Creative Labs Nomad IIc 128 MB MP3 Player

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Title : Creative Labs Nomad IIc 128 MB MP3 Player
Author : Creative Labs
Release Date : 20020621
Binding : Electronics
Regular Price : $169.99
Amazon.com Price : $159.99 ( 6 %)
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Editorial Reviews :
The Creative Labs Nomad IIc is one of those gadgets that are so much fun to play with, you find yourself forgetting they're useful, too. When portable MP3 players first hit the market, they were relatively simple devices good for one thing: playing MP3 files. Now, as companies have learned customers want more than just that, today's devices can no longer be described as just MP3 players.
The Nomad IIc's most overlooked feature is that it is a digital voice recorder. Since voice recordings aren't the memory hogs that music files are, the Nomad IIc can record up to four hours' worth. This feature is perfect for dictating messages to yourself or for the fledging journalist recording interviews, and you can even upload voice files from the Nomad IIc to your PC.

From an audio perspective, the Nomad IIc couldn't have performed any better. The equalizer had good settings, and the ability to program user-defined settings was awesome. A wired remote control and bass-enhanced, behind-the-head headphones completed the package.

MP3 players are great for music lovers on the go. Because they have no moving parts, they're well-known for delivering skip-free music. To test the Nomad IIc, we loaded it up with some hip-hop and headed down to the local BMX spot in San Francisco. With the player clipped to a belt, we put it through its paces over a multitude of jumps, with more than enough crashes. We did our best to make it skip, but it performed perfectly (but beware--the Nomad IIc isn't scratch-proof). Only after the battery started to get low (the Nomad IIc offers 8 to 10 hours of playback) did performance degrade. But this was easily remedied by dropping in a new AA battery.

This version of the Nomad IIc has 128 MB of onboard memory, but it does include a slot for SmartMedia memory cards. As additional memory is still relatively expensive, and most of us don't have extra cards lying around the house, there will come a time when you'll tire of the songs on the device. And without the presence of your PC--and no additional SmartMedia cards--you'll be at a loss.

MP3 music, like everything else technology related, is in constant flux. Recognizing that, Creative Labs ships the Nomad IIc with reprogrammable firmware that should enable it to support digital audio formats and software extensions as they emerge. So you should be able to enjoy your Nomad IIc for years to come.

Buyer Reviews :
I highly recommend this product if you are a RUNNER.

I needed a player that:

1) wouldn't skip (like ALL my portable CD players with anti-skip technology) - PASSED

2) could hold a lot of songs because I am too lazy to always have to be uploading new songs to it - PASSED, with the optional 128 meg memory card I purchased, it will hold 57 songs at a bit rate of 128kbps (near CD quality)

3) easy to use - PASSED, but to make it even easier to upload songs, I bought the optional stand directly from [supplier]...

4) belt clip - PASSED, nothing fancy but it works

My only complaint is that the instructions that come with the unit are TERRIBLE. However, if you go to the NOMADWORLD website, you can download instructions which are much more explanitory.

One tip - if you are a MUSICMATCH user, you can download a PLUG IN for the Nomad II player (at the MusicMatch site) that will enable you to upload tracks directly to the unit from MusicMatch without having to deal with the software that comes with the Nomad. This is not a knock against the included software (frankly, I have never used it), I just like the convenience of using MusicMatch.

This is the first time that I have ever felt strongly enough about a product to write a review. I hope you found it useful.

Best Regards...

(by John Bergstrom)

Features/Technical Specs :
* 128 MB onboard flash memory
* Doubles as a voice recorder for capturing classes, meetings, seminars, and notes
* 4 presets and 1 custom setting; bass and treble control
* Up to 10 hours' playback on 1 AA battery
* Includes USB cable, headphones, installation CD-ROM, and AA battery

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