Is this 8GB Latte the same as the 4GB Latte = other then memory?
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I just purchased the 4GB Latte.

Other then the memory size, is it any different then this 8GB Latte?

Thank You

Cajun


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Great gift
Sound: Good, especially 3D sound when watching movies
Video quality: large screen size, perfect for my recorded lectures
Price: Much cheaper than the iPod and Zune
Easy to Use: no software installation
Customer Support: 1 year warranty and they replaced the units right away
Earphone: 3.5" jack allows me to use my old B&O headphones

Overall: Good gift item for non-techie users

I like the screen and easy to use
screen is big enough to watch movies on the go and the software is easy enough for the non-techie people.

Product Seduces You Then Disappoints ...
It only takes a few moments for this product to seduce you but within a few hours you are left broken hearted and disappointed. Outstanding picture performance and functioning in all areas except the following:

* Faulty pop-up keyboard rejects 100,000 ATT and 45,000 T-Mobile hot spots
* All Starbucks & Barnes & Nobel connections prevented, software failure
* Built in speaker is useless due to little volume.
* Video Recording fails to work. Unable to get local programs guides.
* Company techs say HD plug in not sold out, but glitches prevent release
* Video is structured for analog only due to HD plug in's not available.
* Video playback in analog only means displays over 32" are very poor
* No built in or optional microphone prevents use of all IM voice, memos or VOIP programs
* Customer service & tech support listen well and are understanding but they are unwilling to provide resolutions or dates of product fixes.
* Home programming keyboard is too small and awkward to hold in both hands and to use thumbs for entry ... this is a one finger unit which for a home unit is not necessary. Most frustrating.

I hated to return this produce due to the above failures but it is clear to see that the product was rushed out prematurely to meet the holiday product season without proper testing and support. In a few months with some product redesign and consideration it is clear this product will be re-released with a new model # and will be the ultimate way to go.

I really am heartbroken ... shame on you ARCHOS !!!

Archos 5 The Awesomest PMP!(?)
I'm an iPod fan. Yes, i've owned every version/generation and probably will continue to do so. But when I met the Archos family something clicked. It was like meeting that cute girl across the room for the first time.

I first was introduced to Archos about 3 years ago. My friend had some movies and music on his. It was interesting. I didn't have much need for such a bulky product. But then I came across the Archos 5 online and did some research. It was perfect, or so I thought...

Let's start with the basic Pros:

1. It's big enough to watch video on without hurting your eyes.

2. It's recent firmware updates have kept this guy going strong since i've bought it.

3. The hard drive is HUGE! If you are using this for mp3's and videos on long trips you will have more than enough space. We drove from San Francisco to L.A. and back and never ran out of media.

4. It's sturdy. You don't feel like you are going to break it while you are using it.

5. When you have the right accessories this thing wails on the competition.

A> The DVR Station is well worth the extra 0. It can use your Archos as a DVR and you can record those TV programs or On Demand Movies for your watching pleasure. I'm also a DJ/VJ so I can record my sets with video in real time from the club. You also get the handy DC charger so as not to use USB to charge your device.

B> Buy the plug-ins, they rock, and it's worth the money to make sure you are using the Archos 5's full potential.

6. The internet, mail and other appz work just fine. I have not had anything crash, bug, or tweak out yet.

7. Battery Time is AWESOME! The numbers are pretty high, I did about 6 hours for video and over 12 for audio with more life remaining.


Ok, now the cons:

1. You do have to pay for the extra accessories. Some of the prices can be steep.

2. Some plug-ins aren't available yet.

3. The Archos website is pretty lame and confusing. Be careful there, you may end up buying something from th UK store by accident.

OVERALL:

The Archos 5 is a feat of genius. I can check my mail and surf the web from any wifi. I can watch days of movies, listen to weeks of audio. Share my pictures with friends. I can record t.v. and any other audio/video source I put in to it (with the dvr station or dvr snap-on or course).
I have not had any battery or program bugs at all in the month I have owned it.

