Typical price: £70
What is it: An MP3 player that looks like jewellry
What we think: This tiny flash player is an attractive, wearable device but fails to impress overall
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 18 March 2005
Tags: BenQ, BenQ Joybee 102R (128MB), advanced features, France, songs
We like:
Small, wearable form factor; USB 2.0 support; cute
We don't like:
No display; limited playback options; have to use miniheadphone jack
You might also need:
Adapter for the miniheadphone jack
CNET UK judgement:
The Joybee 102R is cute as a mobile audio accessory, but you can find better basic flash players
Full review:
With the Joybee 102R (available in 128MB and 256MB capacities), BenQ goes out on a stylish limb with a simple flash-based MP3 player that the company hopes will appeal to fashion-conscious mobile audio users. But, while the Joybee 102R is big on style, it falls short on function. Continue Reading...
BenQ Joybee 102R (128MB) History
21 Dec 2005 in Reviews
So, you're determined to have the best-looking MP3 player in town. Specs and performance are way down your list, you want style and grace...
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