The Bottom Line
- Quality sound for such a small player
- Hip look
- Easy to read LCD
- Navigation scheme a little tricky
- Lack of USB 2.0 support means slow file transfers
- Playback time not quite up to 10 hours
Description
- Dimensions: 1.1" x 1.9" x 0.5"
- Weight: 0.9 ounces
- Available memory configurations: 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB
- Body colors: Blue, Red, Violet
- Supported Audio Files: MP3, WMA, ASF, WAV (voice recording feature)
- Primary Features: Music playback, voice recording, storage of non-music files
- Secondary Features: Alarm clock, upgradeable firmware
- Compatible operating systems: Windows: 98/SE/ME/2000/XP, Macintosh: Mac OS Version 10.2 above
Guide Review - Digitalway MPIO FL300 MP3 Player Review
Weight was almost nothing, clocking in at less than an ounce. It has an easy to read LCD which displays lots information for being so small. The button layout is simple, though a little tough on people with big fingers. Figuring out how to use the buttons to control what functions onscreen is tricky also.
Adding songs to the FL300 is a snap. After connecting to your PC or Mac’s USB port, you drag and drop MP3 or WMA music files into the player’s folder on your computer’s desktop. Windows Media Player transfers are also supported. Transfer time was a little slow, owing to lack of USB 2.0 support.
The FL300 held approximately 25 MP3 songs, recorded at 192kpbs and with an average length of four minutes, and pumped out a great sound. This was highlighted by the five presets of the equalizer and the four dynamic simulated environments (i.e. concert). Voice recording is another audio feature of the FL300. Tests recording high or low quality WAV files produced easily understood conversations and memos.
Playback time on the rechargeable battery did not quite hit MPIO’s 10 hour watermark, averaging 7 hours instead.
A nice included accessory is the armband, which comfortably holds your player in its protective case as you exercise.
