Product Description
Enjoy up to 10 hours of your MP3 and WMA music with the Philips SA31XX. View photos and watch your favorite movie clips on the 1.8" color screen.
Amazon.com Product Description
Enjoy video, photos and music on the move with the Philips SA3125 2 GB flash audio and video player. Features include a color 1.8" LCD display, MP3/WMA/SMV playback, FM radio, voice recording, and more.
Video/Photo Viewing
This small, wearable device lets you view movies or video anywhere you go. Convert your favorites to SMV with the included software. Both video and photos look great on the bright 1.8" QQVGA screen. Enjoy up to 2 hours of video (or 10 hours of music) on one charge of the Li-polymer battery. Charge and add or sync media directly from PC via USB.
Digital Audio
The SA3125 plays your favorite MP3 or WMA music files. You can also listen to your favorite radio stations on the built-in FM radio with 10 presets. Record notes to yourself, lectures or more in WAV format with the built-in voice recorder.
What's in the Box
SA3125; Headphones; USB cable; Quick Start Guide; CD-ROM containing Philips Device Manager, Philips Media Converter, User Manual, and FAQ.
Customer Reviews:
TXStateSenior.......2007-12-26
No problems with playback. Good size, nice look and easily navigable menus. However, the player does not support the creation of multiple playlists;even if you create folders within it using the "J" drive and drag and drop files. Additionally, file transfer time seems slow using enclosed USB cable
Difficult to deal with.......2007-12-17
I like having so much space for my music, but it is so difficult to download my songs to it. It will go through my list and "error" on many of the songs...without rhyme or reason. And I won't even get into the video portion of the problems. Would not recommend.
Average customer rating:
- It's the Little Things That Raises Questions
- Clear and Crisp
- Info on Digital for this item...
- Excellent emergency Radio
- Eton FR400
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Etón FR400 Special Edition Pink Crank-Powered Emergency Radio with AM/FM, NOAA and TV-VHF
Manufacturer: Eton
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Product Features:
- Receives AM, FM, all 7 NOAA channels with Alert function, TV1, TV2, and VHF channels 2 through 14
- Can be powered by AC, 3 AA batteries, internal rechargeable Ni-MH battery, or hand crank even without a battery
- Built-in 2 white LED light source and 1 flashing red LED light source
- Includes an emergency siren, and a built-in cell phone charger with multiple adapter tips
- Weather-resistant body is in hot pink, weighs 1.5 pounds, and measures 8.6 x 4.5 x 2 inches (W x H x D)
ASIN: B000P1ZTWI
Release Date: 2007-05-01
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Amazon.com Product Description -- 10/01/08
Etón will donate 5% of the sale price of every FR400 Pink sold to organizations supporting breast cancer research, adding another reason to buy this popular emergency radio.
The FR400 is small and portable enough to go wherever life takes you. |
Housed within its weather-resistant body, the Etón FR400 includes a two white-LED light source, and a flashing red-LED light source, as well as an emergency siren so that you can not only find what you are looking for, but others can easily find you. As an added convenience, this unit features a 3.5-millimeter earphone jack, a fine-tuning control knob super-imposed on the main tuning control knob for achieving the maximum in station clarity, and a built-in cell-phone charger with a 3.5-millimeter output jack and multiple adapter tips for charging select models of Motorola, Nokia, Samsung, and Sony Ericsson phones. This Eton FR400 comes in a green camouflage pattern so it won't draw unnecessary attention when its not in use, weighs only 1.5 pounds, and measures 8.6 x 4.5 x 2 inches (W x H x D).
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Other models in Etón's line of emergency radios that we tested include the Grundig FR200, an entry-level shortwave radio that also includes a flashing LED light; the Grundig FR250, a shortwave radio that also includes a flashing LED light, cell phone charger and siren; the Grundig FR 300, which includes the emergency features of the FR250, but offers television and weather station tuning instead of shortwave; and the Grundig FR 350, a water-resistant variation of the FR250.
While the FR400 shares the same features and performance of the FR300, its sturdy, weather-resistant casing and design modifications give it a distinct edge in emergency situations that's well worth the extra cost. |
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Size (inches, WxDxH) |
6.5 x 2.5 x 6 |
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With a dependable hand-crank power generator that powers the unit's AM/FM/TV/Weather radio, built-in LED flashlight, cell phone charger and emergency siren -- all surrounded by a sturdy, weather-resistant casing -- the lightweight and portable FR400 is an excellent choice for anyone in the market for a radio that can be relied on in emergencies or in environments where there are limited power sources.
