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Coby MP300-4G MP3 Player with 4 GB Flash Memory, USB Drive and LCD - Black | 
| Brand: Coby
Category: CE
List Price: $49.99
Buy New: $34.99
You Save: $15.00 (30%)
New (2) from $33.20
Rating:  13 reviews
Sales Rank: 537
Color: black
Media: Electronics
Batteries: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 0.8 x 3.6 x 1.1
MPN: MP300-4GBLK
Model: MP300-4GBLK
UPC: 716829730058
EAN: 0716829730058
ASIN: B0015BOT14
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | MP3 player with LCD 4 GB flash memory and USB drive | | • | high-contrast LCD display with 7-color backlight | | • | plays MP3 and WMA digital music files, ID3 tag support for song information display, mobile data storage function | | • | convenient integrated USB plug( no cables required) | | • | USB 2.0 hi-speed for fast file transfers |
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Product Description
INDICATIONS: Coby USB-Stick MP3 Player with 4GB Flash Memory and LCD Display, Black with High-contrast LCD display with 7-color backlight, Plays MP3 and WMA digital music files, ID3 tag support for song information display, Mobile data storage function, Convenient integrated USB plug (no cables required), USB 2.0 Hi-Speed for fast file transfers.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 8 more reviews...
 This works for me October 4, 2008
mstubie (NJ USA)
Very Nice! I bought the Sennheiser CX300 buds to go with this, and the sound is much better than "acceptable". Scrolling thru folders takes a little practice. It's been playing for over 12 hours with 1 X AAA 1200 mAh NiMH rechargeable battery and the volume set between 15-20 (32 is max).
Since there is no SD memory slot, I used wma encoding for max storage, and set the mixer to Jazz.
I recommend going to Coby's website. You can download the manual to get all the details this unit has to offer.
Summary: No firmware updates, long battery life, great sound. For the $$
this Coby MP300-4G mp3 player "works for me". Treat it for what it is - a small piece of technology, and I think it should last for quite a while.
Impressive MP3 player for the price! October 3, 2008
Tina Lewis (Kansas City, MO USA)
I bought the 1GB player at Walgreen's on sale for $19 and loved it so much that I 'up-graded' to the 4GB player which I ordered from Amazon this summer. I own a 2007 Toyota Yaris with an aux input plug that will absolutely not work with my iPods, but works perfectly with the Coby MP3 players.
There are many bells 'n' whistle features on the screen, which makes it a bargain - you can see the track, the artist name, time elapsed, which number track in the album and what the number the song is in the entire memory, battery life, whether it's on repeat, etc. There's a way to set the equalizer, the background colors, just about everything you can think of to tweak.
Some reviewers complain that it isn't a rugged case, but it's made from thick, hard plastic and it gets its share of bouncing around in my car and it isn't even scratched yet.
The positives:
Price per gig is incredible
Tough plastic case
Loads of features
AAA battery instead of USB charging
Sound quality better than I would expect
Solid buttons and headphone connector (nothing loosy-goosy)
Loading with Windows Media Player files is super-fast and easy
Cute style (in my opinion)
The negatives:
No iTunes compatability (at least that I could figure out)
Navigating the file structure takes practice (rather irregular)
AAA battery life isn't as long as an iPod's (I get about 8 hours per battery)
Long-term satisfaction is not known, as I've only had this player a couple of months
Unit weighs a lot more than a comparable iPod (partly due to the battery)making it less 'wearable' than an iPod shuffle or Sansa clip.
I recommend this player:
You're looking for a basic MP3 player on a budget
You're new to MP3 players
You don't want the hassle of iTunes
You want to just copy off your CD collection (no podcasts or new music)
You want to use an auxillary input from your stereo or car
My choice for a Seconday MP3 player September 17, 2008
F. Krubl (Chicago, IL)
This is a great little mp3 player for it's price. It's very tiny....a bit bigger than a larger sized lip stick tube... that makes it great for working out. Which is exactly what I use it for. In the past, I've owned Coby's MPC840 (much smaller capacity)....and the similarly designed mp3 player still works without a flaw years later. I've also owned a 20gb iriver (now upgraded to a 60gb Zune) that I will not part with, but this little Coby is a great secondary option because it is a great size to use when running or on an eliptical or even weight training. I also use it when I bowl (controled noise). Toss it in your pocket, attach it to your wrist with a strap thru the built in loop, use a lanyard, or even get a pair of Y ear buds that allow the little guy to just hang around your neck.
