Transcend T.sonic 840 4 GB Video MP3 Player (Black) | 
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| Brand: Transcend
Category: CE
List Price: $69.99
Buy New: $49.99
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Rating:  18 reviews
Sales Rank: 1825
Media: Electronics
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.6 x 1.4
Warranty: 2 years warranty
MPN: TS4GMP840
Model: TS4GMP840
UPC: 760557806677
EAN: 0760557806677
ASIN: B000VG2KBU
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| Features:
| • | 4 GB capacity for about 1000 songs | | • | 30 hours of music playback on fully charged battery | | • | 1.8-inch TFT LCD screen with 176 x 220 pixel resolution | | • | Plays MP3, WMA, WMA-DRM10, and WAV audio formats; MTV video format (convert using included software); JPG and BMP image files | | • | 2-year limited warranty |
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Product Description
Combining a mirrored surface and metal body, Transcend's T.sonic 840 catches people's eyes. This MP3 player is easy to carry because of its compact size. The 1.8-inch color TFT-LCD screen with high resolution, which delivers the best image quality, is especially designed for video and photo playback. The 3-phase wheel is easy to use and the brilliant graphic user interface displays clearly through the shiny screen. The versatile T.sonic 840 is not just a portable entertainment center, but also provides many useful functions such as digital voice recorder, FM radio, FM recorder, real time clock to display world times, and has a 13-language interface.
Amazon.com Product Description
Combining a mirrored surface and metal body, Transcend's T.sonic 840 is a real eye-catcher. This compact 4 GB MP3 player boasts a high-resolution, 1.8-inch color TFT-LCD screen, delivering great image quality for video and photo playback. The 3-phase wheel control and the intuitive graphic user interface make the player simple to use. Enjoy your entertainment on the go, and quickly access useful functions like a digital voice recorder, FM radio, FM recorder, real-time world clock displaying local and world times, and more.  The Transcend T.sonic 840 is the perfect marriage of elegance and functionality. |  The player features a bright and colorful 1.8-inch TFT screen. (White model shown here.) |  Smooth metal backplate. |  3-way easy navigation wheel (2 GB white model pictured). | Enjoy Your Music Anywhere, Anytime
The T.sonic 840 provides 30 hours of nonstop music playback, and it supports MP3, WMA, and WAV formats, including WMA-DRM10 subscription music files. It also boasts a few features you don't find in many players--like the A-B repeat function (which allows you to continuously replay a designated section of a track), variable track playback speeds, and a sleep mode (which will power off the 840 after 15, 30, or 60 minutes). And naturally, you can dial in the EQ--the 840 features seven equalizer settings, including one customizable user setting. Take Your Entire Photo Library with You
T.sonic 840's high-resolution screen and slideshow screensaver is perfect for viewing your favorite pictures. Pull up JPG and BMP format images for sharing anytime. A Movie Theater in Your Pocket
Transfer full-length movies and video clips to the T.sonic 840 for convenient, portable viewing. Just use the included Transcend Media Converter software to convert to the ".mtv" format, and you're good to go. Listen to Your Favorite Radio Stations
T.sonic 840 is equipped with a crystal-clear recordable FM radio with 20 station presets. Pull up your favorite stations in a snap, and if you want to save it for later, just hit record--the 840 features FM recording. Read Novels Without Turning a Single Page
Leave your books at home, and use the T.sonic 840 to read all of your favorite e-books or other text documents while on the go. The text feature also lets you display lyrics for karaoke-style fun. Create Memorable Voice Recordings
Class lectures, important meetings, or personal memos can be recorded at the touch of a button with T.sonic 840's digital voice recorder enhanced with voice-activity detection (VAD) technology for high-quality gapless recordings. Take Your Files with You
The Hi-Speed Mini USB 2.0 port ensures easy computer connectivity and fast file transfers. An added plus is the ability to use the 840 as a USB flash drive for carrying/transferring files. What's in the Box
Transcend T Sonic 840 4 GB Video MP3 Player (Black), earphones, neck strap, USB cable, software CD, quick start guide, warranty card
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| Customer Reviews: Read 13 more reviews...
 Lot's of features, but lacks refinement January 4, 2009
K. Rule (Beaverton, OR USA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
We have both an iPod Touch and a couple of Zunes at our house. So, we are used to well designed, well-implemented and highly refined MP3 players.
My son is now old enough that he would like to listen to his own music and audio books (he's 8). I decided to get him a "starter" MP3 player. The T.sonic 840 seemed like a good choice. It has many features and is well reviewed. So, I gave it a shot.
Pros:
* Plays MP3
* Plays Videos
* Has an FM tuner
* No specialized software required to transfer and managed files on the player.
* Uses a standard USB connector to charge the unit.