For your 0-0 for a reliable sturdy, forward thinking touchscreen PMP that's miles above the iPod, the Archos is perfect. If you don't want to invest in, or have the need to go to some of the extremes i've listed, stick with the Zune or iPod. They will play just about anything you want them too, but they aren't as flexible as the Archos 5.

A Whole New Category-- IMT?
I've had the Archos 5 250 for several weeks and I'm enjoying all of the main features. Amazing screen-bright, good color quality and resolution. Movies and photos are beautifully reproduced. Web experience is quick, clean and flexible-fit width, full or enlarged. Music quality is dependent upon speakers. I use noise-canceling headphones-excellent.
Archos support has been responsive and their web site has an informative tutorial. I'm not very good with all of the current technology, so I need help. I have a PC for business, a MacBook Pro for music, photo sharing, etc. For lots of travel, I have used my iPod classic 30g, my MacBook, my Kindle and now my Archos.5.

Great overall with a few flaws
Used Time ~ 3 days

I bought the Archos 5 after I saw multiple updates on the buggy firmware.

Pros:
-Excellent screen - the screens totally blows me away with crispy color and detailed resolution.
-Fairly good Flash 9 support - I tried to play some flash games and youtube- most of them worked, so I'm happy with it.
-Better than average codec support - Unlike IPod Touch, you can basically just drag and drop your video and it will work.

Cons:
-Wifi works at my home, but at my work place. Archos 5 only supports the most common secured network, but not the more complicated ones.
- Codec support - I bought archos 5 mainly for its broad codec support. However, the lack of support of mkv container is somewhat a disappointment.
- Weight - Coming from IPod nano, the archos 5 is comparatively bulkier, althought pocketable. Let's just say this: the weight of archos 5 is somewhat similar to an IPod Classic, so be prepared.

In general, I'm quite happy about the archos 5, although I really wish that they support mkv. To give a detail score, that would be 85/100. Go Archos!

Best Mp3 Player PERIOD.
Pros: 1.4.8 inch touch screen at 800x480.
2. 250gb HD.
3. AAC support (pay extra but worth it.)
4. Great sound.
5. The best web browser on any Mp3, PMP player.If you think the iphone has a good browser then think again. Like browsing on a laptop.Flash 8 and 9 support.
6. Easy to Navigate and great interface. The fonts look so clear. Beautiful and yet simple GUI.
7. Kickstand.
8. AVI support. Ripped some DVD to AVI at 720x480 at 2.5mbps. Amazing detail. Like watching a HD movie.
Cons: 1.Battery Life.
2. Its not Open source.
Summary: This is the best Mp3, PMP player i ever owned and let me tell you, i don't regret spending almost 500 bucks on it.
I owned alot of mp3 players (ipod classic, Zune, Cowon D2) and they all had their cons. This does have it cons but its not as bad the as the others.
Avi movies looks soo good on this, almost feels like watching HD content.

Product Seduces You Then Disappoints ...
It only takes a few moments for this product to seduce you but within a few hours you are left broken hearted and disappointed. Outstanding picture performance and functioning in all areas except the following:

* Faulty pop-up keyboard rejects 100,000 ATT and 45,000 T-Mobile hot spots
* All Starbucks & Barnes & Nobel connections prevented, software failure
* Built in speaker is useless due to little volume.
* Video Recording fails to work. Unable to get local programs guides.
* Company techs say HD plug in not sold out, but glitches prevent release
* Video is structured for analog only due to HD plug in's not available.
* Video playback in analog only means displays over 32" are very poor
* No built in or optional microphone prevents use of all IM voice, memos or VOIP programs
* Customer service & tech support listen well and are understanding but they are unwilling to provide resolutions or dates of product fixes.
* Home programming keyboard is too small and awkward to hold in both hands and to use thumbs for entry ... this is a one finger unit which for a home unit is not necessary. Most frustrating.

I hated to return this produce due to the above failures but it is clear to see that the product was rushed out prematurely to meet the holiday product season without proper testing and support. In a few months with some product redesign and consideration it is clear this product will be re-released with a new model # and will be the ultimate way to go.

