Philips/Nike 256 MB Solid State MP3 Player

by Philips

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1 x 2.8 x 2.8 inches ; 2.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0003NGSQY
• Item model number: PSA260/17
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #116,353 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Designed for keeping you rocking to the beat during jogging or other exercise routines, the Nike/Philips PSA220 digital audio player features everything you need to keep you motivated and in motion. It has a 256 MB internal flash memory, which can store up to four hours of CD-quality MP3 files or eight hours of CD-quality WMA. Additionally, it features audible feedback to let you hear time, distance, and pace stats during your workout. Using a wireless speed and distance sensor, data is stored on the player and later can be uploaded to the nikerunning.com online training log (via a wireless Bluetooth connection between the player and your PC or Mac).

It has an internal Li-Ion rechargable battery that provides up to 12 hours of battery life, and it has a one-hour rapid recharge feature (four hours to fully recharge the device). Other features include an FM radio with 10 presets, a dedicated stopwatch, a state-of-the-art illumination technology strobe light that enhances visibility in low-light conditions, four EQ presets, and Dynamic Bass Boost.

What's in the Box
PSA260 digital audio player, sport headphone, speed and distance sensor, armband, USB cable, AC adapter, CD-ROM with Musicmatch Jukebox and Philips Media Manager software

Product Description

Philips/Nike, MP3, 256 meg, coach model, Bluetooth wireless monitor (speed, distance), FM Radio, Web software

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A True Runner's MP3 Player, June 4, 2005

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Christopher W. Degn (Fort Bragg, NC United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Philips/Nike 256 MB Solid State MP3 Player (Electronics)

I don't know what product the first two reviewers were using or how tech-savvy they were, but I am more inclined to agree with the other two. The Philips/Nike MP3Run is a solid performer that successfully integrates an MP3 player with an onboard electronic coach to help you with your workouts. As a distance runner who loves to have tunes to train to on long workouts, I found this product hits the spot.

I first read about it while stationed as a soldier in Iraq and bought it a few days ago on this site after being home a week. I set it up in two hours last night, calibrated it on a track this morning, and ran my first workout it with it this morning. It was wonderful to hear my favorite tunes, occasionally paused by a lady's voice through the headphones who gives your distance, time, and pace on each mile (or on-demand at the press of the feedback button). Wow! That's impressive. When I got done, I not only had a great workout to some entertaining tunes, but I found out the true distance of my usual Saturday morning circuit that I've been running for four years. Truly impressive device! I RECOMMEND IT FOR SERIOUS RUNNERS!

Set-up: MP3Run comes wih a foldout setup card, that if followed, step-by-step, makes the installation and setup a breeze. One small complaint on setup - the arm band. No instructions were given, so I included a user uploaded picture for you. The two velcro ends don't attach to each other, but rather fold back on the ends around the rubber container loops.

SDM and Calibration: Worked flawlessly and was spot-on accurate. When I hit 440 yards on the track, the calibration distance read exactly 440 yards. So, the shoe pod (called the SDM) and the unit synch well together.

Player: Easy to use, menus are intuitive with mostly left and right button pushing. One small improvement would be having the selected screen stay on a little bit longer rather than flicking back to Music Mode after 5-7 seconds. Otherwise, I don't see why the others were complaing. Believe me, there are players out there that are nightmares usage-wise when compared to the MP3Run.

DMM Software: Easy to use and almost too simple. A bit limited, but works well. Once again, I don't know why the complaints. I had my songs loaded very quickly. And, BONUS, it can play WMAs, which are much smaller than the IPOD's AACs. I bought an IPOD Shuffle this past week too. I like it, but I prefer working out with the MP3Run. So, my user tip, convert your MP3s to 112-128 kbps WMAs and you'll have lots of room for songs on your player, enough to easily run a marathon with. And the MP3 will "shuffle" your playlist like the IPOD Shuffle does.

Headphones: I like the swing-around arms that hold the ear buds in place, but the buds themselves are HUGE. I'd get a different set of earphones. I like my Sony phones, because they have a volume control wheel right below your neck, which reduces the amount of reaching across your body to the unit for volume control.

Price: Like I said, I bought the MP3Run and the IPOD Shuffle (1 GB version) and the Run was only $10 more than the Shuffle. So, why people were complaining about the price is beyond me. Good value for the money!

NOTE: See my photos of the SDM, arm band, and workout display. Have fun and enjoy MP3-Running.

26 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE BEST MP3 PLAYER FOR RUNNERS & ATHLETES, October 11, 2004

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Charles (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Philips/Nike 256 MB Solid State MP3 Player (Electronics)

NIKE AND PHILIPS HAVE FINALLY MADE THE PERFECT MP3 PLAYER!!!

If you want an MP3 player that is more than just an MP3 player...than this is the player for you. Not only can you play 4+ hours worth of MP3 music, but you get FM radio, 12 hours of battery life (i wish my mini iPod would give me that, haha), a strobelight for when I run at night, and on top of all that...a SPEED/DISTANCE/PACE monitor that hooks onto your shoe and is 100% accurate!!! This device has taken the thinking out of my running. No more calculating in my head how fast I need to go to maintain my pace or wondering how far I have actually run, because this player tells me in my ear as I'm running. SO COOL! All this, and I haven't even mentioned the form-fitting headphones that connect around your ear COMFORTABLY, or the 100% shock proof (not my iPod either), cool design that fits onto your arm (and doesn't move) and only weighs 2 ounces!!! Only complaint is that it's USB 1.1 and not 2.0, but this is by far the best MP3 player on the market right now for athletes who run, BY FAR!!! EVERY RUNNER SHOULD HAVE ONE OF THESE TO RUN WITH!!!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not bad for a beginner, September 5, 2005

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ottozilch (spokane, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Philips/Nike 256 MB Solid State MP3 Player (Electronics)

I recently bought the mp3run about three months ago. I was a little hesitant after reading the mixed reviews, but I thought I'd take a shot at it. I'm glad I did. I'm training for my first marathon this September and the mp3run has made my runs thoroughly enjoyable.

Calibration is fairly accurate with the factory settings. It allows you to custom calibrate around a 400M track if you so desire. Several reviews were negative on the software component/uploading of music. I haven't found this to be a problem. The rechargeable battery is nice. Fit is comfortable around the arm. Headphones that come with the player are fine. Pedometer sensor that is strapped on the shoe is so lightweight I don't notice it. I've run in rain with this thing on and it hasn't skipped a beat.

The only disadvantages I've encountered is that 1-you can't run to the radio if you are calibrating a run and 2-sometimes the on demand distance button won't give readings. To offset this second problem, I've set the device to give me readings at every mile. You can chose auto feedback at distance intervals or time intervals. That information is nice. It tells you how far you've run, your total time running, and the current pace at which you are running.

I am planning on continuing my running in the future. After my marathon, as a gift, I'll probably get me a garmin 301 forerunner for my distances, heart rate, pace, etc. I'll still strap on my mp3run for my tunes, however. Happy running.

Just do it!