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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Creative's Nomad Muvo TX - A Different Kind of MP3 Player (continued)
Aside from the bundled neckstrap and AAA battery, the Muvo TX comes with a pair of earbud-style headphones. We should note that since the Muvo TX's introduction, Creative has replaced the bundled headphones originally shipped with the Muvo TX to that of the headphones currently shipping with the Muvo NX.The old headphones are pictured below, and are smaller than the new ones. We actually preferred the original headphones shipped out with the Muvo TX because they were much more comfortable. Though, this type of headphones can make your ears a bit sore after an hour or so of wear.
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The Muvo NX's/new Muvo TX's headphones don't really fit a "medium"-sized ear, and while they are comfortable, they don't fit perfectly. So, it doesn't really matter. And from what we understand, these headphones are cheaper, which means Creative may be saving a bit of money here by making the switch.
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Comparing the two earbuds side by side and next to an Apple in-ear earbud illustrates the size difference. The original style headphones for the Muvo TX (pictured below on the left) just fits in a medium-sized ear, and thus, the much larger new earbud-styled headphones don't. We still prefer our Apple in-ears over these two, since we can go hours on end without even a second thought about comfort.
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Creative's Nomad Muvo TX – A Different Kind of MP3 Player (continued)
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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?