Typical price: £135
What is it: Media player with iPlayer support
What we think: Good little player, but it's outclassed by competitors like the iPod nano and Sony NWZ-S639F
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 30 June 2009
Tags: Philips, Philips GoGear Opus, sound quality, videos, headphones
We like:
Support for iPlayer downloads; good sound quality; can record from built-in FM tuner
We don't like:
Below-average screen; boring design
CNET UK judgement:
Despite some appealing features, like support for the BBC's iPlayer and FM radio recording, the Philips GoGear Opus is let down by a sluggish menu system and disappointing screen. It hasn't got what it takes to hold its own against more stylish rivals
Full review:
It's pretty clear that Philips has the Apple iPod nano in its sights with the GoGear Opus. Both players offer video and music playback, come in 8GB and 16GB versions, and are small enough to comfortably fit in a shirt pocket. Philips, however, has packed a couple of useful extras into the Opus, including the ability to record music from the built-in FM tuner. The Opus is also slightly cheaper than the nano, with the 8GB model priced around £100, and the 16GB version costing about £135. Continue Reading...
Philips GoGear Opus History
20 Feb 2009 in Crave
Philips unveils GoGear Ariaz and Opus
Mediocrity appears to have reared it's bland head again at Philips HQ, with the announcement of two new additions to the GoGear MP3 player line-up
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