Philips GoGear Jukebox HDD1620 (6GB) review

Typical price: £163

What is it: Micro-hard-drive MP3 player with 6GB memory and subscription compatibility

What we think: It's cheap, subscription-compatible and attractive, but if you need a speedy processor in your MP3 player, look elsewhere

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Reviewed by: Rachel Wolan

Reviewed on: 14 February 2006

Tags: Philips, Philips GoGear Jukebox HDD1620 (6GB), camera, battery life, navigation

We like:

Attractive price; sharp, full-colour display; voice recorder; included earbuds are surprisingly decent

We don't like:

Glossy, black surface is highly smudge-prone; touch-sensitive controls are ultrasensitive; processor isn't always up to speed

CNET UK judgement:

The 6GB Philips GoGear Jukebox HDD1620 will please penny-pinchers and patient power users alike, but if you demand a speedy processor in your MP3 player, look elsewhere

Full review:

In the saturated market of micro-hard-drive digital audio players, Philips's newest addition will find a place in the top third, though not quite as high up as the Creative Zen Micro Photo. On the surface, the 6GB Philips GoGear Jukebox HDD1620 makes a fantastic impression, with a glossy-black casing, a vivid, 38mm (1.5-inch) 65k-colour screen, and a blue-backlit, touch-sensitive navigation pad. Looks aside, the GoGear HDD1620 packages nearly every desirable attribute at a very palatable price of around £160. Continue Reading...