Coby 2.8 Inch Widescreen Video MP3 Player with FM 16 GB MP815-16GBLK (Black)

by Coby

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 0.4 x 1.9 x 4.1 inches ; 8.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001RCUGN6
• Item model number: MP815-16G
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #19,023 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

Capacity: 16 GB

With a compact design and crystal-clear display, Coby's Widescreen Video MP3 Player is the ultimate way to enjoy video on the go. Along with great-quality audio and support for music, video and photos, the MP815 features a brilliant 2.8" widescreen display for a premier viewing experience. Includes USB 2.0 hi-speed for quick, convenient file transfer, with up to 16GB of available memory for storing your complete digital library. Integrated FM radio also included.

Customer Reviews

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars SUCKS!, April 17, 2009

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J. Jones - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Coby 2.8 Inch Widescreen Video MP3 Player with FM 16 GB MP815-16GBLK (Black) (Electronics)

Ok the first thing I noticed was the sliding button to turn the power on was loose when I opened the package. Second thing was the case seemed to not fit. There's an opening at the bottom like it wasn't assembled properly. Third, I charged it and after it said charging complete I unplugged it and the battery life indicated it was only 2/3 full. It only held a charge for about 3 hours before it died. I don't know if I just have a bad one but I figured I got what I paid for so... On the brighter side, the sound is excellent, it's easy to navigate through the menus. I like the size of the screen. I have only used the music and radio portions of the device, and if it wasn't for the casing and lack of a charge, it would be a great product and excellent buy.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Good intentions - Bad engineering, September 30, 2009

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M. Lewellyn "matt l" (Louisville, KY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Coby 2.8 Inch Widescreen Video MP3 Player with FM 16 GB MP815-16GBLK (Black) (Electronics)

I picked up the MP815 because of its OGG support and relatively larger capacity. Unfortunately, that's where the pros end.
It does play OGG files, but it ignores the tags (artist, title, track, etc). So, all OGG files get dumped into the No Artist bin, making organization impossible.
Primary issue: usability. The round directional button is extremely difficult to use. Going left and right is not too difficult, but pressing up or down registers very rarely. The button as a whole has no tactile feedback (you don't feel it click). It is quite frustrating to be trying to go down through a list of songs and the player doesn't go down the list when you press the down button.
Other annoyances - I can't drag and drop files into this device in Windows Explorer. To get files into the device, I have to copy and paste. I tried renaming a file once it was on the device; the name remained as it was. Tried again using the included media management program, same problem.
The above issues show that Coby has not put a great deal of effort into designing and delivering a product. Usability issues which affect the main function of the device show that Coby has not taken user testing and feedback into consideration in their design. I'm going to return this product.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars outstanding!, January 11, 2010

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Richard L. King Jr. "general techy" (indiana, u.s.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Coby 2.8 Inch Widescreen Video MP3 Player with FM 8 GB MP815-8GBLK (Black) (Electronics)

I use this for videos and mp3's. it took me an hour to learn to use it without reading the instructions. you must use the included software for video transfer and conversion. not sure about mp3. i used it on h264, avi, mp4, mkv, and one mp3, with no failures. it does take longer to import a movie than it does to watch it. the player seems solidly built but i think it will break if i drop it on concrete. same with water. the fm radio works well. the ear buds are more than adequate. i have had no problems with the player or software. navigation in the player is intuitive. display is clear, sharp, and brightly lit. totally viewable except in sun light. also play back is smooth and glitch free. it fits in shirt pocket with room for a pack of smokes. i am 52 years old so the player seems like magic. well worth the money.

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