Typical price: £110
What is it: Flash media player that plays music, video and photos
What we think: For a budget device, the feature-packed K-PEX definitely rocks
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 23 August 2006
Tags: Kingston, Kingston K-PEX Portable Media Player (2GB), user interface, media player, earbuds
We like:
Tonnes of features; compact and easy-to-use package; miniSD expansion slot; built-in speaker; plays protected WMA and OGG files; includes photo, video, text, recorder and gaming options; nice bright and colourful screen; excellent price
We don't like:
Budget build quality; nonstandard USB port; must transcode all video files with bundled software; no subscription support; no album art; a couple of minor bugs that hopefully will be fixed
CNET UK judgement:
For a budget portable media device, the likable and feature-packed Kingston K-PEX definitely rocks
Full review:
It's no surprise to see Kingston enter the MP3 market with its K-PEX portable media player. After all, fellow memory giants Lexar and, more prominently, SanDisk have been in the MP3 loop for a while now. The K-PEX, available in 1GB (£80) and 2GB (£110) capacities, offers tonnes of features at a decent price. Where the K-PEX falls short (mainly in build quality and video support), it makes it up in its ease of use. Continue Reading...
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