VIEWSONIC VPD400

10 reviews

Nov, 2024

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price (8)
portability (3)
battery (2)
sound (2)
size (1)

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usability (5)
reliability (2)
performance (1)
durability (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 10 reviews of VIEWSONIC VPD400. The average rating for this product is 3.4/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviews about the size and battery are overall positive. The sound and portability also get good views. Many are negative about the performance and durability. There are some mixed reviews about the design.

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Expert review by : Simon Williams (trustedreviews.com)

Viewsonic VPD400

So just what does a little under £100 get you from Viewsonic? A non too shabby media player, of course.

This is not an all-singing PMP with touch-screen control. Instead, it relies on two trios of buttons set into its top edge. The left-hand set offers left and right navigation, together with a single-button play, pause and stop, while the right-hand set...

Feb, 2011

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Expert review by : Ginny Mies (techadvisor.co.uk)

ViewSonic VPD400 review

At £92 inc VAT, the ViewSonic VPD400 is more affordable than the 16GB iPod touch, but you must be willing to make a few compromises. Unlike the iPod and Zune, the VPD400 MovieBook HD doesn't have a touchscreen or Wi-Fi, and its design isn't the slickest.

The ViewSonic VPD400 MovieBook HD has a wallet-friendly price tag, but it omits a lot of features. While not everybody needs Wi-Fi or apps with their portable media player, a touchscreen is absolutely necessary on a device like this. The navigational...

Dec, 2009

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Expert review by (itreviews.co.uk)

Viewsonic - VPD400

Most people think of Viewsonic as a monitor manufacturer, but in the last few years the company has diversified considerably, into projectors, Media Centre PCs and most recently into portable media players. The VPD400 and its ...

This is a good little video and audio player with lots of extras and a clear, bright screen. While it's not as easy to operate as a touchscreen device, and a replaceable battery would be more convenient, it does a lot for a relatively modest outlay and...

Dec, 2009

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Expert review by : Ginny Mies (techworld.com)

ViewSonic VPD400

For people who want a portable media player but don't want to break the bank, ViewSonic offers the ViewSonic VPD400 MovieBook HD.

The ViewSonic VPD400 MovieBook HD has a wallet friendly price tag, but it omits a lot of features. While not everybody needs Wi-Fi or apps with their portable media player, a touchscreen is absolutely necessary on a device like this. The navigational...

Dec, 2009

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Expert review by : Good Gear Guide.au (goodgearguide.com.au)

This budget portable media player supports a wide range of file formats

ViewSonic's VPD400 is a portable media player aimed at anyone with a diverse media collection. It can play back many different music and video files and is easy to set up and operate. It doesn't have the same design quality or interface flair as...

Many file types supported, simple to operate

Spartan design and interface, no Wi-Fi, no touch screen, no AAC support

Jan, 2010

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Expert review by : Ginny Mies (goodgearguide.com.au)

ViewSonic VPD400 portable media player

For people who want a portable media player but don't want to break the bank, ViewSonic offers the VPD400. Unlike the Apple iPod and Microsoft Zune, the VPD400 doesn't have a touch screen or Wi-Fi, and its design isn't the slickest.

Inexpensive, display larger than other portable media players

Doesn't support MOV files, navigation can be tedious

The ViewSonic VPD400 has a wallet-friendly price tag, but it omits a lot of features. While not everybody needs Wi-Fi or apps with their portable media player, a touch screen is absolutely necessary on a device like this. The navigational buttons are...

Dec, 2009

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Expert review by : Ginny Mies (pcworld.com)

ViewSonic VPD400 MovieBook HD MP3 Player Review

Inexpensive ; Display larger than other portable media players

Doesn't support MOV files ; Navigation can be tedious

The MovieBook HD is an inexpensive alternative to other portable media players on the market, but on this model ViewSonic has sacrificed design and specs.

Dec, 2009

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ViewSonic VPD400

Portable media players have become increasingly popular, especially with the Apple iPhone & iPad and the Zune HD, but the ViewSonic VPD400 MovieBook HD offers what those done: a cheap price and a multimedia options. The VPD400 allows you to connect it...

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great video player!

The 5" screen on the VDP500 (apparently not released yet) would be nice.

Beautiful display, long battery life (6 hour video playback is correct), will display many different video formats, can handle subtitles ; Can charge from either power adapter or USB connector, so a cell phone battery booster can give additional...

Fast-forward / rewind a bit touchy on timing ; Only 8gig of built-in FLASH

Dec, 2009

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Good product...poor battery life

Since it is not USB charged, it would have been nice to include a car adapter, but that's not a deal breaker. The device is rated for 12 hours audio / 6 hours video playback. I kept the screen brightness to set to the half-way point and was using...

Great resolution, 4.3" screen, MicroSD, easy navigation, Plays most video formats, very portable, good sound quality

Only 2 hours of video playback. No car adapter

Dec, 2009

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