Toshiba Gigabeat MEG-F40S 40 GB Digital Audio Player Silver

Toshiba Gigabeat MEG-F40S 40 GB Digital Audio Player Silver

Toshiba Gigabeat MEG-F40S 40 GB Digital Audio Player Silver

Product Description
Amazon.com Product Description
Images and music combine in this easy-to-use portable digital audio player. Toshiba's snazzy, silver Gigabeat MEG-F40S packs a 1.8-inch Toshiba hard drive capable of holding an incredible 40 GB of digital media: MP3 and WMA compressed audio and even uncompressed, full-resolution WAV files. That's about 10,000 songs (more than 600 complete albums) at 128 kbps MP3, a crazy 20,000 songs at 64 kbps WMA, and a still-impressive 1,100 songs or 75 hours of CD-resolution WAV files.

A major feature of the player is its bright, crystal-clear, 2.2-inch LCD with 240 x 320 resolution and the ability to render over 65,000 colors. It's there so you can experience the visual as well as the aural component of your entertainment. The Gigabeat lets you download and view album covers, search for your favorite tracks by scrolling through those album covers, or even set a favorite album cover as your background image. You can download any digital still picture from your PC and create custom slideshows, too--and set them to music.

Gigabeat may be versatile, but it's also easy to operate. Its PlusTouch sensor control lets you scroll through its intuitive menus using only a soft touch or pass of your fingertip.

The PC-only Gigabeat is "Plays for Sure"-certified by Microsoft, which means that it will operate with any "Plays for Sure" download site or management software when connected to your PC. Gigabeat is automatically recognized by Windows Media Player 10, so there's no need to install new drivers of any kind. Toshiba has also partnered with Napster to provide Napster's "Napster To Go" software, giving you the option of using Napster To Go, Windows Media Player, and/or the supplied Gigabeat Room management software (Gigabeat Room is required for transfer of photo images).

So what about your CD collection? After all, you'll likely be able to stash the entire thing in here, one way or another. Thanks to a unique feature called CD RipRec, all you have to do is place a CD in your PC and press the CD RipRec button while the Gigabeat is docked in its cradle. CD RipRec will launch the software and transfer compressed audio to your Gigabeat quickly and with no further effort on your part. Using a USB 2.0 connection (cable supplied), CD RipRec can transfer the contents of an entire CD to the Gigabeat in as little as 5 minutes.

If Gigabeat's battery life (up to 16 hours) isn't enough to satisfy your entertainment needs, fret not. Rather than carrying your AC adapter everywhere, simply connect the Gigabeat to any PC with a USB cable and the battery will charge itself again.

Other features include headphones with an integrated wired remote control, a choice of 10- or 60-second intro scan to help you find a desired song, multilingual support (Japanese, English, French, Chinese, Spanish, and German), and 28 user selectable equalizer settings, and SRS WOW, which simulates surround sound from any two speakers (including headphones).

What's in the Box
Digital music player, an AC power adapter, a power-supply, a docking cradle, a USB cable, headphones with integrated remote control, a software CD-ROM (Gigabeat Room management software, CD RipRec, Napster To Go), a user's manual, and warranty information.

Product Description:
The first thing you'll notice on every gigabeat is the big, bright, crystal clear 2.2-inch LCD screen. It's there so you can experience the visual as well as the audio. Gigabeat lets you download album covers and set them as your background image, or create slideshows using your digital still pictures from your PC. 240x320 resolution and over 65,000 colors mean that you'll get all of those images as clear, sharp and crisp as they appear on your PC screen. Gigabeat is flexible, but easy. The PlusTouch sensor control lets you scroll through all of the easy to understand menu systems using only a soft touch or pass with your fingertip. Microsoft's Windows "Plays for Sure" certified, simply connect your Gigabeat to your PC to operate with any "Play for Sure" download site or management software. Easily rip your favorite CDs to your Gigabeat with the touch of a button thanks to the new and unique CD RipRec feature. 2.2-inch QVGA LCD screen PlusTouch -Touch Sensitive control Flexible Download Compatibility Options CD RipRec feature for ripping of entire CD by the push of one button SRS wow surround 28 Equalizer Settings Multiple Language Support USB 2.0 and 1.1 capable USB charging capable Built-in lithium ion battery PC operating environment - Windows 2000/XP, Pentium 300MHz or above (1GHz recommended), 128MB RAM, 100MB free HD space, USB port, CD-ROM drive, Internet Explorer 5.01 or later, Windows Media Player 9 or later Windows Plays for Sure and Napster to Go Compatible Accessories included - AC adapter, power supply, cradle, USB cable, wired remote control, headphones, software CD-ROM Dimensions - 2.48 x 0.74 x 4.17 Approximate weight (body only) - 5.99 oz Champagne Silver
Toshiba Gigabeat MEG-F40S 40 GB Digital Audio Player Silver
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Good Mp3 player, still not an Ipod Killer..
  • 1 Stars as is, 5 stars with a little tweaking
  • Good Solid MP3 Player
  • Can't stop SMILING!!!!
  • advertised ==> bought ==> but not available ==> bad inventory!
Toshiba Gigabeat MEG-F40S 40 GB Digital Audio Player Silver