Tuning and Bands
The FR400 receives FM radio via a built-in telescoping antenna, AM via an internal ferrite bar, all seven NOAA weather channels plus an Alert function, and even picks up TV1, TV2, and VHF channels 2-13, so you can listen to your favorite television programs without a TV. As was the case with all of the Etón emergency radios we tested, our AM reception was outstanding; we were quickly able to tune into every station we searched for. Reception for FM was also very good, though there was some extra fine-tuning on some of the stations. Because weather broadcasts are based on VHF, line-of-sight channels, and because we are slightly out of range of the nearest weather transmitter in our region, we were not able to test the radio's weather reception. Television reception, happily, was quite another story. Though some stations took some finessing of the tuner before we were able to hone in on a strong signal, most of the reception was loud and clear.
Power When You Need It
At the heart of all of Etón's emergency radios, including the FR400, is an internal generator that recharges the internal Ni-MH battery pack and powers the radio, siren, and light. Also, by plugging your cell phone into the jack on the back of the radio, you can use the crank to power your phone.
Important Note: Until this year, Etón provided a package of several different cell phone adapter tips with every radio. In 2007, Etón began instead including a coupon for a free adapter for whatever phone you have. So, the first thing you want to do when you get the radio is fill out the card with your cell phone's make and model and send it in to make sure you have your adapter.
In our test, after draining our cell phone of power, we recharged it using the FR400 enough to make a few calls. The rate of cell phone recharging will vary greatly depending on the cell phone and the state of its battery, but the FR400 can provide your compatible phone with power in a pinch.
The Etón FR400 is extremely versatile, and can be powered by up to four different sources, including: the included AC adapter, three AA batteries (not included), the built-in rechargeable Ni-MH battery which can be recharged from the AC adapter or by hand, and the dynamo hand crank which not only can recharge the built-in battery but provides power even when no battery is installed.
According to the product manual, to achieve 40 to 60 minutes of uninterrupted power to the radio, you must turn the crank at a rate of two revolutions per second for 90 seconds. In our test, after our initial 90 seconds of rigorous cranking, the FR400 powered right up and was still going strong with radio reception after an hour. At the hour mark, we briefly turned the flashlight on, and that too was at full force, with no perceivable drain on radio reception. The dynamo crank tucks itself nicely into the side of the radio and offers little resistance as you turn the handle. (Don't let the cranking requirements frighten you! While it's true that a full 90 seconds of turning the crank can be tiring and may not be for everyone, we were able to recharge the radio with less than a minute of cranking and achieved over 40 minutes of continuous power.)
Design and Controls
At 1.5 pounds, and with dimensions of 4.5 x 8.75 x 2.25 inches (HxWxD), the FR400 is made to be tucked neatly into its handy nylon carrying case, ready to be stored in emergency box, or packed neatly for a camping trip. A white LED light is set on the side of the radio, just above the tuning knob, allowing you to use the FR400 like a flashlight. A red flashing emergency light is also included. This placement is an improvement over the designs of the FR200, FR250 and FR350, all of which place the emergency light on the radio's face. But similar to those radios, the light on the FR400 is only designed to help you down an unlit stairwell or enclosed hallway in a pinch, and is not directed or strong enough to help you much in a pitch-black forest or other open area. The radio and light can be operated simultaneously, though of course at the expense of power.
The large band selection knob and other controls make the FR400 a breeze to use. View larger. |
The rear connections are protected by rubber seals. View larger. |
On the left, the hand crank, on the right, a flashlight, and tuning and volume knobs. |
The mechanical controls of the FR40 are extremely visible and easy to use. The volume control is fairly easy to finesse, and the tuning knob, which features a smaller concentric fine-tuning control knob, offers much greater control. A sealed 3.5 mm earphone jack is set into the back, and the telescoping antenna tucks neatly behind the handle strap, and the telescoping antenna tucks neatly behind the handle strap. The radio's 2.5-inch speaker is set directly in front and offers reasonable audio quality and excellent volume for the radio's purpose. The tuner itself is self-illuminated, though in a darkened environment it is still somewhat difficult to pick out the bands.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight; ideal for emergencies or travel
- Clearly laid out functions and controls
- Excellent internal power generator; handy cell-phone charger
Cons
- Tuning dial could be better illuminated for darkened environments
What's in the Box
FR400 radio, card for free cell phone charging adapter, nylon carrying case
Customer Reviews:
It's the Little Things That Raises Questions.......2007-12-25
It's the little things that define the quality of a product. Having just received the Eton FR400 I can't attest to how well it will work under emergency conditions -- which is, after all, why one buys something like this. But there's a few little things that make me nervous about its quality and design.
