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Philips HDD084 3GB - Reviewed

As part of our look over what has been a large number of currently available MP3 Players the Philips HDD084 3GB made the selection list.

Philips HDD084 We feel that the Philips HDD084 3GB is worth seriously considering (as are the other products reviewed) as its overall features add up to what is a good overall package.

To help you compare the models from Philips and as far as possible with the other manufacturers listed, we have collected data that is consistent across all the MP3 players listed within our reviews.

The features applicable to the Philips HDD084 3GB are:

Dimensions:
Imperial: 3.54 x1.97x0.79 inches.
Metric: 9x5x2 centimeters.

Item weight inclusive of batteries (as applicable):
Imperial: 2.8 ounces.
Metric: 78 grams.

Main features
  • Type of Headphones? - In ear .
    We would say the cable length for the headphones is adequate .

  • The software supplied with the Philips HDD084 3GB is available for Windows but what about the Macintosh? - unfortunately - no .
  • Music is held locally on Miniture Hard drive with a storage capacity of 3Gbyte .
  • The Philips HDD084 3GB has the usual 'hold function', which ensures the controls are not activated accidently.
  • The Philips HDD084 3GB is not fitted with an internal F.M. radio .

So what does the Philips HDD084 3GB offer in terms of music formats? you have the option of : MP3 - WMA

  • Can you display photographs on it? - No.
  • What about a built in microphone for recording? - Yes.
  • Rechargeable batteries? - Yes.
  • Approximate time to recharge is close to - 2.5 hours .
  • On a battery that has a full charge, you will typically get around 12 hours with fairly average use.
  • Rated Battery life is on balance average.
Connectivity & Transfer rates
  • Is an USB cable supplied? - Yes. On transferring a mixed music file 250MB in total size it took 2 minutes and 15 seconds to complete the upload although this is also a function of how fast your PC is.
 

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