I really am heartbroken ... shame on you ARCHOS !!!

Archos 5 The Awesomest PMP!(?)
I'm an iPod fan. Yes, i've owned every version/generation and probably will continue to do so. But when I met the Archos family something clicked. It was like meeting that cute girl across the room for the first time.

I first was introduced to Archos about 3 years ago. My friend had some movies and music on his. It was interesting. I didn't have much need for such a bulky product. But then I came across the Archos 5 online and did some research. It was perfect, or so I thought...

Let's start with the basic Pros:

1. It's big enough to watch video on without hurting your eyes.

2. It's recent firmware updates have kept this guy going strong since i've bought it.

3. The hard drive is HUGE! If you are using this for mp3's and videos on long trips you will have more than enough space. We drove from San Francisco to L.A. and back and never ran out of media.

4. It's sturdy. You don't feel like you are going to break it while you are using it.

5. When you have the right accessories this thing wails on the competition.

A> The DVR Station is well worth the extra 0. It can use your Archos as a DVR and you can record those TV programs or On Demand Movies for your watching pleasure. I'm also a DJ/VJ so I can record my sets with video in real time from the club. You also get the handy DC charger so as not to use USB to charge your device.

B> Buy the plug-ins, they rock, and it's worth the money to make sure you are using the Archos 5's full potential.

6. The internet, mail and other appz work just fine. I have not had anything crash, bug, or tweak out yet.

7. Battery Time is AWESOME! The numbers are pretty high, I did about 6 hours for video and over 12 for audio with more life remaining.


Ok, now the cons:

1. You do have to pay for the extra accessories. Some of the prices can be steep.

2. Some plug-ins aren't available yet.

3. The Archos website is pretty lame and confusing. Be careful there, you may end up buying something from th UK store by accident.

OVERALL:

The Archos 5 is a feat of genius. I can check my mail and surf the web from any wifi. I can watch days of movies, listen to weeks of audio. Share my pictures with friends. I can record t.v. and any other audio/video source I put in to it (with the dvr station or dvr snap-on or course).
I have not had any battery or program bugs at all in the month I have owned it.

For your 0-0 for a reliable sturdy, forward thinking touchscreen PMP that's miles above the iPod, the Archos is perfect. If you don't want to invest in, or have the need to go to some of the extremes i've listed, stick with the Zune or iPod. They will play just about anything you want them too, but they aren't as flexible as the Archos 5.

A Whole New Category-- IMT?
I've had the Archos 5 250 for several weeks and I'm enjoying all of the main features. Amazing screen-bright, good color quality and resolution. Movies and photos are beautifully reproduced. Web experience is quick, clean and flexible-fit width, full or enlarged. Music quality is dependent upon speakers. I use noise-canceling headphones-excellent.
Archos support has been responsive and their web site has an informative tutorial. I'm not very good with all of the current technology, so I need help. I have a PC for business, a MacBook Pro for music, photo sharing, etc. For lots of travel, I have used my iPod classic 30g, my MacBook, my Kindle and now my Archos.5.

Great overall with a few flaws
Used Time ~ 3 days

I bought the Archos 5 after I saw multiple updates on the buggy firmware.

Pros:
-Excellent screen - the screens totally blows me away with crispy color and detailed resolution.
-Fairly good Flash 9 support - I tried to play some flash games and youtube- most of them worked, so I'm happy with it.
-Better than average codec support - Unlike IPod Touch, you can basically just drag and drop your video and it will work.

Cons:
-Wifi works at my home, but at my work place. Archos 5 only supports the most common secured network, but not the more complicated ones.
- Codec support - I bought archos 5 mainly for its broad codec support. However, the lack of support of mkv container is somewhat a disappointment.
- Weight - Coming from IPod nano, the archos 5 is comparatively bulkier, althought pocketable. Let's just say this: the weight of archos 5 is somewhat similar to an IPod Classic, so be prepared.

In general, I'm quite happy about the archos 5, although I really wish that they support mkv. To give a detail score, that would be 85/100. Go Archos!