Cons:
* Quirky Control
* Videos needs be converted to an unusual mtv file format.
* Music and videos are accessed by navigating the file system on the unit rather than using a database like in both the iPod and Zune.
* Doesn't seem to support playlists (manual doesn't mention them and I've been unable to get playlists to be recognized).
Tip:
* I use TivoToGo to get recordings from my Tivo to my iPods and Zune. It is possible to convert them to the T.Sonic as well. However, the software converter doesn't recognized files with the suffix .mp4. To convert these files you must change the suffix to .mpeg4. With this changed suffix, the software that comes with the unit will recognize the file and convert it.
The bottom line is this is a reasonable unit for the price, if you are willing to deal with some of its rougher edges and lack of polish. I prefer my Zune and its software. My son hasn't had trouble using lately, but I had to walking him through its user interface because it is a little odd. He loves the T.sonic unit and has been carrying it around when we drive moderate distances.
 Great Little Machine December 18, 2008
Dmitry Kristal (Brooklyn, NY United States)
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
The Good:
*Value: Does the job that iPod Nano does at fraction of a cost.
*Voice Recorder: High-Quality Voice recording with a press of a button.
*No batteries needed: Charges via USB cable to the PC/laptop.
*Has options that many other MP3 players do not have.
The bad:
*No AM Radio: While having FM Radio is great, it leaves AM radio to be desired.
The Bottom Line:
A great alternative to Apple or other popular MP3 product out there. It does the job other more expensive players do and then some. You can play music, videos and view pictures. However, you can also view e-books listen to FM radio and even do voice recording. Measures at 2.5 x 3.5 x 0.5 inches in dimensions and includes a wrist strap and a pouch that can double as a cloth for the player. Displays time, date and includes some miscellaneous options such as play speed, EQ(bass boost, jazz, pop modes, etc) and supports many languages as well. While I never heard of a Transcend brand before, I will be sure to keep an eye open on their future products due to a great product such at this one.
Good Mp3 Player but has its flaws December 18, 2008
S M (California, USA)
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
The T.sonic 840 is a pretty good Mp3 player that has some notable advantages over class leading Apple ipod. Unfortunately the interface and controls of the T.Sonic are no match for the Apple products, but at almost half the price of a comparable 4Gb Ipod, the Tsonic is well worth the price.
*** Postive Points Include: ***
- Clear and bright screen that is easy to read and great for viewing pictures
- The case has a metal back plate and glossy face that looks elegant and is fairly small and easy to carry.
- There is a highly adjustable equalizer to fine tune sound quality.
- The battery life is excellent.
- Good video playback once you use the included software to convert your files to the .mtv format. Unfortunately no other file formats are supported.
- Plays picture slide shows that look pretty good on its high resolution screen
- Built in FM tuner with 20 station presents
- Built in Voice recorder that actually records pretty well considering its small microphone
*** Negative Points Include: ***
- Controls take a little getting used. For example the wheel on the right side looks like it should be for volume but is actually to skip skip tracks.
- No SD or Micro SD slot so you cannot supplement the internal 4gb memory
- Headphones look a bit cheap but their sound quality is pretty good
- Charging is done by USB port only so you will need your computer turned on to charge the player. One work-around is that you could buy a powered USB hub and use it to charge the player without the need for turning on your computer.
- It will only play videos in the .mtv format, no other video formats can be played.
- Photos take a little bit of time to load on the screen (though I am sure if you shrink the photos to a smaller size they would load much faster)
Overall the T.Sonic 840 is worth the its minimalist price tag. It is not an Apple Ipod in the sense that it does not have the smooth touch controls or seamless interface but considering that it is less than half the price I think most people could happily live with it.
 4 gig, 30 hours=good. Slow and awkward = bad. December 15, 2008
P. Falcioni (Central Oregon, United States)
7 out of 11 found this review helpful
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R15J0PBU1CLPJV A short review and basic how-to on the Transcend T.sonic 840 4G player. Good and bad points, plus update suggestions.
Decently "basic" December 12, 2008
K.C. Cole (Columbia, SC USA)
0 out of 4 found this review helpful
Okay, I know we've all heard the saying, "You get what you pay for." Well, that's pretty much what you get with the T.Sonic 840... Which at its current price point, is not necessarily a bad thing! I would really give this device a 2 to 2.5 if I were comparing it to a Zune or an Ipod. I gave it a 3 because it is just not in that class. Not even close. But, if you are looking for a no-frills device or a first time Mp3 player, this is a pretty good choice. The sound quality is GREAT (in its class)! Pretty good bass and treble. The FM tuner is pretty good, too. It only shows the song being played and you don't have any song selection choices. No frills. But in its class it's pretty good.
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