Philips Consumer Products ACT200 MP3 Digital Audio Player (64 MB)

by Nike

Product Details

Product Manual [795kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 1.1 x 2.4 x 2.6 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006LT12
• Item model number: ACT200
• Batteries: 1 AAA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 2.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #131,106 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 24, 2003

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Athletes don't just listen to music - they use it.

The ACT200 from Philips is a digital audio player specifically designed for runners and riders. It is wearable, skip-free, durable, simple to operate and splashproof. The ACT200 features the most innovative chord management ever. Plus, it always sounds great.

At last, quality portable sport audio - after years of listening to athletes, they can finally listen to music through us.

Product Description

Athletes don't just listen to music. They use it. Introducing Portable Sport Audio by Nike and Philips, the worlwide leaders in sport and technology. This digital audio players are specifically designed for runners and riders. They're wearable, skip free, durable, simple to operate and splash proof. It features the most innovative cord management ever. Plus it sounds great.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Finally a true mp3 sports player, January 5, 2003

By	Erik A King (Reston, VA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Philips Consumer Products ACT200 MP3 Digital Audio Player (64 MB) (Electronics)

I have been looking for a portable MP3 player to use at the gym for some time now, and this unit is the first that appears to be geared for the athelete. For the most part the player fits the bill, providing a lightweight unit that fits snuggly into a flexible arm sleeve. Here are the only downsides in my view:

1. The headphones while designed to stay out of the way with a cord that goes down your backside and around to the mp3 player on your arm is a little awkward. Specifically the two earpieces are attached to one another via a plastic arm, which can dislodge if you are doing excercises where you lean your head back.

2. Software setup was not a breeze. It took me a few attempts where my computer rebooted in the middle of accessing the unit for no apparant reason.

3. the headphone connector to the unit is a bit sensitve. I have to wiggle the connector on mine when i attach to the mp3 player to get full stereo sound. Another pair of headphones would probably solve the problem, but it would have been nice to have this work with no problem.

Having said all of this, i am happy with this thing. The only improvement i would make would be a pair of wireless earpieces, but i guess i will have to wait a couple of years before those appear on the market.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Truly for the active and on the go., November 21, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Philips Consumer Products ACT200 MP3 Digital Audio Player (64 MB) (Electronics)

The bad first: Complaints about the instructions is valid. Instructions are cryptic at best. But if you know anything about computers, you'll be fine. If you don't, this is what you do: install the Nike psa software to format the internal hard drive. You only need to format your drive when it has to be erased and reset. If you have Windows XP, it will auto-detect the psa when you plug it in the USB port. Just stick the CD in when prompted. WARNING: Windows XP will tell you the software isn't qualified. Just accept and continue. Then install the Music Match software to download music to your psa. Once the Music Match software is installed, you can read on-line instructions on how to use it. What else? The headphones do suck. But you can probably afford to buy a better pair with the $200-$300 you save by NOT buying the iPod.

The good: If you run, if you're physically active, if you go to the gym, this is the best. It's not bulky. In fact it's pretty ergonomic. I saw some guy trying to lift weights with a rectangular iPod hanging in a pouch from his triceps. It looked dorky. By contrast I had someone tell me the psa looked "sexy." Nice, eh? That's why you go to the gym, right? I got caught in a rainstorm with this thing. No problem. It's not waterproof, but the design will keep it intact so long as you don't dive into a puddle of water.

You choose: The equalizer is limited. But if you've been running for 30 minutes in 80 degree heat, you're not thinking Bang and Olufsen here, ya know? Batteries aren't rechargeable. One AAA will last you about a week if you're really active. That kinda sucks when your battery peters out halfway through your run in the middle of nowhere.

All in all, I'm in love with my little psa. But do yourself a favor and get the 128 MB player instead. The 64 MB IS NOT upgradeable, and you'll want the 2 hours that 128 MB will give you.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars I've bought 5 of these!! they go KAPOOT on you!!, September 27, 2004

By	Psboston7 "~ And so it Goes ~" (Upland, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Philips Consumer Products ACT200 MP3 Digital Audio Player (64 MB) (Electronics)

Okay at first loved this even purchased the one with more memory 128 and the little window, however after some time they just up and die on you!! in fact I have 4 of these sitting in my car at this very minute that have all just died???? I'm going to get a box and send them all out to Phillips because this was ridiculous. I would recommend doing some major investigating for all the MP 3 players out there I have had my collection for about 2 years now. The arm band is handy, they are small enough not to get in your way, it holds enough music for a hour work out, down loading the music is fairly simple once you get the hang of it, but sometimes (it may just be my computer) the computer doesn't recognize that is it there.

Oh yea and the rubber buttons can become a challenge to press down on you end ruining the face of the player because sometimes you'll have to use your finger nails which eventually cuts into the rubber.

Respectfully reviewed