mobiBLU B153 512 MB MP3 Player (White)

by mobiBLU

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.5 x 0.8 x 1.8 inches ; 2.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000EY1LXW
• Item model number: DAH-1900 512MB WHITE
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #252,044 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Play music for days on end with the mobiBLU B153 flash memory digital audio player, which features an amazing 150 hours of continuous play per battery charge. With normal use (a couple of hours each day), you can go well over a month before you'll need to recharge the device, making it a handy audio accessory for long road trips or forgetful listeners. The multifunction B153 is no slouch from a compatibility perspective, either, with support for MP3, WMA, and Ogg Vorbis audio files, along with a built-in FM tuner, a voice recorder (via the built-in microphone), and line-in recording capability. The 512 MB of flash memory, meanwhile, holds approximately eight hours of CD-quality MP3 tracks (encoded at 128 kbps) or 16 hours of WMA tracks (at 64 kbps).

The FM radio doesn't just play your favorite stations; it also lets you record FM programming onto the device's memory, so you can catch "Car Talk" or your favorite late-night program if you missed it the first time. Travelers will also dig the integrated clock, which includes an alarm for waking to your favorite music. And thanks to the direct encoding function, you can record from such external sound sources as receivers, CD players, cassette decks, and other audio players with the touch of a button. The files can then be saved in multiple folders, which can be selected and played as if in a Windows environment. Other features include six equalizer presets, USB mass storage capability, upgradeable firmware, and SRS WOW 3D virtual surround sound.

The B153 connects to your PC via its USB 2.0 connection (cable included), which features download speeds of up to one second per song, and is compatible with Microsoft Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, and XP or Mac OS 9.x or 10.x or higher operating systems. Plus, the device requires no extra battery or recharger, as the advanced battery system is easily recharged through the USB port. The B153 measures 2.56 by 1.75 by 0.84 inches (W x H x D), weights 2.3 ounces, and is backed by a one-year warranty.

What's in the Box
mobiBLU B153 player, stereo headphones, carrying case, neckstrap, USB cable, installation CD-ROM, user's manual.

Product Description

The longest battery life in the industry! The feature rich mobiBLU 512MB DAH-1900 Digital Audio Player has a wopping 150 hour battery life! Available in pearlescent white.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice little player, May 2, 2006

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Gerald Shifrin (Colorado Springs, Colorado USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: mobiBLU B153 512 MB MP3 Player (White) (Electronics)

This is my fifth MP3 player. All of its predecessors suffered from one or more fatal flaws (slow, bad display, no bookmarks, various other problems). I've only had this one a few days, but it's shot to the top of my list. The OLED display is bright and very readable except in direct sunlight. The audio quality is excellent. The battery life is hard to believe, but I haven't had it long enough to find out if it really goes for 153 hours -- it just hasn't run out on me yet. 10 bookmarks and they're pretty easy to set and find. The black case looks pretty cool. Load music and files using drag and drop (not that awful Windows Media Player).

Negatives are fairly minor: controls are a bit awkward. Can't use standard AA or AAA batteries, but at 153 hours, who cares! It weighs a bit more than others due to its giant battery. I got the 2G model and wouldn't recommend anything smaller since there's no storage expansion capability.

Overall I like this and think it's a pretty good deal.

Update on 26-Mar-2008: please see my caution on purchasing Mobiblu products under "mobiBLU T10 8GB Black".

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I LOVE this little sucker!, September 25, 2006

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Bookgirl "Bookgirl" (Pacific) - See all my reviews

This review is from: mobiBLU B153 512 MB MP3 Player (White) (Electronics)

I like to listen to audio books, so I had to upgrade from my iriver and JVC players-both of which only held 1 gig. My mobiblu player holds 2 gig and I just love it! The battery life alone is worth the price, since I was changing batteries every three days with the other players.

If you can't stand being strangled by itunes, sonic stage, or music manager, then this is the player for you. Can you say, "Drag and drop?" I won't buy any other format for the sheer convenience of it. With the provided cable, you can share practically any media file with any computer. I refuse to be kept on a short leash by smothering software.

Just one thing, don't set the alarm with the Hold button in the lock position. Otherwise, it'll freeze and you'll have to reset it.

P.S. I've dropped this player twice with no ill effects.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars good but not user-friendly, August 19, 2006

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fields "music fan" (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: mobiBLU B153 512 MB MP3 Player (White) (Electronics)

I bought one after reading about it in Wired magazine, because I liked the idea of the incredible battery life, and I was looking for a MP3 player that could do both voice and line recording. I went to their web site, read the specs, and decided to give it a shot.

Pros
--good, bright display
--reasonable cost
--good sound playback quality
--nice features (FM radio, radio/voice/line-in recording)
--recording direct to MP3 at various qualities (up to 128 (voice) or 192kbps (line))
--small size, thicker but smaller than an iPod nano
--incredible battery life
--easy drag-n-drop interface from Windows XP, no drivers required

Cons
--pretty un-friendly user interface (buttons + joystick)
--foreign language manual can be cryptic

The voice recording quality was good using the built in mic, not outstanding, but good. I was sad to find out after I got the unit that voice recording can only be done at a max. of 128kbps (which is fine for most purposes), and line recording is up to 192kbps (if I recall correctly). I ended up returning this one because I'd like one with a bit more recording capacity (Mobiblue makes them in 1GB and 2GB models, for not much more $$$).

Overall a nice little device. I'll probably get upgraded model with more capacity.