I am seriously considering of getting myself one on Christmas. It will be basically for running/working out, so great sound quality is not an issue for me. My concern is,

Are the free headphones waterproof/resistant? I sweat heavily during running and it might be a big problem when it just crashes or something.

Help, anyone!

nothing beats the 2G shuffle…

i like the whole voice thingy and all, but this baby just came out way too early for it’s time…

come back 5 years from now, when all earphones, headphones will fit into your odd socket…

so buy the 2G version instead. 1GB for 2k… can’t go wrong with that

I’ve been doing some research for some time on how to objectively do a review on sound quality.

I’m preparing a standard test for sound quality review which involves multiple tests, comparisons and a MOS (mean opinion score).

1) Acquire several earphones from various brands — Apple, Phillips, Sony, Nokia, Sennheiser and other no name brands and of course the cheaper ones as well. These will form the standard sample which I will assign ratings to for future comparisons.

2) Compile a single MP3 song at various bit rates and rate the quality of music output on a multiple media players (Zune, iPod, etc). It could be a rating between 1 to 10 for simplicity.

3) Appropriate a single type of audio speakers for all music players as standard listening device (when earphones are not in use). I have an Altec Lansing 321 for this.

4) Assign a standard room for listening where I can control ambient noise.

5) Get a “loudness device” of some sort so I can electronically record maximum volume capacity.

Once I’m finished setting up these, I’ll put up a dedicated page for a chart comparison and some basic definition for readers.

I will then update reviews which involved sound quality and add that part which is missing/lacking.

Again, what I’m trying to avoid is too much subjectivity that’s why I try not to delve much into sound quality. Besides, I think I have some hearing problems (volume-related). Hopefully, with this new system in place, I can provide a more objective and standardized results.

good point. love the sarcasm. in fact you are very right there. sound quality as much as the built quality of the product must be scrutinized and should be explained in details. the whole point of having this product is to listen to music. well abe, can you be more specific on the sound quality of this product?

and charles, next time don’t end your comment with “geez.” where’s your patience?

Peach mango pie has peach, mango, and flour with sugar, salt, coconut oil and other flour and flavor enhancers, before it was the size of today’s tuna pie that was halved to make it affordable. Knowing the taste of the peach mango pie is great, but is it yummy? Knowing the yummyness is the same that of the sound quality of the device.. Good thing that Abe described what it sounds like because i already know what it can do, This post is very informative.

My comment is actually very constructive, hoping that Abe would someday post about a paragraph long statement about sound quality because i cannot find a filipino music device reviewer that focuses on sound quality, i.e. anythingutipod. But since i just realized that this blog about generic technology-related things and other bells and whistles that charge up visits and you’re opposing my statements i find that wish flushed down the drain now, thanks.

Also, i go to this blog everyday so i also add up to the rankings so i am helping, EVERYDAY. OK

ge88:

This post is perfectly informative and we loved it, right.

Cnet
PCworld
stuff.tv
Engadget
Gizmodo
Youtube videos

and did that stop me from checking other blog and reviews? No siree! I also checked Abe’s review for the sake of … I WANT TO!

well I don’t visit “other” blogs/forums most of it are blocked by our oh-so-fabulous net admin >:D so props for abe’s review

Jollibee has a new product called peach mango pie. There is a lot of rave about the new dessert. Blogger Jim tried it and blogged about it. Reviewer Jack tried it and made a review about it. Their reviews are similar because it is the same food. But will I settle for jus a couple of blog and review? I have a blog and it happens to be my Job and people around me would like to hear what I think about it (or I am just compelled to make an article because it is a popular product).

I tried it and write about it. Guess what! Reviews were right, because it is the same product, the result is just the same. But I have to write it down anyway.

Believe me Charles, even before all these readers visit this site, they have gone through hundreds of websites that deal with this product. They just want to hear what a fellow filipino thinks about it.

quote:

sound quality is better compared to the old ones

this is the only sensible clause of this post as pretty much everything else is blatantly given and common sense.

geez