Philips GoGear SA1355

So Philips has launched a new range of media players called the GoGear series. I find it rather ironic that a player this small has a name this long - the SA1355 (kidding). But let's see how it fares with regards to features and performance.

Form Factor
It's slim, and extremely lightweight. The reflective surface on the front gives the player an expensive and classy look. There's also the silver navigation pad for the volume, play/pause, and the forward, rewind and skip keys which adds to the look. The play/pause button is also used as the power switch. By keeping it pressed for about 3-4 seconds the player will shut down or start up. The SA1355 like most other players is also a polite player that is courteous enough to say 'Bye' when shutting down. What? No 'hello' when starting up?

On the top of the player you'll find the menu key along with the A-B loop key and the record button.

One side has the 3.5mm earphone socket and the microphone. And you can also see the Hold switch at the side.

There's the USB connector that slides out from the side opposite the mic. with the help of a slider switch located at the back of the player. Very 007 style. So there's no need for any wires though you do get a small extension cable for the USB just in case.

The interface, I have to say is quite boring and plain. The blue and yellow characters ultimately make the player look a little cheap. So that pretty much spoils the overall look.