Toshiba GigaBeat S30 Portable Media Player - Silver (2.375

User Reviews for Toshiba GigaBeat S30 Portable Media Player - Silver (2.375

• Reviewed by: randelcole

  Duration of ownership: 1 Month

  Strengths: Size, stle, audio quality, user interface, screen image

  Weaknesses: poor battery life, battery is not field replaceable (see below), cannot be used as hard drive for document storage, no clock or contact managment capability, maximum volume is average

  Overall Evaluation: This is a fien player that performs well except for one problem, and it is a BIG problem, the battery--for 2 reasons: (1) I only get about 8 hours between charges and (2) the battery is NOT field replacement and when I called Toshiba, they told me that the unit needs to be returned to Toshiba and the cost is a flat rate $140.00 dollars. I almost fell off my chair and dropped the phone. HOw can TOshiba charge $140 to repalce a battery when the player only cost me $216? Toshiba had no reply. I have returned the player and I purchased a Ven Vision instead.
• Reviewed by: mitchec217

  Duration of ownership:

  Strengths: works with wmp11 and Vista

  Weaknesses: if battery goes empty you have to reset the player by switching to dc power.

  Overall Evaluation: I purchased a Gigabeat 60 3 week agao. It is definitely an IPOD and ZUNE killer. It costs less than an IPOD and ZUNE, is Plays for Sure Compatible and has a larger video screen. I am very happy with this purchase. I only wish there were more accessories available. Workout band and holder would be great, as well as, speakers.