Now Evolution Neckphone 32 MB MP3 Player

Now Evolution Neckphone 32 MB MP3 Player

Now Evolution Neckphone 32 MB MP3 Player

Product Description
Amazon.com Review
Thanks to their no-skip music playback (because of no moving parts), flash memory-based MP3 players are a great choice for joggers and gym rats. And the Now Evolution Neckphone may be the perfect player for active music lovers. That's because the MP3 player hardware is contained within the Neckphone itself--eliminating any cables.

The Neckphone is actually divided into two sound devices--an MP3 player in the left earphone (powered by a single AAA battery) and an FM radio in the right (powered by a lithium cell battery). Frankly, we were underwhelmed with the radio reception and by being limited to only searching forward in the radio spectrum (no back search button). But we were focusing more on the MP3 capabilities of the Neckphone.

Instead of storing music files on an internal flash memory chip, you transfer tunes to a MultiMediaCard (MMC) memory card using the included "MMC toaster" (a small card reader that connects to a USB port). The Neckphone comes with just a 32 MB card--pretty small these days and only enough for 30-45 minutes of audio (depending on the encoding rate of your MP3 files). However, flash memory has gotten cheaper over the last year, and you can often find 64 MB MMCs for under $50.

The controls are minimal, limited to play/stop, forward, and volume; also, there's no support for adding/creating a playlist. But the Neckphone will automatically return to the beginning of your files once it plays through them all. The volume was also quite robust, but tended to be a bit flat sonically (owing to no EQ settings). Still, for our gym workouts, we felt the sound was just fine.

When we first put the Neckphone on, we thought it might be a bit too heavy. But after wearing for a few workout sessions, we became more comfortable with it and didn't notice it as much. It's probably best for activities that don't require a lot of head movement as it can feel a bit unstable, and heavy jogging seemed to jostle it a bit much.

We couldn't perform our typical MP3 player air-drumming test for skipping, so we had to rely on a bit of headbanging (to some old-school Skid Row and Judas Priest). As expected with this flash memory-based player, there were no skips to the beat (just a sore neck, and a lot of strange looks while on the stair climber).

The Now Evolution Neckphone isn't a perfect MP3 player, but it's very worthwhile if you like to rock out while you work out. --Agen G.N. Schmitz

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Cons:

Product Description:
Ultra lightweight, durable, and with total harmonic distortion this MP3 player is the absolute latest in cutting edge audio technology. Its ergonomic shape and engineering provide a sturdy fit and clear high quality sound for virtually any degree of activity. Never before has it been easier to download your favorite music and carry it with you anywhere you go! It's wireless! The Now Evolution Neck Phones MP3 Player is about as convenient as you can get. Place this Stereo Headphone on. Listen to MP3 Music files or FM in sparkling stereo sound. The NeckPhone is the first wireless way to listen to MP3 files! Neckphone design looks like a headset but the strap rests comfortably at your neckline. The player reads from and writes to MMC flash-memory cards. USB connectivity is provided for direct download from Internet to internal MMC card.

Now Evolution Neckphone 32 MB MP3 Player
Now Evolution Neckphone 32 MB MP3 Player
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • I Need the XP Driver Patch
  • An excellent niche product and more durable than it looks
  • Now Evolution IM-600B 32 MB MP3 Player download driver
  • Neckphone questions
  • Neckphone comments
 Now Evolution Neckphone 32 MB MP3 Player

Manufacturer: Evolution Technologies
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

CD Players & RecordersCD Players & Recorders | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics | CD Players | CD Recorders | DJ CD Players | Portable CD Players
Up to 64 MBUp to 64 MB | Flash Drive-Based | MP3 Players | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
MP3 PlayersMP3 Players | Portable Audio & Video | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
Audio & VideoAudio & Video | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
Accessories:
  1. NETGEAR Wireless Digital Music Player
  2. SimpleTech STI-MMC/64 64MB MultiMedia Card (MMC Card)

Product Features:
  • Hands-free and skip-free MP3 player and FM radio in neckband headphones
  • Secure and comfortable fit--even under active conditions
  • Single control switch from MP3 playback to FM radio
  • Includes 32 MB MultiMedia card (MMC)--expand with optional MMCs up to 64 MB
  • Also in the box: USB cable, MMC Toaster (for loading audio onto card), button cell battery, and one AAA battery. Not compatible with MAC's

ASIN: B00006371Z

Product Description

Ultra lightweight, durable, and with total harmonic distortion this MP3 player is the absolute latest in cutting edge audio technology. Its ergonomic shape and engineering provide a sturdy fit and clear high quality sound for virtually any degree of activity. Never before has it been easier to download your favorite music and carry it with you anywhere you go! It's wireless! The Now Evolution Neck Phones MP3 Player is about as convenient as you can get. Place this Stereo Headphone on. Listen to MP3 Music files or FM in sparkling stereo sound. The NeckPhone is the first wireless way to listen to MP3 files! Neckphone design looks like a headset but the strap rests comfortably at your neckline. The player reads from and writes to MMC flash-memory cards. USB connectivity is provided for direct download from Internet to internal MMC card.

