Features
(331/3 percent of the total rating)
Here we take into account connectivity and playback options, as well as the amount of onboard memory. We also consider voice or audio recording capabilities, radio functions, playlist creation, contact-list management, equalization, expandability, support for file types beyond MP3, included accessories, and other additional features.
Performance
(331/3 percent of the total rating)
This rating deals with how well the MP3 player performs, with a particular emphasis on sound quality, power output, file transfer speed, and battery life.
What the numbers mean
10.0 (Perfect):
This exceedingly rare score is reserved for a product that is as perfect as it could be.
9.0 to 9.9 (Spectacular):
A product that receives a rating in this range scores high on all of its rating criteria. It succeeds at meeting all of its intended users' needs and has no meaningful drawbacks.
8.0 to 8.9 (Excellent):
A product that receives a rating in this range is superior in so many ways that its relatively few drawbacks are not very important.
7.0 to 7.9 (Very good):
While the strengths of a product scoring in this range certainly outweigh its weaknesses, it has some minor faults that certain users should be aware of.
6.0 to 6.9 (Good):
This range represents a product that is above average. Its strengths slightly outweigh its weaknesses, making it good for most uses but not a standout.
5.0 to 5.9 (Average):
A product that scores in this range is functional but unremarkable.
4.0 to 4.9 (Mediocre):
Products in this range are below average. They fall the middle of the pack for most features, but suffer from a few additional major flaws.
3.0 to 3.9 (Poor):
You probably should not consider a product in this range or lower. There may be one or two specialized circumstances, however, that could justify the purchase of this product for a very low price for a specific demand.
2.0 to 2.9 (Terrible):
A product that receives a rating in this range scores low on all of its rating criteria. It does not satisfy any of its intended users' needs and has no meaningful strengths.
1.0 to 1.9 (Abysmal):
A product in this range should never have been produced. This product has no redeeming qualities and worse, may actually harm you or your productivity.
Answered by: archana dhir at 2:12 PM on April 18, 2008 | archana dhir's Q&A | Report Abuse
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Transcends MP3 player main uses are full featured pen drive, primary to it being an eye pleasing audio player. On the pen drive side of the features, the T.Sonic will allow you to partition and password protect your data, act as a bootable device, and perform as a key to lock up your PC. On the digital audio player side it will play MP3 and WMA formats. The internal Li-ion battery charges via USB and will run for a claimed 18 hours. The web site also mentions that the internal battery is replaceable by a service not by the user. Another unique feature is the players touch pad controller on the front. It also has what I think to be one of the best features which should be standard on all MP3 players, headphones out
Answered by: sanjiv dhir at 12:22 PM on April 18, 2008 | sanjiv dhir's Q&A | Report Abuse
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The iPod has saturated the market to the point that if you do not already own one, chances are you will not be getting one any time soon. This situation has opened the door for other MP3 players and allowed competitors to finally get some of the attention. When released, both the iPod Shuffle and Nano were huge hits because they took the iPod's design and changed the price and form factor to suit another audience. Once people were made aware of different styles of MP3 players, it was perfectly logical to start to look for alternati
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8:46 PM on April 20, 2008