Amazing sound. I have a bunch of other players ranging from older units (Sansa Connect, Philips Aria (1st generation), Ibiza..) to new Android tablets (2.x 10" Coby, 3.x Acer Iconia), Nokia X-7, iPhones, and the like. I also compared it to my PC (1080p HDMI) and my sound system.
The "FullSound" for audios really is amazing as are the included sound isolation headphones and the Surround Sound for videos. For this alone it's worth the money - it's like listening to songs for the first time - so much more detail is audible (I use 320 kb/s for audio). The detail, highs, lows are amazing - the latest generation FullSound really works its magic! To ensure the differences were due to the player and FullSound I compared it to the other aforementioned devices using the SAME sound isolating headphones.
The internal 16 GB memory I use for music (I would have preferred 32 GB); I use a bunch of 32 GB SDMicro cards (15$ each) for movies. I usually have this player with me as its very small (3.2 inch screen) otherwise I watch the movie (same SDMicro card) on my 10" Android tablet when traveling (I prefer the sound by far on the Philips Muse - waiting for a nice Philips with FullSound & Surround Sound 10" tablet). So I tend to watch a movie waiting for my wife when shopping on the Muse as it's always in my pocket; I tend to watch a movie on the 10" tablet when flying back and forth to Asia.
Songbird is ok, I use MonkeyMedia Gold (registered) for most of my audio needs and Songbird for updating the device. For media conversion I use Aimersoft DRM Media Converter which is great. I have about 15 TB space (and growing) and my own cloud so I tend to RIP from my older CDs (and yes, vinyl LPs), covert it to formats I use and store them as required on SDMicros, USB (I use 256 GB USBs), or my cloud when overseas (I can download when connected using a WiFi say at a mall).
About the touch-screen on the Philips Muse - has some nice features. View by CD, artist and so forth - for example - if you want to browse the collection. Many features are included which make playing audios easy. Of course, 'playlists' can be used as well (and I do have many on MonkeyMedia Gold) - it even includes a few for "on-the-go" (internal to the Muse).
Really bright, great colors on the screen & amazing Surround Sound. You'll have to set the display very low in a darkened area like inside a jet, on bright, works quite well outside. The only quirk is that it's too easy to "unlock" so I have to be more careful with it then my other units.
In short, excellent player & sure glad I bought one.
Note: Amazon Export to Canada was amazing - it arrives the next day! Then again, it IS Amazon and quality and service have always been excellent. Thanks for treating your Canadian customers so well!
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Product information
| Product Dimensions | 0.39 x 4.45 x 2.32 inches |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 6.4 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Philips Consumer Electronics |
| ASIN | B004M8SU1W |
| Item model number | SA3MUS16S/37 |
| Customer Reviews |
3.7 out of 5 stars |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | Yes |
| Date First Available | May 1, 2011 |
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