Best Mp3 Player PERIOD.
Pros: 1.4.8 inch touch screen at 800x480.
2. 250gb HD.
3. AAC support (pay extra but worth it.)
4. Great sound.
5. The best web browser on any Mp3, PMP player.If you think the iphone has a good browser then think again. Like browsing on a laptop.Flash 8 and 9 support.
6. Easy to Navigate and great interface. The fonts look so clear. Beautiful and yet simple GUI.
7. Kickstand.
8. AVI support. Ripped some DVD to AVI at 720x480 at 2.5mbps. Amazing detail. Like watching a HD movie.
Cons: 1.Battery Life.
2. Its not Open source.
Summary: This is the best Mp3, PMP player i ever owned and let me tell you, i don't regret spending almost 500 bucks on it.
I owned alot of mp3 players (ipod classic, Zune, Cowon D2) and they all had their cons. This does have it cons but its not as bad the as the others.
Avi movies looks soo good on this, almost feels like watching HD content.

Just what he wanted.
Was a gift to someone else, they love it and it works great. I liked the look and it looks more rugged than regular ipods and you don't feel it is as fragile.

I Love it!
The product comes in two days! The appearance actually looks better than the pictures online. (It's light and cute!) (At least it looks better than I expected). I'm satisfied with the quality of the sound. It's awesome. I like the overall design although the upload software isn't quite user friendly. I think with the price I paid, it's really worth it with adequate expectation. (of course, comparing the price you paid for the ipod to judge this won't be fair.)

Exactly what I expected
Well, I received my 4gb pink Mozaic today, and I'm very happy with it :]
I once owned a Creative Zen Vision:M, 30gb, until I lost it in the gym... It was an excellent player with a few quirks (it was somewhat laggy) but quite a brick - I dropped it about 4-5x and yet it still survived.

Well, back to the Mozaic, to break it down,

Pros:
+ The player is small and unobtrusive if you want to put it in your pocket
+ The pink is a nice shade
+ Easy to navigate through the menus
+ I was able to drag and drop music directly into the player's "Music" folder on my computer and play it immediately
+ Although the shell is made of plastic, it is very, very sturdy. I feel that I could drop it several times with minimal damage (not that I'm going to test this out!)
+ The screen is bright and vivid
+ You can save up to 32 radio stations
+ Radio signal itself is alright; just make sure you have your headphones plugged in, as they act as the antenna.
+ The speaker is decent, but not up to audiophile standards (which I'm not). However, it's perfect in a pinch - if you forget your headphones, want to share music with a friend, etc.

Cons:
- I hesitate to call this a con, since the player in itself is quite small, but the buttons are tiny. Then again, we text on cell phone keys that about the same size, so it's easy to adapt to.
- Watching videos requires that you turn the player to the side. Not really a con, but just something to take note of.

I will update later after my player and I get more intimate ;p

Adorable!!
Pros: Great sound quality, easy to use, comfortable size, and sturdy. Before I got the Mozaic, I read critizisms that it was not metal, but I have to say, I think that is horse feathers. I guess metal does feel cool (temp. wise), but it is so heavy, that drops and slips literally dent/damage it. I love that the Mozaic is plastic, because if it slips out of my hand, or my cord gets caught, the little light weight guy just hangs out, stress free. Not even a yank on my ear! Also, I think the buttons are very easy to use, definatley not to small. I really like clicking better than my last mp3 player's finger sliding thing. I can slip it in my pocket w/o locking it, and quickly pull it out to adjust volume. I haven't used the speaker much, but when I do I am impressed with the quality. I use the recording function often, and it works well, if within 20 feet of the speaker. Works perfect with Audible. The radio quality is darn good. Finally, I LOVE the shimmery pink.

Cons: The screen, is of course a bonus for a small mp3, and it is not meant to compete with the xfi, zune, or itouch. Don't expect it to. It's like good cell phone screen quality (iphone excluded). Oh, and the included head phones aren't worth beans.

Other Thoughts: I use the Outlook/organizer sync-ing program - very handy. Also, I recomend you check out ZenCasts - I like to download french radio.

