I got my Soundwave mp3 player last week and thought I'd post my thoughts here. First off, I had to go out and get a mini-SD card for him... I put some files on it and nothing happened when inserted--it turns out you have to hold down the power button to get it to play! The files work fine--some better then others. I think this player has a limited range of sound. According to the Japanese on the box (which I can suddenly read and fluently) it says something about best sound at 128k and 60hz -16khz. Some of my files are far higher quality then that though... the lower ones sound better. It comes with space for one battery--stupid, since it limits the play time (why not two?) The toy itself isn't bad either--he transforms weird compared to classic Soundwave and uses different snap-on hands (one is the neutral hand and folds into him for a complete player mode while the other type is a "grip" one to hold his gun--but that one doesn't fold smooth into his player mode). I don't own any other mp3 players but if I did, I'd say this compares poorly with something like the iPod. No LCD screen, limited battery life, etc. The gimmick of a Transformer that can play sound files is cool though--I can see TF fans digging it big time while non fans should likely pass if all they want is a good mp3 player (also, the white color scheme looks better in-person then on-screen).
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You have to hold the play button? Bummer. And you paid what for that? OUCH. Yea, I'm a cheapscate when it comes to the MP3/WMA file players. My first was a pink Memorex one that was discounted to $20, it was about 512MB so it now rests with my bro and niece. The second one I ended up returning to Kmart...its battery charged the first time and then never again. The one I currently own is a SanDisk 1GB Sansa and like your Soundwave uses 1 AA battery, though no complaining here since its B/W LCD display takes little power and I can get almost a full 2 days of playback off one replaceable battery. Can he tune in FM too? The Sansa can using the included USB cable as an antenna. (No, I'm not being paid by SanDisk, though I wish I were...)
I'm not sure if I was clear enough--I meant that you have to hold down the power button to *start* the player playing. Once that's done, it plays fine by itself. It also flashes a blue LED light every so often, indicating it's on and playing. I just heard they're producing more of these (the first waves sold out quick) and there will also be a black "Soundblaster" style one too! Cool! :)
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