Toshiba Gigabeat MEG-F10K 10 GB Digital Audio Player Black

by Toshiba

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9 x 3.4 x 9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0007U0IFA
• Item model number: MEGF10K
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)

Product Description

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Images and music combine in this easy-to-use portable digital audio player. Toshiba's snazzy, black-acrylic Gigabeat MEG-F10K packs a 1.8-inch Toshiba hard drive capable of holding 10 GB of digital media: MP3 and WMA compressed audio and even uncompressed, full-resolution WAV files. That's about 2,500 songs (more than 150 complete albums) at 128 kbps MP3, 5,000 songs at 64 kbps WMA, and a still-impressive 275 or so songs (or 19 hours) of CD-resolution WAV files.

A major feature of the player is its bright, crystal-clear, 2.2-inch LCD with 240 x 320 resolution and the ability to render over 65,000 colors. It's there so you can experience the visual as well as the aural component of your entertainment. The Gigabeat lets you download and view album covers, search for your favorite tracks by scrolling through those album covers, or even set a favorite album cover as your background image. You can download any digital still picture from your PC and create custom slideshows, too--and set them to music.

Gigabeat may be versatile, but it's also easy to operate. Its PlusTouch sensor control lets you scroll through its intuitive menus using only a soft touch or pass of your fingertip.

The PC-only Gigabeat is "Plays for Sure"-certified by Microsoft, which means that it will operate with any "Plays for Sure" download site or management software when connected to your PC. Gigabeat is automatically recognized by Windows Media Player 10, so there's no need to install new drivers of any kind. Toshiba has also partnered with Napster to provide Napster's "Napster To Go" software, giving you the option of using Napster To Go, Windows Media Player, and/or the supplied Gigabeat Room management software (Gigabeat Room is required for transfer of photo images).

So what about your CD collection? After all, you'll likely be able to stash the entire thing in here, one way or another. Thanks to a unique feature called CD RipRec, all you have to do is place a CD in your PC and press the CD RipRec button while the Gigabeat is docked in its cradle. CD RipRec will launch the software and transfer compressed audio to your Gigabeat quickly and with no further effort on your part. Using a USB 2.0 connection (cable supplied), CD RipRec can transfer the contents of an entire CD to the Gigabeat in as little as 5 minutes.

If Gigabeat's battery life (up to 16 hours) isn't enough to satisfy your entertainment needs, fret not. Rather than carrying your AC adapter everywhere, simply connect the Gigabeat to any PC with a USB cable and the battery will charge itself again.

Other features include a choice of 10- or 60-second intro scan to help you find a desired song, multilingual support (Japanese, English, French, Chinese, Spanish, and German), and 28 user selectable equalizer settings, and SRS WOW, which simulates surround sound from any two speakers (including headphones).

What's in the Box
Digital music player, an AC power adapter, a power-supply, a docking cradle, a USB cable, headphones, a software CD-ROM (Gigabeat Room management software, CD RipRec, Napster To Go), a user's manual, and warranty information.

Product Description

Gigabeat lets you Download album covers and set them as your background image, or create slideshows using your Digital still pictures from your PC. 240x320 Resolution and over 65,000 colors mean that you'll get all of those images as clear, sharp and cris

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars easy to use!, January 21, 2006

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M. Cirzan "design guy" (Naperville, Illinois) - See all my reviews
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Compared to my ipod 60G this toshiba is easy to use when it cimes to downloading tracks espesially with Windows Media Player 10. Also you get a free month of Napster to go at this time and I think with one month you can load up your 10 gig model with about 2500 songs in this time period. It is very easy, just drag and drop while the mp3 player is in the cradle. You will need Windows XP though as Windows ME only supports Media player 9, and I don't think it works with this version.

The controls take some getting used to, you must slide your finger up and down the control strip similar to going around with the ipod, and in some cases tap the ends to make selections.

I find the sound quality very good with the headphones supplied, even though they don't stay in your ears very well. Also if you purchase a cable to plug the Gigabeat into your stereo the sound quality is amazing.

FYI - Do not go to the web site that is mentioned in another review for a "free" ipod unless you want your email account swamped with spam. It is not free as mentioned, that is a total fabrication.

21 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Gigabeat 10 GB, July 8, 2005

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Ryan J. Morrish (MI, USA) - See all my reviews
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This MP3 player is very nice. But there are a few things that could be changed.the contorls could be easier to use. the touch control does not work as good as an ipod. It seems like you have to hold the power button forever to turn it on or off. and once a song is playing i can't figure out how to get back to the playlist without going through the whole menu. On a better note the screen looks very nice and is the reason i bought it. The battery lasts a very long time. and the software is easy to use once you get the hang of it. the dock is also very functional.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very easy to use!, December 29, 2005

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M. Sanchez "Gabby's Mommy" (Denton, Texas) - See all my reviews
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I like this mp3 player very much. I hate having to learn new complicated technology and this is very easy to learn to use. From downloading the songs, to using it in the car, it is easy!

I also love the color screen and the battery lasts quite a long time. Yes, you do have to hold down the power button a bit to power on and off but I think this is to avoid powering it on/off by accident in your purse or bag. It's hardly bothersome.