NEUROS AUDIO HD40GB MP3 Digital Audio Computer

by Neuros Audio

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00028EWH2
• Item model number: 4010701
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #375,818 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Neuros HD40GB isn't just an MP3 player--it's a portable digital audio computer, capable of storing thousands of songs, broadcasting them wirelessly to any FM radio, and recording music via either the built-in FM tuner, microphone, or line-in jack. The HD40GB can store 10,000 CD-quality songs (encoded at 128kbps) on its 20 GB hard drive and works seamlessly with the Neuros Synchronization Manager software on your Windows-based PC to synchronize your library and playlist changes. The Neuros HD player includes these exclusive, innovative features:

• MyFi (My Frequency) digital tuning technology enables convenient wireless high-fidelity playback through any FM radio without wires or connectors. MyFi automatically scans and locates the least populated station available for transmission.
• HiSi (Hear it, Save it) automatic song identification system records an audio sample from music heard on the radio and converts it to a digital fingerprint for identification and access on the Internet.
• Neuros Synchronization System (NeurosSync) is the advanced operating system that automates the transfer of music/files from your PC to the Neuros player, and vice versa. It uses the Neuros Synchronization Manager software application as the conduit for information transfer, and allows management of complete PC library, including future downloads, playlist creation, and song deletions from the device itself.

The Neuros interface includes five programmable preset buttons, a large 128 x 128-pixel high-resolution display and a main scroll-button that allows for easy navigation of the userÕs entire music collection. In addition, an amber backlight display allows for clear visibility in daylight as well as low-light conditions.

It's compatible with MP3 VBR, OGG, WAV, and WMA formats, and transfers files via ultra-fast USB 2.0. You can also use the Neuros HD as a mass storage drive, enabling you to carry important documents and presentations. The Neuros HD player is compatible with Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP. The rechargeable, non-replaceable batteries inside Neuros provide 10 hours of continuous playback. Other features include a removable backpace, which supports future hardware upgrades, and automatic firmware and software upgrades.

What's in the Box
Neuros HD40GB, ear bud headphones, belt clip, AC adapter, USB cable, car power adapter, CD-ROM with Neuros Synchronization Manager software, and printed instructions.

Product Description

The HD40GB MP3 Digital Audio Computer offers the technology you demand, for getting the most out of your digital audio. The Neuros can record new songs from any FM station or USB device, and even broadcast songs to a nearby FM radio. Any playlist changes or downloads are automatically synchronized and executed. Put your music listening into overdrive with this portable audio computer. Includes earphones, car adaptor, wall outlet, USB cable and Neuros Synchronization Manager Software Offers 10 hours of playback with the rechargeable Lithium Ion battery Dimensions(WxHxD) - 5.3 x 3.1 x 1.3 Weight - 9.4 oz.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for the techie, August 5, 2004

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Lisa Shea "medieval swordfighting enthusiast" - See all my reviews
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The Neuros is a great product from a small and responsive company. I doubt they've ever had an unhappy customer, because they make sure you are satisfied one way or the other.

If you can't handle a VCR, this product may be a bit complicated and/or quirky for you. On the other hand, if you're technically astute, there is no better product.

This thing transmits to your car stereo, and can be used as a portable USB 2.0 disk drive for your computer. It records from either the built-in microphone (voice messages, meetings, lectures), or at line level from a powered stereo microphone for higher quality (concerts, band practices, etc.) It's upgradable for software, continuing to support more formats over time. The battery life is excellent, especially with the intelligent caching algorithm to reduce hard disk accesses. Finally, there is management software available that works on Mac and Linux as well as the PC platform.

If I didn't buy this, I would have gone iRiver. That would have been a bit more expensive and without the FM transmitter. If you commute, or otherwise spend a lot of time in the car, the FM transmitter is invaluable. I plan on buying more of these for family members in the future!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars best personal audio device anywhere, August 5, 2004

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T. Johnson "tobiasly" (jeffersonville, in, usa) - See all my reviews
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I have owned a Neuros for about a year now and it has blown away my expectations in every way. The best thing about it is that it keeps getting better and better!

Even though they just released this new model, their constantly-upgraded firmware works for the old model too. They are always adding new features based on customer feedback.

The online forums for this device are wonderful; there are lots of friendly and knowledgeable users there, and the company's engineers drop by frequently too.

The only downside to this device is its size. It is a good deal larger than an iPod, but the fact that it supports so many music formats (Ogg, MP3, WAV, WMA), has outstanding sound, and lots of other features way more than makes up for its bigger size. The overpriced iPod is almost a cliche these days, and I'm very happy to have gotten a much better player for a much better price!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Bought for Anthropological/ethnographic fieldwork, June 10, 2005

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J. Baker (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews
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I bought the 40 Gb Audio pc for ethnographic fieldwork. It can't be beat for its abilty to record directly to mp3 format (among others), which makes downloading and archiving interviews incredibly easy. It's also great for storing computer files, but it's a little too bulky as a personal mp3 player (I have an iPod Mini for that). It is, however, great for listening to your music files in the car, as it has a built in FM transceiver that automatically looks for an inactive frequency. You can also record directly off the transciever, which is kind of silly for songs but great for radio interviews that you may want to use as data.

There is one drawback to recording--the built-in microphone is sensitive, but it also picks up the sound of the hardrive, giving you this quiet hum in the background (not horrible in mp3 format, but much worse in WAV format). And if you use a digital line-in microphone, it needs to be both self-powered and have a pre-amp to be heard, which can be a little pricey($100 and up for each).

Otherwise, given the reasons behind my purchase, I am very pleased. I've even used the line-in directly from my DVD player to record my favorite soundbites from Family Guy.