Teclast's M30 PMP is mildly attractive, mostly lackluster
By Darren Murph 
posted Jan 19th 2008 4:27AM
posted Jan 19th 2008 4:27AM
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posted Jan 19th 2008 4:27AM
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i would prefer allpmp.com for chinese pmps.
I purched one mp3 model TL-260 fron Chaina, but could't read the manualcouse its Chiness language,so it is very difficult fr me to operate it, can u help me?
what the hell is going on can't understand?
Looks a lot more attractive than those ipod classics to me.
You beat me to it. And how exactly is it lack luster?
Not in person, however.
Are you kidding!? Its looks INCREDIBLE!!! Have you seen how big that highlight is?
"You beat me to it. And how exactly is it lack luster?"
because it ain't apple
if this thing can play rmvb format without converting...then it could be very attractive
it does.
it plays AVI/RM/RMVB video formats, wich is really convenient if you think about it most of the video we have on our hard drives are in those formats.
if it does...then it sould be a huge news
can someone verify? 2gb can carry about 8 hour of rmvb
@Hanson
I can verify that M30 supports rmvb format.
http://www.teclast.com/zhuanti/m30/
Originality doesn't neccesarily mean something will be better looking...I mean, a good suit has basically looked the same for hundreds of years, but they're still nice looking. It's not like James Bond has to run around in crazy clothing to look slick.
Seriously engadget, wtf.
Reminds me of the Meizu M6 series... Telecast also calls it M#number#... Coincidence? *Haha!* :P
That's the first thing I thought of when I saw this too. Even the model numbers are similar.
http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/15/meizus-m6sl-portable-media-player-now-on-sale/
So you gave this impression based off "a simple glance at the unit's predecessors"? Prior usage of Telcast players?
It's not so good as it shows on our PC screen . Ipod is much better than it .
Teclast's PMP .. one of my classmates use it,it has a lot of questions.
The lines all plug on the right side , just the side you carry it on your hand..
not me.... i'm a lefty
"we're knocking off a few style points due the complete absence of originality"
Did you do that for every single iPod after the first then? Didn't think so.
I like it, but if only it could play flac and ogg I would be sold.
especially at $69, this would make a great gift for somebody less technologically knowledgeable.
That is a VERY good looking player. Who the hell can you call an iPod good looking and not THIS?
Where do you pick something like this up? I'd love to get one of these, but have trouble finding it online.
Mediocrity??
1. This player has a AMOLED screen - making the player 6.5mm thin / 180 degree viewing angle / shorter response time
2. It supports rmvb/rb.
3. (@Randavance) You bet! It supports FLAC and APE.
4. It has two chips - one for overall control and the other dedicated to audio ouput.
5. FM radio
6. Those touch buttons on the front are the same with those on LG chocolate (no moving parts), giving the machine an elegant look and feel.
Seriously, this is an AMAZING pmp. There is nothing mediocre about it. And it costs only $70 for the 2GB model. I highly doubt whether Engadget spent time reading the specs.
you guys have to remember this is engadget here reporting on a competitor to anything apple, so yes it will get a bad rating by them and they will make some snide remark about how it is laking in every way.
anyway looks like a very nice DAP at a good price
hopefully the new writers aren't apple fanboys....
"These sample posts can be about whatever you want, but they should seem like they could have been written by one of our writers"
or maybe the pro-apple writing is a requirement? :D
Lemme see, it's one of the first players to use amoled, a superior screen technology. That must be why there's a "complete absence of originality." The supported video codecs include xVid and Divx & MPEG 4 ... this is looking good. Limitations are size, of course ... but they're at great price points. No idea on software ... other than some indication it's been "fixed."
"Seems to be a real looker?" It is a real looker. Knock off your style points for "functional" issues if you must, learn grammar, come back and post again.
For anyone interested, this is one of a slew of new players from China that will be using the new homegrown Rockchip 27xx series of control chips. The Teclast also uses a Wolfson 8987 for audio out, which is the same chip used by Meizu. An AMOLED? The only other player I'm aware of that uses one is iRiver's Clix2. Teclast is historically slow putting products on the shelves, so there's a dearth of reviews/screenshots to now. Unfortunately, they also have a reputation for less-than-functional GUIs. The new Rockchip, though, promises better support for this if a developer takes the time to work on it. For an idea of what to expect, here are a couple of pages with screenshots from a review of the Oppo S9, another player that uses the Rockchip:
http://www.oppo.com/News/News_View.asp?ID=605&Page=4
http://www.oppo.com/News/News_View.asp?ID=605&Page=5
Oh yeah, and the M30 is 6.5mm thin, just like the sanctified iPod Nano.
i found similar stuff online at dapsta.com cheaply, anyone kno if theyr legit?!
Dapsta is a new business selling Chinese players; no opinion one way or the other. Other places you can check (and please do research before buying) are MP4Nation.net, Houseofdap.com, and superdaps.ecrater.com
The ripoffs get ripped off.
Who knew someone would be looking at Meizu for inspiration?