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FID 530 (128 MB) MP3 Player

Apple iPod touch 2nd Generation (32 GB) MP3 Player

9 reviews

Not Currently Available

42 reviews

$399.99 | 1 store

Product Description

This ultra compact mp3 player has 128 MB of onboard memory and a SmartMedia Card slot to add up to 128 MB more. That's up to 3.5 hours of skip free music! The irock! 530 is a 2.5" x... More

This ultra compact mp3 player has 128 MB of onboard memory and a SmartMedia Card slot to add up to 128 MB more. That's up to 3.5 hours of skip free music! The irock! 530 is a 2.5" x 2.8" x 0.7" portable MP3 player with USB connectivity. It's powered by 1 AAA battery, and features a STN LCD. Less

Flip through your library by album artwork. Create Genius Playlists on the go. And add to your collection by shopping the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store from any Wi-Fi hotspot.

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Key Features

Number of Songs

8000

Usage

Music

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

Interface

USB

Screen Size

3.5 inch

Main Storage Type

Built-in Memory

Operating System

Apple iOS

Expansion Slots

SmartMedia Card

Storage Capacity

128 MB

32 GB

Audio Capabilities

Signal to Noise Ratio

90 dB

Audio Format

MP3

MP3 • WAV • AAC • AIFF • Audible

MP3 Bit-Rate

16 kbps - 320 kbps

Frequency Respone

20 Hz

20 Hz - 20,000 Hz

Video Capabilities

Video Format

MPEG-4 • H.264 • Mov

Video Bit-Rate

1,500 kbps

Max Video Resolution

640 x 480

Other Features

Brand

FID

Apple

Power Supply

Power Source

External Battery

Battery Life

Up to 8 Hours

Up to 36 Hours

Battery Type

Rechargeable Lithium Battery

Dimensions

Height

7.1 cm

10.9 cm

Width

6.4 cm

6.1 cm

Weight

2.24 oz.

4.05 oz.

Depth

0.7 in.

0.33 in.

Weight and Size

Compact

Widescreen

Warranty

90 Days

Miscellaneous

Release Date

9 September, 2008

Product ID

20253146

71108325

Family Line

Irock

iPod touch

Product MPN

MPN

IROCK530R

MB533LL/A

Consumer Reviews

FID 530 (128 MB) MP3 Player

Not Currently Available

Apple iPod touch 2nd Generation (32 GB) MP3 Player

$399.99

Product Review Summary

3.3

Based on 9 user reviews

78% recommend this product

5 stars

4 stars

3 stars

2 stars

1 star

Pros

None Yet

Cons

None Yet

Good For

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Consumer Reviews

302

Rockin' the Suburbs (And the gym, the subway, the DMV...) with my iRock!

bymrs-j Jul 6, 2003

39 Helpfuls 40 Helpfuls

Pros Lightweight, sturdy, long battery life, easy to use.

Cons Limited LCD display, SmartMedia formatting utility is buggy, poor product support.

Recommended it? Yes

Overview
I'm no stranger to MP3 players. I started using a first generation RCA MP3 player a few years ago but it couldn't hold more than an hour of music. As a die-hard Apple fan, I was eyeing the iPod longingly when I purchased my iMac, figuring it would be the ultimate accessory.

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I Rock, or so my son says!

byjavajnkie Feb 20, 2003

35 Helpfuls 36 Helpfuls

Pros Small, lightweight. Great sound and battery life. Cheap. Durable. Expandable memory.

Cons Doesn't support ID3 tags. Bud earphones look a little cheap. No backlight for the...

Recommended it? Yes

My oldest son had a short Christmas list this year:
MP3 Player
Trip to Seattle to visit family

There was no trip to Seattle tucked under the tree this, but there was an iRock! 530 MP3 player. Given its two months of continuous use, it was well worth the $100 (on sale) price... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.6

Based on 42 user reviews

90% recommend this product

5 stars

4 stars

3 stars

2 stars

1 star

Pros

Nice Screen (11)
Easy to Use (10)
Simple Setup (10)
Compact (9)
Great Design (9)
Quality Construction (8)
Rich Features (5)
Stylish (4)
Long Battery Life (2)
touch screen (2)

Cons

A little Pricey (6)
Short Battery Life (3)
Inadequate Storage (3)
Lacks customization (1)
you have to pay for updates (1)
Difficult to use (1)
Lacks features (1)
Programing freezes (1)

Good For

Everyday Use (14)
Gifts (14)
Working Out (9)
Travel (7)
Men (5)
Music (4)
Runners (4)
Women (3)
Home (3)
Commuting (3)

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Consumer Reviews

2445

Apple iPod Touch - Way Beyond Just MP3s

byAliventiAsylum Jan 3, 2009

46 Helpfuls 47 Helpfuls

Pros easy to use, number of uses, screen quality, connectivity, availability of additions to...

Cons screen shows fingerprints & smudges easily, lack of documentation, formats supported

Recommended it? Yes

I am a geek. I don’t even try to pretend not to be. When having a computer in the home was an abnormality, I had one. I love electronics gadgets even though lately providing for my kids usually takes precedence over Mom satisfying her electronics fixation. I was pretty lucky this Christmas to... Read full review »

595

Still Doesn't Make Sense - But Makes a Great Gift....

bynad_masters Nov 2, 2008

24 Helpfuls 25 Helpfuls

Pros Internal speaker, Slick interface, Music navigation (still need good ID Tags), Slick Web...

Cons Expensive, Internet-related stuff doesn't make sense on such a device

Recommended it? No

As you may know, my brother bought the first gen iPod Touch 32GB and was enjoying it for a good couple of months. The smooth and slick touch interface won him over. It was one of those impulse buys that net him one. He did not regret it one bit.

Knowing my birthday was around the corner,... Read full review »

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