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4.0 stars
"A great buy in comparison to other players in this price range."
Pros: Fantastic Functions
Cons: Software lock player function, FM reception
Summary: After spending a week with this cat.. I must say that I'm impressed. This player has a robust auto-DJ feature, an excellent library-navigation system, a full function equalizer are all up to par or better than other mp3 players I've messed around with by brands like Apple, Sony and Creative.
The FM function (sold separately I'm told because of a tax issue in Germany) is so, so. It takes a while to figure out the preset/scan function and the reception for some of my favorite stations is poor. I had much better reception from my Sony core.
My other gripe is the software lock function. Why not a hardware hold button? Frustrating. Was this an afterthought?
There are other toys such as a stopwatch, an image viewer (which I will never use) and a voice recorder.
The plus side for me after leaving a brand like Sony is that no proprietory software is required at all. I just plugged the player in and Windows Media Player started right up and accepted the Vibez as if it was it's own son. It handles MP3, WMA, WAV, OGG and FLAC files, as well as WMA DRM.
The coolest thing again is the DJ feature which actually offers a fun option called 'Entertain Me!' which will mix a combination of your most played music. In addition to this, the DJ options include Deja Vu and Memory Lane which will play tunes not heard in a set period of time.
I didn't even try the Sennheiser earbuds. I plugged in my Sony's and the sound is O K. The EQ allows a huge range of sound and I figure one of the high end pairs will be a great fit. I think I'm going to be buying the V-Moda Vibe's for my Vibez (for their low end range) or the Shure E2c's to keep the price fairly reasonable.. (the 3c's are kinda steep).
Anyway, overall a much better buy than the $250 8 gig iPod (the Vibez is $199 for the 12, $169 for the 8, not including the $15 for the FM tuner.
I give the Trekstor Vibez a rating of a solid 'Excellent' 8.
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