Typical price: £30
What is it: Entry-level, flash-based MP3 player
What we think: Lacking in features, but easy to use and with a design many will appreciate
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 26 June 2008
Tags: philips, cleaner, dedicated, microphone
We like:
Price; ease of use; no software required for transferring music; battery life
We don't like:
Poor file format support; sound quality is very bass-heavy
Also known as:
Philips GoGear SA2820; Philips SA2840 (4GB version)
You might also need:
Better earphones
CNET.co.uk judgement:
Not the best sounding or the best featured player, but it's a very affordable alternative to Apple's iPod shuffle, with a distinct style many will fall for
Philips SA2820 History
24 Jun 2008 in Crave
Exclusive hands-on: Philips GoGear SA2820 and SA2840
We've been given a big fat heads-up from Philips and got our hands on its brand spankin' new iPod shuffle competitor, the GoGear SA2820 MP3 player
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