Customer Reviews

Oregon Scientific MP100/BL512C 512 MB Pendant MP3 Player Black

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But the build quality does not meet my expectations. Firstly, I do like the style; objects with corners tend to be easier to manipulate when you're not looking at it. I am far less concerned about style than build quality, however. It feels lighter than you would expect of a box-like design as well. The silver part of the casing is some kind of metal because it conducts heat/cold more than plastic (metal > plastic). It behaves as a pure data flash drive as well as MP3 player; in fact, I didn't bother to install any software and on my WinXP computer could just drag and drop and use the player immediately. It does not have a case or a holder that prevents it from flapping around if you prefer to run with it; the combined necklace-earbuds with magnets are brilliant, but the length is not adjustable at all. You could switch to your own headphones and just drop it into a pocket, though. Being able to charge from the same USB transfer cable is convenient and not wasteful--as long as you have regular access to a computer. Under those conditions, I would still be satisfied with it, but the first MP100 I got from Amazon was defective in that the joystick button would not register to the right side (there should be a tactile 'click'). I have my second MP100 right now from Amazon, but the joystick button only half-registers to the top. While there is still a 'click' when I raise the volume, I have to gently push the button back downward to center it again. I'm worried that eventually the joystick will cease to function to the top side now. If you get an MP100 with a perfectly working joystick button, it could be fine for a while. Perhaps I'm unlucky, but it does seem the main button is the MP100's primary point of weakness.

I needed a small lightweight MP3 player while I exercise and run. The "hard drive" MP3s really are not for jogging and bouncing around so I settled for a "flash" drive with at least 512MB. You will be amazed at the size. It truly is tiny. And it has a display! I am not even aware of it when I run. For my use, the sound is fine. It isn't my main home entertainment unit after all. No "playlists" or other "search by" features, but with only 512MB it isn't a concern for me. It can pause, fast forward, skip to the next song, etc. My only complaint thus far is the combo neck strap/earbud arrangement. But this might only be me since I am using it for running. I've swapped to different earbuds that are more suited for my activity. If you are looking for the smallest and lightest MP3 around with a display for whatever reason, check this out.