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(More customer reviews)The screen is bright, clear, and big enough to watch for hours comfortably. Audio, through headphones, is good. Built-in speakers are nice, if you are in a quiet environment, as volume is small. Navigation is simple and intuitive. Battery life is very good. I can get through two full movies and still have a little left to listen to music. With my iPod Video, I am lucky to make it through a single movie. The PMC7230 also comes with a little kickstand to prop up the unit.
The reason why this unit does not get a 5, is because of the transfer of files to the unit. Transfer of MP3 files through Windows Media Player is slow, as they have to be "converted." Included video conversion software is very slow, but the good thing is that there are free alternatives available on the web.
Another bonus is the ability to record TV or other content.
After getting the content on the player, you undoubtedly will enjoy the experience, and notice many heads turn.
I love my iPod, but it's clear that iPod is for audio. The PMC7230 is for video.
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Philips Portable Media Player, 30 gig, MP3/WMA and Video Movie PlayerImmerse yourself in movies and music with the truly portable Philips PMC7230/17 30 GB Portable Media Player and Recorder. View comfortably on the 3.5" LCD display or any TV--hassle free. Direct video recording and timer function ensure that you will not miss any of your favorite programs. Support for MP3/WMA music files and MPEG/WMV video files. Enjoy up to 3 hours of video and 16 hours of music playtime with the li-ion rechargeable battery.
Anytime, Anywhere The PMC7230/17 boasts a bright 3.5" LCD color display for viewing your favorite movies, pictures or television recordings on the go. The familiar and friendly Windows-style controls help you navigate with ease. The li-ion rechargeable battery provides you with up to 3 hours of video playback and 16 hours of music. Your player automatically powers off in 10 minutes if there is no operation or music played. The last playback status and screen will be resumed the next time it is powered on. The device features an on/off lock to prevent accidental operation.
Video The PCM7230/17 plays MPEG4 and WMV9 video. You can convert and transfer video files of other formats from your PC to your player with ArcSoft MediaConverter. Download video from your PC or record directly from a video source (DVD, Satellite box, TV output) in real time. Use the timer function to schedule video recordings, and easily synchronize with any Windows XP PC. PlaysForSure support means access to many online services.
Audio Enjoy your favorite music in MP3 and WMA format. Transfer your digital music and picture collection from your computer to your player using Windows Media Player 10. The player displays the album artwork for the song you are currently playing or when you are browsing through a list of songs or albums, along with other ID3 information like artist and genre. As with video, PlaysForSure support means a wide choice of online content compatible with your player. You can also use the player to record audio in real time through the supplied A/V cable.
What's in the Box PCM7230/17 Portable Media Player; headphones; USB Cable; A/V cable; power adapter; quick-start guide; CD-ROM containing Windows Media Player 10, ArcSoft MediaConverter, user manual, video tutorials and FAQs.
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