Coby MP601-2GBLK 1.4-Inch Video MP3 Player with FM, 2 GB Flash Memory (Black)

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2 GB • 1.4" screen • LCD Color • Radio
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Mp3 scare. by Joe on amazon.com May 5, 2012
I was very skeptical about buying something elctrical off Amazon. But i should not have been so afraid it was delivered in a timely manner and in mint condition and i am very pleased with my purchase.
 
GREAT inexpensive MP3 player by Eddie the Unemployed on staples.com Jan 19, 2011
2GB isn't alot of storage today, but if you just load the device with your must have MP3s, (I download podcasts of radio shows) you'll be very happy. Sound quality is excellent with the right earphones. I use my own back of the head headphones because ...
 
Kids first MP3 player by AndroidTipster on newegg.com Feb 9, 2011
Got em on sale, might not be cost effective at full price for kids first mp3 player
 
2GB was so good that I bought the 4GB by Steven P. Duzan "S_Duzan" on amazon.com Mar 6, 2012
I bought the 2GB about 6 months ago and it was so great that I bought the 4GB. I can't believe how long the battery lasts. To break in a new set of heads phones I cranked up the volume and let it play all day. 12 hours later it was still playing, and ...
 
Love it!! by MaryPDX97 on amazon.com Mar 2, 2012
I have had this MP3 for about 1 year and it works great. I bought this one specifically for the FM radio function. I have never tried to play a video on it, so I can't speak to that. But the menus are easy to read, the functions are easy to navigate, ...
 
 
 
 
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Coby MP601-2GBLK by Steve on amazon.com May 28, 2012
Loved it when I got it. For under $20, it had good sound, FM Radio, and easy operation. Unfortunately after only two weeks, the screen gave out. It would light up, but would not display anything. This was the first Amazon purchase I've ever had fail. ...
 
Poor by Adam on newegg.com Jun 22, 2012
Installed their software, registered device. Can't click on Firmware Details or Firmware Upgrade. So no idea if an update will fix the problem.
 
Spend a little more to get a better one. by wakinginflames on staples.com Feb 2, 2012
Just spend enought to get something that actually works. This thing freezes up everytime you try to play anything besides AAC files, of all things, and half the songs I uploaded do not go into typical playlists like artist, album, etc, but get dumped ...
 
A disappointment by Marny L. Benedict on amazon.com May 15, 2012
This is the first item of this type I have used, and I did not purchase it from amazon.com; but I thought I would share my comments. Coby MP601-2G (601AL) may GROUP items by artist, genre, album (that itself is questionable), but it SORTS alphabetically. ...
 
Don't bother by CarlyAlison on amazon.com May 10, 2012
It broke after 6 months of use. Luckily I only got it for temporary use until I could afford an Ipod. Don't even bother buying it.
 
 
 
 
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3.2 out of 5
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Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: Coby 1.4-Inch Video MP3 Player with FM 2 GB Flash Memory...
The screen size at 1.4 inches is useless for picture or video viewing, so I would recommend against that...I personally down-converted my media collection to 96KBPS MONO files, which still sound really good and keep files small at around 2MB/ file...Overall, I do recommend this player as a device that costs little and if it were to be stolen, stepped on, submerged in water, dropped, lost, etc wouldn't be a big deal or loss due to the cheap price...
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3.9 out of 5
from 70 reviews
Coby MP601 2GB MP3 Player | StaplesĀ®
Sleek/Compact Used for daughter during school Lightweight Simple Controls Feels Cheap Freezes Up Looks Cheap Poor Sound Quality Unreliable Just spend enought to get something that actually works...Good sound too! Great little Mp3 player for the price...Easy To Setup Long Battery Life Lots of Storage Simple Controls Sleek/Compact i love it...
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3.0 out of 5
from 6 reviews
Newegg.com - Coby 1.44" Black 2GB MP3 / MP4 Player MP601
You're better off buying devices that are actually meant to handle those features than this which pretty much is good only for playing music...I've never had any good experiences with Coby products but this mp3 player is pretty good considering...Good enough for taking to the gym or replacing your favorite player until you get a new one...
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Coby - MP601 (2 GB) Digital Media Player Reviews - Viewpoints
I like the MP3 player because I can monitor what he is listening to...Got it for a fairly good price (about $25...It holds 2000 songs whitch is all I need...
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Coby MP601 (2 GB) Digital Media Player Reviews. Buying Guides ...
Epinions.com - Read product reviews on Coby MP601 (2 GB) Digital Media Player - MP3 and Digital Media Players. Overall Rating: 0 stars from 0 consumer reviews at ...
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How do I download videos to my coby mp3 player ? - Yahoo! Answers
I have a coby mp3 player MP601 2GB. It won't download videos. It didn't come with a manual. I plugged it i to the computer, i put songs (audio) on it but ...
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How To Charge an MP3 Player: TechLore
I need to know how to change the battery on an MP3 player that has no apparent opening for the battery. What do I do, and is there any type of charger I can buy for it?
 
 
 
 
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COBY MP 601 Overview & Specs - MP3 players - CNET Reviews
COBY MP 601 - digital player / radio; COBY MP 601 (digital player / radio) Overview ; User Reviews; Specs; Average User Rating Not available Write review. Price Range
 
 
 
 

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