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- Reviewed on: 01/28/2005
- Released on: 10/11/2004
A few--in most respects, this is a standard-issue flash memory audio player. Big for a modern-day flash-based player, the FY400 measures 1.2 by 3.1 by 0.8 inches and weighs 1.3 ounces, but it's not particularly attractive, with its candy-bar shape, its sharp corners, and its lusterless silver casing. On the other hand, we like the amber color of its LCD backlight and its nifty analog volume wheel, which rotates freely in both directions. The FY400's other controls include a five-way joystick, play/pause and function buttons, and a hold switch. There's also a large red Record button on top of the player, right next to the headphone jack.
A sliding switch on the back of the unit extends and retracts the USB connector. Unfortunately, unlike many players that have built-in connectors, the FY400 doesn't come with an extension cable in case you have obscured or crowded USB ports. On an HP desktop, we were unable to plug the FY400 into any of the front ports--the bezel got in the way. Smaller players such as the MuVo fit without a problem.
The FY400 uses a single AAA battery. The same old pros and cons apply: You can find replacements anywhere on the planet, but you're also stuck having to constantly purchase batteries unless, of course, you invest in rechargeables. We'd definitely prefer a rechargeable cell; the FY400 lasted just 14 hours in our rundown test--far short of MPIO's claim of 20 hours--which means you'll be swapping batteries fairly often.
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