Typical price: £150
What is it: A near microscopic MP3 player with video playback
What we think: It may look like the nano, but it can play back video
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 1 November 2006
Tags: Meizu, Griffin, Apple, Meizu miniPlayer, tuner
We like:
Apple-inspired styling; surprisingly watchable screen; lightweight; decent battery performance
We don't like:
Apple-inspired styling; fiddly touchpad interface; problems with encoding video but no error message explaining what's gone awry
You might also need:
You'll need a rocket scientist on standby to help you encode video
CNET UK judgement:
Provided you can figure out how to encode video for the Meizu, it's a great player with decent quality video playback and the sonic fidelity of a Steinway -- with most of the notes properly tuned
Full review:
To paraphrase Winston Churchill: MP3 video player combos with small screens are fantastically annoying. Watching an episode of Lost on a screen barely larger than a postage stamp isn't much fun at all, and may drive you to violence. Continue Reading...
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