Philips HDD1630 6 GB MP3 Player
- 6 GB hard drive digital audio player with 1.5-inch color LCD
- Compatible with MP3 and WMA files (including DRM protected Plays For Sure WMA)
- Display JPEG image slide shows on LCD
- Voice recorder, FM tuner (with recording function), 5-band equalizer
- Compatible with Windows PCs only
Product Description
Uniquely chic and ultra-intuitive, the 6GB GoGear HDD1630 lets you easily enjoy your world of MP3 and WMA music and pictures with Sensory Touchpad SuperScroll. PlaysForSure ensures Windows XP compatibility. Enjoy more music from FM tuner.
From the Manufacturer
Enjoy MP3 and WMA music plus tunerDouble action search keys allow easy speed control when scrolling through large libraries. You can choose to move through your playlist one song at a time or just press and hold down a little harder to SuperScroll™ swiftly to your desired track. Sing, dictate, record notes directly to WAV via the built-in microphone Easily create and edit playlists on the go Enjoying your GoGear device is simple with PlaysForSure which ensures compatibility with Windows Media Player 10 and Windows XP. Using Windows Media player you can easily manage music on your GoGear digital audio player and auto-synchronize your PC music collection. Also, enjoy the widest online shopping selection by simply looking for the PlaysForSure logo at your choice of online store. Then rest assured knowing any music you purchase there will work with your GoGear player. Other standard features include:
- Auto Sound uses pre-defined sound settings for better sound.
- Small and wearable - goes where you go.
- Make voice recordings.
- Easily create and edit playlists on the go.
- Touch sensitive keys for intuitive control.
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Philips HDD1630 6 GB MP3 Player
- Electronics: 0 pages (2005-11-01)
- Publisher: Philips
- Label: Philips
- Studio: Philips
- Average Customer Review:
 based on 87 reviews
- Sales Rank in Electronics: #24994
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Summary: Time Consuming Problem 2008-10-01
Comment: Battery life is horrible, songs disappear after connecting to sync with my PC, freezes on me once in a while, overall it's a waste of time to even figure out the problem because it happens constantly.
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Summary: Didnt like it 2008-07-25
Comment: The best thing about this player is the looks!
You have to buy better headphones to get some decent sound, the equalizer is pretty weak. Though its pretty easy to use, the cons for this player easily outweigh the pros.
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Summary: Useless 2008-07-14
Comment: This unit failed to be recognized right out of the package.
I could not get my Windows XP sp2 to recognize it.
The message is device not recognized. I have deleted and reinstalled the software. I removed all drivers and software through the control panel and then deleted the driver from Device Manager.I restarted my PC, and I reinstalled the software from Philips web site which offers 3 separate downloads. The unit is not recognized. The software is poorly written and product is of inferior quality. Invest elsewhere.
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Summary: Darn... I shoulda bought an iPod 2008-05-11
Comment: Well, I don't know how iPods really are, but people seem to like them. Here I thought I was being slick buying this... has more memory and is cheaper than an iPod, and it's just as slick and cool... NOT! My original one broke in like a month or two, so I got a new one, and now it doesn't even recognize my music files, even when it tells me that it has synced them all. Not to mention the battery doesn't last that long, and the rubber outer cover collects dust and lint. The earbuds were comfy, but I soon broke off the end of that soon enough (then I bought another pair of Philips earbuds, and they didn't work out for me either... I not hate the Philips company.) Don't buy this MP3 player unless if you feel like torturing yourself and throwing away your money. It still looks cool, that's about its only plus in the end.
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Summary: IPOD beats it even though this is cheaper 2007-08-05
Comment: I had ipod video and I have been listening and reading about ipod hype. People say there are so many things offered by samsung and philips at lower cost. So I decided lets try one. The audio quality I heard was as good as ipod for mp3s and gogear offers FM, FM recording, voice recording etc. Its even smaller than ipod. It works as HDD which is cool because you can store/backup files; ipod doesn't. I compared to samsung and decided gogear is better for sound.
It was a wrong decision but its the decision that gave me reasons why ipod sales beats these other mp3 players by huge margin. Top most reason is simplicity. I started setting up gogear Saturday morning and its sunday evening now its going thru last sync I thing everything will be as I need it. I spent 10 hrs and I know computers well.
First of all, the setup CDs provided are useless. When I put those CDs in, I got message 'recommend newer version for EasyCD connect to internet?'. If you say 'No', setup exits. If you say 'yes' it takes you to microsoft website for windows media player 11. But no download link. Since I have WMP 10, I thoght its asking for version 11. I upgraded to WMP11. It synced fine but started other troubles. Pic were not synced. Then I spent a lot of time on philips support website to fix it.
Here is what I found -
1. You will need WMP 10 not 11. Philips provided a plugin for Gogear to version 10.
2. Firmware/Device manager upgrade is must if you are below what they have on there site.
3. I had to install philips device manager. Why??? This thing is suppose to work on standard windows and no need additional software(like itunes). I had to repair using Philips device manager.
4. Adding picture is thruogh WMP sync and its not smooth process. I found that documentation on support. May be its on CD but I was not able to install through CD.
5. On the good side, it has all the additional features I mentioned before. They work fine. FM play and recording is cool. I don't understand how come copyrights companies did not say anything about that.
5. The navigation is confusing. The ff button is same as choose button. Other buttons menu, view are not that user friendly.
Overall, spend more money on IPOD if you do not have intermediate level computer knowledge or time or help. I am sure you will spend few hours setting up. I am giving 3 stars because these additional features I mentioned before. This player has potential but...
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