Creative Lab's Nomad Muvo TX - Best of the micro MP3 players
by Andrew Ku on May 27, 2004 12:05 AM EST- Posted in
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The Test
Our test bed was simply used to transfer files, nothing more and nothing less. Using a lower-scaled system should yield similar results, so long as the system is capable of USB 2.0/1.1.| Windows XP Professional Test System | |
| CPU(s) | Pentium 4 3.2C GHz |
| Motherboard(s) | MSI 875P Neo-FIS2R |
| Memory | 2GB Kingston HyperX PC4000 |
| Hard Drive | Seagate Barracuda 7200.7 120GB |
| CDROM | Pioneer DVD (16X)/CD-ROM (40X) |
| Video Card(s) | ATI All-in-Wonder 9600 XT |
| Ethernet | Onboard Intel Gigabit |
| Operating System | Windows XP Professional SP1 |
| Video Drivers | ATI Catalyst 3.8 |
For testing flash media, we used Kingston's six-in-one USB 2.0 hi-speed flash card reader/writer.
File Transfer Performance
Because the Muvo TX implements USB 2.0, it is significantly faster than a USB 1.1 flash drive. For those who change their MP3 player file list often, this is a plus, but obviously the Muvo TX line is still limited at the 512MB marker for capacity.
We should note that in order for the Muvo TX and NX to function correctly, it needs to be formatted in the FAT format, not FAT32. We benchmarked under both settings and the result was the same, which was expected.
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Phiro - Thursday, May 27, 2004 - link
The message is clear; without Ogg support, no dollars from Phiro!plewis00 - Thursday, May 27, 2004 - link
The only reason they say don't use rechargeables is because they are a different voltage (1.2V vs. 1.5V) and this can produce some strange results. In the past I've always used rechargeable batteries in my MP3 players and found the *only* problem with them is that the power management can't accurately read the remaining battery life left (e.g. my Nokia HDR-1, cuts out when it's been on 3 out of 5 bars for about 2 hours, but it still lasts about 5 hours for solid music which is in line with alkalines, Creative Jukebox goes down to 1 out of 3 bars quickly but will power up in this mode for hours). I think you will be fine with decent Ni-MH cells.GraemeWright - Thursday, May 27, 2004 - link
Agreed - but most manufacturers say that they do not support rechangeable batteries. I would agree if they do then it is a better option.Thanks
Warder45 - Thursday, May 27, 2004 - link
iRiver > Creative1 - You can buy rechargible batteries anywhere for alittle more cost then normal batteries. With built in batteries once it's drained you have to stop listening and recharge, with external rechargible batteries you can quickly pop in another one while the first is rechargeing.
GraemeWright - Thursday, May 27, 2004 - link
The only problem I have with most of these devices is that they do not use rechargeable power supplies. I am currently using a "No Name" player - an iBead 150 which has all the usual features of MP3 player, FM Radio, Voice and FM recording. However it has an in built battery which is charged of the USB port - you get about 14hrs of play out of a charge and weighs in at only 37g. Down side is that it is not USB2.Why don't other supplies add the support of at least rechargeable AAA?