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Philips GoGear SA2825

07 Jul, 2008, 4:01 pm IST | by Shayne Rana | PMPs

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Once again portability and size take centerstage for DAPs. Philips has always had small DAPs and PMPs in its GoGear range, and the SA2825 is no different. But as we all know size isn’t everything; it’s how you use it that matters. Yes, it’s the quality and functionality the device brings to the proverbial table that is significant, so let’s get to it.

Form Factor
The SA2825 is a squarish, neat-looking, "plump" player. If you’re wondering why I’ve used so many adjectives, take a look at the image. The player has a navigation system that's similar to the Iriver's S10. It has a clear 128 x 64 pixel resolution OLED display that can display four lines. The front panel has a silver mirrored finish, rather like the sort you see in those cool glares favored by American biker cops. The four sides have the keys for navigating the menus and music.

On the top is a Return key (that takes you back to the previous menu) and the power/selector/play key. The 3mm earphone socket is located on the same side. There's a dedicated Record key on one side, where you’ll also find the mini-USB port. On the opposite side are the volume keys, with the Hold switch at the bottom. The front face may be a fingerprint magnet, but it’s not a bad-looking device at all.

Features and Performance
Philips has made sure that the SA2825 has plenty to offer music buffs. Aside from having an FM tuner that takes no more than 17 seconds to locate and save all available stations, it also has an FM recording option. That’s in addition to the inbuilt voice recorder. I was quite impressed during my daily commute. Although you’ll still get plenty of static in most areas, the pickup is pretty remarkable.

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GoGear , DAP

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