Compaq iPAQ PA-2 64 MB Digital Audio Player (MP3/WMA)
Compaq iPAQ PA-2 64 MB Digital Audio Player (MP3/WMA)
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Light and compact, the iPAQ PA-2 digital audio player is about the size of a pager and weighs only 3 ounces with battery. It includes one 64 MB MultiMediaCard (MMC) memory card for over two hours of digital audio. Insert another optional MMC card into the second memory card slot for even more music.
The iPAQ PA-2 supports both MP3 and WMA audio files, and it can be upgraded online to support future formats. You'll get over an hour of MP3 audio (encoded at 128 Kbps) or two hours of WMA audio (encoded at 64 Kbps) with the MMC at full capacity.
Player functions include shuffle, repeat, and an equalizer with rock, jazz, and classical presets. The iPAQ PA-2 features an LCD screen with backlighting. With an extended battery life of up to 14 hours, you can go anywhere without missing a beat.
You'll get both Windows Media Player and MusicMatch Jukebox software for easy management of your digital audio on your PC. The iPAQ PA-2 downloads at top speed from your desktop PC via a USB connection.
Included with the iPAQ PA-2 is a USB cable, two AAA batteries, earphones, software on CD-ROM, and a belt clip. It is covered by a one-year warranty.
Product Description:
Your world never stops moving. So why should your music? Introducing the Compaq iPAQ Personal Audio Player PA-2 - the next generation in portable audio that's small, lightweight and better than ever. Load up the included 64 MB Multi Media Card with MP3 or WMA digital audio files. Then enjoy up to 2 hours of music with your comfortable athletic, foldable headphones. With Windows Media Player and MusicMatch Jukebox software, management of your digital audio couldn't be easier. With an extended battery life of up to 14 hours, you can go anywhere - and do anything - without missing a beat.
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Compaq iPAQ PA-2 64 MB Digital Audio Player (MP3/WMA)
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Product Description
Your world never stops moving. So why should your music? Introducing the Compaq iPAQ Personal Audio Player PA-2 - the next generation in portable audio that's small, lightweight and better than ever. Load up the included 64 MB Multi Media Card with MP3 or WMA digital audio files. Then enjoy up to 2 hours of music with your comfortable athletic, foldable headphones. With Windows Media Player and MusicMatch Jukebox software, management of your digital audio couldn't be easier. With an extended battery life of up to 14 hours, you can go anywhere - and do anything - without missing a beat.Amazon.com Product Description
Light and compact, the iPAQ PA-2 digital audio player is about the size of a pager and weighs only 3 ounces with battery. It includes one 64 MB MultiMediaCard (MMC) memory card for over two hours of digital audio. Insert another optional MMC card into the second memory card slot for even more music.The iPAQ PA-2 supports both MP3 and WMA audio files, and it can be upgraded online to support future formats. You'll get over an hour of MP3 audio (encoded at 128 Kbps) or two hours of WMA audio (encoded at 64 Kbps) with the MMC at full capacity.
Player functions include shuffle, repeat, and an equalizer with rock, jazz, and classical presets. The iPAQ PA-2 features an LCD screen with backlighting. With an extended battery life of up to 14 hours, you can go anywhere without missing a beat.
You'll get both Windows Media Player and MusicMatch Jukebox software for easy management of your digital audio on your PC. The iPAQ PA-2 downloads at top speed from your desktop PC via a USB connection.
Included with the iPAQ PA-2 is a USB cable, two AAA batteries, earphones, software on CD-ROM, and a belt clip. It is covered by a one-year warranty.
Customer Reviews:
I miss it..........2003-06-21
Works OK - with a few gripes..........2003-01-17
Great SMALL player!.......2002-11-28
I use it everyday when training. While running the unit shows its strengths best. It is so small and weights next to nothing that you don't even notice it clipped onto your running shorts. I have run for 3-1/2 hours continuously with it and didn't even notice it. And the battery life is good enough with the 2AAA batteries for over 9 hours of continuous use. I do notice that cheap batteries do not last as long. I switched to high quality NiMh rechargables and get over 10 hours per charge!
There is one thing that you need to do to get more play out of the memory cards. I use 2x64MMC cards and only download from Windows Media Player in XP using the .wma format. I can get over 4 hours of music at 64bits on the 128megs of card this way; it is the same quality (or better) as using 128bit mp3's.
So just scrap the included software and use the Windows Media Player in Windows XP and you will get 2 hours of music per 64MB MMC card. When the 128MB cards come down in price you will be able to get over 8hours of music on this little device --- that is awesome considering the hard drive portables cost 3 times this amount and they are not solid state devices (you CANNOT run with them, or even walk briskly wihtout skipping problems).
I highly recommend this little device for those who want an exercise companion for music. This excels in that catagory!
May be a dead product, but I like it!.......2002-08-15
I purchased this specifically to have something that would not be susceptible to the usual problems that occur during a run: skipping, and being forced to hold something large in your hand. Consequently, I took a chance on the PA-2. I read the Amazon.com reviews, and figured that, with my limited technical knowledge, I could work through the quirks. I received the product, which includes a set of headphones (which are only so-so), the device, a CD with software, a connection cord, and some starter AAA batteries. I was up and running very quickly.
On the plus side, this device really does a great job of making the download of music (I do it through MusicMatch Jukebox) simple, and had intuitive controls for pumping up the bass and treble, as needed (controls allow for +/- 5 for each setting). Sound quality is strong (dependent, of course, on the quality of MP3 or WMA files that you store in it). I have jogged with it several time, and have never had a problem. The fact that the play button is large, and on the front, does mean that occasionally the music will pause because I accidently hit it. Other than that, it has been great.
One notable problem occurs with MP3 files. I have nothing but WMA (Windows Media Files) in my collection, and they play like a charm, at all sizes, lengths, and quality bitrates. MP3 files are not so fortunate. I put a couple on it, and had files stop halfway through and go to the next track. Converting the files to WMA and redownloading took care of the problem immediately. Don't know what kind of glitch it is, but since I don't have many MP3 files, it doesn't really impact me.
The four stars is because it would have been nice to have more/better software. Plus, I would imagine technical assistance to be a real pain, since the HP-Compaq merger seems to have left the Compaq support site in some disarray. However, someone who generally doesn't rely on tech support, with a library of primarily WMAs, will find this product to be a godsend.
Extremely Unreliable.......2002-08-06
When it works, the product is great. However, it's so unreliable that it's not worth it. My recommendation is to buy another brand unless Compaq can get their act together.
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