Philips Rush SA107 MP3 Players

Philips Rush SA107 MP3 Players 

DESCRIPTION

Flash Memory MP3 player Ultra compact design, 100% shock proof, 64M memory, SDMI Compliant, USB connection

USER REVIEWS

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[Aug 31, 2002]
Todd
Casual Listener

Strength:

Size

Weakness:

Software/Support

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 This player requires you to use an outdated and unsupported version of RealJukebox.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.

OVERALL
RATING
2
VALUE
RATING
3
[Aug 29, 2002]
DTP
Audio Enthusiast

Strength:

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.

Weakness:

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.......

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..

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I have used several ...

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
4
[Jul 01, 2002]
eric mann
Audio Enthusiast

Strength:

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

Weakness:

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

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.

Similar Products Used:

any mp3

OVERALL
RATING
1
VALUE
RATING
1
[May 26, 2002]
jcskhs
Casual Listener

Strength:

Small

Weakness:

No Support. No win 2K or XP.

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.

OVERALL
RATING
2
VALUE
RATING
2
[Nov 08, 2001]
Tom Beasley
Audio Enthusiast

Strength:

Great Design. Very easy to operate and small enough to fit in your shirt pocket.
Comes with AC-DC adapter and car stereo adapter.

Weakness:

Earpiece jack is terrible.
Won't play ccomplete songs without manual help.

The design and size are perfect. The unit also has a decent size Smart Media card. Unfortunately the SA 107 is totally unreliable. I have had two units and I am awaiting Philips to send me my third unit. Both of the previous players had problems with the output phono jack. The second player reached the point where I had to manually restart the unit several times within a song. I had to return this one to Philips for a new player and I am in my third week of waiting for the new unit. In summary, I have owned my Rush SA 107 for almost three months and I haven't been able to enjoy it yet. There are better MP 3 players out there.

Similar Products Used:

None

OVERALL
RATING
2
VALUE
RATING
1
[Jan 24, 2002]
Dave Silver
Audiophile

Strength:

small, solid state, takes a lickin and keeps on tickin

Weakness:

only works with real jukebox, no support for 128mb smart media

i am soooooo upset i even burned 300 bucks on this. if you are even thinking abou buying one - DONT ! philps support is terrible! they have no intentions of keeping up with the times, no os support for 2000 or xp. i am very bitter and would like to take my mp3 player and return it if i could!

Similar Products Used:

archos mp3 player / portable hard drive

OVERALL
RATING
1
VALUE
RATING
1
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