Round 3: Compatibility
File formats, music services, software
This is a subjective take on its compatibility with software and music services we personally like to use.
| Player |
Justin |
Jasmine |
James |
Total |
Toshiba Gigabeat S MES30VW (30GB) |
3
As a Mac user, I was disappointed to be left in the dark by Toshiba. But if I did have an XP machine, I'd take serious advantage of its subscription compatibility services. |
4
It works with what I use for music: a Windows XP machine and subscription WMA music services. Now, if only I had a Media Center PC. |
3
It's Windows XP only, but if you have a Media Center PC, you can feed the Gigabeat beast with fresh video content, plus subscription and Vongo (but no native DivX and OGG, as expected prelaunch). |
10 |
Apple iPod Video (30GB) |
4
With the iTunes library growing every day, what else is there to say other than Desperate Housewives!!! |
3
Nice that it works with both Mac and PC, but I've had quite enough of the iTunes goliath, thank you very much. |
3
No subscription but lots of audio and video content nevertheless. The iPod does play lossless, Audible, and uncompressed files. |
10 |
Winner: Tie
- Toshiba Gigabeat
- Apple iPod
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On to round 4
