[ Digital player / radio - 1.6 oz - WAV, WMA, ATRAC3plus, MP3,...more ]
Let your favorite MP3 start your day off right with the new Walkman Bean MP3 player. Its ergonomic shape slips nicely into your hand, making it the perfect travel companion for the... more
Digital player / radio - 2.3 oz - WAV, WMA, AAC, Audible, MP3, ADPCM - Radio, Voice recorder, Photo playback, Video playback - Display: Color - 320 x 240 - 2.5" - TFT
Advantages: long bat life Disadvantages: tricky navigation
The quirky player gives an impressive 50 hours of battery life when playing MP3 files.Equally impressive, is a three minute charge from flat gives three hours play time.
Also, the "cyber bean" is eye catching and available in four various colors which includes black and pink. A USB connector present makes it easy to be hooked up on the PC for info sharing or downloading of tunes. The small one line display makes it slightly tricky in terms of navigating ... ...make you a little impatient. The way that the cover for the USB doubles as the hold switch is ill-conceived.
This gadget may have a long battery life but the controls and the software makes it a little impractical to use, but if you have the patience, it is a good player. ...
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Supported Digital Audio Standards: WAV, WMA, ATRAC3plus, MP3, ATRAC3
Playback Modes: Repeat all, random play / shuffle, Repeat shuffle, random play / shuffle, all tracks repeat, one track repeat
Features: PC Connection via USB, JPEG photo playback, USB On-The-Go compatible, PC Connection via USB, variable bit-rate compatible
Supported Bit Rate: 32 - 320Kbps
Radio
Type: Radio tuner - digital - FM
Tuning Display: OLED display
Preset Station Qty: 30 preset stations
Headphones
Headphones Type: Headphones - binaural - ear-bud
Connectivity Technology: Wired
Sound Output Mode: Stereo
Connections
Connector Type:
1 x USB
1 x headphones ( mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm )
Miscellaneous
Software: Sony SonicStage
Manufacturer's product description
Let your favorite MP3 start your day off right with the new Walkman Bean MP3 player. Its ergonomic shape slips nicely into your hand, making it the perfect travel companion for the drive to the office or a jet across the Atlantic. Want a change of pace? This MP3 Player features an FM tuner so you can switch from your music to the radio at the touch of a button. A built-in USB connector allows for easy data transfer without the use of a cord, and the Super Quick Battery Charge gives you three hours of playback with just a three-minute charge. Need track information? The player includes a 1-Line Organic Electroluminescence Display for viewing song titles, battery life, and time/date information.
Battery
Battery: Player battery - rechargeable - lithium ion
Battery Enclosure Type: Internal
Run Time (Up To): 50 hour(s)
Battery Life Details:
ATRAC3 playback - lithium ion - up to 50 hour(s)
ATRAC3plus playback - lithium ion - up to 45 hour(s), ATRAC3 playback - lithium ion - up to 50 hour(s)
ATRAC3plus playback - lithium ion - up to 45 hour(s)
MP3 playback - lithium ion - up to 35 hour(s)
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Listed on Ciao since : 10/16/2007
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