Typical price: £195
What is it: Hard-drive MP3 player with 30GB memory
What we think: The closest that a WMA-compatible model has come to capturing the iPod's design appeal, but try the touch-sensitive interface before you buy
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 12 January 2006
Tags: Philips, Philips GoGear HDD6320 Jukebox (30GB), sound quality, battery life, radio
We like:
Good sound; stylish design; intuitive touch-sensitive interface; photo-friendly colour screen; support for WMA DRM 10 subscription content; voice recorder
We don't like:
Lack of tactile controllers; case shows fingerprints and smudges; battery is not user-replaceable; some users have experienced processor-performance issues
CNET UK judgement:
The stylish and feature-packed Philips GoGear HDD6320 Jukebox is the closest that a WMA-compatible model has come to capturing the iPod's design appeal, but try the touch-sensitive interface before you buy
Full review:
Music lovers who want the iPod's style but would rather stick to something compatible with Windows Media Player and Windows Media DRM 10 should give some consideration to Philips' GoGear HDD6320 Jukebox, a sexy black portable that offers 30GB of storage, photo viewing on a bright, clear screen and even a few tricks that the iPod hasn't learned. We found the player for around £195 online, which compares favourably with £219 for the current 30GB iPod. Continue Reading...
Latest user reviews
January 13, 2007
Posted by: Steven Bowen
"Nice clean lines and my wife can use it"
December 8, 2006
Posted by: Razvan Dumitrescu
"The Philips GoGear HDD6320 surprised me at the first sight. It was something else"
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