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Nextar MA323-BL 128 MB Digital MP3 Player with FM Radio (Black)
Manufacturer: Nextar, Inc
ProductGroup: CE
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Product Features:
- Fashionable, wearable, cube-style digital MP3 player in black
- Supports MP1, MP2, MP3, WMA, WMV, WAV, and ASF formats
- 128 MB flash memory holds 2 hours of MP3 and 4 hours of WMA audio
- Blue, self-emitting OLED display; FM tuner with recording function
- USB 2.0 interface; measures roughly 1 inch square; 90-day warranty
ASIN: B000F52AWQ
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Product Description
The Nextar MA323-BL Digital MP3 player offers a stylish cube-shaped housing that wears easily around your neck or fits in a pocket. The 1-inch-square device supports a host of audio formats, including MP1, MP2, MP3, WMA, WMV, WAV and ASF, giving you plenty of options when working out at the gym or commuting to work. Listeners will also love the MP3 player's multiple playback modes, which include repeat play, random play and browse play. A built-in microphone that records into WAV format has you covered should you need to record an interview or take a few voice notes. Storage-wise, the unit offers 128 MB of flash memory, enough for up to two hours of MP3 music and four hours of WMA audio. The unit's five-band equalizer lets you customize your audio options with natural, rock, pop, soft, classic, jazz and digital bass boost settings. Add in an integrated FM radio receiver and recorder, which let you catch up on all your favorite FM programs and you have everything you need for hours of on-the-go audio entertainment. Other features include a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery, a sync lyric function that displays the lyrics toyour favorite songs while you listen (requires .LRC files), a USB 2.0 interface and a self-emitting blue OLED display with graphical menus. The MA323 runs roughly five hours per charge and weighs 0.63 ounces. A-B repeat playing and recording Self-emitting blue OLED Supports MP1, MP2, MP3, WMA, WMV, WAV and ASF formats 128 MB flash memory holds 2 hours of MP3 and 4 hours of WMA audio
Amazon.com Product Description
Get in the groove with the black Nextar MA323-BL digital MP3 player, which offers a stylish cube-shaped housing that wears easily around your neck or fits in a pocket. The 1-inch-square device supports a host of audio formats, including MP1, MP2, MP3, WMA, WMV, WAV, and ASF, giving you plenty of options when working out at the gym or commuting to work. Listeners will also dig the MP3 player's multiple playback modes, which include repeat play (one and all tracks), random play, and browse play. And should you need to record an interview or take a few voice notes, the MA323 handles that, too, with a built-in microphone that records into WAV format.
Storage-wise, the unit offers 128 MB of flash memory, enough for up to two hours of MP3 music and four hours of WMA audio. The unit's five-band equalizer, meanwhile, lets you customize your audio options, with natural, rock, pop, soft, classic, jazz, and digital bass boost settings. Add in an integrated FM radio receiver and recorder--which let you catch up on all your favorite FM programs--and you have everything you need for hours of on-the-go audio entertainment. Other details include a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery, a sync lyric function that displays the lyrics to your favorite songs while you listen (requires .LRC files), a USB 2.0 interface, and a self-emitting blue OLED display with graphical menus. The MA323, which runs for roughly five hours per charge, weighs 0.63 ounces and is backed by a 90-day warranty.
What's in the Box
MP3 player, stereo earbuds, neck strap, USB cable, software CD-ROM, user's manual.
Customer Reviews:
Good i guess.......2007-12-26
My boyfriend wanted this mp3 player so bad since it is the smallest mp3 player made. I personally find it is too small and i would not buy if for myself but he says that he likes it for when he is at the gym. The only problem he finds with it is that the screen goes off to fast and when you are in sunlight you cant see anything written on the screen. Apart from these two problems he finds it perfect and likes it a lot.
Not too shabby!.......2007-05-23
I bought this for travel, but have used for walking and everything else. The only thing I don't like about it is that there is only one way to charge it, and if you want it to last its max time (about 3.5 hrs.) you must let it charge up for about that long and refrain from doing a lot of clicking and selecting while in play mode. The radio works pretty well, but uses A LOT of energy to use. The sounds are clear and crisp and it is just the cutes thing! It also holds up to like 30 songs and regular files also. I think for the price and all you get you can't beat it with any other MP3 player.
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
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.
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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Tivoli Audio SongBook AM / FM Alarm Clock Travel Radio, Silver
Manufacturer: Tivoli
ProductGroup: CE
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Product Features:
- AM/FM Clock Travel Radio with AM/FM Radio, Clock, Alarm
- Features Wake to Music or Tone, Low Battery Indicator, Digital Tuner to Access Favorite Radio Stations, Sleep and Wake Timer
- Also Features Water Resistance, Sleek, Compact Design, Portable, Runs on Batteries or AC/DC Adapter, Digital Tuner, Wide-Range Speaker System, On Demand Blue Backlit Display
- 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: B000I0Z91C
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Product Description
The SongBook travel radio delivers the wealth of programming that FM and AM have to offer, in Tivoli's trademark high-fidelity sound. Add that to the sensitive digital tuner, alarm clock, sleep timer, and built-in charger for NiMH/NiCAD batteries, and you have a first class portable clock radio.
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