Typical price: £70
What is it: Budget MP3 player with 38mm, colour screen
What we think: Its navigation system is irritating, but it offers plenty of features you wouldn't expect at this price point
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 11 August 2009
Tags: Philips, Philips GoGear Vibe, navigation pad, FM radio, earbuds
We like:
Offers music, video, photo, radio and voice-recording features, as well as great battery life, for not very much money
We don't like:
Uninspired design; navigation controls are an insult to common sense
CNET UK judgement:
The Philips GoGear Vibe isn't the best budget MP3 player we've seen, but its enviable colour screen, photo viewer and video playback make it very well-rounded for its price point
Full review:
The GoGear Vibe is Philips' latest entry into a crowded market: budget MP3 players. Both the 4GB (£50) and 8GB (£70) models include a 38mm (1.5-inch), colour screen and a useful assortment of features, but the navigation pad's quirky design will send you into fits. Continue Reading...
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