Olympus m:robe MR-100 (5 GB) Digital Media Player
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Manufacturer: Olympus
MPN: MR-100
Storage Capacity: 5 GB
Battery Run Time: Up to 12 hrs.
Supported Formats: MP3, WMA
Product ID: EPID48115154
Description: Olympus Imaging Corporation (President: Hiroshi Komiya) is pleased to announce its entry into the portable hard disk drive music player business with the introduction of m:robe brand products that offer a totally new way of enjoying musi...
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Solid Alternative to Ipod MiniReview created: 09/27/05
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12 of 15 people found this review helpful.
Olympus's first foray into the MP3 market is, on the whole, a good start. The first thing that sticks out is the LCD display and controls. They're touch activated and shine a brilliant red when pressed. Aesthetically, it's the most innovative player on the market. The menu system is not as intuitive as Apple's, however. That being said, it's fairly easy to navigate once you use it for a while.
The battery life is roughly 8-10 hours which is about standard in the market. The cradle it charges on is decent though doesn't feal solid unlike the player itself which feels solid. That said, it's hard-drive based and not flash so it's not recommended for workouts or constant motion.
A few cons with the product: the included software is hardly anywhere near Itunes and it doesn't simply support drag and drop files in Windows. It's also worth nothing that, since it has a black surface, fingerprints will show no matter what you do when held in the light. It's also very important to UPDATE THE FIRMWARE to version 2.17 which can be found on Olympus's site. This takes care of a lot of the issues with this product, the main concern being the maximum volume level which is extremely low unless you flash the firmware. Make this the first priority right after you take it out of the box.
Overall, Olympus did a good job for a market monopolized by Apple. It's not perfect but it does offer a good GB for $ price and a one year warranty. I would imagine that Olympus will only build upon a solid start and make the next version even better.
The battery life is roughly 8-10 hours which is about standard in the market. The cradle it charges on is decent though doesn't feal solid unlike the player itself which feels solid. That said, it's hard-drive based and not flash so it's not recommended for workouts or constant motion.
A few cons with the product: the included software is hardly anywhere near Itunes and it doesn't simply support drag and drop files in Windows. It's also worth nothing that, since it has a black surface, fingerprints will show no matter what you do when held in the light. It's also very important to UPDATE THE FIRMWARE to version 2.17 which can be found on Olympus's site. This takes care of a lot of the issues with this product, the main concern being the maximum volume level which is extremely low unless you flash the firmware. Make this the first priority right after you take it out of the box.
Overall, Olympus did a good job for a market monopolized by Apple. It's not perfect but it does offer a good GB for $ price and a one year warranty. I would imagine that Olympus will only build upon a solid start and make the next version even better.
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m:robe rocksReview created: 05/17/06
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sarrahsmom ( 2 )
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
I bought my first m:robe in October because of the price and hard drive. I just purchased 2 from an e-bay auction(one for my husband and one for my daughter). It is extremely easy to use and while it doesn't support Drag and Drop, you can "drag and drop" WMA files into m:trip, its software program. I use it not only for music, but for recorded books I download free from our public library. When you pause the book before turning the m:robe off, the book will resume at the same spot when you power it back on.
The m:trip program will also play the music or book on your PC or laptop.
I would recommend the m:robe to everyone.
The m:trip program will also play the music or book on your PC or laptop.
I would recommend the m:robe to everyone.
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WonderfulReview created: 03/02/06
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blackxglamour ( 8 )
2 of 3 people found this review helpful.
i absolutely adore this.... it holds enough songs to keep anyone occupied for hours.... without having too much wasted space and memory.... wonderful product.
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Best MP3 player I've usedReview created: 01/14/06
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thegambler622 ( 307
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) 2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
I recieved the M:Robe MR 100 for Christmas, and I absolutely love it. The design is very sleek and stylish- black with red LCD. The touchscreen is a nice feature opposed to traditional button models. Another thing I really like about this player is the ability to add lyrics along with the songs. Olympus has provided good updates that fix the previous volume and software issues. Also, with some online research, I learned that you can customize the startup screen, charging screen, and all other standard images on the player. I agree that the software mtrip can be somewhat annoying, but other song transferring options can also be found online.
Overall, I think this is a very unique, attractive, and efficient alternative to the ipod.