Amazon.com Review

Thanks to their no-skip music playback (because of no moving parts), flash memory-based MP3 players are a great choice for joggers and gym rats. And the Now Evolution Neckphone may be the perfect player for active music lovers. That's because the MP3 player hardware is contained within the Neckphone itself--eliminating any cables.

The Neckphone is actually divided into two sound devices--an MP3 player in the left earphone (powered by a single AAA battery) and an FM radio in the right (powered by a lithium cell battery). Frankly, we were underwhelmed with the radio reception and by being limited to only searching forward in the radio spectrum (no back search button). But we were focusing more on the MP3 capabilities of the Neckphone.

Instead of storing music files on an internal flash memory chip, you transfer tunes to a MultiMediaCard (MMC) memory card using the included "MMC toaster" (a small card reader that connects to a USB port). The Neckphone comes with just a 32 MB card--pretty small these days and only enough for 30-45 minutes of audio (depending on the encoding rate of your MP3 files). However, flash memory has gotten cheaper over the last year, and you can often find 64 MB MMCs for under $50.

The controls are minimal, limited to play/stop, forward, and volume; also, there's no support for adding/creating a playlist. But the Neckphone will automatically return to the beginning of your files once it plays through them all. The volume was also quite robust, but tended to be a bit flat sonically (owing to no EQ settings). Still, for our gym workouts, we felt the sound was just fine.

When we first put the Neckphone on, we thought it might be a bit too heavy. But after wearing for a few workout sessions, we became more comfortable with it and didn't notice it as much. It's probably best for activities that don't require a lot of head movement as it can feel a bit unstable, and heavy jogging seemed to jostle it a bit much.

We couldn't perform our typical MP3 player air-drumming test for skipping, so we had to rely on a bit of headbanging (to some old-school Skid Row and Judas Priest). As expected with this flash memory-based player, there were no skips to the beat (just a sore neck, and a lot of strange looks while on the stair climber).

The Now Evolution Neckphone isn't a perfect MP3 player, but it's very worthwhile if you like to rock out while you work out. --Agen G.N. Schmitz

Pros:

Cons:

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars I Need the XP Driver Patch.......2004-12-22

I need the XP patch in order to make my new Evolution MP3 player work on my computer. If you have one, please submit a comment here and I'll post my email address or try to get Amazon to put us in contact with one another. (I am reluctant to post my email address on this site.)

4 out of 5 stars An excellent niche product and more durable than it looks.......2004-10-12

Cords hate me. Headphone cords, keyboard/mouse cables, all that stuff. I tried to run with a walkman once, and ended up snagging the headphone cord, breaking the walkman AND the headphones and hurting myself in in the process.

Anyway, I got this player so I could listen to music while running without being a danger to myself or those around me. It does that job VERY well; the sound quality of the MP3 player is acceptable and it's not too heavy on the ears. I haven't gotten the FM radio to work worth a fig yet, but with the MP3 player, I don't really care. And I've never had any problem with the included MMC Toaster under Windows XP, even w/o updating the driver.

Sure, there are some things I don't like - the volume doesn't go up real loud, your only navigation option is 'skip to the next track,' there's no pause, etc., but other reviewers have noted all that. The only thing I have to add here is that after a year and a half of several-times-per-week usage in a high-sweat environment, the volume doesn't always change when I turn the dial.

But the reason I'm writing this review is because I recently put the thing through the washer AND the dryer. Everything came out in the washer - both batteries, both compartment covers, and the MMC card; the four wires that connect the earpieces came out of their groove in the back of the neckband. I let the player dry out for three days, tucked the wires back into place, replaced all shed parts, said a brief prayer, and fired it up.

It worked perfectly.

4 out of 5 stars Now Evolution IM-600B 32 MB MP3 Player download driver .......2004-10-10

Here is the site for the driver: http://www.digilife.com.cn/software.asp

It is written in Korean. However just Click on: DEC-IM600B (FOR Windows98/2000/ XP and the driver will start shortly.

5 out of 5 stars Neckphone questions.......2004-06-25

I have had a set for a while and love them! I added a 128mb card to my old set and it worked well before being misplaced. I ordered a new set for a friend, and we have tried several 128 mb cards and can't get them to work. I think the first was San Disk and must have been compatible. Now, with the new ones, I cant get them to format. I also can't find the patch on the Microsoft website for XP. Can someone tell me if they have had the same problem and how it was resolved? Which MMC brands have you found to be compatible? Thank you.

4 out of 5 stars Neckphone comments.......2004-05-11

As an avid jogger, I really enjoy my neckphones small size, light weight, and portability. I got these for 30$ and added a 128 MB card which has worked flawlessly. That gives me over two hours of music at a very good bitrate. While the sound quality is only average and the radio has problems with reception, for a light, easy MP3 player, this model is excellent.

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