Toshiba Gigabeat MEG-F10K 10 GB Digital Audio Player BlackToshiba Gigabeat MEG-F10K 10 GB Digital Audio Player Black
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- 10 GB Toshiba hard drive (2,500 MP3s); 2.2-inch QVGA LCD (240 x 320); JPEG photo/album cover viewer with slideshow capability
- Plays MP3, WMA, and WAV files; compatible with Windows Plays for Sure and Napster To Go
- Up to 16-hour battery life, USB charging option; 28 equalizer settings and SRS WOW simulated surround sound
- Supplied Gigabeat Room software helps you manage music and images; docking cradle fosters 1-button CD ripping and file transfer
- Measures just 2.5 x 4.1 x 0.63 inches (W x H x D)
A major feature of the player is its bright, crystal-clear, 2.2-inch LCD with 240 x 320 resolution and the ability to render over 65,000 colors. It's there so you can experience the visual as well as the aural component of your entertainment. The Gigabeat lets you download and view album covers, search for your favorite tracks by scrolling through those album covers, or even set a favorite album cover as your background image. You can download any digital still picture from your PC and create custom slideshows, too--and set them to music.
Gigabeat may be versatile, but it's also easy to operate. Its PlusTouch sensor control lets you scroll through its intuitive menus using only a soft touch or pass of your fingertip.
The PC-only Gigabeat is "Plays for Sure"-certified by Microsoft, which means that it will operate with any "Plays for Sure" download site or management software when connected to your PC. Gigabeat is automatically recognized by Windows Media Player 10, so there's no need to install new drivers of any kind. Toshiba has also partnered with Napster to provide Napster's "Napster To Go" software, giving you the option of using Napster To Go, Windows Media Player, and/or the supplied Gigabeat Room management software (Gigabeat Room is required for transfer of photo images).
So what about your CD collection? After all, you'll likely be able to stash the entire thing in here, one way or another. Thanks to a unique feature called CD RipRec, all you have to do is place a CD in your PC and press the CD RipRec button while the Gigabeat is docked in its cradle. CD RipRec will launch the software and transfer compressed audio to your Gigabeat quickly and with no further effort on your part. Using a USB 2.0 connection (cable supplied), CD RipRec can transfer the contents of an entire CD to the Gigabeat in as little as 5 minutes.
If Gigabeat's battery life (up to 16 hours) isn't enough to satisfy your entertainment needs, fret not. Rather than carrying your AC adapter everywhere, simply connect the Gigabeat to any PC with a USB cable and the battery will charge itself again.
Other features include a choice of 10- or 60-second intro scan to help you find a desired song, multilingual support (Japanese, English, French, Chinese, Spanish, and German), and 28 user selectable equalizer settings, and SRS WOW, which simulates surround sound from any two speakers (including headphones).
What's in the Box
Digital music player, an AC power adapter, a power-supply, a docking cradle, a USB cable, headphones, a software CD-ROM (Gigabeat Room management software, CD RipRec, Napster To Go), a user's manual, and warranty information.
- Electronics: 0 pages
- Publisher: Toshiba
- Label: Toshiba
- Studio: Toshiba
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:  easy to use!, By Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Toshiba Gigabeat MEG-F10K 10 GB Digital Audio Player Black (Electronics) Compared to my ipod 60G this toshiba is easy to use when it cimes to downloading tracks espesially with Windows Media Player 10. Also you get a free month of Napster to go at this time and I think with one month you can load up your 10 gig model with about 2500 songs in this time period. It is very easy, just drag and drop while the mp3 player is in the cradle. You will need Windows XP though as Windows ME only supports Media player 9, and I don't think it works with this version.
The controls take some getting used to, you must slide your finger up and down the control strip similar to going around with the ipod, and in some cases tap the ends to make selections. I find the sound quality very good with the headphones supplied, even though they don't stay in your ears very well. Also if you purchase a cable to plug the Gigabeat into your stereo the sound quality is amazing. FYI - Do not go to the web site that is mentioned in another review for...Read more 21 of 26 people found the following review helpful:  Gigabeat 10 GB, By This review is from: Toshiba Gigabeat MEG-F10K 10 GB Digital Audio Player Black (Electronics) This MP3 player is very nice. But there are a few things that could be changed.the contorls could be easier to use. the touch control does not work as good as an ipod. It seems like you have to hold the power button forever to turn it on or off. and once a song is playing i can't figure out how to get back to the playlist without going through the whole menu. On a better note the screen looks very nice and is the reason i bought it. The battery lasts a very long time. and the software is easy to use once you get the hang of it. the dock is also very functional. 9 of 11 people found the following review helpful: Very easy to use!, By This review is from: Toshiba Gigabeat MEG-F10K 10 GB Digital Audio Player Black (Electronics) I like this mp3 player very much. I hate having to learn new complicated technology and this is very easy to learn to use. From downloading the songs, to using it in the car, it is easy!
I also love the color screen and the battery lasts quite a long time. Yes, you do have to hold down the power button a bit to power on and off but I think this is to avoid powering it on/off by accident in your purse or bag. It's hardly bothersome. |
