Toshiba Gigabeat MES30VW

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Nov, 2024

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durability (9)
reliability (9)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 188 reviews of Toshiba Gigabeat MES30VW. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the performance and design. The portability and sound are also appreciated, whereas there are some negative comments about the durability and reliability.

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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 MES30VW is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 105 user reviews of Toshiba Gigabeat MES30VW from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Comments about the sound and portability are generally positive. The design and performance also get good comments, but there are some mixed opinions about the battery. There are some less positive views about the durability and reliability.

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74% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Eric Butterfield (pcworld.com)

Toshiba GigaBeat S30 Portable Media Player - Silver (2.375

Toshiba's Gigabeat S30 (MES30VW) is meant to be more than just an audio player. It's a Portable Media Center, meaning that it runs Windows Mobile software and is able to download and play TV shows and movies in addition to playing music and displaying...

High quality audio ; Bright, sharp 2.4-inch LCD

Navigation can be unintuitive

The Gigabeat offers TiVo Series2 and Xbox 360 integration. Navigation could be more intuitive, however.

Aug, 2006

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Expert review by : Eric Butterfield (pcworld.com)

Toshiba Gigabeat S30

This svelte device performs multimedia tasks very well, though navigation could be more intuitive.

High quality audio, Bright, sharp 2.4-inch LCD

Navigation can be unintuitive

Jul, 2006

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Expert review by : James Kim (cnet.com)

Toshiba Gigabeat S review: Toshiba Gigabeat S

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 : Ella Morton (cnet.com.au)

Toshiba gigabeat S30 Review - Portable Video Players

Those turned off by previous gigabeat players' messy interface should take a look at this Portable Media Center model, which shows a huge improvement in the usability stakes.

Comfortable, Trendy design, Pleasing sound quality, Support for digital camera transfers, Portable Media Center interface is a dream to use, Easy integration with a home Media Center set-up

Poor noise cancelling, Relatively flat bass response, Only compatible with Windows XP, No recorder for voice, radio or line-in, Chunky adaptor

With its much improved interface and solid performance, the S30 made us very happy indeed.

Sep, 2006

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Expert review by : Grahm Skee (anythingbutipod.com)

Toshiba Gigabeat S30 & S60 Review

The highly anticipated third installment of Thoshiba's hard drive based MP3player has finally been released after many months of waiting. Released in two different capacities, 30GB and 60GB, this player is graced with an amazing interface, powered by...

Jun, 2006

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Toshiba Gigabeat S30

Introduction Ever since Apple released the iPod, people have tried to label players such as the iRiver IHP-120 as an iPod killer. Fact is, players like the IHP-120 are far too complex and, quite frankly, nerdy for the majority of the population. What...

The S Series really has two competitors: Apple's iPod and Creative's ZVM. The S Series are quite similar to the iPod in that they both put simplicity, integration, and size ahead of features while having both 30gb and 60gb versions, however, the S...

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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

Toshiba gigabeat S30

its ok but i expect more

this player is ok but needs improvemt on the battery life, and it also formats itself for no reason

its not very good for on the move.if u turn it off with full battery, and try to turn it back on, it will say flat battery.its kinda stupid

Nov, 2008

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Toshiba gigabeat S30

Had an S60 since they first came out. Paid $550 at the time! After 9 months of use the battery died to the point of only an hrs playback. It took toshiba a whole month to replace the battery. Less than a year later i still have the same problem. Grr.....

Windows interface, easy to navigate, its not an ipod, looks good and decent sound quality

BATTERY LIFE ; Toshibas customer service, hard to put videos on it

Jul, 2008

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Toshiba gigabeat S30

I love my gigabeat, but it has its' flaws

Nice size, easy to use, good for videos, music & Radio

My player has deleted all my music 5 times in a year. For no reason, it brings up a screen "4. Removing Media Items. Please Wait ; This is ridiculous. And Toshiba customer support is useless, blaming Window's for this problem ; 2 windows media player...

Jan, 2008

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