Now they make this exact player in numerous size capacities to fit your individual needs. I opt'ed for the larger 4gb one becuase its a great price for the size (I say 'no' to ipod). If you are using it for the examples I gave, then you could probably get away with a smaller sized one (save a few bucks) because the average work out is 12-18 songs long....maybe less, depending on your schedule. Buying the larger sized 4gb mp3 player (like I did) would really only be needed for the convenience of tossing it on shuffle (which this player does have) and not have to worry about getting tired of the songs for a few weeks.
Whats even nicer is the simplicity of it. There are no cables to loose or search for. They include a cable in the packaging, but it is not needed. Just pull off the end cap, and attach it to your PC. The usb connector is right there, built in. The controls are easy to master... even if you aren't a gadget junky and you need simple things in life. :) The buttons are all on the top. Some buttons do have dual uses, but it won't take a rocket scientist to figure them out. Press and hold the play/pause button and it turns it off. Ditto for turning it on. If all else fails, the instruction booklet is pretty simple. And in all honesty, if you still can't figure it out.....start pressing buttons and use the trial and error method......unlike other mp3 players, you really can't screw anything up on this one! LOL!
It also has a lock on it so you can't press buttons while you are working out. The volume is fine for your average joe... as long as you aren't looking to blow your ear drums to kingdom come. It has shuffle, repeat all, different backlite colors (or no backlite at all to save battery power!), contrast adjustments, and even an equalizer! Oh....and the most important thing of all... NO DRIVERS NEEDED! Just plug it in and it works. Need to re-load it with songs? Delete and then Drag and Drop new ones. Think of it like a flash drive. It's that simple. And the upload speed is pretty reasonable. About 3 minutes for 14 songs if you load them all in one lump.
I will say that if you are an organizational-freak and want your songs to play in a particualr order according to tags, you may want to stear clear of this mp3 player. It doesn't work that way. It's a flash drive. If you want it to play things in a certain order, you have to load them that way..... or load them via named folders. Then you can go into the controls and tell it which folders to play and/or not play. For the simple-joe's out there....just ignore this paragraph of my review. You don't need to worry about any of this. Again, this player duals as a flash drive..... you can save ANYTHING on it. So it is weak on built-in mp3 flexbility....but that is why there are no drivers! So what is perfect for one person, may be a nightmare for another person. It depends on what you are looking for. If you could care-less about tags and play orders...and love loading and shuffling.... this player will be perfect.
*Shhhhh!* And the other good thing about no drivers? You can plug it into any PC and it will work after about 30 seconds of windows automatically configuring for it. Just plug it in and wait. What does that mean? That means you can load it at home...or at work.....or at a friends house and, uhhhh, 'borrow' their mp3s without having to worry if your player works on their pc. *grin*
My other favorite part is the power. It uses a single AAA battery. When I'm out and about, I don't want to have to worry about powering a mp3 player up by connecting it to a computer. I prefer to leave my secondary player in my work out bag or bowling bag (or where-ever) and not have to worry if it charged up for my next event. I also don't want to have to worry about the power failing in the middle of what I am doing. If your mp3 player only charges via usb connection.....you are up a creak if this happens. Not with this player! Just replace the battery. Some people may like this....some people may not. I love it because to me it is more convenient. The other nice thing is if you turn off the backlighting, it wont eat up battery juice. Most mp3 players don't have that feature. Plus, when it is connected to your pc to load (or unload) songs, it does not use the battery....it uses your pc's power.
And one last thing... while I don't suggest droping ANYTHING electronic and still expecting it to work :)...I HAVE accidentially dropped this little guy on ceramic tile, AND HE STILL WORKS WITH NO CRACKS IN THE CASE. It does scratch a bit easily, but this type of mp3 player really is not display sensative (like an mp3 player that also does videos). Call it luck, call it whatever you want... I call it "I'll buy Coby again any day of the week and twice on Sunday!"
Coby is a great off-brand name that deserves more attention! Buy without worry!
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