Great player!!! nice speaker
This player is great and the integrated speaker is very functional, very good battery life; good sound but cheap plastic earphones; not good for videos because the screen is very small and the screen angle does not help.

Great Product, Horrible Software Problems
Pros:
Sound quality is superb
Included headphones is high quality
Easy to use interface
Many different features
Great looking screen (which is great for video)

Cons:
- Extremely disappointing and frustrating software compatibility issues
- Extra, useless buttons
- Most video files require transcoding
- Some features are more gimmick than practical
- Interface is not as smooth as it could be

Summary:
The player itself is great. It has great sound quality, the interface is very sleek and very customizable, and the included ear buds retail for around -, much better than the included earbuds of say an iPod. The screen is great for video viewing also.

The main problem is the compatibility of Windows Media Player. Although many people will say that Windows Media Player will support the Creative Zen X-Fi just fine, I have a very frustrating experience with it. I'm the kind of guy who likes to maintain all his album information and likes control of what stays and what goes on my music, and I prefer to sync my music rather than go through the major trouble of manually keeping track of my music. I have a pretty large selection, so manually syncing the Zen to my computer is almost impossible. The problem is whenever I try to sync, 50of the time my Zen would crash. Now, this problem is prevalent not only in the X-Fi, but also prevalent in the older cousin Creative Zen. I absolutely believe that Creative just dropped the ball here, now that not one but TWO products have the same issues. I looked all over the Creative support website, and there are absolutely no mention of this problem at all. I'd have to constantly reset my player after syncing them.

Conclusion:
The product itself is great, but the software issues (as well as the useless bundled software) creates a major headache for me. Syncing my music has become the most frustrating experience for me, and it seems like Windows Media Player CHOOSES when to sync and when to crash my player. I honestly blame Creative for not making the effort to fix this issue. My recommendation? If you want a great MP3 player and you're old school who doesn't care about automatic syncing, then definitely give this player equal consideration with other MP3 players. However, if you want great control of your music library without the tediousness of managing it manually, then stay away. Had I known there were these issues with Windows Media Player, I'd definitely take that into major consideration.

Excellent sound and versatility
I was thinking of buying an Apple iPod, as the new ones are pretty, but I heartily object to Apple's treating me like a thief (mp3 names scrambled) and not letting me use the player as storage as well. Also, the idea of an SD slot seemed extremely useful. I've had good luck with Creative sound cards and read many positive reviews here, so I decided to buy this little gadget.

While not an audiophile, I do a lot of music production and studio work and have to say I prefer the sound from the Creative Zen X-Fi to my friend's iPod for the same headphones and sound file. It seems less fuzzy somehow- I think they must be doing something with the EQ?

My issues are as follows:
-The headphones don't fit my ear canals very well and keep falling out. I am unsure if this is because I have deformed ear canals or something, but I just usually need to switch to my giant goofy-lookin' headphones.
-Creative Centrale is not very good software. It keeps track of my iTunes library very well in terms of tracks, but it's terrible for importing playlists.
-Creating and editing a playlist on the device is difficult to figure out.
-I wish I could play all the songs by one artist. Will see if firmware upgrades ever do that.

I admit I haven't tried anything with video or pictures. Charging is the same as any other USB device, and I'm really glad I don't need to use a proprietary connector (like Apple uses) or dock to charge it from my computer- my camera cable or cell phone cable both work for this, since they're all mini-to-USB. Have not tried the voice recording.

I managed to crash it once (no batteries plus connecting it to a non-charging source), but rebooting as it tells me to on the Creative support site fixed the problem. The speaker's sound quality was a nice surprise. As for the controls, they weren't difficult after reading through the quickstart guide once. I'm also pleased by the ability to delete files from the device without connecting it to a computer. However, I couldn't get the device to work with Linux. I don't think most users would even contemplate that, though.

I hear that the SD card content is not integrated into the player's library, which means I'll have to store my less-used movies and music there when it comes time. But the functionality is amazing, the sound quality lovely and crisp, and the ability to manage my own files means this one's a keeper and I recommend it to all who want to be 'power users' of their portable devices.

