Typical price: £149
What is it: MP3 player with 12GB microdrive and wide codec support
What we think: An unusual design, but the vibez offers genuinely excellent sound
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 12 July 2007
Tags: TrekStor, TrekStor vibez, pixels, music files, resolution
We like:
Great audio quality; support for OGG and FLAC; dynamic playlists; gapless playback; above-average headphones; drag-and-drop transfer function; line-in recording
We don't like:
Small screen; no video support; FM radio is an optional add-on; awkward manual playlist creation; rubber wheel will be uncomfortable for some
You might also need:
Better headphones
CNET UK judgement:
An excellent MP3 player with loads of features and great sound quality. The rubber wheel is a bit weird to use, but with lossless format support, many people will be prepared to get used to it
Full review:
The TrekStor vibez -- yes, with a lower-case 'v' -- is promoted as a hip audio player with style at the forefront of importance. Its rubber scroll wheel is the most obvious characteristic, along with its unusual 12GB hard drive. Continue Reading...
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