Toshiba Gigabeat MEG-F10S 10 GB Digital Audio Player Silver

by Toshiba

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.6 x 1.4 x 3.6 inches ; 5.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0007U0IFU
• Item model number: MEGF10S
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Product Description

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Images and music combine in this easy-to-use portable digital audio player. Toshiba's snazzy, silver-acrylic Gigabeat MEG-F10S 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

The first thing you'll notice on every gigabeat is the big, bright, crystal clear 2.2-inch LCD screen. It's there so you can experience the visual as well as the audio. 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 crisp as they appear on your PC screen. Gigabeat is flexible, but easy. The PlusTouch sensor control lets you scroll through all of the easy to understand menu systems using only a soft touch or pass with your fingertip. Microsoft's Windows "Plays for Sure" certified, simply connect your Gigabeat to your PC to operate with any "Play for Sure" download site or management software. Easily rip your favorite CDs to your Gigabeat with the touch of a button thanks to the new and unique CD RipRec feature. 2.2-inch QVGA LCD screen PlusTouch -Touch Sensitive control Flexible Download Compatibility Options CD RipRec feature for ripping of entire CD by the push of one button SRS wow surround 28 Equalizer Settings Multiple Language Support USB 2.0 and 1.1 capable USB charging capable Built-in lithium ion battery PC operating environment - Windows 2000/XP, Pentium 300MHz or above (1GHz recommended), 128MB RAM, 100MB free HD space, USB port, CD-ROM drive, Internet Explorer 5.01 or later, Windows Media Player 9 or later Windows Plays for Sure and Napster to Go Compatible Accessories included - AC adapter, Power supply, Cradle, USB cable, Headphones, software CD-ROM with Napster to Go and gigabeat room software Dimensions - 2.48 x 0.62 x 4.17 Approximate weight (body only) - 5.64 oz Silver

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not recommended, February 21, 2006

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Sue "Donym" (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Toshiba Gigabeat MEG-F10S 10 GB Digital Audio Player Silver (Electronics)

Regret purchasing it. It is not user friendly as the iPOD. Like the old Sony software, Toshiba seems to be afraid of people stealing copyrighted music where it becomes a pain to load in your own music. There is no drag-and-drop which would makes things a lot easier. Toshiba can correct the problem like Sony did by updating their software, making it more intuitive. Until it does, which is not likely, I do not recommend you purchasing this product.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars best photo mp3 for the money!!, February 21, 2006

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R. Wycich "woody" (pittsburgh, PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Toshiba Gigabeat MEG-F10S 10 GB Digital Audio Player Silver (Electronics)

This is a great mp3. The screen was better than I hoped for and the photos are drag and drop, nothing easier. This is an amazing little gadget and I don't care what any reviewer tells you this thing destroys the nano and is on the same page as ipod photo. Matter of fact, if you consider the price I paid at J&R (one hundred sixty for the 10GB) This is a far better deal than any ipod photo. lets review--- 10GB, Photo capable, amazing 2.2 inch color screen--- show me something that even comes close for one hundred sixty--- didn't think so

5.0 out of 5 stars AWESOME MP3 player!!, August 15, 2006

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S. Din "S. DIN" (NJ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Toshiba Gigabeat MEG-F10S 10 GB Digital Audio Player Silver (Electronics)

The Toshiba Gigabeat it an AWESOME MP3 player!
The software "gigabeat room" and the the controls on the player itself are VERY user-friendly. my only complaint is that the battery does not last more than 10; not 16 hrs as advertised.
DO NOT LISTEN TO THE NEGATIVE REVIEWS B/C THOSE PEOPLE WORK FOR APPLE, AND THEIR JUST PISSED THAT TOSHIBA CAN MAKE AN AWESOME AND AFFORDABLE PRODUCT!!!