mobiBLU B153 1 GB MP3 Player (Black)

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: B000EY1LY6
• Item model number: DAH-1900 1GB BLACK
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #257,711 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 1 GB of flash memory, meanwhile, holds approximately 16 hours of CD- quality MP3 tracks (encoded at 128 kbps) or 32 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 1GB DAH-1900 Digital Audio Player has a wopping 150 hour battery life! Available in high gloss black finish

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome battery life - easy to read screen - small and comfortable in the hand, January 24, 2009

By 

David L. Hickman - See all my reviews
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This review is from: mobiBLU B153 1 GB MP3 Player (Black) (Electronics)

I bought this probably around two years ago and I totally love it. I don't understand how it never caught on in the market. The screen is very crisp and clear and easy to read - it scrolls automatically for long names. The sound it fantastic.

I like the fact that it shows up a normal drive when plugged in through the USB; I don't like MP3 players or any device for that matter that requires installing software and/or drivers.

The device does not do any kind of organization of the music by artist or genre etc. It's simply a folder system just like the hard drive on your PC. You navigate to a folder and then you can play all the music in the folder. You can also create a play list to play songs from various folders. If you create a playlist of all the music in all the folders, then you have the ability to play all your music in random order. Unfortunately, you probably have to be a techie kind of person to figure out how to do some of these things.

The user interface is not too bad but could certainly be a little better. I wish the firmware was completely open source so I could modify it to change a few behaviors but it's not too bad.

I think the joy stick is kind of nice - all navigation can be done using a single finger and without lifing the finger from the joy stick.

I dislike the fact it uses a proprietary mini USB connector - if I lose the cable I'm out of luck.

I sure wish this device would come back to the market with larger memory sizes.

5.0 out of 5 stars My Secret Little iPod-Killer!, December 18, 2007

By 

Negril Jerry (Atlanta GA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: mobiBLU B153 1 GB MP3 Player (Black) (Electronics)

Last summer Wired magazine featured flash mp3 players and this little unit beat out the iPod Nano as their recommended choice. I bought one directly from Mobiblu and could not possibly have been more satisfied. Wish I could buy another, but it's no longer in production and rare to find used online.

Features: FM Stereo (or mono) tuner, voice recording, line-in recording (the PERFECT way to make 128kbs mp3's of your old albums and tapes!), volume boost setting, FIVE-BAND EQ, drag-and-drop file loading (NO software required - it's another drive when plugged in via USB!), Podcast ready (which I have never used), 8 edit- and save-able EQ settings (you know, "jazz", "pop" "classical" etc), SRS brand sound enhancement, nice solid construction

In Wired's "pro & con" section they started with "fantastic sound quality" which I though might be a major consideration for an audio device, duh. The only con they could invent was that the little joystick control was stubby and not the easiest to operate, but I disagree - it's designed that way to avoid accidental switching while in your pocket.

The iPod Nano has battery life of around 12 hours. TWELVE HOURS? No wonder no iPod user can go anywhere without a car charger. The Mobiblu will operate for - ready? - 150 HOURS on a charge. This past July we took it to Jamaica and used it (and a regular CD player) for nine days, no charger and plenty charge remaining when we left.

The included earphones are excellent. Overall sound quality is wonderful.

The only cons I can think of for this unit are it's name (I just call it "my mp3 thing") and the fact that it's out of production. I will always give a look at products from Korean manufacturer Hyun Won in the future.