Creative Labs 128 MB NOMAD II C MP3 Player

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Title : Creative Labs 128 MB NOMAD II C 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.

Pros:
Awesome sound
Lightweight
USB interface makes connecting to your computer simple and downloading fast

Cons:
Simple software could be more robust
Navigating the LCD menu can be a pain

Buyer Reviews :
This unit is fantastic!! Like most new (all electronic devices) it is extremely light and about the size of a deck of cards.

It's easier to download music from your computer than with some older or more proprietary units, thanks to its USB interface!!

You even see the name of the song that's currently playing!!

It even has VOICE recording capability so if you have an idea while you're out and about, you can actually 'speak your mind' into it and then play this back later without the risk of overwriting your music. Not only that, you can record for quite a while and the quality (although not the highest) is pretty darn good. Run into someone in Paris who wants to speak to you in French and you're not quite ready for the 'lesson'? No problem. Record it! Then listen to it on your way back to the hotel room. And save it until you're back in Santa Fe, where you can upload it to your computer and then email it to your friends!

My partner uses it so he can listen to his own compositions as he's driving around in San Diego for work. That way he can think of things that need changing like awkward lyrics or transitions, etc.

Excellent choice!!

(by rdority)

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