Price Paid:  $100.00 from Walmart

Summary:
Ok... lets set the record straight!!! I have read many reviews on this product and yes, there is a learning curb, but... and a big but... after a little patience this product rocks (btw - this product works on all Windows Operating Systems from 95 up) just take the time to try. to get the player to work with xp just install the CD that comes with it and use the patch reboot and make sure your player is hooked up through your usb port before powering up your computer.

Strengths:
small compact, light, nice LCD readout, easy data transfer, easy to use buttons, great ear buds

Weaknesses:
64 MEG!!! do I need to say more... only 96kbs quality at the max unless you install other softwares. Realplayer is the bundle... again do I need to say more!!!

Price Paid:  $80.00 from Target

Summary:
This MP3 player does have its problems..but given I paid $80 almost a year ago I can't complain.

This player requires you to use an outdated and unsupported version of RealJukebox. The CD which ships will not run under Win2k and even if you are still are using Win98 this version of RealJukebox was the "freebie" and does not support > 96kbs files to transfer to the device (which makes the audio quality suck!) you can still get around ALL of this.

1: If you want to be legit you can still find Free versions of the RealJukeBox on the net which will install under WIN2k. Once this is done you can either use the USB patch which came with the player or search for it on the web under "drivers philips rush". This will get you going but only using 96kbps transfers. (Also DO NOT try to upgrade to the latest REAL Player software which you will be asked to do each time...it won't support RUSH!).

2: If you dont mind breaking any rules...and I would really have to think hard before I said this was breaking a rule given the circstances! You can find versions of RealJukebox Plus which when you upgrade the "freebie" versoin will allow you higher and more acceptable audio quality clips (128kbps +).

One final complaint and warning...
My 1st player I had, something happened with the batteries, acid all inside the player...I thought it was the batteries which caused this...anyway I had it replaced by the Battery company (long story) and they send me a refirb one...I also had picked another player of ebay for $20, when I got the ebay one I noticed the same problem and once again my new refirb one I have seen this problem, I think it must be something with the material used in the casing??? But dont leave batteries in this player for a long period time.

Last two things I'm looking into:
1: Can I use 128MB flash cards?
2: Can I get this to work under LINUX..there is a group trying to get it to go...but the software encryption used by Philips to encode the tracks is the stalling point right now...(Given the Philps support I think they should give this scheme out so we can get more use out of this player!!)

So be warned..if you are much into staying up late searching for old versions of software and hacking around until you get it to work... STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLAYER!!! But if you like a challenge, this is a fairly nice player to get at a good price.

Strengths:
Size

Weaknesses:
Software/Support

Price Paid:  $10000.00 from Wal Mart

Summary:
I was reading one of the reviews which said that tis unit SA107 wouldn't run one XP .Sorry ! I run mine on XP and it works great, I am really happy with mine, good quick dn loads, easy to use, quality sound, so far just really nice I like it..

Strengths:
It's really easy to use
Has all the read outs like scrollin gthe name of songs, artist, etc.
Pretty neat case that comes with it.

Weaknesses:
I had to really fallow the directions and pay attention when I loaded everything up . But if people will do that they will be pleased.......

Similar Products Used:
I have used several ...

Price Paid:  $220.00 from wal mart

Summary:
I think this mp3 player player really sucks.i cant believe it wont work with winME or winXp.The customer service people on the phone are idiots!And if you email them they dont email back.Not very good customer service if you ask me.I suggest not to buy this mp3.

Strengths:
Comes with good accesories but i never got to use it because i have winXP

Weaknesses:
doesnt work with winME or winXP........i never got to use mine so i didnt find anything else wrong with it.

Similar Products Used:
any mp3

Price Paid:  $0.00

Summary:
Is not supported by Philips, only compatiable with win95, win98, no 2K or XP. Searching their web site was frutless, coulden't even find drivers or software for OS it uses. Only found the manuel and "High Grafic Images" of device, Woopy. No responce from Philips when E-mailed their site.

Strengths:
Small

Weaknesses:
No Support. No win 2K or XP.