Philips SA52 8 GB Flash Video MP3 Player with FM Radio and 2.8-Inch Color Screen (Black)

by Philips

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 0.4 x 4.1 x 2.3 inches ; 5.3 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0016763E8
• Item model number: SA5285/37
• Average Customer Review: 2.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #93,828 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description Listen to music, watch your favorite videos, record messages or ideas--this 8 GB Philips Flash video and audio MP3 does what you need, and its ample, full-color screen ensures you enjoy every minute of it.

Listen to your favorite songs or videos using the included hi-def headphones or with your Bluetooth headset.

Find it Fast
With 8 GB of memory, you can load hundreds of music and video files. Find what you're looking for in a flash using Philips' SuperScroll feature. Move through your playlist one song or video at a time, or press and hold to move swiftly through your catalog to the song you want next.

Hear it All
Philips’ innovative FullSound technology restores sonic details to compressed music, so you hear it exactly as the artist intended, without any distortion. The included high-definition headphones enhance the experience even more, providing exceptional noise isolation and amazing comfort.

This tiny player stands about as tall as an egg.

What's in the Box
Philips 8 GB Flash Video MP3 Player with FM Radio, and 2.8-inch Color Screen; CD-ROM with IFU, device manager, media converter and Windows Media Player; high-definition headphones; quick-start guide; USB cable; storage pouch

From the Manufacturer

Entertainment in superb sound. with FullSound and premium earphones. Experience unrivaled sound on the Philips GoGear SA5285 MP3 Video Player featuring FullSound. When paired with high-definition headphones (included), truly immersive sound is yours to enjoy. Prepare to be entertained on the go. Record online videos to your player and then view them on the cool 2.8" QVGA color screen. Enjoy up to 30 hours of MP3/WMA/AAC music or up to 6 hours of video playback. It comes with a 30-day trial of Rhapsody, giving you access to millions of full-length, CD-quality tracks for downloading to your GoGear SA5285.

Technology Explained

Experience music and video--anytime, anyplace Enjoy MP3, WMA and AAC music plus FM radio Audio compression technology allows large digital music files to be reduced up to 10 times in size without radically degrading their audio quality. MP3, WMA and AAC are the most popular compression formats that let you enjoy a world of digital music on your portable device. Download songs in these formats from the authorized music sites on the Internet or create your own by ripping your audio CDs into MP3, WMA or AAC files and transferring them to your GoGear. What’s more, you can tune in to the built-in digital FM radio with up to 20 preset radio stations for more music options.

Rhapsody for online music subscription service Instantly access millions of full-length, CD-quality tracks through the Rhapsody online music service. Join one of the Rhapsody membership plans then pick the songs you want from their catalog. Choose from rock, hip-hop, country, jazz and more--from new releases to old favorites. Download the songs onto your PC and then copy them over to your GoGear player to enjoy in superb sound. Rhapsody lets you discover loads of music with guides and recommendations, and a channel feature that makes it easy to tune in and enjoy different musical genres and themes, or you can customize your own channel.

Playback WMV videos purchased online or from your library Your GoGear player supports the widely popular WMV format, as well as the Digital Rights Management (DRM) technology from Microsoft that protects videos purchased or rented online. Use WMP11 to transfer such content to your GoGear device and enjoy your video clips on the go.

High-definition headphones for precise sound Designed according to the curvature of the human canals, these ergonomically designed headphones with exceptional noise isolation feature precisely direct soundwaves from the speaker to your ear drums with highest definition.

Enjoy straight away Control playpack while browsing your library Want to maintain control of your music on your MP3 device and browse the media library at the same time? Your GoGear player allows you to return to the media library to browse your music, video and photo collections, even whilst in song playback mode. Whenever you want to pause, play or skip songs, just press the "Option" button on your player and a small playback menu will appear at the top of the screen. So you can now choose to multitask with ease without getting lost in navigation between playback control and different media library folders.

SuperScroll to find what you want in a fast, simple way Double action search keys allow easy speed control when scrolling through large libraries. You can choose to move through your playlist one song or video at a time or just press and hold down a little harder to SuperScroll swiftly to your desired file.

2.8" QVGA LCD color display for superb video enjoyment A snazzy 2.8-inch display screen on your GoGear player offers QVGA resolution for superb video quality and crisp, vivid images. Plus, you can navigate easily within the control menu or browse your media files while enjoying music and video entertainment on the go.

Easy and intuitive user interface with album art display GoGear’s easy and intuitive user interface is powered by an advanced navigation technology. It not only helps to ensure quick and smooth navigation but also an enjoyable multimedia experience that doesn’t take long to master. Smart features like Album Art--which displays album artwork embedded in music files--enables you to have a richer experience, just like in the good old days when you would view the cover of a CD or LP while enjoying your music.