The plastic strikes me as cheap. How will it stand up to getting knocked around?
The case is a textbook case of poor design. It fits the radio so tightly that it turns on switches when you insert the radio -- if you can get the radio into the case. Plus there's no room for the AC charger. This may sound peevish, but it's this kind of poor craftmanship which can be symbolic of a short sighted company. What good is a case if it's a pain to use? What good is it if it turns on features that drain the battery? What good is it if you can't carry accessories that comes with the radio?
And the key question, how good is a company that puts out a product so poorly designed? Was Eton trying to cut corners? If so, where else did they scrimp? Did anyone test the case before manufacturing it? If so, what kind of standards do they have?
Bottom line: the device has all the features listed here, but their execution makes me wonder if it was worth getting.
Clear and Crisp.......2007-12-08
This radio is a quality product. It tunes in stations easily. The sound is clear and crisp. Buttons, knobs, and switches are easy to use. The plus is that can generate power by itself. Aside from rechargeable batteries for emergencies, it uses three AA batteries for daily use.
Info on Digital for this item..........2007-11-16
I needed more info on this radio and others so I called Amazon tech support. I was given the Eton customer service number: 1-800-872-2228.
The Eton FR400 has TV capabilities that will become obsolete in 2009 as the signals will all be switched to digital for the TV portion of this radio. All other functions will work. The updated model, Eton FR405, is the same as this radio only without the TV signal capability. The FR405 is only available at Best Buy at this time. For my money, the FR400 with TV capabilities, while the TV signals last, is a better buy.
This radio is water resistant. A waterproof model would be perfect. We've lost a couple of cell phones in the river and water kills them fast. Sun dried cell phones are never the same if they even flicker with life at all. So, now I look for waterproof when buying anything that might get wet or fall overboard. An emergency radio is in that class.
Another newer model coming on the scene soon will be the Eton FR1000--no TV capability, but it will come with a walkie talkie. This is being tested now and should be the next model you will see on the market.
Eton does not make a GPS system combined with NOAA radio capabilities. They also do not have a unit with both shortwave and NOAA combined--apparently the circuitry on the two things are not compatable. No one has this.
I want something that will be equally useful on land, at sea or in a vehicle. I want an "emergency" unit that packages many of the things I may need for "survival" communication. Okay, I really meant everything I might need. :) I haven't found the perfect NOAA radio yet.
The other thing that is not available is an NOAA radio with digital TV. Apparently, the digital components are too expensive at this time to add this feature to these radios and maintain a decent price point. So, companies are simply deleting TV from the mix.
This model, Eton FR400, will charge a cell phone battery. None of the connections come with the unit. You send in for them. The first cell phone adapter connector is free, additional ones cost $5 each. Eton tries to keep a number of cell phone battery charger adaptors in stock, but you may want to see if they have your specific adaptor before making a purchase because they don't carry them all.
Amazon has inflated the retail price on this unit. It sells for $60 directly from Eton, plus $10 shipping.
The unit is larger than I expected. This is okay, but wouldn't a cell phone sized unit be wonderful! Waterproof of course.
Excellent emergency Radio.......2007-11-13
This is an excellent radio with good sound quality for both talk and music. It is sturdy and well built. It comes with a convenient carry case which holds the instructions and batteries which is very useful in the case of an emergency. Sound is clearest after a full charge using the built in re-chargable battery and also clear using AA batteries. The least clear sound is produced when all other power supply is exhausted and you need to use the crank. However, this radio has a lot to run on before you get to the crank stage.
The company was very prompt in supplying the cell phone adapter, however they have sent two and neither of them fit the phone so in an emergency we will not be able to charge the phone until we get this aspect straigntened out. this is the reason for 4 rather than 5stars
Every home should have this radio for both emergency and ordinary portable use.
Eton FR400.......2007-10-17
The FR400 is a good, though pricey, radio. The LED flashlight is intense (you won't want to look directly at it), but not so bright. This is the case for most LED flashlights, so, if you need to be active during a low light condition, you might be better off with an ordinary flashlight. I have two gripes:
1) It doesn't stand well on its end. During a recent power outage, I tried pointing the light upward, as I did with my other flashlights, so that it would reflect off the ceiling and illuminate a larger area. The dynamo crank prevents the radio from standing well on its end.
2) The AC adapter doesn't fit in the bag, as another reviewer already noted. The bag, by the way, fits rather tightly, so it is easy to accidentally turn knobs and flip switches as you're pushing the radio in.
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