The iPAQ PA-1’s small size, durability and simplicity make it an ideal choice for music and technology lovers with an active lifestyle. With its pager size, sleek aluminum finish and easy access front buttons, the iPAQ PA-1 enables users to rapidly download digital music files from the Internet through a USB interface to a PC, and plays back crystal-clear digital audio sound. The PA-1, equipped with 64 MB of MultiMediaCard flash memory which can hold up to two hours of digital-quality audio, is the first player to support MP3, WMA and AAC, and features customizable bass and treble controls to optimize music quality. In addition to multiple format support, the PA-1 is also the first player compatible with multiple Digital Rights Management solutions. Through partnerships with InterTrust and Microsoft, Compaq is committed to delivering high-quality, secure audio while protecting the rights of copyright holders.
Summary: once it worked it was fine but it was getting it working that was the problem. I had two of them over about 1 year and the second one is broken and now out of waranty. Compaq (now HP) doesn't know how to fix it so thay want to go halves with me in a new one. im happy to do that coz i want an mp3 player like it, however if it doesn't work then thats it.
Strengths: good quality sound
doesn't skip
Weaknesses: breaks easily
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Rating Reviewed by: John (Unregistered User)
(AudioPhile)
Review Date June 19, 2002
Overall Rating 4 of 5
Value Rating 4 of 5
Used product for Less than 1 month
Review 2 of 8
, from Tx.
Price Paid:
$0.00
from N/A
Summary: Awesome little machine! Size and memory are great. Sound is good, needs a little more Bass response though. Software is a little sluggish, but simple to use. Prefer NOT to use Media Player though. Headphones are good, but a little uncomfortable after about an hour. Overall neat little player.
Strengths: Size, ease of use, Sound quality, display, workmanship.
Weaknesses: Earphones are uncomfortable. Software is a little slow. Needs better Bass response.
Similar Products Used: All!
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Rating Reviewed by: I HATE THIS THANG THANGSTER(Unregistered User)
(AudioPhile)
Review Date May 7, 2002
Overall Rating 1 of 5
Value Rating 1 of 5
Used product for More than 1 year
Visitors rate this review 3.00 of 5,
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Review 3 of 8
, from JERKWATER, USA
Price Paid:
$99999.00
from RIP OFF STORE USA
Summary: THIS THING STANKS ROYAL WIT CHEESE
Strengths: NONE, Except for wiping my cheeks.
Weaknesses: everythang about it
Similar Products Used: all of dem
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Summary: The Rioport bundled software is a travesty. I've finally given up on it's restrictive features, and come to find out that there are no other alternatives, other than Windows Mediaplayer, which is NOT an alternative.
All in all, it may come high time to pass my mp3 player down in the family, and get a new one--from another company.
Strengths: Hardware is top of the line.
Weaknesses: Software is COMPLETE GARBAGE.
Similar Products Used: Rio Volt MP3/CD player.
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Rating Reviewed by: David Andrews(Unregistered User)
(Audio Enthusiast)
Review Date September 23, 2001
Overall Rating 5 of 5
Value Rating 4 of 5
Used product for 1 to 3 months
Review 5 of 8
, from Toronto, ON, CANADA
Price Paid:
$100.00
from pcmall.com
Summary: if you can buy the refurb model for $100 i highly reccomend it. $200 is pretty steep in my books...still worth it tho. the small size of the player rocks...just clip it onto your belt and you'll forget it's there.
Strengths: Small size, great sound quality, very durable casing, and low price. Good battery life in comparison to other mp3 players.
Weaknesses: File transfer is a bit on the slow side, but this is due to the mmc memory cards that it uses.
Similar Products Used: Sony discman, walkman.
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