Round 1: Navigation
Effectiveness of controls, scrolling, menu layout
Here's where we examine the menu navigation, scrolling action, ID-tag management, and access to frequently used functions. Our individual judge's ratings are based on a 0- to 5-point scale, which results in a final score of 0 to 15 per round.
| Player |
Justin |
Jasmine |
James |
Total |
Toshiba Gigabeat S MES30VW (30GB) |
4
Users who're comfortable with the Media Center software layout will immediately recognize this interface. Very intuitive, and the dedicated volume and on/off controls is brilliant. |
4
The PMC interface is excellent and one of the most intuitive I've come across, but I occasionally found myself hitting the cross control and expecting it to skip songs, which is actually handled by dedicated buttons on the side. |
4
I'm very impressed with the Portable Media Center operating system. The Gigabeat's software interface is the one to beat. The S is easy to use despite its array of tiny buttons. |
12 |
Apple iPod Video (30GB) |
3
I've always been annoyed with the lack of a dedicated on/off switch, and I'm starting to think that my love for the iPod's navigation is a result of a deficiency in alternatives? |
3
If ya'll don't already know how I feel about the famed Click Wheel, see this prizefight or this one. |
4
The Click Wheel is best physical controller to date. Apple's GUI is clean, but you get stuck inefficiently surfing through the menus. |
10 |
Winner: Toshiba Gigabeat S MES30VW (30GB)
- Toshiba Gigabeat
- Apple iPod
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On to round 2
