Typical price: £135
What is it: MP3 and video player with 1GB of flash memory and built-in speakers
What we think: The MP-500 is a capable player, but niggling problems with the control interface let it down
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 12 April 2006
Tags: jens of sweden, speakers, listening, appearance
We like:
Attractive high-gloss non-scratch finish; impressive volume from built-in speakers
We don't like:
Fiddly touchpad interface
You might also need:
You'll need to buy headphones separately -- the MP-500 isn't bundled with any
CNET.co.uk judgement:
We've heard better MP3 players and we've used better control systems, but we've never seen anything this small with passable built-in speakers. The MP-500 never really curls its biceps at the iPod nano, but then the nano is worthless without headphones. If you want to go public with your taste in music, this is your best bet. Just don't get on our bus
Jens of Sweden MP-500 (1GB) History
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