Philips GoGear SA261 - digital player / radio

Description: The Philips Gogear SA261 is a 512 MB, flash player.Compared to other flash MP3 players on the market, it is expensive at around $125.

Pros: None noted, given available product data.

Cons: Has an 80 dB signal-to-noise ratio, which is somewhat less favorable than some similarly priced MP3 players.For example, the Cowon iAudio U2, a 512 MB MP3 player at around $130, has a 95 dB signal-to-noise ratio.(Signal-to-noise ratio is a measure of the strength of the audio signal in comparison to that of the background noise.A lower signal-to-noise ratio means that the device produces more hiss and static, while a higher number (closer to 100) means clear-sounding audio.)

Suitability: A flash MP3 player, suited for bringing quite a few songs with you.According to the manufacturer this player will last approximately 10 hour(s) between charges; your run-time will vary based on use and power management configuration.

Value: In general, this MP3 player's features are as expected for this price.

Suggestions: If you don't totally love the headphones that came with your MP3 player, you might find aftermarket headphones that better suit your preferences.

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• Manufacturer: Philips Consumer Electronics
• Part Number: SA261/17

• General

• Product type Digital player / radio
• PC interface(s) supported Hi-Speed USB
• Signal-to-noise ratio 80 dB
• Flash memory installed 512 MB Integrated
• Digital storage None
• Weight 1.5 oz
• Dimensions (W x D x H) 1.7 in x 0.9 in x 3.9 in
• Included accessories Neck strap
• Software type MusicMatch Jukebox, Drivers & Utilities

• Digital Player / Recorder

• Supported digital audio standards MP3, WAV, WMA, ADPCM, Protected WMA (DRM)
• Sample rate 8 KHz, 11 KHz, 16 KHz, 22 KHz, 24 KHz, 32 KHz, 48 KHz, 44.1 KHz
• Response bandwidth 30 - 18000 Hz
• Supported bit rate 8 - 320 Kbps
• ID3 tags support Yes

• Built-in Display

• Audio system built-in display LCD
• Resolution 128 x 48
• Backlight display Yes
• Display illumination color White

• Audio Features

• Sound effects Dynamic Bass Boost (DBB)
• Sound output mode Stereo
• Additional features Voice recording, FM radio recording capability

• Equalizer

• Equalizer factory presets Pop, Jazz, Rock, Classic

• Radio

• Tuner type Radio
• Tuner bands FM

• Remote Control

• Remote control None

• Microphone

• Microphone type Built-in
• Microphone operation mode Mono

• Headphones

• Headphones type Binaural Ear-bud
• Sound output mode Stereo
• Connectivity technology Wired

• Connectivity

• Connector type 1 x Headphones Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x USB, 1 x Audio line-in Mini-phone 3.5 mm
• Slot(s) provided 1 x miniSD

• Battery / Power

• Battery AAA type Standard battery
• Mfr estimated battery life 10 hour(s)
• Power device type None

• System Requirements

• Peripheral / Interface devices CD-ROM, USB port
• Operating system Microsoft Windows XP SP1 or later, Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 or later
• Min processor speed 300 MHz

Philips Consumer Electronics

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.philipsusa.com/
• Address: P.O. Box 467300, New York, NY.
• Phone: 800/223-1828
• Email: us.ce.webmaster@philips.com
• Fax: 423/475-0411