Customer Reviews

Now Evolution Neckphone 32 MB MP3 Player

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First off, i though i was buying the sencond generation, but i find after some testing, this is really a good value for a great player. The software was easy to install, and i was off and 'toasting' my mmc card in less than 30 minutes. Overall, they are heavier than other headphones, and extend farther to the side than most headphones, but you don't notice it. There is no skipping (being its an mp3) and the sound is good. I got better quality with these than my sony ones, even without the bass functions. There are 2 buttons, stop/play and Fast forward, but little more is needed. I find you can repeat songs by pressing the play button twice at the end of a song.
After a few hours of running/working out, i don't notice it at all, even though sprinting or heavy jogging will make them bounce, i have yet to have them fall off.
The radio does nothing, i can only get AM stations, and MAYBY some FM if i have my hand at the headphones, and it could really go without.
Overall, this is a good player. It comes with a 32 MB MMC card, and takes a max of 64 MB for about 50 for the memory card. Even with the lack of function and/or display, you don't notice it and begin to enjoy not having to hold onto a discman or a MP3 player. A definate buy for those lookin for a good MP3 player

Up front, the one drawback to this unit is the small 32M MMC card it comes with; you'll want to order a 64M MMC card at the same time you buy this.

On to the good stuff:

Very easy transfer of music from the PC to the MMC card; the included utility is drop-dead simple to use. There is now an upgrade patch for WinXP on the manufacturer's web site .. without it, XP will not load the driver for the MMC burner correctly.

Good sound! I also have a SonicBLUE RioVolt here which cost me ..., and the sound is the same.

You don't notice the weight at all. If youhave ever worn a headset which "clips" over your ears then you know what to expect here; it drapes over your ear-tops and barely rests on the back of your neck.

Frankly, Im thinking about getting another since my wife is always stealing this one.

Cords hate me. Headphone cords, keyboard/mouse cables, all that stuff. I tried to run with a walkman once, and ended up snagging the headphone cord, breaking the walkman AND the headphones and hurting myself in in the process.

Anyway, I got this player so I could listen to music while running without being a danger to myself or those around me. It does that job VERY well; the sound quality of the MP3 player is acceptable and it's not too heavy on the ears. I haven't gotten the FM radio to work worth a fig yet, but with the MP3 player, I don't really care. And I've never had any problem with the included MMC Toaster under Windows XP, even w/o updating the driver.

Sure, there are some things I don't like - the volume doesn't go up real loud, your only navigation option is 'skip to the next track,' there's no pause, etc., but other reviewers have noted all that. The only thing I have to add here is that after a year and a half of several-times-per-week usage in a high-sweat environment, the volume doesn't always change when I turn the dial.

But the reason I'm writing this review is because I recently put the thing through the washer AND the dryer. Everything came out in the washer - both batteries, both compartment covers, and the MMC card; the four wires that connect the earpieces came out of their groove in the back of the neckband. I let the player dry out for three days, tucked the wires back into place, replaced all shed parts, said a brief prayer, and fired it up.

It worked perfectly.

Here is the site for the driver: http://www.digilife.com.cn/software.asp

It is written in Korean. However just Click on: DEC-IM600B (FOR Windows98/2000/ XP and the driver will start shortly.

I have had a set for a while and love them! I added a 128mb card to my old set and it worked well before being misplaced. I ordered a new set for a friend, and we have tried several 128 mb cards and can't get them to work. I think the first was San Disk and must have been compatible. Now, with the new ones, I cant get them to format. I also can't find the patch on the Microsoft website for XP. Can someone tell me if they have had the same problem and how it was resolved? Which MMC brands have you found to be compatible? Thank you.

As an avid jogger, I really enjoy my neckphones small size, light weight, and portability. I got these for 30$ and added a 128 MB card which has worked flawlessly. That gives me over two hours of music at a very good bitrate. While the sound quality is only average and the radio has problems with reception, for a light, easy MP3 player, this model is excellent.

Just curious, have anyone tried installing 128MB or bigger MMC card ?

I've been waiting for something like this to come out. Its great if you're an athlete and you just want something to put on and listen to without having to worry about carrying something or dealing with wires. The one downside I found with this is that its difficult to transfer the mp3s to the card with Windows XP. But they have a patch at their website that makes it possible. I always look forward to running now. The sound is fantastic.

It can store many songs, easy to handle, crystal clear FM, and Lightweight! If you don't buy one you have to. And for this price?!

I need the XP patch in order to make my new Evolution MP3 player work on my computer. If you have one, please submit a comment here and I'll post my email address or try to get Amazon to put us in contact with one another. (I am reluctant to post my email address on this site.)