Almost Perfect
I bought the Nomad Zen NX about 5 years ago and it still works great. However, it is relatively big and heavy, and that's why I decided to upgrade now. Other players I considered were the Zune 120gb and the iPod 120gb but the Zune lacks an equalizer which was a dealbreaker for me and the iPod only has equalizer presets -- no customization. So I went for the Zen X-Fi 32gb and I'm glad I did. It lacks the capacity of the other two players, but the SD slot sort of makes up for it, even though it isn't well integrated with the internal memory. Also, SD prices have been falling fast, so I can see 32gb SD cards being sold for a reasonable price in the not too distant future. And this Zen is considerably smaller than those other two devices which is a big plus for me.

The sound quality is very good. I like that it has a customnizable button to configure however you like. I assigned the volume control to it since that isn't directly available via another button in all screens. Now I can more easily access it at all times.

FM reception in my area is superb, with little distortion or static. I think it will depend on where you live. In NY City, it's great.

As for syncing, I am using the J River Media Center. It syncs fine with the Zen X-Fi and I prefer it to the non-intuitive Centrale software.

The Centrale software bundled with the device is not totally useless. For one thing, it installs a help file on your PC that's a lot more detailed than the Quick Start guide that comes in the package. You should install Centrale at least for the help file. After you copy it elsewhere, you may be able to uninstall Centrale if you want. However it's harmless and I think uninstalling it might remove some of the needed drivers your PC may require in order to recognize the Zen X-Fi. You can also re-format the player using Centrale.

Speaking of drivers, there is a Windows glich that prevented my Windows XP machine from initially recognizing my Zen x-Fi so I couldn't update the firmware or sync. I tried re-installing the Creative software and updating the drivers through Windows device manager but I kept getting this error message -- "A service installation section in this INF is invalid." A google search came up with the solution. If this happens to you, do a google search on that error message and follow the link to myCreative Fansite. In the first post is the answer -- A missing umdf file -- and a link to download it. The solution is really simple and worked like a charm, and my Zen is now fully recognized by my PC and the Creative software. It is not Creative's fault as this is happening to users of other MP3 players who are on Windows as well.

The headphones are terrific and are far far better than the stock headphones that come with most players. I had planned to sell them on eBay since I have a few sets of earbuds already, but I'm going to keep them now as they have a nice rich sound and work well with this player. They are fairly easy to drive too so you can keep your volume on the Zen low which means your battery should last longer. For example, if I am listening with these headphones with the volume set to 7, I might have to set the volume level at 15 to get the same loudness using my Sony MDR-EX71 earbuds.

You also get a nice hard plastic case to store all the little papers and accessories that came with the player.

To clear up something a recent reviewer said .... once you have the correct drivers installed from the CD that comes with the unit (and apply any Windows fix if you have the umdf issue like I did), you do NOT have to go through Creative's Centrale software to get files into this player. It will show up as a separate drive instantly when you connect. Just click on My Computer to access it and you can browse the folder structure and drag and drop files. This is an additional way to load music files along with other alternate options such as Windows Media Player or J River Media Center.

I would have given this player 5 stars if not for the poor integration of the SD card with the internal memory. I also really wish they had volume and pause hardware controls on the SIDE of the player which would allow one to control them even with a closed leather case. My Zen NX has this. With the Zen X-Fi you have to open the covers of the leather cases to get to the volume and pause controls. Because of this, I might simply go with a hard plastic case with cutouts or a silicone skin.

Other than that, I'm very happy with this purchase. As I said, this little player is almost perfect.

can't stop listening to it
I love love love this mp3 player with x-fi.
This is the best so far. I loved my zen v by creative labs
but this is over the top. If you are in doubt buy it.

Good little player - really awful software
I've had the Zen X-fi for about 2 weeks now. I'm fond of it - the sound quality is pretty good, the colors are very crisp and clean and it's fairly easy to figure out how the whole thing works. (This is my first Creative Product.) I have some minor gripes with it, such as the "random" feature seems to have an insatiable need to play songs twice in a row, or play songs from the same album through most of the album but since I tend to have to laying next to me it's easy enough to skip the track.

