 Cute little MP3 player |
| Review Date: November 16, 2009 |
| Reviewer: ChiJD, NY, NY USA |
It is just as cute as it looks. It is a lot smaller than I was expecting (2 5/8in long, 5/8in deep), and it has the capability to stack LEGOs on top and underneath it, which is neat and nostalgic. I like fidgeting with the LEGOs while I listen to it on longer subway rides. The package even comes with 2 matching LEGOs to get you started, and a pair of cheap little white earbuds (which are just about as good as you would expect, no better or worse).
Now, let's get down to what the player can do. It has a very tiny little LCD screen, and a small nubbie type control button that you push to move around the menus with. It is intuitive to use but comes with easy instructions as well. It might be hard to use if you have really large clumsy fingers or have a tough time seeing small font. There are 3 menus, the music menu, the pictures, and the options. Music is sorted in terms of albums and artists, and is simple to navigate. As the music plays, it displays the album title and track title, along with cover art (if you put that on the player as well). As far as music goes, it plays music fine. It does add a delay to the beginning of songs, and it has a "fadeout" time when you pause a song. It plays about 1-2seconds longer than you would like and fades a bit. It doesn't bother me much though. What has begun to bother me is the fact that you can't look around the other menus and play a song. Any time you stray from the song playing menu, the song stops. Therefore, you can't line up the next song while the current one is playing.
In the photo menu, I can't figure out how to do anything but display the pictures. You can't set any of them as wallpaper or anything, all you can do is view them, and the screen is way too small and pixelated for it to be a useful feature. It seems like a slightly useless menu option. In the options menu, you can alter the brightness, the backlight, mess with the equalizer, change the language, and set a sleep timer. I was surprised because it doesn't have any sort of clock built into it. I liked being able to check the time on my old MP3 player. It doesn't have any program that you need to install for it, you just plug it in to the computer and load your music on. No need for any outside program or anything. It has an optional LEGO skin for your windows media player, but it is just an optional perk.
As far as battery life goes, I have not had it long but it seems to be playing strong. The package boasts 7-8hrs, and I will edit the review if I find any discrepancies. If what you are looking for is an attractive pocket-size little MP3 player, this should fit the bill.
Advantages:
Nostalgic and cute.
Stackable with LEGO bricks.
Small and portable.
No installation needed.
Simple to use with good instruction manual.
Disadvantages
Only 2gb
LCD screen is tiny and harder to see than most screens
Songs "fade" when you pause and restart songs
Can't look through menus while songs are playing.
No clock feature |
Solid first MP3 player and information on firmware update...
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| Review Date: December 30, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Adam C. Levensohn, Framingham , MA |
This is a very good first MP3 player . I bought it for my 5 year old and it is easy to use and operate. The screen is a bit hard to read due in large part that the names of artists and songs are too long to fit in the small screen , but it does scroll so it can be read with patience.
I would also recommend upgrading the headphones, the earbuds it comes with are your standard generic cheapo earbuds. They sound fine, but for younger children they don't stay in their ears very well , especially if they are active. I like these Kidz Gear Wired Headphones For Kids
This is not an iPod or Zune, it is not even a third tier MP3 player(Creative , Archos), it is a really cute first MP3 player , that seems to be durable and easy to use and operate.
There are a few complaints that the "All Songs" feature is not available and further comments that a firmware update is needed but no further information anywhere online. I contacted Digiblue support and they provided this link to the firmware upgrade which does resolve this critical issue.
Hi,
An updated version of the LEGO MP3 Player firmware has been developed to create the All Songs selection. Please follow the steps below to download and install the updated LEGO MP3 firmware:
1. Click on the download link: [...]
NOTE: if you receive a message asking for a username/password, please click on the Anonymous checkbox.
2. Save the download (LegoMP3.zip) to your Desktop.
3. Right-click on LegoMP3.zip and select 'Extract All'
4. Select 'Next' when the Extracting Window appears
5. Navigate to your Desktop in the 'Select a Destination'
6. Once you have extracted the files, open the LegoMP3 folder on your Desktop.
7. Open the LEGO MP3 - Flash Instructions PDF file for detailed instructions on how to proceed.
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Not bad for the Kiddies
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| Review Date: December 29, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Whytea, Corona, CA United States |
This is not a bad unit. Fairly durable and for the lego fans, a fun addition. 2GB holds a lot of music for my 6 year old, and the battery life is fairly long.
The complaint about the "All Songs" Play option missing is true, but there is an easy fix. Why this is not on their website escapes all logic, but in any case, here's the details.
If the All Songs option is not listed, there is a firmware update that Digital Blue will send you for free that solves the issue.
An updated version of the LEGO MP3 Player firmware has been developed to create the All Songs selection. Please follow the steps below to download and install the updated LEGO MP3 firmware:
Click on the download link: [...]
NOTE: if you receive a message asking for a username/password, please click on the Anonymous checkbox.
Save the download (LegoMP3.zip) to your Desktop.
Right-click on LegoMP3.zip and select 'Extract All'
Select 'Next' when the Extracting Window appears
Navigate to your Desktop in the 'Select a Destination'
Once you have extracted the files, open the LegoMP3 folder on your Desktop.
Open the LEGO MP3 - Flash Instructions PDF file for detailed instructions on how to proceed.
Enjoy.
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Not a good mp3 player for younger kids
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| Review Date: December 28, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Olive, Brandon, MS USA |
This mp3 player is cool-looking, has a good sound, and is more fun than your average mp3 player (how many mp3 players can you actually build on?!). So why 3 stars instead of 4 or 5? Because it is not suitable for children under about 9 or 10. I have a 6-year-old who loves Lego and loves his music. I thought this player would be a perfect fit. How wrong I was! To listen to your music, you have a choice of 2 menus: Artist or Album. My 6-year-old doesn't know who the artists are who sing his favorite songs! There's no shuffle feature (that I could find) that shuffles all songs on the player. Plus, the toggle switch that you use to navigate through menus and find your songs was a bit frustrating for me to use, much less for him.
I am surprised at this mp3 player. Lego products are always top-notch products, in my opinion. To put out a player that only an older kid can use, when younger kids are the ones who really use your products, makes absolutely no sense.
Bottom line, good mp3 player for older kids or adults with a fun side only! |
No volume control!!!
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| Review Date: July 12, 2010 |
| Reviewer: oldlegoman, |
| this mp3 player looks great, works okay, but has no volume control. do not get this item if you plan on using with headphones, very frustrating. only really worth it when plugged into serious speakers/stereos that have a volume control of their own. |
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US $37.94
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