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Toshiba Gigabeat MES30VW (30GB, white) comparison

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Price $245.99 Check Prices $216.99 $209.95 to $338.37 $199.99 to $239.99
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Release date August 19, 2008 December 19, 2008
The Bottom Line Many prospective MP3/PVP buyers have been waiting patiently for this compact, easy-to-use, one-stop shop for media files--looks like the Toshiba Gigabeat S was worth the wait. Many prospective MP3/PVP buyers have been waiting patiently for this compact, easy-to-use, one-stop shop for media files--looks like the Toshiba Gigabeat S was worth the wait. Despite the Toshiba Gigabeat V30's excellent sound quality and rated battery life, there are better PVP choices. The Archos 5 boasts an improved screen size, image resolution, and sound quality over its predecessor, but its Web browser and Flash media playback are disappointing for a product marketed on the strength of its Internet media capabilities. The Cowon S9 is a sexy-looking gadget with exceptional audio and video quality, but its construction quality and user interface pale in comparison to the competition.
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Features
TV Output ResolutionInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable720p
Info unavailable
Integrated Flash MemoryInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable16 GB
Environmental StandardsInfo unavailableInfo unavailableYes
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Hard Drive30 GB
60 GB
30 GB
60 GB
Info unavailable
Device TypePortable media center
Portable media center
Portable media center
Digital AV player
Digital AV player
Video Capture FormatsInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableMPEG-2
MPEG-4
AVI
WMV
H.264
Motion JPEG
Info unavailable
RadioInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable87.5 - 108 MHz
Supported Audio FormatsMP3
WAV
WMA
MP3
WAV
WMA
MP3
WAV
WMA
Protected WMA (DRM)
MP3
PCM
WAV
WMA
ADPCM
Protected WMA (DRM)
MP3
WAV
WMA
FLAC
Ogg Vorbis
MPEG 1 Audio
MPEG 2 Audio
APE (Monkey's Audio)
Weight5.3 oz
5.3 oz
7.9 oz
8.8 oz
2.7 oz
Dimensions (WxDxH)2.4 in x 0.6 in x 3.9 in
2.4 in x 0.6 in x 3.9 in
4.9 in x 0.8 in x 3 in
5 in x 0.5 in x 3.1 in
2.2 in x 0.5 in x 4.2 in
BatteryRechargeable - Lithium ion
Rechargeable - Lithium ion
Internal Rechargeable - Lithium ion - 2400 mAh
Internal Rechargeable - Lithium polymer - Internal - Rechargeable - Lithium polymer
Internal Rechargeable - Lithium polymer
Included AccessoriesCradle
USB cable
AC adapter
Stereo headphones
Cradle
USB cable
AC adapter
Stereo headphones
AV cable
USB cable
Stereo headphones
USB cable
Cleaning cloth
Stereo headphones
Stereo headphones
Display Type2.4 in LCD
2.4 in LCD
3.5 in LCD
4.8 in TFT
3.3 in AMOLED
Product DescriptionToshiba HDD Portable Media Player Gigabeat S 30 - Portable media center
Toshiba HDD Portable Media Player Gigabeat S 60 - Portable media center
Toshiba gigabeat V Series MEV30K Portable Video Player - Portable media center
Archos 5 Internet Media Tablet - Digital AV player
Cowon S9 - Digital AV player
Video Playback FormatsInfo unavailableInfo unavailableWMV
WMV
MPEG-4
Motion JPEG
AVI
WMV
XviD
PC InterfacesHi-Speed USB
Hi-Speed USB
Hi-Speed USB
Hi-Speed USB
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
Bluetooth
Hi-Speed USB
TV Standards SupportedInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableNTSC
PAL
SECAM
PAL
NTSC
Supported Still Images FormatsJPEG
JPEG
JPEG
BMP
GIF
PNG
JPEG
JPEG
Key FeaturesFM tuner
Digital audio player
Digital photo viewer
Digital video player
FM tuner
Digital audio player
Digital photo viewer
Digital video player
Digital audio player
Digital photo viewer
Digital video player
Web browsing
Digital audio player
Digital photo viewer
Digital video player
External HDD function
FM tuner
Voice recorder
Digital audio player
Digital photo viewer
Digital video player
Digital audio recorder
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