The layout of the buttons is a little annoying, and once you put the player inside the Creative Labs Leather Case for Zen X-Fi (Black)(optional) the buttons on the right side are a bit hard to access. They're quite small, also, and I have dainty little fingers!

I have no attempted to use the SD card, so I can't make comment on that.

My only really big gripe is the software. Good lord, it's awful. It doesn't sync! (Are you reading this, Creative?) This means that if you add music to your computer you're going to have to manually add it to your player when you dock it. I'm thinking of trying a different software altogether out.

These things aside (and except for the software they're really not big issues to me) the player is solid. It has good sound (I have Skullcandy headphones, I didn't use the earbuds that come with the player) and it looks sharp without looking cheap. I'm fairly impressed with the Zen X-Fi. Plus, it's not an Apple product! Points right there!

Great!
I am a music teacher and I needed a boombox that would be loud enough to substitute for my regular radio when needed. I have had this unit several weeks and I use it in PLACE of my old radio! The ipod feature works nicely and the cd player has no problems. The radio was a little fuzzy, but it is probably because of my location, not the radio. I was very skeptical of buying this product, but I have really enjoyed it. If you are looking for a boombox that is easy to use and has good sound, this one should definately be considered.

iLive Boombox
this is a unique product combination.it fits all kinds of i-pods.that's a good thing.a cd player to boot. sound is great.only thing i don't like is the clock and preset stations have to be redone if you don't keep it plugged in without batteries in it. otherwise great product.

Lots of features but not loud enough for outdoors
I just got this and am returning it, but I think lots of people will be satisfied with this if they want it for indoor use only and don't require a lot of bass. It appears to be more mid-range and not as much bass or enough high treble, if that's even the correct term. It actually sounds fine though - I think I'm just picky and prefer that type of sound (I imagine the sound looking like an hourglass, the way I like it; top heavy and bottom heavy!).

It's great that it has a docking station which doesn't force the ipod to stick up too high/vulnerably, although my ipod didn't sit in there terribly snugly (but well enough I'm sure), and that it has am/fm tuner and c.d. player, I like the way the c.d. player is the slot-loading kind (again, probably not getting the terminology right, sorry). I wasn't impressed with the reception of the FM tuner though...although it wasn't terrible it was far from good, and I never did try AM.

It takes a while to turn the volume up or down and there's no mute button so you can't turn it down in a hurry if you need to. You have to hit the button repeatedly and quickly and hope that's fast enough (you can also hold it down but that takes even longer). The pre-set EQ options aren't very impressive. Why can't they just give us old-fashioned dials for volume or tuners instead of digital buttons, and why can't they just give us treble and bass dials for us to manipulate ourselves? So frustrating!

The unit looks really cool and feels good to carry and the handle is nice. The only problem I have in terms of looks is that the front is so nice and shiny and glossy that it will get scratched REALLY easily (not the biggest deal in the world) and in fact mine came with a light to medium-sized scratch straight from the factory. If it weren't for the average/mediocre sound, I'd keep it regardless of the scratch.

Unfortunately the only other boomboxes out there that are louder with more base are only two models: one that is ipod/MP3 player only (a dock with lots of power coming out of those speakers but has no tuner or c.d. player) and one that has it all including ipod hook-up but no dock/cradle to keep it in as part of the entire unit (i.e. it's off to the side, hooked up by a cord plugged into the boombox). It's mind-boggling to me that at this time there STILL isn't a loud, powerful boombox that has at least a tuner (with good reception, at that) AND that has a docking station that securely holds your ipod in place without it sticking up awkwardly!

Bottom line, for not being a fancy brand name or a unit that is known for being super loud, it's not bad. I may be pickier than some and require a lot more bass and treble than perhaps the average listener. I think this would be really, really nice for someone who just wants to hear decent sounding music (it's not bad - just not great) and have the options it offers. I also like that I can spontaneously hook it up to my laptop if I wanted, to get more sound than the laptop speakers provide (without having to commit to the set-up of computer speakers). It's a nice size (not too big or small), looks nice and sounds pretty good inside the house - just not a lot of bass (for me). It would be great for an office or kitchen and probably great outdoors if it's just you on a balcony reading a book as opposed to being the source of music at at a back yard BBQ full of chatty people...the music just wouldn't be loud enough.

