Toshiba Gigabeat MEG-F

7 reviews

Nov, 2024

Positive
design (11)
portability (6)
usability (5)
price (2)
performance (2)

Negative
sound (7)
battery (2)
memory (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 7 reviews of Toshiba Gigabeat MEG-F. The average rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Comments about the durability and price are generally positive. The performance and portability are also mentioned favorably. The size and usability get mixed comments. Some have doubts about the memory and battery.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Toshiba Gigabeat MEG-F is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Stewart Wolpin (cnet.co.uk)

Toshiba Gigabeat MEG-F review

Toshiba's enigmatic Gigabeat MEG-F20K There's a reason why the Apple iPod is not only the world's best-selling digital music player but also a bona fide cultural phenomenon: it works. But the reason the iPod will remain king of the MP3 player hill is...

Bright and gorgeous 2.2-inch color LCD screen; direct-to-player CD ripping with included docking cradle; compatible with subscription services such as Napster To Go; eye-catching and customizable wallpaper and screen themes; available in a variety of...

Cradle requires separate AC connection; counterintuitive controls and confusing menus; multiple software applications needed, including the frustrating bundled Gigabeat Room software; no belt clip or in-line remote-control pad included; no FM tuner; no...

Toshiba adds some useful technology and features not found on the iPod, but too many unnecessary limitations, sloppy software, and counterintuitive ergonomics add up to a wasted opportunity.

Jul, 2005

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Expert review by : Donald Bell (cnet.com)

Toshiba Gigabeat U review

Toshiba Gigabeat U

Toshiba's Gigabeat U is a great-sounding, ruggedly constructed MP3 player that offers an FM radio, a photo viewer, and a high-performance direct-to-MP3 recording function, as well as support for purchased and subscription music content.

The Gigabeat U's graphic interface is cheesy, there's no voice recorder, no drag-and-drop file transfer, and it offers only 2GB of memory.

The Toshiba Gigabeat U is one tough, classy player that nails all the right features at a great price.

Aug, 2007

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Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)

Toshiba gigabeat U Series

Toshiba continues extends their portable media player line into the flash memory realm with positive results.

Easy to navigate. Reasonably priced. Sleek design. Line-in recording. FM radio and recording. Small and lightweight.

Limited file support. Tiny screen. Boring graphics. Lousy earbuds.

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Aug, 2007

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Expert review by : Mike Kobrin (pcmag.com)

Toshiba gigabeat S

The new Toshiba gigabeat S series is a serious contender in the hard-drive MP3 player market.

Very good sound quality. Videos and photos look excellent. Interface is polished and easy to use. Very attractive. Supports WMA Lossless.

Buttons on the side should be on the front or integrated with the cross-shaped controller. No voice recorder. Short battery life for audio playback. No Audible support.

playback modes include repeat all and shuffle modes, but no single or a-b repeat. you can tag songs for purchase from an online music service the next time you connect the device to your pc. unfortunately, you can't create multiple playlists on the...

Jun, 2006

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Expert review by : James Kim (cnet.com)

Toshiba Gigabeat S review

Toshiba's Gigabeat S series --shown off by Bill Gates during his Windows Vista-centered CES keynote last January--looks like a bona fide iPod challenger, as it incorporates an improved version of Microsoft's superintuitive Portable Media Center (PMC...

The Toshiba Gigabeat S makes its mark as a supercompact 30GB or 60GB portable video player. It supports many music, video, and photo file types, including subscription services, and it has a bevy of features, such as an FM tuner and support for digital...

Unlike many portable video players, the Toshiba Gigabeat S does not record audio or video. There is no voice or FM recording, and the two-cable AC adapter is cumbersome. Also, the Gigabeat S is an MTP device and requires Windows XP. Finally, rated...

Many prospective MP3/PVP buyers have been waiting patiently for this compact, easy-to-use, one-stop shop for media files--looks like the Toshiba Gigabeat S was worth the wait.

Jun, 2006

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Expert review by : Stewart Wolpin (cnet.com)

Toshiba Gigabeat MEG-F review

Toshiba adds some useful technology and features not found on the iPod, but too many unnecessary limitations, sloppy software, and counterintuitive ergonomics add up to a wasted opportunity.

Jul, 2005

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Expert review by : Bill Machrone (pcmag.com)