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Coby MP305 4G MP3 Player with 4 GB Flash Memory FM Radio USB Drive and LCD Black

Coby MP305-4G MP3 Player 4 GB flash memory FM radio and USB drive with LCD, high-contrast LCD display with 7-color backlight, plays MP3 and WMA digital music files, plays digital music from most online stores and subscription services, ID3 tag support for song information display, integrated FM radio, mobile data storage function, convenient integrated USB plug( no cables required), USB 2.0 hi-speed for fast file transfers, black

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1 Star Cheap product=poor reliability
I bought this for my 9-yr-old as an inexpensive mp3 player. First one didn’t work, so I returned it for a 2nd one. It didn’t work either. The workmanship not only feels cheap, but is cheap. Maybe you’ll get lucky if you order this…but maybe not. A frustrating month after we first ordered it, we finally figured out that we’ll have to buy something of higher quality. I can only warn you that you’ll likely get less than what you pay for with this piece of junk.

4 Stars Review od Coby MP305-4G MP3 Player
I’d like the fact that this product came with full documentation and it was pretty straighforward to use. The only drawback that I found is that this product does not have the option to shut it off itself after a given period of time, it will remain on all the time.

4 Stars I wish
I bought the Coby MP305-4GMpc Player with the 4 GB Flash Memory FM Radio for use in my Fitness Center to listen to the TV’s they have available. I purchased this product because the radio I owned didn’t get good reception and would cut out completely at times. The MP305 gets GREAT reception even though the Fitness Center is located in the basement of a 6 story industrial building. My only “wish” would be to have Amazon offer an arm band holder for it at the time of check-out because I ended up going to the store to purchase one after the fact.

5 Stars A Very Nice Basic mp3 Player
If you need a basic mp3 player, with no frills, and you want a low priced product, this is what you want. You don’t have to worry about slapping a charge on this player, as it uses common AAA-batteries. It has excellent sound and selectable equalization. I am addicted to talk radio, so this mp3 player meets my needs well. There is ample room for many hours of talk with more than enough room left over for enough music to keep you supplied with a day’s worth of music. The best thing of all is the price. I would be able to buy 5 of these for less than I paid for my first Samsung Yepp mp3 player. My only critcism is that this player would have been better served with a AA-battery. A single AAA-battery will not get you ,more than 8 to 10 hours if you have the volume up at maximum, as I do when I’m at work. Other than battery life, this is an outstanding little player.

5 Stars Great MP3 Player For A Small Price
I’ve been using this Coby MP3 player for a month now and I’ve been completely satisfied with it. The capacity of about 1,000 MP3’s is more than enough for my purposes and the sound is excellent. I’ve used three different sets of earbuds with it and the basic earbuds that come with it actually produce a pretty decent quality of sound and plenty of volume. The FM radio performance is extremely good and locks in on stations really well. The built-in software for downloading files from a PC has worked well with no problems. The only minor shortcoming I can find is that the filing system used requires you to search by album rather than by artist, which can be a little cumbersome. However, if your primary use of the player is to use it in a random shuffle mode, then this is not a problem. For overall value and performance, this is an excellent product.

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Monster iCarPlay Wireless Plus FM Transmitter Charger for iPod

Why shuffle through stacks of CDs and tapes to find the song you want in the car when you can listen to the iPod? The Monster Cable iCarPlay Wireless Plus FM transmitter gives your car stereo great-sounding, wireless access to your entire iPod library, all while charging the portable jukebox to keep the music playing. Simply plug one end of the iCarPlay Wireless Plus into the 12-volt cigarette lighter and the other end into the dock connector on the bottom of your iPod. Once you select matching FM stations on your car stereo and the iCarPlay device, you’re ready to roll. Your favorite music will transmit wirelessly to your car stereo using FM frequencies, and because it offers full FM tuning flexibility (excluding 87.7 and 87.9 MHz), you’re guaranteed top-quality, interference-free sound. Meanwhile, Monster’s Smart Digital Charging technology will rapidly charge your iPod when the power is low, and when its fully charged, the transmitter switches to a trickle charge to optimize the iPod’s performance. You’ll never have to worry about running out of power when using the iCarPlay. Additional features include three programmable “favorite station” preset buttons, an easy-to-ready LED display, and 24k gold contacts for maximum corrosion resistance and power transfer. The iCarPlay is compatible with all iPods that utilize a dock connector, including the iPod mini. Does not power or charge iPod Nano 4th gen., iPod touch 2nd gen. and iPod classic 120gb.

User Ratings and Reviews

3 Stars 4th Generation Nano Use
Sounds clear when I can find a compatible station. The only drawback is that it will not charge a 4th generation IPOD Nano.

5 Stars Works Wonderful
This product works wonderfully. I have had it for more than two months and it has not messed up yet. A previous one I had bought had a constant ringing noise in the background. This one does NOT have that ringing noise. Thank you!!!

1 Star Terrible if you are near any city
Extremely poor audio quality…mostly due to a weak transmitter. Does not charge any late generation ipods.

If you are anywhere near an urban area, their is so much interference from adjacent stations (no matter where you program the unit) and the weak transmitter just can’t overcome it. If you can actually find an area in the US that does not have many transmitters you might actually hear something though there will be a lot of static. The only time it has worked for me when I am deep underground in a parking garage. Useless.

5 Stars Best fm transmitter for iPod
Great inexpensive product that really does transmit iPod music through the car stereo with very little interference.

4 Stars Better than commercial radio
Generally works pretty well. There is some inevitable static but with the ability to change stations this can be minimized. Plays well enough in general but for the price paid it plays really well. Happy with purchase.

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Coby CVE92 Isolation Stereo Earphones

Coby Electronics is a manufacturer of quality consumer electronics products designed to deliver outstanding performance for value conscious consumers who do not compromise on product performance. Coby incorporates new designs with innovative technologies to produce great looking and great performing consumer electronics products. Product features: High-Performance 15mm Neodymium drivers for super bass sound; super lightweight slim design; “Soft Ear” earbud design for maximum comfort.

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars Comfortable, and affordable
The earphones are comfortable and easy to use. The speakers are pretty good as well. The only issue I had is the rubber attachment at the end to block sounds and make it more comfortable has trouble staying on sometimes, especially if I’m carrying them around in my purse. Other than that, they’re well worth it.

4 Stars Super cheap! But Works as well as the more JBuds pink set I purchased.
I like this style of earphones, I have small ears and these are the only style that doesn’t apply pressure. I purchased the white set since it matches my iphone case. The price is excellent. The only thing is I have had them about six months and I had to order replacement buds - they become detached easily. I use them to block out noise, while studying and/or working. They are comfortable to wear for long periods. I often fall asleep with them in, and most times I wake up and they are still attached.

The only drawback I have found is that the bent earphone plug doesn’t stay in place with my iphone - it is because it has a thick clear cover. My next purchase will be similar only with the straight plug.

4 Stars Coby
These earphones work ok but the Skullcandy INK’D Earbuds sounds better. The only problem with the skullcandy is I can’t run in them so I use the Coby. I can’t really complain since I bought them for $6 bucks with shipping.

5 Stars The best earphones I’ve found so far!!
I am both nerve and bass deaf. These earphones not only block out the surrounding background noise, they make it so that even I can consistantly hear the bass. Totally Awesome!!

2 Stars Isolates little, plays poorly
My husband asked what was wrong with them, and the best description that I could give was that it sounds like I am listening to an old-time radio through these earbuds. I had the JLab D buds for more than a year and loved them; these were my back-up. For the original price (more than $20), these were more expensive, but the quality is horrible.

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