ibiza Rhapsody H1A030W 30 GB Wi Fi MP3 Player by Haier White
January 31, 2009 by Gadget Girl
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ibiza Rhapsody H1A030W 30 GB Wi Fi MP3 Player by Haier White
Download your favorite music, videos, pictures, and more, with no PC connection! other on the market. There is no need for a computer hookup, letting you download content directly and easily! From music and podcasts to photos and videos, the ibiza Rhapsody provides the freedom and options that you desire.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars great product
this player is really amazing a lots of music space.
only bad thing is the battery life 
1 Star Horrible- horrible – horrible
Beware! Do not buy this piece of junk. It freezes, it stops playing rhapsody songs randomly, it does not get licenses from the web, customer support is awful and now, after less than 1 year, it finally broke down. My worst purchase ever.
5 Stars Exactly what I wanted
Basically this ibiza rhapsody is perfect. I already had rhapsody to go so thats why i was interested in buying this one. After only having it for a few days i didn’t have that much music on there which bugged me because i listen to alot of music especially at work. BUT with the free wifi i was able to get on rhapsody on the ibiza and immediately listen to whatever band i was thinking of. I like the controls on this mp3 player better than my last creative, alot less room for error, more user friendly, i like that the volume has its only button on the side. Its great i love it.
2 Stars Awesome Idea … but
I have been a rhapsody to-go customer for a while and I love the service. I was really looking forward to the prospect of being able to have access to the full rhapsody catalogue anywhere I could pick up a wi-fi signal on this little device.
However, after giving it a couple of weeks, I just didn’t think that it was worth the extra money to have the wi-fi feature when accessing signals is usually case sensitive to needing a password. Furthermore, because there is no keyboard to type in your searches, or mouse to drag and drop selections (like there is when you sync a regular mp3 to rhapsody via a computer), I found myself quickly getting tired of trying to add content to my player wirelessly just because it wasn’t very time efficient. Though the download time was quick, scrolling through the alphabet one letter at a time to enter in your song or artist was not.
Once the lure of the main feature wore off so fast, the comparitively larger size and shorter battery life to my last mp3 player made me yearn for a newer version of my old mp3 player … which I got when I returned my Ibizia. I now have a Sansa Fuze and couldn’t be happier with it.
2 Stars A great concept that comes up short
Pro’s: Innovative, easy to use, integrated Rhapsody, somewhat stylish
Con’s: Sluggish software, poor battery life, prone to crash
Koss KEB24 Portable Isolation Earbud Pink
January 30, 2009 by Gadget Girl
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Koss KEB24 Portable Isolation Earbud Pink
The KEB24P is lightweight with an in the ear design for deep bass and listening to music on the go. The KEB24P features a dynamic element that is positioned just outside the ear for extended frequency response.
User Ratings and Reviews
2 Stars not great sound; bad for my ears, literally
I bought these headphones when my crappy, flimsy Sony’s (they’re like $7, but have pretty good sound) died. I got pink because that color was on sale. I got home, put on the smallest cushions and tried it out. Awful sound, in contrast to my Sony’s. I would liken the quality to that of my laptop’s speakers, which for $13, I wasn’t too surprised or disappointed–you get what you pay for.
The best came later. I had used the headphones for maybe an hour the day I bought them, but woke up the next day with sores in my ears. I assumed there was something on the silicone covers, or my ears just weren’t used to having in-ears (I’ve been using the wrap-around, kind of earbud type for years, this was my first time with in-ear), so I washed the covers in warm water with mild detergent and rinsed like crazy. I waited a few days for the irritation to subside, and then tried them out again, for a few days in a row in case it was caused by just having them in my ear, but the sores began oozing so I ceased immediately. It’s been a week now and they are almost finished healing.
