Compare Apple iPod touch 1st Generation Black (16 GB) MP3 Player to Philips GoGear SA1VBE (4 GB) Digital Media Player

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Apple iPod touch 1st Generation Black (16 GB) MP3 Player

Philips GoGear SA1VBE (4 GB) Digital Media Player

35 reviews

$499.99 | 1 store

12 reviews

From $49.83 | 1 store

Product Description

The iPod Touch's stunning 3.5" multi-touch screen lets you navigate quickly through the intuitive menu system to any of your media. The screen automatically re-orients itself,... More

The iPod Touch's stunning 3.5" multi-touch screen lets you navigate quickly through the intuitive menu system to any of your media. The screen automatically re-orients itself, whichever way you're holding the iPod, so choose the view you want. Less

Thanks to the Philips GoGear ViBE MP3 player, you can take you music and videos on all your travels without worrying about the battery going flat! The GoGear ViBE is such a user-friendly... More

Thanks to the Philips GoGear ViBE MP3 player, you can take you music and videos on all your travels without worrying about the battery going flat! The GoGear ViBE is such a user-friendly device: it's equipped with a 1.5" colour LCD screen for displaying album artwork and videos from online content-sharing sites such as YouTube and Google Video. The Philips GoGear ViBE also supports a host of different formats, including JPEG and BMP, and it boasts a voice recording mode. With the Go Gear ViBE from Philips, you'll feel the vibe! Less

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Key Features

Number of Songs

4100

1000

Usage

Music • Video • Photo Viewing • Gaming / Apps • Internet

Music • Video • Recording • Photo Viewing

Interface

USB 2.0

Screen Size

3.5 inch

1.5 inch

Main Storage Type

Built-in Memory

Operating System

Apple iOS

Storage Capacity

16 GB

4 GB

Audio Capabilities

Audio Format

MP3 • WAV • AAC • MP3 VBR • AIFF

MP3 • WMA

MP3 Bit-Rate

16 kbps - 320 kbps

Frequency Respone

20 Hz - 20,000 Hz

Video Capabilities

Video Format

MPEG-4 • H.264 • M4V • Mov

SMV

Video Bit-Rate

160 kbps

Max Video Resolution

480 x 320

128 x 128

Connectors

Outputs

Headphone Jack

Other Features

Additional Features

FM Stereo Tuner • Voice Recorder • Radio Recorder • Equalizer Controls • Upgradable Firmware

Brand

Apple

Philips

Power Supply

Power Source

Internal Battery

Battery Life

Up to 22 Hours

Up to 25 Hours

Battery Type

Rechargeable Lithium Battery

Dimensions

Height

10.9 cm

Width

6.1 cm

Weight

4.2 oz.

1.2 oz.

Depth

0.31 in.

Weight and Size

Widescreen

Compact

Warranty

1 Year

Miscellaneous

UPC

8712581471149

Product ID

79783054

85220473

Family Line

iPod touch

GoGear

Product MPN

MPN

MA627LLAOB

SA1VBE04K/17

Consumer Reviews

Apple iPod touch 1st Generation Black (16 GB) MP3 Player

$499.99

Philips GoGear SA1VBE (4 GB) Digital Media Player

From $49.83

Product Review Summary

4.5

Based on 35 user reviews

91% recommend this product

5 stars

4 stars

3 stars

2 stars

1 star

Pros

Nice Screen (17)
Easy to Use (16)
Great Design (15)
Compact (11)
Simple Setup (10)
Quality Construction (6)
Lightweight (5)
Stylish (5)
Rich Features (4)
touch screen (4)

Cons

A little Pricey (13)
Short Battery Life (7)
Lacks features (4)
Overpriced (4)
Inadequate Storage (2)
Programing freezes (1)
you have to pay for updates (1)
Easily scratched (1)
Slippery (1)

Good For

Everyday Use (15)
Gifts (13)
Travel (11)
Working Out (10)
Runners (6)
Men (5)
Music (4)
Business (3)
Office (2)
Home (2)

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Consumer Reviews

Does Everything- And Does It Well

bysmartone86 Oct 19, 2010

13 Helpfuls 14 Helpfuls

Pros Slim, light weight design, apps, multifunctional

Cons Poor battery life, no speaker or physical volume buttons on first generation

Recommended it? Yes

Immediately after seeing the iPhone keynote address, I was mesmerized. The device was a brand new concept; it was a complete game changer. I wanted one, and I waned one badly. I did not, however, want that data plan and expensive phone plans that came came with... Read full review »

16 GB IPod Touch- Exquisite Product

bybrneyedpisces Apr 19, 2010

9 Helpfuls 10 Helpfuls

Pros Tons of storage space, and many FREE things to do on your IPod!

Cons Some of the music prices are a little high if you purchase them from Apple

Recommended it? Yes

The Apple Ipod Touch provides great entertainment for all ages. There are many free applications, games, and music products from Apple that you can put on your Ipod. I even have some apps on there for my 16 month old son, like an adorable piano that plays just like a real one and he... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

3.6

Based on 12 user reviews

83% recommend this product

5 stars

4 stars

3 stars

2 stars

1 star

Pros

Simple Setup (6)
Nice Screen (6)
Easy to Use (6)
Compact (5)
Quality Construction (3)
Great Design (2)

Cons

Lacks features (4)
None (1)
Inadequate Storage (1)

Good For

Everyday Use (5)
Travel (4)
Gifts (2)
Working Out (2)
Men (1)
Runners (1)

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Consumer Reviews

546

iPea, GoGear MP3 player is easier to use than the Apple iPod!

byrgathright Dec 10, 2009

29 Helpfuls 30 Helpfuls

Pros Price, 4Gb capacity, no need for supplied software on most computers

Cons Slow transfter speed

Recommended it? Yes

Monday I decided it was time to get a new portable MP3 player. My choice, after looking at several in a local store, was the Philips GoGear Vibe 4Gb. My older Sony D-NF340 Personal CD Player was a great device that lasted for many years but the lack of a configurable equalizer and only... Read full review »

Great for the money

bykdavis74 Apr 7, 2010

11 Helpfuls 12 Helpfuls

Pros Easy to Use, Compact

Cons None

Recommended it? Yes

I purchased this mp3 player to listen to inspirational music during my weekly prayer hour at church. The sound quality is good and it is very easy to sync your music to it. I use Windows Media Player instead of the program it came with (Rhapsody, I believe). It is difficult... Read full review »

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