's a radio that makes you long for summer days all year around.
But Tivoli Audio knows that good design involves far more than color. The radio is coated with a unique, rubberized texture, and the dials and displays are all sealed so that a sudden rain shower or a little sand won't interfere with performance. We're not suggesting that you surf the waves with your SongBook, or bury it in the walls of your sand castle, but a little of Mother Nature here and there won't bother this baby.
Weighing in at three-and-a-half pounds, and with dimensions slightly smaller than that of a hardcover book, the SongBook is designed with portability in mind. The minimalist front-face design -- a round, metal mesh covering the (surprisingly robust) 2.5-inch driver, and several rubberized button and knobs are the only elements in view -- harkens back to early portable radio designs. Five presets, two tuning buttons, a rotary volume control, a function knob (OFF/AM/FM/AUX), and buttons for the alarm, sleep, time set, and back light functions are all clearly and conveniently laid out. The radio's LCD (with an on-demand blue back light) sits directly above the speaker. Meanwhile, three standard 3.5-millimeter inputs are set on the radio's side -- an auxiliary line-in port for plugging in your iPod or other music device, a port for AC/DC power, and a headphone input. All the ports feature strong, attached rubber plugs that keep out the elements when they're not in use. A rear keyhole cut-out for wall hanging is set into the back, and a single telescopic metal antenna is set into its own groove on top of the radio.
Because the SongBook is designed for the elements, the battery compartment is tightly sealed and requires a coin or screwdriver to open. Once opened, you can easily access the two switches (alkaline/rechargeable and 9k/10k) that offer options for the battery source. You can also choose U.S. or international AM reception here. The only design element missing is a handle, but Tivoli offers an optional, color coordinated SongBook Carry Bag to make up for that.
Giving it a Listen
As with other Tivoli products we've reviewed, the sound of the SongBook is remarkably strong for such a small unit. Granted, you don't get stereo sound, but competing designs that offer stereo speakers in a small package don't offer that much stereo separation anyway. Reception came in loud and clear on all the area AM and FM stations, with both AC and DC power. The only glitch, which we were able to repeat in two separate locations, was occasional outside interference that broke up broadcasts with a brief screech. All in all, though, we were happy with the sound of every genre of music we listened to, as well as talk radio. The auxiliary input was great, too, for listening to MP3s from a portable music source.
In addition to good sound quality, we found the presets, time set, alarm, and tuning/search functions impeccable. Everything was so intuitive that we barely needed to consult the manual. Another bonus we liked: The SongBook comes with a handy internal recharger, so you have the option of using rechargeable batteries without the inconvenience of having to carry around a separate recharger.
Tivoli clearly decided early on not to reinvent the wheel with respect to portable radios. Instead, they put their energies into making an easy-to-use, rugged, yet playful, radio. Audiophiles, beach-goers, and general radio listeners of the world should unite in praise.
Pros
- Rugged yet playful and colorful design
- Simple, intuitive functionality
Cons
- It's a radio with the price-tag of a much more advanced device
- Lack of a handle somewhat limits its portability
Customer Reviews:
So far Tivoli gives great music!.......2007-05-31
I just purchased this radio in white. I bought it to use around the house, not for travel. Also since I just unpacked and plugged in the radio today, I have not had an opportunity to use the alarm clock or battery charging functions. Other reviews on this radio spoke of the quality of sound and of good reception. I had tried without success to listen to a favorite FM radio station where I live. The signal could be picked up in my car but not in radios inside our house. The Tivoli Songbook did the trick! I can now hear my favorite music! Although I am not quite the audiophiles that some reviewers are, the quality of sound is fine for me! Also I like the radio's design. It's sleek -- cool! The fact that it has the rubberized casing and is water resistant is icing on the cake. I also like the option of hanging it on the wall although mine will likely be sitting on a table or dresser instead. The station pre-sets are very convenient. Very nice job, Tivoli!
nice way to listen to ipod.......2007-05-20
Great tuner. Pre-sets are very nice. Great way to listen to ipod. Need to buy connector wire to plug ipod into aux input, and can't charge ipod using this device, but speaker is fine and nice to have option of switching from ipod tunes to excellent radio tuner.