All your entertainment on the go FullSound to bring CD listening experience to MP3 Philips' innovative FullSound technology faithfully restores sonic details to compressed MP3 music, dramatically enriching and enhancing it, so you can experience CD music without any distortion. Based on an audio post-processing algorithm, FullSound combines Philips' renowned expertise in music reproduction with the power of the latest generation Digital Signal Processor (DSP). The result is fuller bass with more depth and impact, boosted voice and instrument clarity, and rich detail. Rediscover your compressed MP3 music in true-to-life sound that will touch your soul and move your feet.

Charge directly from your PC via USB Charge your GoGear player battery quickly and easily from your PC via USB. By connecting your player to your PC with the cable provided and following the necessary prompts, your PC will provide the power for charging your player within a few seconds. Enjoy the convenience of doing away with a separate recharger.

Up to 25-hour music or 5-hour video playback* Forget about the hassle of having to recharge your GoGear player battery constantly. This longlasting player allows you to savor your favorite tunes for up to a whopping 25 hours of continuous music playback or up to 5 hours of video playback--all on a single charge. Now you can sit back and listen to music all day long or watch the equivalent of 2 movies back-to-back wherever you go.

1GB = 1 billion bytes; available storage capacity will be less. Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced. Battery life and number of charge cycles vary by use and settings. Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Actual transfer speed may vary based on your operating system and software configuration. Supports download and subscription services compatible with WMA DRM10 The free Rhapsody offer is available to new customers and cannot be used with a current Rhapsody account or with any other special offers. User must accept standard terms and conditions of use found at www.rhapsody.com/terms. Offers valid for US residents only. Rhapsody and the Rhapsody logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of RealNetworks, Inc. From Philips

Specifications

	Picture/Display
	Backlight		Yes
	Diagonal screen size (inch)		2.8 inch
	Lines of text		7
	Resolution		QVGA, 320 x 240 pixels, 65K colours
	Type		LCD

	Sound
	Equalizer customizable		Yes
	Equalizer settings		Classic, Dance, Electronica, Hip Hop, Jazz, Lounge, Pop, RnB, Rock, Spoken word
	Frequency response		20 - 18k Hz
	Output Power		2 x 2.4mW
	Signal to noise ratio		> 84 dB
	THD		0.05% at 1kHz
	Channel separation		45 dB
	Sound Enhancement		FullSound

	Audio Playback
	Compression format		MP3, WMA, AAC
	ID3 Tag support		Album title and artist name
	MP3 bit rates		8-320 kbps and VBR
	WMA bit rates		5-192 kbps VBR
	WMA sample rates		8, 11.025, 16, 22.050, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz
	MP3 sample rates		16, 32, 44.1, 48, 11.025, 22.050, 24, 8 kHz
	Digital Rights Management		Windows Media DRM for Portable Devices, Supports download & subscription music services

	Still Picture Playback
	Picture Compression Format		JPEG
	Slide show		Yes

	Storage Media
	Built-in memory type		NAND Flash
	Built-in memory capacity		8 GB

	Connectivity
	Headphone		3.5 mm
	USB		High speed USB 2.0

	Convenience
	Battery charging indication		On User Interface
	Battery low indication		Yes
	Function		Keypad lock
	Superscroll		Yes
	Volume control		Yes
	Firmware upgradeable		Yes

	Accessories
	CD-ROM		Yes , with IFU, Device Manager, Media converter & Windows Media Player
	Headphones		AY3817
	USB cable		AY3930
	Quick start guide		Yes
	Pouch		AY4255

	Software
	Device manager		to restore and upgrade
	Media Converter for Philips		Converts following formats to player : AVI(Microsoft video1 format),MOV,WMV,RM etc. Needs Quicktime (for MOV), Realplayer (for RM) and WMP10 or above (for WMV) installations.

