Philips GoGear SA5285BT 8GB Musiciplayer & Mediaplayer With Bluetooth

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Introduction
MP3 players are popular. And there must be no more an Apple iPod. Thus, for example, Philips desirable alternatives - as the media player SA5285bt GoGear in the noble design for market prices from $ 116 (MSRP $ 169.95) in the 8 GB version is available. This raises the GoGear available in black no bargain-priced, but a very trendy product dar. The equipment of the unit includes several preconfigured EQ modes, a RDS tuner and a Bluetooth connection option (Bluetooth 2.0). The beautiful player from the PC runs under Vista and XP immediately recognized as an external unit, audio files can transferred be even without installing the included software. With 95 grams of SA5285BT slightly and the dimensions of 106 x 58 x 99 mm characterized him as a fairly compact device. The 2.8 inch display also allows the querformatige image and video presentation. We were now eager to know what Philips stylish media expert in the test provides.

Philips SA5285BT 8 GB Musiciplayer

Processing

The SA5285BT is glossy black in Color


An included bag, to protect against scratches by GoGear


The side buttons are well integrated. A visually beautiful aluminum optics as a contrast


Back of the player with a fine line structure

Processing Features
1. The first impression of optical / special features to support the design: elegant and refined-looking Media Player in piano lacquer / Aludesign.

2. Housing material / surface quality: black plastic with a very good feel something gyro tabs.

3. Controls - Handling: Navigation unit and separate buttons to control and adjust the player with a good pressure point.

4. Quality (sharpness / resolution) of the display: 2.8 inch color display with 262.00 and a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels. Good color and sharp display.

5. The quality and extent of the supplied accessories: USB cable, earphones in very good quality, software, user manual, bag.

6. Conclusion processing: Simple and elegant designed MP3 player with black plastic surface, good pressure point the buttons and sharp display.

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Basic functions

USB plugging for cable system and the 3.5 mm headset connection

Feature
1. Battery life: Depending on the duration of use max. 2.5 days; control of the MP3 player, play and play video, view pictures and settings. The player in the connection mode to the PC via USB is directly charged.

2. Following variants: Bluetooth, USB port, 3.5 mm mini-jack for headphones.

3. PC synchronization: The data cable is included. The SA5285BT is recognized as an external hard drive, so no additional installation of the software. When you synchronize with the PC is on the screen, which files from the player may not be played. Easily synchronize the audio data. Basically, the format compatible for video and photo files are using the software accordingly, so that they appear on the GoGear SA5285BT be played.

4. Conclusion: The battery life could be longer. On SA5285BT all headphones with 3.5 mm jack can be connected. The PC synchronization, is smooth, without any problems and is compatible with Windows Vista and XP. Some competitors still have problems with Windows Vista and synchronize incomplete or not at all. The SA5285BT succeed without obstacles.

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Multimedia features

Custom EQ to vote for the songs according to their own wishes


Sharp colors and a fine display of images


Qualitatively good supplied in-ear Headphones

Feature
1. Music - Video Player: Play species, EQ, Title leap forward / rewind, pause, play audio and video formats; options: Play audio formats: MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, forward / rewind, track skip, pause; sound settings: Full sound, volume limit, equalizer: off, rock, pop, jazz, classical, dance, electronic, lounge, R & B, hip hop, language, Custom (on its own needs); playback mode: mix, repeat timer lights always on, 10 sec, 30 sec, 60 sec; brightness; Sleep Timer:, 15, 30, 60 minutes; Language: 21 languages; All songs, artists, album - Cover, albums, genres: Classical, Electronica, pop, soul and R & B, World; Playlists: Playlist 1 on the go, I love songs; via Bluetooth or send play, delete, evaluate title.

2. Sound quality: (A) Overview - The MP3 player can only be used in conjunction with the headset or an appropriate speaker (box) can be used and has no built-in speakers. The quality of the sound is neither normal mode still dull and gives the mid prima. With the full sound activation (select "Full Sound", the EQ programs disabled), it achieved a very good, dense spatial sound image.
The Philips SA5285BT reasonable sounding Headphones is mitgibt standard. With the pre-programmed sound fields (rock, pop, jazz, classical, dance, electronic, lounge, R & B, hip hop, language) is in a phonetic effective adaptation to the tastes of the listener possible , With the EQ fields far less impressive work as the "full sound" function. Alternative: Using the built-in 5-band graphic EQ KSetup own. The supplied earphones convince by neutral and clear reproduction.

