| | |  | Network-Ready Home Entertainment | Home » » » » Coby MP705-4GBBLK 2" LCD Super-Slim 4GB MP3 & Video Player w/ Touchpad (Black) | | | | | | | Product Promotions: | | | | | Description: | | Coby MP705-4GBLK MP3 player with 2" full-color TFT LCD, 4GB flash memory with FM and touchpad control, super-slim design, display resolution 176 x 220, integrated flash memory support, format supports; audio: MP3,WMA,OGG and video: WMV,FLV,AVI, and photo: JPEG, BMP, GIG, GIF and text:TXT, DRM support: WMDRM10, OSD menu multi-language, FM tuner, 3.5mm stereo plug for use with most audio devices, USB 2.0 hi-speed for fast file transfers, auto play time 8hrs, black | | | Features: | |
• 4GB flash memory 2" full-color TFT LCD with FM and touchpad control, super-slim design
• display resoultion 176 x 220, intergrated flash memory support
• format supports; audio: MP3,WMA,OGG and video: WMV,FLV,AVI, and photo: JPEG, BMP, GIG and text:TXT, DRM support: WMDRM10
• OSD menu multi-language
• FM tuner, 3.5mm stereo plug for use with most audio devices, USB 2.0 hi-speed for fast file transfers
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 1.64 inches | | Product Width:
| 0.37 inches | | Product Height:
| 3.7 inches | | Product Weight:
| 0.55 pounds | | Package Length:
| 7.6 inches | | Package Width:
| 4.9 inches | | Package Height:
| 1.4 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.45 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 150 reviews |
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| $49.19 | New | | | $55.19 | New | | | $56.99 | New | |
| New | |
| $49.19 | New | | | $55.19 | New | | | $56.99 | New | |
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 For the money...Nov 19, 2009
After several months of owning this mp3 player I can say that, for the money, there is no better mp3 player...
...though, there is room for improvement. Long winded version see below.
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There are at least two ways to actually get it to work with your computer. If all you are interested in is playing mp3s then you don't have to install anything just use the windows media player and treat it as a new drive. If you want the full feature set then you need to "install" it.
There is a small and light utility/interface that should install when you first plug it in that must be used for most of the features to work. I say "should" because it didn't actually install the first time I plugged it in but only recognizes it as a storage device. If this happens try unplugging it and changing its power state(if it was on when you plugged it in turn it off and vica-versa) before plugging it back in.
The oft mentioned criticized video capability can be difficult to get to work. This is especially true for someone who isn't very familiar with the difference between a format and a codec. The video feature DOES work, but you will probably need to convert a given video *twice* before it does. First, you should convert a video to something like the wmv format using "Prism video converter"(google what is inside the quotes for a link). Second, you will need to use the special video converter(called Video Converter 5.11) that can be found at the cobyusa website by doing a product search and looking under downloads. It is possible to sometimes skip the the conversion to wmv and use the proprietary converter directly but it will not always work.
Battery life is good for about 10 hours of continuous music listening at normal sound levels which I find to be enough, though some may not. You might be able to watch a 2 or 3 hour movie on one good charge but I haven't tried(it should use the battery up quicker when playing video). Fortunately the battery recharge is pretty quick. As an aside, I highly recommend mp3 players with rechargeable batteries unless you like blowing $20 on batteries in a week.
You should explicitly power the player down when you are not planing on using it immediately. I say "explicitly" because it has a very low power state that it will go into when not in use that looks identical to its off state. You will actually have to "turn it on" to get it out of the low power state. The low power state will go through a full battery charge in about 3 days but the batteries will last for at least a week in the true "off" state.
The player is capable of very good sound quality, admittedly I am no audiophile, though. The included ear buds do not detract from how the player sounds. However, the included ear buds I found to be generally uncomfortable(if I delicately place them they are not uncomfortable) and they refuse to stay in place unless I am sitting still. A real pair of headphones are needed if you are going to be moving about at all, otherwise the ear buds will constantly be falling out. This is my biggest grievance with this player. Most will likely find it any old pair of headphones will be their best options.
The usability and interface are not bad but are a significant departure from something like an iPod. The top power/lock switch may feel loose but actually is secure and I find the looseness actually helps the usability. How to navigate "back" in the menu system is the only real flaw as it is a little contextual, being either the M button or the left arrow depending. There is a little lag in the response(especially if you hold down the buttons which leads to overshooting your target) so it is best to tap the buttons lightly. The organization of the music is best suited for playing albums, pre-made custom lists, or by artist.
Because of the way flash memory works I wouldn't recommend filling beyond about half capacity. This should still be enough for a few dozen albums and a couple video clips though. Really, all of these complaints are more minor quibs that major problems(except for the ear bud issue) and I recommend it to anyone who is looking for a bargain.
 Not too badNov 17, 2009
Plays great sound for music I loaded into it but the radio doesn't get any stations. Wanted it for the radio too but ......bzzzz. Wrong. Very durable which is what I need with kids around and the hectic lifestyle. If you're looking for a durable mp3 player, it's not a bad buy. As for the radio, forget it!
Coby 4 GB MP3 player is awesome!Nov 16, 2009
This little MP3 player has great sound! It is very easy to upload songs by just dragging and dropping them to your Windows Media Player. The only flaws I've found are that it is difficult to find a particular song you want to hear. If it starts with a V, you have to scroll through all the songs starting at A to get to it and when you push buttons, it has a little delay before it works but these are very minor issues and it is an outstanding value for the money. I purchased it for my 17 year old daughter's birthday and she loves it! She previously had an Ipod and loves this one. The only other thing is it's hard to find compatible speakers but we did find them for a reasonable price but thats pretty common with any MP3 other than an Ipod.
 okay MP3-poor FM radio receptionNov 11, 2009
I bought this COBY-4 MP3 player because it was medium priced, small and slim, and had an FM stereo capability that I wanted to be able to listen to NPR while working out. The MP3 capability is fine (although the touch-pad controls sometimes require multiple finger pressing) but the FM radio reception is poor--regular static and cutting out. I did more research to see if I could fine a better quality and bought the Samsung U5 (smaller size and 2GB MP3). No comparison on the FM reception, the Samsung has absolutely clear reception in exactly the same location where I was getting lousy reception with the Coby. If you want clear FM reception and don't need 4GB of storage, get the Samsung.
well-Oct 28, 2009
it is not so bad to listen music, but it doesn't support recording, and you can't erase musics by itself. if you want to remove some of music, you have to connect with computer and erase it. and the screen is so small so that you couldn't see the subtitles on your video. especially if you are from out of USA, or if you want to put some songs which titles are not written in english, you'd better to find out what's the language they support. in addition, I don't think the radio have a good quality.
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