Author Topic: How Good An Mp3 Player? (Read 3416 times)

mmecinski · « **on:** April 23, 2005, 06:44:46 pm »

Was wondering, do the C series make good MP3 players? Hardware wise, is the sound string and clear? What about the software? Thanks.

KwaiFeh · « **Reply #1 on:** April 23, 2005, 08:21:02 pm »

I had a CliÃ© TH55, and it's mp3 software was friendlier, but I think the Zaurus makes up for it with its large capacity HD. The Zaurus software is not bad, but i just think the cliÃ© was more user friendly.

You have to keep the Zaurus open to change volume(you can use the scroll button to switch songs though), there is no "hold" function to prevent accidental button pressing, you cannot change the sound settings (equalizer), limit the sound volume to prevent hearing loss. These are not "vital" functions, but they're nice to have.

Sound quality-wise CliÃ©s were known for their superb sound, I think the SL-C3K is pretty good.

I do not know the specs for the sound, but i can tell you it's mostly about the headphones. I tried the Zaurus with earbuds and i thought it sucked big time, I tried big studio type headphones, and i thought the sound was pretty good. You need the bass function from the clie with the earbud kind so that you have some deep sounds. when you have the big headphones, then you really don't need the bass because it distorts music too much. Then again it's also a matter of what you like to listen to and how you like your sound settings. I listen to classic music, acid jazz and trance music (i wonder how many people out there will listen to such a wide range of musical choice).

The notes are clear, but if you like the way it sounds really depends on your taste and the headphones you use.

-Alberto

xatax · « **Reply #2 on:** April 23, 2005, 08:24:57 pm »

Sound quality: top notch. Well balanced, nice reproduction. EQ support is zero (sound customization). Software is very limited, SharpMusicplayer v2.0 is the only accpetable program for regular mp3 listening out there...

kahm · « **Reply #3 on:** April 24, 2005, 09:13:04 am »

If you're going to use it as an MP3 player, get the remote. The remote lets you auto start the software without having to open the lid, so as long as you've started the software once and selected tracks to play all you have to do after that is push the power button, push play on the remote, and play again to start your music.

You still have to open it to change your playlist or your repeat options. The remote does play, pause, stop, volume, and skip/ff/rw.

The 1k/3k series seems a little less suited than the xx0's - it doesn't seem that you can turn them on without opening the screen.

gtJormungand · « **Reply #4 on:** April 25, 2005, 09:53:04 am »

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The 1k/3k series seems a little less suited than the xx0's - it doesn't seem that you can turn them on without opening the screen.
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There's an option in the Light & Power settings for Suspending when the lid is shut; do you still have that enabled?

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