Overall, I think this is a very unique, attractive, and efficient alternative to the ipod.
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Great mp3 player!Review created: 03/02/07
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Great sound quality, easy interface, good battery length, easy to use with an FM transmitter.
Only negative would be updating the firmware from the Olympus website is annoying but easy and only has to be done one time.
Only negative would be updating the firmware from the Olympus website is annoying but easy and only has to be done one time.
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I love the red letters!Review created: 08/16/06
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1 of 3 people found this review helpful.
I won this MP3 player on MTV's TRL and it is the cutest MP3 player of all time! I absolutely love it and it's so much cheaper than an IPOD. I personally think everyone should be buying these because they are cheaper and are very fun with the red light up letters. I HIGHLY reccomend this product!
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peice-O-crapthe things beat to hell an the cd-rom is broken.. there nothing that i like about it its big an slow and i regret buying it!
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) be forewarned this product is not compatible with windows vista no warning from discriptions i had to give mine away
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Excellant DescriptionReview created: 09/04/07
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paparay4808 ( 53
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) I currently owned one and love the features as well as the capacity for the money. The ease of operation for me was a Plus.
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m:robe killed the iPodReview created: 02/11/07
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ichiroz5r1 ( 64)
) The m:robe is far better than the iPod in sound quality. The motion sensor on the m:robe is great and beats the ipods click wheel easily. IPod's are known to break easily and are poorly put together inside. The m:robe has anti-g shock protection which means it will not skip a song and works better than a iPod with a hard drive in this manner.
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Olympus m:robeIt is just what I was looking for. It works and looks great. I am totaly satisfied with my choice and everything about it is as I expected it to be.
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Very sexy stylish MP3 playerReview created: 09/18/06
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maximus_bg ( 93)
) When i 1st saw this player i fell in love with it. It is very stylish and red letters are great. I have it for almost a year so far and not a problem with it.
The bad thing is that the display is really easy to scratch.
Other then that i can't think of anything else that is bad in this great player.
The bad thing is that the display is really easy to scratch.
Other then that i can't think of anything else that is bad in this great player.
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Just as good as the iPod miniGreat style, light wieght, strong and lots of cool accessories. I like how the face is completely smooth, yet it responds quickly to touch comands. I am got tired of having an iPod, just like everyone else, it is refreshing to have an alternative.
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Solid little playerReview created: 07/14/06
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timberlinemike ( 49
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) I bought each of my teens one for Christmas this past year and have been envious since. Finally found one for a great price and bought it. the software isn't great but not as terrible as it's made out to be by some. There are alternatives out there but some I've tried are poorer than the Olympus software. Too bad Oypus gave up on this unit, as I could see that a next generation unit would be better yet...Apple seems to have cornered the market on cool (to some), but not necesarily on value. This is a unit I would recommend to anyone that has a mind of their own.
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good transaction0 of 2 people found this review helpful.
Good quality merchandise. MP3 player sent in timely manner as advertised. Would do business with seller again.
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DO NOT BUY THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
I hate this mp3 player. One year warrenty my ass. I took it back to the place of purchase and told them it needs to be repaired and they said it is not covered in any warrenty. First a dent then its corroded 2 weeks later. The player was ok for 10 months then died the next day. I highly recommend spending a little more and getting the ZEN Vision M from Creative Labs. 30 GB, full color screen (Not just Red), can transfer pictures and video, superior sound and also headphones that are even not like the crappy ones that come with this crappy mp3. Also it is a flash drive so you can use it during workouts and it won't skip. Trust me.
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Beautiful MP3 player.I LOVE the design and the colors. I have never seen a red LCD screen on an MP3 player before. Five gigs is enough storage space for my music. There are only two things that I don't like about it: 1) It didn't come with the remote control headphones and 2) The loading screen seems to drag. I had been thinking about buying an Ipod Nano because I had seen my friend's. Mostly the color(and the price) was what won me over.
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M:Robe 1000 of 2 people found this review helpful.
Bellissimo, leggerissimo, facile da usare, senza fronzoli eccessivi, uno tra migliori i lettori mp3.
Beautiful, easy to use, excellent audio quality, one of the best mp3 player.
Beautiful, easy to use, excellent audio quality, one of the best mp3 player.
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