Coby MP305-4G 4 GB
This Coby MP3 player is great for someone looking for something good while on a budget. This is a very simple to use cheap MP3 player and is great for anyone on-the-go who doesn’t want to deal with watching videos or viewing pictures. For a tiny MP3 player, it does exactly as advertised.
With this MP3 player you cannot expect any bells and whistles like you would with a Zune or another fancier device. Basically you plug it into your computer, move songs onto it like a flash drive, and then go. It uses AAA batteries for power (gets about 13 hours per set) so you may want to purchase rechargeable AAA batteries so you don’t end up eating wallet trying to keep it on. But for the price, you really can’t argue about the battery power or anything like that. The included ear buds can be a little painful after wearing them for a while, so it’s recommended that you buy a nice set of headphones while getting the player.
Advantages of the Coby 4 GB MP3 Player:
- Very inexpensive to purchase. If you lose it, there’s no big deal.
- Decent sound quality for someone looking for an MP3 for everyday use.
- Simple interface to move songs from your computer to the MP3 player. If you don’t want to hassle with iTunes or some other software, this player is a great choice for you.
- Delete songs on the player itself without using the computer.
- Built-in FM radio with over 30 presets.
- Very small and portable. Great for listening to music while on a morning jog.
- Can be used as a flash drive for moving data from computer to computer.
Disadvantages of the Coby 4 GB MP3 Player:
- Poor navigational interface if you have a lot of songs in one folder. Can be a bit annoying at times.
- Fairly cheap when it comes to the body of the unit. Probably would break if dropped from 3 feet.
- Easy to lose cap for the USB portion of the player.
- Uses AAA batteries for power so will require rechargeable batteries if you don’t want to spend a fortune powering it.
- Uncomfortable starter headphones. You’ll definitely want to buy some nice ones with it.
In the end, this Coby MP3 player is great for anyone looking for something cheap, easy-to-use, and able to get the job done. For the price, nothing really compares against this player. Besides a few of the negatives–which can be easily remedied for an extra $15–you’ll be more than satisfied with the MP3 device. Seriously, with the price as low as it is, who cares if it breaks after a year, you can just buy a new one.