iRiver 20 GB PMP-120 Portable Media Player
iRiver 20 GB PMP-120 Portable Media Player
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I had bought Creative PVP sometime back, but had to return it bcoz it
uses Microsoft Media Player. Wrong media player choice. It makes the
whole process of uploading media very tiresome and slow. So i returned
the Creative. I checked iRiver at the store and found that it did NOT
use Windows Media Player. So I bought it. I have been playing with it
over the past couple of weeks. It provides a DIVX codec software and
associated media converter software, that makes importing videos easy.
Use the Portable Media Center DIVX profile, when coverting videos.I use
the AVI format to upload videos onto the player. It is also a full
featured mp3 player, voice recorder and a fm tuner. The speakers are
little bit low in volume, so have to use headphones in noisy
situations. The fit and finish of the hardware is not as nice as
Creative. The software has some spelling mistakes such as "FM Tunner"
instead of "FM Tuner". But at the end of day, it does what it is
supposed to do. And it provides all the software and cables right out
of the box. I am in process of creating a PC based DVR solution, to
capture and record live TV. iRiver will then become my portable video
system. iRiver can also send video signal's to TVs through a provided
port and cables.Provides USB Master port capabilities to interact with
other USB port capable devices, without using a PC. It comes with a
nice hard case, that U can use to carry it around and to even prop it
up while watching it on an airplane. Battery is removable type, so u
can buy an extra one, if U are on a really long flight. PVP space is
still evolving fast, so expect to see lots more new models coming out
in next couple of months. If like me, u want one right away, iRiver is
an reasonable choice. You will need some experience in media conversion
to successfully import videos in a watchable format. Experiment with
video sizing, audio mixing etc till u get it right. iRiver has also
released another PVP that uses Windows Media Player. Do not buy that,
unless you have a full featured Windows Media Center PC.
An update to the review. Using Pinnacle Dazzle DVC 80 Video capture
device (USB based) and excellent Pinnacle Video Capture Software, I
have been able to successfully capture TV output and import into
iRiver. I had to reconvert the Dazzle AVI output files to iRiver AVI
using the iRiver media converter software. Now I have a complete
portable video solution. I am a bit surprised it all actually worked. I
was even able to capture HD channel outputs from my DISH TV satellite
box using the AV components in the back of the satellite receiver.
Turning the tables on the notion of a portable music player, iRiver's PMP-120 portable media player goes 2 steps further, giving you an incredible 20 GB of storage for not just music, but digital photos and full-color, full-motion video, too. The unit sports a 3.5-inch TFT LCD and an audio input so you can load audio content directly into the player from other home or portable devices--no PC required. It will double as a voice recorder, too, generating compressed-audio files from its onboard condenser microphone input.
The unit is PC-compatible, of course: connect it via high-speed USB 2.0 to transfer your media files to the PMP-120 in a jiffy. You can store up to 80 hours of video (using 320 x 240 resolution at 500 kbps, AVI format) or up to 600 hours of music (using Windows Media format at 64 kbps). The PMP-120's format compatibilities extend from MP3 to WMA (Windows Media Audio, with full Microsoft Digital Rights Management compatibility) to WMV and AVI (DivX) video and BMP/JPEG image files. Using a USB camera? Use the PMP-120 for on-the-go viewing with a direct USB connection.
The media player offers a built-in FM radio tuner and speaker, making it perfect for sporting events and headphones-free listening (iRiver earphones are included). You can connect it to your home stereo and/or television for additional listening or viewing flexibility. The media player's user-replaceable rechargeable lithium-ion battery provides up to 5 hours of audio/video playback and 16 hours of audio-only use per charge.
What's in the BoxPortable media player, iRiver earphones, remote control, remote battery, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, a carrying case, USB 2.0 Cable, USB host cable, line-in cable, TV out cable, a user's manual, a hand strap, an installation CD, and an AC power adapter.
Product Description
iRiver Personal Media Player 120 PMP120 Multimedia Player - It's a portable hard drive, an MP3 and Windows Media Audio player, an FM stereo radio, and a video player with a built-in 3.5" color TFT screen in one compact unit that you can carry and use virtually anywhere. Quick and simple data-transfer with USB 2.0 High-speed connectivity that is also backward compatible to function with USB 1.1 devices for maximum flexibility The PMP-100 can also playback JPEG files and has built-in USB OTG (USB On-The-Go) capabilities. This means that you can connect your digital camera to the PMP-100 and view the pictures you've just taken on a larger screen 10 built-in games offer additional entertainment Unit Size - 5.4 x 3.3 x 1.2 inches Unit weight - 9.8 ounces Includes - Earphones / Carrying case / USB 2.0 connect cable / TV out cable / User's manual / Hand Strap / Line-in Cable / Installation CD for PC / AC Adapter / Rechargeable Battery
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