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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program This Philips Android Connect MP3 player is a viable alternative to the more expensive Apple iPod touch 8GB (4th Generation) Black Current Version as a multimedia player and app platform. I also have an iPod Touch and HTC EVO (Android), so will make some comparisons in the body of the review. Here are my observations:
Pros -
+ Good Sound; using both the internal speakers and headphone jack, the sound quality is as good or better than the iPod
+ Good Display; good video quality
+ Good Web Browsing; easy to navigate
+ Good Earphones; the included earphones are much better than the pair that came with the iPod Touch
+ App Support; runs most of my favorite Android apps, including Angry Birds, Plants vs Zombies, Kindle, Pandora, and YouTube (loading the "Amazon Appstore" gave me access to all of the apps I already bought for my EVO), but see "Cons" below
+ Responsive Touch Screen; no lag issues at all, unlike other lower priced devices I tried in the past
+ Integrated FM Radio; a nice feature, especially when traveling
+ Easy Network Setup; was connected to my home Wi-Fi in minutes after unboxing
+ Good Battery Life; very pleased with the longevity playing music, games, etc
Cons -
Small Screen Size; slightly smaller than the iPod Touch and much smaller than the EVO
App Support; does not support all apps, most notably "Netflix" (installs but crashes, Philips Tech Support indicated they are working on this issue)
No Camera; this is really surprising on a new device (but also an issue with the Kindle Fire, Full Color 7" Multi-touch Display, Wi-Fi)
No SD Support; can not expand device
Misc -
* Required firmware update at start-up, but the process was quick and easy over Wi-Fi
* Preinstalled SongBird App is a good music player and can be installed on the PC by connecting the device to the computer via the included USB cable (very short) and running the "Setup.exe" program
* Physically about twice as thick as the iPod Touch, but the same dimensions otherwise
Overall, this is an OK Android device that is most suitable for younger users or those that have a lot of existing content on the Android Market or Amazon App Store.
Recommended, with the caveats above.
CFH
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