Typical price: £129
What is it: Cube-shaped flash MP3 player with 1GB memory and FM tuner
What we think: If the MobiBlu DAH-1500i got any smaller, it wouldn't exist
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 14 September 2005
Tags: mobiBLU, mobiBLU DAH-1500i (1GB), portable, DRM, sports
We like:
Cute and stylish; user-friendly, tiny design; bright OLED screen; FM tuning and recording; voice recording; SRS Wow surround-sound effect; works as a removable flash drive; DRM compatible
We don't like:
Nonstandard USB cable; poor battery life
You might also need:
Better headphones and a more attractive lanyard or neck chain
CNET UK judgement:
If you love all things tiny, consider picking up MobiBlu's cute cube, the DAH-1500i
Full review:
MobiBlu is one of a multitude of lesser-known portable audio companies trying to make a name for itself among giants such as Apple, Creative and iRiver. While most of the MP3 players that we've seen from MobiBlu have been decent, they're not standouts, so the company has thus far skirted the spotlight. However, it appears that the MobiBlu DAH-1500i is poised to change this status. The ultratiny, cube-shaped device is a tech marvel and has certainly turned some heads among industry journalists, including those here at CNET. And despite its unimpressive battery life, the DAH-1500i largely lives up to the hype. Continue Reading...
mobiBLU DAH-1500i (1GB) History
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