Toshiba Gigabeat

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The Gigabeat  is a snazzy line of MP3 players  from Toshiba  that could truly be a strong competitor with Apple's iPod  with their high quality audio and video. The Gigabeat is an ultra compact MP3 player compatible with Windows XP and Windows XP Media Center Edition. The newest Gigabeats feature a screen larger than those of the iPod which can easily be viewed outdoors. The latest addition to the Gigabeat line is a 30 or 60 GB portable video player which has viewing times of up to 8 hours.

S-Series

Toshiba Gigabeat S-series

  • The latest version of the Toshiba Gigabeat  comes in either a 30GB  white or 60 GB  black model.
  • 2.4" LCD color Display.
  • 12 hours of audio and 3.5 hours of video.
  • 30 GB model supports up to 7500 songs and close to 500 hours of audio.
  • 60GB model supports up to 1500 songs and 996 hours of audio.
  • Slightly thicker than Apple's iPod but otherwise dimensions are slightly smaller.
  • Smaller than the first generation F-series Gigabeat.
  • Requires Windows XP or XP Media Center edition.
  • Watch television shows, movies, view photos, or listen to music
  • Supports MP3, WMA, WMA Lossless and WAV files.
  • Digital Camera backup, just plug your digital camera into the USB port and upload your photos.
  • FM tuner with 30 station presets
  • Connect and control it with XBox 360  with Portable Media Center version 2.0 software.
  • Compatible with StarZ's Vongo movie subscription service.
  • Costs between $225 and $260.

V-Series MP3

Toshiba Gigabeat V-series Portable Video Player

  • The 30GB Gigabeat Video Player  features up to 8 hours of video watching capability.
  • 3.5" diagonal LCD screen.
  • 320 x 240 screen resolution.
  • Up to 30 hours of music.
  • Built in speaker so you can listen to it without headphones.
  • Requires Windows XP or XP Media Center edition.
  • Supports MP3, WMA, WMA Lossless and WAV files.
  • Digital Camera backup, just plug your digital camera into the USB port and upload your photos.
  • FM tuner with 30 station presets.
  • Connect and control it with XBox 360  with Portable Media Center version 2.0 software.
  • Compatible with StarZ's Vongo movie subscription service.
  • Costs around $300.

F-Series MP3

Toshiba Gigabeat F-Series MP3 Player

  • The Gigabeat’s 2.2-inch QVGA screen is an absolute knockout, with vivid colors (240,000), high resolution (320 x 240 pixels), and a bright backlight.
  • The Gigabeat Room software easily syncs up your music library. Once your photos are transferred to the Gigabeat, images pop up instantly and look amazing.
  • The Gigabeat plays protected MP3, WMA and WAV tracks without any problems and it works with portable subscription services like Yahoo Music Unlimited, Rhapsody To Go,  and Napster To Go. 
  • The Gigabeat an impressive battery life, lasting over 16 hours.
  • USB cradle allows one button file transfer and ripping of entire CD with RipRec.
  • Comes with 28 user selectable equalizer settings including SRS® WOW™
  • What is in the box? One Toshiba gigabeat  Audio Player, AC adapter, power supply, cradle, USB cable, headphones and software CD-ROM
  • Available in three models with maximum recording time:
    • F10: Approximately 166 hours - 10GB and costs around $279
    • F20: Approximately 332 hours - 20GB and costs around $329
    • F60: Approximately 996 hours - 40GB and costs around $399

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