Anyway I hope this info helps! I know finding reviews on this at this point in time is almost impossible since this is so new.

p.s. finding info on how many watts is IMPOSSIBLE to do online. I had to call the company and was transferred to a few people before they finally found someone who could tell me (after mine had already been shipped - but at least I asked!) that it's 16 watts total (either 4, 4, and 8 or 6, 6 and 4 - can't remember which).

Very Slick & Practical
I bought this for myself to use at work, for my iPod, and was very pleased with the size and how it sounded. I especially liked the style, it's rather cute. Not sure about the EQ button, but the remote is a blast to use. My supervisor even wanted one. It comes with brackets to fit different sizes of iPods. I was quite impressed. It's worth the money.

WORTH THE $
Nice unit, sounds & looks good for the money. Can`t read the clock because of the light above it (glare) Other than that, i`m enjoying it.
Love the remote, after i got used to it.
BUY IT !!

Stereo
Great product, bought it for my 11 year old niece. First one the speakers did not work but amazon.com mailed the second one out and provided shipping labels for return. Very easy and great to work with. My niece loves the stereo.

You get what you pay for
I have 10 and 8 year old daughters and I bought them one each. The dock looks good and sounds okay. It is ideal for my kids. The only slight disappointment is that the clock is not easy to see, especially at night. I didn't buy it for the clock so it not the end of the world.

Great solution
These are great. I have small ears, and have a hard time keeping earbuds in when I work out. My shuffle clips right to these, so they stay on without any cords to get in the way. The only problem is that they are not adjustable, so they're a little big - but they sit right above my ponytail and stay put pretty well.

Great
These headphones are wonderful. After trying several different types, these are my favorite for the Shuffle. The sound quality is great and they stay in place, even when running a 5K.

Not for average to small heads
I purchased these today and couldn't wait to take them out of the box. Here it is an hour later and they're packed up ready to go back for a refund. Like many I agree that the idea behind these is awesome! I love my shuffle but the cords can be annoying. I've put off buying these due to the pricetag but finally caved after I received some gift cards.

As some have stated, they are extremely flimsy which isn't necessarily a bad thing. However, due to the size of my head (or ears one), once I put them on, the bulk of the actual earphones (aka, the greatest sound producing section) rested just below the ear canal more one the lobe. This meant much of the sound escaped and was lost so it was not as enjoyable as in-ear phone or earphones that rest right on the ear canal. I tried to compensate by kicking the volume up A LOT but with the phones being below the canal the sound was just too poor. When I used my hands and raised the phones so that they rested right where they should be, the sound was better but still pretty cheap for what you spend on them. They also started to give me a headache after just two minutes due to the pressure points that the plastic arches hit behind my ears.

All in all, the sound quality isn't that great even when placed correctly and the lack of size adjustments make this a gamble for anyone with a noggin like mine. Maybe this style just isn't for me, but I suggest that if possible, go to a store and beg them to let you "try before you buy."

Great idea, but room for improvement
Love the idea of the wireless shuffle headphones! Earbuds don't stay in my ears, and other headphone cords tend to be too long for easy portability. These cordless headphones were great for walking/running/lawn mowing activities for about a month, but then the center hinge broke, rendering them useless. As others have commented, they felt too big for my (female) head and there was no way to adjust the size--they never fell off, but felt like they could.

Wait for a sturdier, cheaper, adjustable model.

iPOD Shuffle Headphones, too big for many..
Bought these headphones to use while running with my ipod shuffle. They work just fine but are quite large. That is, if you have big head (physically) they are probably great. I have an average sized (female) head and they are too big. I was really hoping they would work but the smallest setting was still too big. The sound was fine so I don't want to be too negative about them, just know that they are really made for adult men.