(B) Advanced Audio impressions - Toni Braxtons hit "Secret" thrilled the Philips Media Player particularly active "Full Sound" feature: a space perceived as authentic, with very good momentum hand in hand. Voices and instruments are clearly separated. The only weakness is something to the root area revoked it. With power, pressure and volume after the start of scores Snaps'90s dance hit "Colour of Love". In order to play the bass and clear voice can enjoy, but it is necessary to properly Headphones firmly anchored in the ear. The often to be heard, somewhat indifferent feeling only marginally to exercise all acoustic events, missing the Go Gear completely. The slow build at the beginning of the piece is emotional and delicate play - a superior performance for a portable music and media players. The iPod and iPod Classic Touch supplied earphones are at best be described as medium and can not depend on the haptics, or the appearance and certainly not by the acoustics her with the Philips Headphone keep pace.

3. Stand & Photo: Photos are taken with a pleasant sharpness, and natural colors. The contrast also convinced, for the high quality of displays used up talking about. Very pleasant: While the content of the image folder, will continue to play music in sound quality is maintained, there are no dropouts. In the moving image playback convince color and contrast too. Only rarely comes to light cloud pixels in fast-moving objects.

4. Radio / features / quality: FM radio with 20 channels memory; RDS, Bluetooth play space choose to save storage space, manual mode, automatic scanning, radio recording (5 minutes), the channel names are not added, it will only MHz. In general, the operation of radio stations very simple and easy with the manual mode. Depending on the channel select good to mediocre play. Scraping is not easily avoidable, but receives the Go Gear also a lot of channels. The acoustics is very natural and lively, although votes appear a little thin, but always clear, even at low or high volume.

5. Further facilities: Bluetooth: (problem finding lot of other devices and transfer of data); screen saver, date and time, Skins: dark, light, red; factory setting, information capacity, free memory, firmware - version, model, Support Site; recordings: voice recordings start For a recording has been a period of 5 minutes, the result can hear. Voices have substance and are almost refreshing sounding and real play. Recording Library: FM transmitter records; folder view. The Go Gear can be purchased online or WMV videos from the PC.

6. Storage capacity: 8 GB - for the purchase price ok.

7. Conclusion: The sounding perfectly Media Player is exacerbated by additional settings and sound effects improved or adapted. The image quality surprises in the state and beautifully. Both are pixel free and are very sharp. The FM radio with RDS can save 20 channels seats, but only if they are stored frequencies and no channel name.

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Handling

Side buttons regulating the volume


Navigation element for easy operation

Feature
1. One-hand operation for the main functions?: yes

2. Readability of the display: The legibility of the display on the day depends on the attitude of the background. In the night no trouble displaying content.

3. Handling the navigation elements to look up the menus: Simple operation of the entire MP3 player via Navi key; hold key to securing; side buttons regulating the volume. By "Super Scroll" (search button with 2 speed) can be quickly and easily navigate through all the archives.

4. Clarity of the menus: quite clear menu.

5. Extent of the menus: practical extent with meaningful equipment.

6. Graphic design of the menus: Simple, yet modern and timeless designed menu.

7. Conclusion: Even by the very good readability of the display, even in direct sunlight, which only small losses of ad quality brings with it, delighted the simple operation of the Navi key. The menu is simple, understandable and modern design and has a practical scale.


Conclusion

High-quality portable media player in the elegant look

The GoGear SA5285BT provides a convincing test results. It combines a high-quality processing, a noble optics, an easy-to-use operating and very good acoustic properties to a strong overall package. The full sound technology from Philips allows a spatially authentic, dense and clear sound. Also, what the photo and video playback, scores of GoGear with impeccable results. The equipment is practical, but not overly abundant. The market price is in view of the performance profile is absolutely in order.