Philips GoGear Aria Review
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March 25th, 2009
Summary
Enjoy unlimited on-the-go audio and video entertainment with the new Philips GoGear Aria mobile audio video player – compatible with leading content providers Audible and Rhapsody subscriptions.
Rhapsody makes it easy to take your music anywhere with access to millions of songs that you can load onto your player and Audible, the leading provider of digital spoken information and entertainment, gives you access to more than 50,000 audio programs.
The GoGear Aria also allows for easy video download directly from online video sharing sites with the Internet Video Download feature. Simply install the provided PC application and use Internet Explorer to visit your favorite sites and start downloading.
With up to 30-hour music and six-hour video playback time, the GoGear Aria also features FullSound, a Philips-patented technology that enhances the sound quality of MP3 files and adds a professional polish.
Specs
Easy access to entertainment
• Unlimited entertainment options via Rhapsody and Audible subscriptions
• FullSound for rich and dramatic sound quality
• Playback MP3, WMA or DRM files
• More music with 20 FM radio station presets
Easy, intuitive experience
• Simple video downloads from the Internet to your player
• Intuitive user interface with album art display
• Folder view to organize and view media files similar to a PC
• Direct charging from PC via USB
Stylish and innovative features
• Two-inch full color display for smooth navigation
• Voice recording feature turns your player into a portable voice recorder
• Sound Isolation headphones for precise sound
• Up to 30-hour music and six-hour video playback
Available: April 2009
Manufacturers’ suggested retail price: $79.99 (8GB)
$99.99 (16GB)