	Green Specifications
	Lead-free soldered product		Yes

	System Requirements
	CD-ROM drive		Yes
	PC OS		Windows XP (SP2) or Windows Vista
	Internet connection		Yes (for access to updated support documents, manuals, future firmware and PC software upgrades)
	USB		Free USB port

	Power
	Battery capacity		880mAh
	Battery Type		LI-Polymer
	Playtime on internal battery		Up to 30 hours audio or 6 hours video
	Rechargeable		Yes, via USB

	Dimensions
	Blister dimensions (WxDxH)		196 x 30 x 214 mm
	Packaging type		Clamshell
	Product weight		0.095 kg
	Product dimensions (WxDxH)		106 x 9.9 x 58 mm

	Tuner/Reception/Transmission
	Station presets		20
	Tuner Bands		FM

	Video Playback
	MPEG4 SP		Upto 640kbps in avi format, 320x240 , 30fps (Other formats supported by using provided converter software)
	WMV9		Upto 512kbps, 320x240 , 30fps (Other formats supported by using provided converter software)
	Digital Rights Management		Windows XP (SP2) or Windows Vista

	Audio Capturing
	Audio file format		WAV
	Built-in microphone		mono
	Voice recording		ADPCM

What's in the Box

Philips SA52 8 GB Flash Video MP3 Player, Software CD-ROM, High-Definition Headphones, Quick-Start Guide, USB Cable, Storage Pouch

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars PREPARE TO BE FRUSTRATED, September 3, 2008

By 

Michael E. Palmer - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Philips SA52 8 GB Flash Video MP3 Player with FM Radio and 2.8-Inch Color Screen (Black) (Electronics)

Before I get to the scathing portion of my review, let me highlight the positive things this player has to offer.

***THE POSITIVES***
1) Excellent sound quality. When this player works, the sound it produces is amazing. Philip's Full-Sound Technology offers exactly that: full, three-dimensional sound that gives my music previously unknown depth and clarity.

2) Excellent headphones. In fact, I'm buying the first set that I find, now that I've returned my Philips in favor of Sony's far superior 8 gig player.

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--Please note, the first two negatives are persnickety. The last three are essential.--

***THE NEGATIVES***
1) Player is overly dependent upon the Rhapsody cd. Seriously, it won't work without it. This wouldn't be as problematic if the cd or the setup guide warned you about this, but such is not the case. Instead, the cd-related portion of the setup guide serves as an ad for Rhapsody. I find this practice unethical, as it usurps the user's needs in favor of making a sales pitch.

2) Deceptive drag-and-drop. When I finally installed the components on the cd, I noticed that Microsoft Explorer was suddenly able to see my Philips mp3 player as a device. Furthermore, it could see folders within the player. "Fantastic!" I thought. "I can drag and drop!" Wrong. While it's true that you can drag and drop folders into the player this way, once the information is copied to the player the organization they once had is lost. There are ways around this obstacal, but they all are painful to execute, painful to describe, and painful to read about.

3) Slow load times. There is a noticeable lag that occurs when turning the player on or browsing through music, videos, or pictures. If you're listening to music while you browse, this effect is compounded. Sometimes it even causes your song to skip.

4) Frequent freezing. The thing that really set me against this player is that it freezes. A lot. And by a lot I mean that it froze on me once per session for the last week that I had it.

5) Problematic updates. In an effort to resolve my player's freezing issues, I opted to update my player, but this just made things worse. After updating, the pause feature ceased to function. Whenever I tried to resume a song from a pause, the song would restart from the beginning. It was at this point that I decided "enough" and returned the player.

***CONCLUSION***
The Philips 8 gig mp3 player caused me one problem after another. As soon as I solved one issue, another would arise. I estimate that once all was said and done, I probably spent close to 10 hours trying to get this thing to work. What's more, I was unsuccessful. So unless you are seeking a thankless challenge, do not buy this device.

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Beware...and keep a paperclip handy..., August 17, 2008

By 

Cefenix (KY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Philips SA52 8 GB Flash Video MP3 Player with FM Radio and 2.8-Inch Color Screen (Black) (Electronics)

Simply awful. But to be fair, when it works, it works great. Lots of storage. Until it doesn't work. Often. Too often. Constant resetting of the device when it freezes. Pi** poor customer service. When you try the "repair" feature of the included software, the whole kit and kaboodle freezes up. Which requires another reset, and restarting the software. I think I have a $125 brick now. As bad as the Zune is, I think I should have gone that direction. I hope this review saves people the cursing that I have had to put out in homage to this terrible machine.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Philips MP3 Player is a Failure, September 9, 2008

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Sharon A. Alvarado (Chester, VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Philips SA52 8 GB Flash Video MP3 Player with FM Radio and 2.8-Inch Color Screen (Black) (Electronics)

I have to agree with the other two reviewers that were NOT happy with this unit. I've owned a Philips portable MP3 CD player as well as a LCD wide screen TV and love both of them. I was optimistic about buying this, compared to my satisfaction with the other two. WRONG!!! This "thing" does not work with either Rhapsody or Windows Explorer. Both recognize it but when dragging and dropping music to the player - Rhapsody freezes up and Windows Explorer just sits there trying to do it but no songs move. Sad. I will be returning this piece of trash ASAP.