Manufacturer: Toshiba
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

MP3 PlayersMP3 Players | Portable Audio & Video | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
Audio & VideoAudio & Video | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
All ToshibaAll Toshiba | Toshiba | Brands | Electronics Features | Electronics
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Product Features:
  • 40 GB Toshiba hard drive (10,000 MP3s); 2.2-inch QVGA LCD (240 x 320); JPEG photo/album cover viewer with slideshow capability
  • Plays MP3, WMA, and WAV files; compatible with Windows Plays for Sure and Napster To Go
  • Up to 16-hour battery life, USB charging option; 28 equalizer settings and SRS WOW simulated surround sound
  • Supplied Gigabeat Room software helps you manage music and images; docking cradle fosters 1-button CD ripping and file transfer
  • Measures just 2.5 x 4.1 x 0.63 inches (W x H x D)

ASIN: B0007U0INM

Product Description

The first thing you'll notice on every gigabeat is the big, bright, crystal clear 2.2-inch LCD screen. It's there so you can experience the visual as well as the audio. Gigabeat lets you download album covers and set them as your background image, or create slideshows using your digital still pictures from your PC. 240x320 resolution and over 65,000 colors mean that you'll get all of those images as clear, sharp and crisp as they appear on your PC screen. Gigabeat is flexible, but easy. The PlusTouch sensor control lets you scroll through all of the easy to understand menu systems using only a soft touch or pass with your fingertip. Microsoft's Windows "Plays for Sure" certified, simply connect your Gigabeat to your PC to operate with any "Play for Sure" download site or management software. Easily rip your favorite CDs to your Gigabeat with the touch of a button thanks to the new and unique CD RipRec feature. 2.2-inch QVGA LCD screen PlusTouch -Touch Sensitive control Flexible Download Compatibility Options CD RipRec feature for ripping of entire CD by the push of one button SRS wow surround 28 Equalizer Settings Multiple Language Support USB 2.0 and 1.1 capable USB charging capable Built-in lithium ion battery PC operating environment - Windows 2000/XP, Pentium 300MHz or above (1GHz recommended), 128MB RAM, 100MB free HD space, USB port, CD-ROM drive, Internet Explorer 5.01 or later, Windows Media Player 9 or later Windows Plays for Sure and Napster to Go Compatible Accessories included - AC adapter, power supply, cradle, USB cable, wired remote control, headphones, software CD-ROM Dimensions - 2.48 x 0.74 x 4.17 Approximate weight (body only) - 5.99 oz Champagne Silver

Amazon.com Product Description

Images and music combine in this easy-to-use portable digital audio player. Toshiba's snazzy, silver Gigabeat MEG-F40S packs a 1.8-inch Toshiba hard drive capable of holding an incredible 40 GB of digital media: MP3 and WMA compressed audio and even uncompressed, full-resolution WAV files. That's about 10,000 songs (more than 600 complete albums) at 128 kbps MP3, a crazy 20,000 songs at 64 kbps WMA, and a still-impressive 1,100 songs or 75 hours of CD-resolution WAV files.

A major feature of the player is its bright, crystal-clear, 2.2-inch LCD with 240 x 320 resolution and the ability to render over 65,000 colors. It's there so you can experience the visual as well as the aural component of your entertainment. The Gigabeat lets you download and view album covers, search for your favorite tracks by scrolling through those album covers, or even set a favorite album cover as your background image. You can download any digital still picture from your PC and create custom slideshows, too--and set them to music.

Gigabeat may be versatile, but it's also easy to operate. Its PlusTouch sensor control lets you scroll through its intuitive menus using only a soft touch or pass of your fingertip.