I am dissatisfied with this product because there is no mention of the potential for this occuring. Is it possible I have an allergy to it?–I have never had any reactions to silicone products before, and it FREAKS ME OUT that this gave me oozing sores IN MY EARS. That is like something in a nightmare. It’s not Koss’s fault I tried it again after the first time, but I was in denial that the headphones could cause that–I don’t have senstive skin and the silicone on my other headphones didn’t do anything.
I gave it the 2 rating only for the sound quality, as that is where it would rank for me in the scheme of things, the sores did not affect my rating. I just wanted to get it out there for potential people that this can happen, as I would have made a different purchase if I had known.
4 Stars not bad
I’ve test rap, metal, country, rock, and a few other genres. The sound is about average. The headphones themselves are very lightweight, which is good I guess, but they feel cheap. The bass sound very deep, but not solid. The vocals sound a little above average and are very tolerable. If you strictly listen to rap or r&b, you may want to go with a different set.
2 Stars Amazing sound, until it breaks
I’ve been using Koss “The Plug” Portable Headphones (colors vary)forever. When I saw these headphones I was so excited and when I got them I was amazed by the sound. But two weeks later the right plug stopped working properly.
I thought maybe I had just got a bad pair, but when I bought another pair the same thing happened again. You want some great earbuds, go for Koss “The Plug” Portable Headphones (colors vary).
4 Stars Very awesome.
In the words of a 14 year old girl, “like, oh-my-god.. these are like so awesome! they have like the best sound so when I’m totally rocking out to.. hmm who do the kids listen to these days.. rocking out to N*SYNC!”
The sound really is great, and to come from such a small product is outstanding. These were bought for a MP3 player on a cell phone, and it’s like having great music from your $300 MP3 player or that other product that’s out there but I will not give a title too because an Apple a day is the reasons we have doctors.
2 Stars What bass?
I do not understand how they have the nerve to put anything about “good bass” in the technical and product descriptions for this item. I got these to replace my Koss Sparkplug earphones, and what a disappointment! My old Sparkplugs have pretty darn good bass response, but they are kind of a hassle to get into the ear. When I first put in these Koss KEB24 earbuds I was *ecstatic* over how well they fit into my ears and how easy they are to put in. I thought: man, with such a good fit these are sure bound to sound great! Wrong. Once I tried listening to some bass-heavy mp3s–big letdown! If you want good bass–stay away! Even with the lousy fit the Sparkplugs had much better bass. I’m new to this type of earbud so I’ll have to keep searching for something better.
ibiza Rhapsody H1A030P 30 GB Wi Fi MP3 Player by Haier Pink
January 25, 2009 by Gadget Girl
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ibiza Rhapsody H1A030P 30 GB Wi Fi MP3 Player by Haier Pink
With the Haier ibiza Rhapsody H1A030W you can download your favorite music, videos, pictures, and more, with no PC connection!omputer hookup, letting you download content directly and easily! From music and podcasts to photos and videos, the ibiza Rhapsody provides the freedom and options that you desire.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars great product
this player is really amazing a lots of music space.
only bad thing is the battery life
1 Star Horrible- horrible – horrible
Beware! Do not buy this piece of junk. It freezes, it stops playing rhapsody songs randomly, it does not get licenses from the web, customer support is awful and now, after less than 1 year, it finally broke down. My worst purchase ever.
5 Stars Exactly what I wanted
Basically this ibiza rhapsody is perfect. I already had rhapsody to go so thats why i was interested in buying this one. After only having it for a few days i didn’t have that much music on there which bugged me because i listen to alot of music especially at work. BUT with the free wifi i was able to get on rhapsody on the ibiza and immediately listen to whatever band i was thinking of. I like the controls on this mp3 player better than my last creative, alot less room for error, more user friendly, i like that the volume has its only button on the side. Its great i love it.
2 Stars Awesome Idea … but
I have been a rhapsody to-go customer for a while and I love the service. I was really looking forward to the prospect of being able to have access to the full rhapsody catalogue anywhere I could pick up a wi-fi signal on this little device.
