MPIO keeps it simple with the MP300 DAP
By Darren Murph 
posted Jul 6th 2007 8:01AM
posted Jul 6th 2007 8:01AM
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The problem with these new audio players is that there are a ton of them at these capacities out there already that are cheap, cheap, cheap to buy.
Like 20 dollars cheap for a 2GB player.
I would say keep
em simple, but boost that capacity to at least 4GB if not more to justify the price.
(I know pricing info isn't available, but I'll bet you it isn't 20 bucks.)
The problem with these new audio players is that there are a ton of them at these capacities out there already that are cheap, cheap, cheap to buy.
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There are very few with removable batteries like this one, tho.
iRiver has some toblerone-like sticks with reportedly iffy joysticks, last I looked. Not many others come to mind. For extended travelling, camping, or simply having the freedom to switch batteries when one runs out in the middle of your day...it's nice to bring a spare AAA rechargeable with you and enjoy music without constantly being pc-bound.
The 20-dollar ones I'm talking about use replaceable batteries.
That's part of how they keep them cheap.
any brand/model info? links?
The brand and model are right there in front of you..
And it hasn't actually arrived in stores yet.
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aaron @ Jul 6th 2007 12:23PM
The brand and model are right there in front of you..
Kerr @ Jul 6th 2007 12:22PM
The brand and model are right there in front of you..
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To be clear, I was asking strider_mt2k for links to other models sporting a removable battery. Thanks, I realise this one is listed here :)
Out of curiosity, am I the only one to think the thing's fugly as hell?
And the specs are pretty basic too.
DUH on the basic specs. that is one of the selling points.
>anonymous
Yeah but what's the point when players exactly like this one (and mostly better looking) have been on sale for years now?
The brand and model are right there in front of you..
And it hasn't actually arrived in stores yet.
I like it. It's very sporty and outdoorsy looking.
So, depending on the price, I wouldn't mind getting it.
Now, 4gigs for around $60 wouldn't be a bad price.
As long as it doesn't require proprietary software to load your audio content, it'd be a great addition.
My first MP3 player was an MPIO:
http://www.the-gadgeteer.com/review/mpio_dmk_mp3_player_review
http://www.pcpop.com/pcpopimg/04/10/27-14-37-38-711345250.jpg
It came out in '01 or '02 and held a whopping 128 MB. The desgin was brilliant and I can't imagine anything so small having a better interface. It came with a lanyard with integrated earbuds which are the best free earbuds I've ever used (better than Apple's by far). And the thing looked like it came from aliens.
The only downside was the proprietary software which was terrible. Why must DAP makers continue to insult my intelligence by using proprietary software?