The PC-only Gigabeat is "Plays for Sure"-certified by Microsoft, which means that it will operate with any "Plays for Sure" download site or management software when connected to your PC. Gigabeat is automatically recognized by Windows Media Player 10, so there's no need to install new drivers of any kind. Toshiba has also partnered with Napster to provide Napster's "Napster To Go" software, giving you the option of using Napster To Go, Windows Media Player, and/or the supplied Gigabeat Room management software (Gigabeat Room is required for transfer of photo images).

So what about your CD collection? After all, you'll likely be able to stash the entire thing in here, one way or another. Thanks to a unique feature called CD RipRec, all you have to do is place a CD in your PC and press the CD RipRec button while the Gigabeat is docked in its cradle. CD RipRec will launch the software and transfer compressed audio to your Gigabeat quickly and with no further effort on your part. Using a USB 2.0 connection (cable supplied), CD RipRec can transfer the contents of an entire CD to the Gigabeat in as little as 5 minutes.

If Gigabeat's battery life (up to 16 hours) isn't enough to satisfy your entertainment needs, fret not. Rather than carrying your AC adapter everywhere, simply connect the Gigabeat to any PC with a USB cable and the battery will charge itself again.

Other features include headphones with an integrated wired remote control, a choice of 10- or 60-second intro scan to help you find a desired song, multilingual support (Japanese, English, French, Chinese, Spanish, and German), and 28 user selectable equalizer settings, and SRS WOW, which simulates surround sound from any two speakers (including headphones).

What's in the Box
Digital music player, an AC power adapter, a power-supply, a docking cradle, a USB cable, headphones with integrated remote control, a software CD-ROM (Gigabeat Room management software, CD RipRec, Napster To Go), a user's manual, and warranty information.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Good Mp3 player, still not an Ipod Killer.........2007-06-27

the device is good, great building and long battery, plus the space 40 GB

CONS:

- The menu is not very practical, difficult to learn and slow
- It encrypts the song so if you have music on the player and take it to your office PC wont play the music there, very tricky
- the device it self is thick

PROS:
-40 GB, the price and battery life is too good and you can hack the software with some firmware updates, that will void you warranty but will fix a lot of issues, plus more apps and options. ( I havent try just for the records)

1 out of 5 stars 1 Stars as is, 5 stars with a little tweaking.......2007-06-18

STORAGE:
This is one of two primary reasons to purchase this product; you simply cannot get the same storage for the same price anywhere.

COLOUR SCREEN:
This would be the other reason to buy this product. The screen size is amazing for a unit of this overall size.

FIRMARE:
To get the most out of the excellent hardware, you will have to ditch the Tobishia firmware, which is the source of everything wrong with this product. If you don't mind using the cumbersome Gigabeat Room software, having your mp3s encrypted, having no organisation of photos, and having no ability to view video on this fantastic screen, then you shouldn't have a problem. If this would frustrate you--and you are even a little computer savy--then replace the Tobishia firmware with a certain FREE open source firmware (simply google search) and this product will leap into full utilisation of the fantastic hardware.

4 out of 5 stars Good Solid MP3 Player.......2007-06-14

Toshiba products are built like tanks, and are virtually unbreakable. This item is a little heavy as these things go, but you don't have to worry about it breaking down. Pretty cheap for a 40 GB player, too. Has a nice in line control for volume and track advance, too. I run it directly into apmlifiers in 2 classic cars, and makes for good portable toons without adding modern radios in the dash.

5 out of 5 stars Can't stop SMILING!!!!.......2007-06-12

This product is the BOMB!!! Juat bought it 09.06.07 & I have no beef with it. This product can hold all my music collection and more. What the other reviewers are experiencing, is probably a lack of understanding of what the product is and is capable of doing. In concluding, the only regret is not having the funds to purchase one that plays music, videos & movies. I am satified with my purchase.

Ossie D from JamDown (Jamaica)

3 out of 5 stars advertised ==> bought ==> but not available ==> bad inventory!.......2007-06-11

advertisaed ==> bought ==> not available! ==> bad inventory!
wasted time! Amazon should take care to be more precise about this!
Including making sure the 3rd party seller can deliver what they claim!
Or there would be other places that will replace Amazon as the internet seller with much better support and customer satisfactions (like Newegg...). I hope Amazon will shape up.

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