Top Quality .... But at a Price........2007-03-22
Super sound, well thought-out controls, and more rugged than you might imagine. This is one fine radio. It has provided excellent performance in daily use since purchase six months ago. Only negative? Tivoli Audio's restrictive pricing policy on merchants.
Almost Perfect.......2007-01-05
When my nearly 20 year old Sony Dream Machine cube style alarm clock radio finally gave out I decided to go in search of the best night stand alarm clock radio money could buy. The requirements were design style, sound quality, reception, ease of use, and a back light that goes completely off so that I can sleep at night. After a good deal of research I zeroed in on the Tivoli SongBook ($159) and the Sangean Sonido ($99). After trying both, here's what I've found:
The Tivoli SongBook has very attractive, modern styling (I prefer the black model), exceptional sound quality (like having a $1,000 Bose next to my bed), terrific reception (I don't even need to extend the antenna to get my favorite radio station clearly), very easy to set/update the clock and alarm times, and a back light which thankfully goes completely off. I took one star off for the SongBooks negatives - the alarm must be turned on everyday buy pushing down and holding the alarm button for a few seconds (easy to do, but I fear the day that I forget), no alarm snooze (I just turn the volume down), and the display, with or without it's beautiful blue back light turned on, is small and difficult to read, even from only a foot or so away while lying in bed.
The Sangean Sonido looks nice, though not as attractive a design as the SongBook, cost's $59 less than the SongBook, has a more readable screen than the SongBook (with back light that goes completely off), has an alarm snooze, and has an alarm that stays on from day to day. While I haven't made my final decision yet on which to keep, I'm strongly leaning toward the SongBook given the Sonido's shortcomings - to get my favorite station clearly I must extend the antenna directly upwards creating an unsightly mess, while better than a Sony Dream Machine the speaker audio quality is only about half as good as the SongBooks (I think this is what spoiled it for me), and even though the display is nicer when the radio alarm sounds the display shows the radio station number, not the time!
I hope Tivoli will improve the alarm functions in a future SongBook model update, until then I think it's still worth the $159 price tag (as long as I'm not late for a meeting because I forgot to turn the alarm on!)
Update: In the end I decided to go with the Sonido. I exchanged my first unit and the replacement had much better audio quality (though still not as good as the SongBook). The reception remains less than stellar, but while using the SongBook I was late for a meeting because of it's lack of full alarm function features, so it had to go.
Travel radio? Not really........2006-12-02
Cool design, good sound quality, but if your travel plans require a passport, definitely not the radio for you. Not mentioned anywhere on the product specifications is the fact that this radio (as seemingly do most, if not all, Tivoli products, including the expensive iSongBook "travel" radio) requires a standard US external power source, so if you were to try to plug it in, say, in your hotel in Europe, most likely you'll have one less thing to worry about when packing to return home. And of course the warranty will not cover any damages from such "improper" use. Which makes me wonder whether advertising it as a travel radio and trumpeting its AM/FM radio features made specifically "for North America AND Europe" isn't a bit misleading, if not downright fraudelent. Look elsewhere if you really need a radio to travel with.
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Product Features:
- AM/FM Clock Travel Radio with Clock, Alarm, AM/FM Radio
- Features Sleep and Wake Timer, Digital Tuner to Access Favorite Radio Stations, Low Battery Indicator, Wake to Music or Tone
- Also Features Digital Tuner, Sleek, Compact Design, On Demand Blue Backlit Display, Wide-Range Speaker System, Runs on Batteries or AC/DC Adapter, Water Resistance, Portable
- 2.5 " Speakers
- 1/8" Stereo Inputs , Stereo Audio, Outputs
- Includes Instructions, AC Adapter
- Dimensions: 7.31" L x 2.06" W x 6.12" D "
ASIN: B000ITYXB0
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