However, after giving it a couple of weeks, I just didn’t think that it was worth the extra money to have the wi-fi feature when accessing signals is usually case sensitive to needing a password. Furthermore, because there is no keyboard to type in your searches, or mouse to drag and drop selections (like there is when you sync a regular mp3 to rhapsody via a computer), I found myself quickly getting tired of trying to add content to my player wirelessly just because it wasn’t very time efficient. Though the download time was quick, scrolling through the alphabet one letter at a time to enter in your song or artist was not.
Once the lure of the main feature wore off so fast, the comparitively larger size and shorter battery life to my last mp3 player made me yearn for a newer version of my old mp3 player … which I got when I returned my Ibizia. I now have a Sansa Fuze and couldn’t be happier with it.
2 Stars A great concept that comes up short
Pro’s: Innovative, easy to use, integrated Rhapsody, somewhat stylish
Con’s: Sluggish software, poor battery life, prone to crash
Apple iPod 4 GB mini M9804LL A Pink
January 17, 2009 by Gadget Girl
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Apple iPod 4 GB mini M9804LL A Pink
The engineers at APPLE squeezed all the finest features of the celebrated iPod into an anodized aluminum case weighing just 3.6 ounces, and smaller than any cell phone. This scratchproof, stainproof wonder provides over 25 minutes of skip protection, and lasts up to 18 hours per battery charge — so, for once, you pay no penality for miniaturization! Includes sleek, wide range earbud headphones FireWire & USB interface (USB 2.0 cable included) Can be charged via USB 2.0 Optional accessories – iPod Mini Dock, AC Adapter, In-Ear Headpones, Armband, Wired Remote and more Dimensions – 3.6 x 2.0 x 0.5 inches Finish – Pink
User Ratings and Reviews
1 Star Money Back
They didn’t send a disc that i could install itunes and they also did not send directions which frustrated me becuase i didn’t know how long to charge the ipod. I want my money back.
5 Stars Not exactly what I was expecting.
When I ordered this iPod I just wanted a pink iPod. When it came it didn’t work, there was something wrong with it. I guess my review is more a review of the seller, The Great iPod Exchange. This company is wonderful to work with. They tried to help me fix the problems but once it looked like it was not fixable, they refunded all of my money, no arguments! This seller was very responsive to my needs as a buyer and I wouldn’t hesitate to buy from them again.
5 Stars Apple iPod – Great buy
Received my ipod in just a few days. It was in great condition and works well. I would recommend buying this product on Amazon.
4 Stars mini
i use it for music on my harley while on long rides, it is small and it hangs around my neck , i use a griffin air click wireless remote which is why i play the mini, no wireless are available for smaller ipods. works well, good price….
5 Stars Simply awesome
Such a great product and they keep going up in sales, just can’t beat the quality, ease of use and look of apple ipods
Mighty Bright XtraFlex2 Craft Light Pink
January 13, 2009 by Gadget Girl
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Mighty Bright XtraFlex2 Craft Light Pink
No bulbs to buy or change…super L.E.D. bulb lasts a lifetime! Clip-on or freestanding, flexible arm can be bent into infinite beam positions. White light for better color matching with special lens that spreads light evenly with no hot spots. Runs up to 30 continuous hours on 3 AAA batteries (not included). The ExtraFlex does not have a port for AC or car adaptor.
User Ratings and Reviews
4 Stars Good quality, bright, bluish, a bit pricey – will use
I received one of these (the black version) a few days ago and my verdict is that I am likely to use it when reading books at night.
Brief overview:
- 2 super-bright LED’s with lenses
- light has more blue and very little red, or yellow (think of a steady neon light)
- uses 3 (THREE) AAA batteries
- 40-hour battery life (claim is made on the package, not verified by me)
- power supply not provided
- relatively long, flexible arm
- can turn on 1 or 2 LED’s
- solid build
- a bit heavy but had no problem using it with a paperback
I will definitely use this lamp when reading books at night. I doubt I will ever use it as a flashlight or a work light unless I had no other choice.
