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20GB Olympus mrobe MR-500i

Olympus m:robe MR-500i (20 GB) MP3 Player

Black 16 GB iPod Touch

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

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$499.00  |  1 store
Product Description
Olympus Imaging Corporation (President: Hiroshi Komiya) is pleased to announce its entry into the portable hard disk drive music player business with the introduction of m:robe brand... More
Olympus Imaging Corporation (President: Hiroshi Komiya) is pleased to announce its entry into the portable hard disk drive music player business with the introduction of m:robe brand products that offer a totally new way of enjoying music. The first m:robe series products to be offered are MR-500i and MR-100 HDD music players. With these and other m:robe series products to be released in the future, Olympus is offering consumers a new music-oriented lifestyle and a convenient new way to carry their favorite music and images with them wherever they go. Less
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
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Key Features   
Number of Songs   5000 4100
Usage Music Music • Video • Photo Viewing • Gaming / Apps • Internet
Interface   USB 2.0 USB 2.0
Screen Size 3.7 inch 3.5 inch
Main Storage Type Hard Drive Built-in Memory
Operating System - Apple iOS
Storage Capacity   20 GB 16 GB
Audio Capabilities   
Signal to Noise Ratio 75 dB -
WMA Bit-Rate 32 kbps - 192 kbps -
Audio Format   MP3 • WMA MP3 • WAV • AAC • MP3 VBR • AIFF
MP3 Bit-Rate   8 kbps - 320 kbps 16 kbps - 320 kbps
Frequency Respone - 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz
Video Capabilities   
Video Format   - MPEG-4 • H.264 • M4V • Mov
Video Bit-Rate - 160 kbps
Max Video Resolution   - 480 x 320
Screen   
On Screen Display   ID3 Tag Info • Battery Level • Playlist / Table of Contents • Play Mode • Elapsed Time -
Connectors   
Outputs - Headphone Jack
Other Features   
Additional Features   Built-In Digital Camera -
Brand Olympus Apple
Power Supply   
Power Source Internal Battery Internal Battery
Battery Life Up to 12 Hours Up to 22 Hours
Battery Type - Rechargeable Lithium Battery
Dimensions   
Height 7.6 cm 10.9 cm
Width 11.1 cm 6.1 cm
Weight 7.4 oz. 4.2 oz.
Depth 0.84 in. 0.31 in.
Weight and Size - Widescreen
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year 1 Year
Miscellaneous   
Release Date January, 2005 -
Product ID 22983200 79783054
Family Line m:robe iPod touch
Product MPN   
MPN m:robe MR-500 MA627LLAOB
 
Consumer Reviews
20GB Olympus mrobe MR-500i
Olympus m:robe MR-500i (20 GB) MP3 Player
Not Currently Available
Black 16 GB iPod Touch
Apple iPod touch 1st Generation Black (16 GB) MP3 Player
$499.00

Product Review Summary

3.7
Based on 7 user reviews
71% recommend this product
5 stars
1
4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
1
1 star
Pros
  • None Yet
Cons
  • None Yet
Good For
  • None Yet

Consumer Reviews

13

M:Robe Vs. IPOD

bypinkpccna Aug 16, 2008
8 Helpfuls 9 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros touch screen, camera, 20 gig internal memory, all the accessories it came with.
Cons lags and the software. picture quality.
Recommended it? Yes

My fiance' bought this mp3 player for me for Christmas. I wanted an mp3 player so bad and looked at all the available ones out there and this one caught my eye.

Compared to the IPOD its has a smaller internal memory, but unlike the IPOD it has a digital camera built in. The camera is... Read full review »

2

Great product, Bad software

byunclewilly123 Nov 28, 2005
7 Helpfuls 8 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Good price, Cool accessories, lots of storage, looks sweet, multifunctional, touch...
Cons m:trip software that comes with it, customer support, loads slow
Recommended it? No

I recently purchased this product cuz it looks cool and has a camera and mp3 player for a great price. It looks great, came with a ton of cool acessories (remote, carrying case, video cable for connecting to TV) and the price was great. Then i tried to put some music on it. The software that comes... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.5
Based on 35 user reviews
91% recommend this product
5 stars
21
4 stars
13
3 stars
2 stars
1
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

64

Does Everything- And Does It Well

bysmartone86 Oct 19, 2010
13 Helpfuls 14 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
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 »

5

16 GB IPod Touch- Exquisite Product

bybrneyedpisces Apr 19, 2010
9 Helpfuls 10 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
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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