Oregon Scientific MP120 (128MB) review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Rick Broida

Reviewed on: 12 July 2005

Tags: Oregon Scientific, Oregon Scientific MP120 (128MB), LCD, headphones, FM radio

We like:

Inexpensive; waterproof; built-in belt clip; doubles as FM radio; floats

We don't like:

Poor-sounding earbuds; tiny LCD; doesn't support DRM WMA; stiff controls; earbud connector must be unscrewed for charging and file transfers

You might also need:

Quality headphones for land use

CNET UK judgement:

Oregon Scientific's waterproof MP3 player lets you carry a tune in the pool, but the anaemic earbuds drown the fun

Full review:

Living the life aquatic? For anyone who spends a lot of time frolicking in the surf or swimming laps in the pool, a waterproof MP3 player/FM radio might be just the ticket. Oregon Scientific's MP120 promises to keep the tunes coming at depths of up to one metre. This player even floats, so it's less likely to end up at the bottom of the sea. However, before you start dancing with the fishes, be prepared for awkward controls, a lack of DRM WMA support and poor sound from the included earbuds. Continue Reading...