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(More customer reviews)I'm usually reluctant to buy an electronic item that has no reviews (in Jan '11 this product had no Amazon reviews) especially a brand that I've never heard of, but I decidedly to give this Trio a try. I wanted a handheld video player to use on the train on my daily commute and this fit the bill nicely for two key reasons:
1) it can play .avi (divx/xvid) files directly without the need to convert to a different file type. A lot of similar products seem to need conversion to mp4 or other formats. Until now I have been watching videos on my Sony PSP which takes an inordinate amount of time to convert large avi files.
2) its inexpensive compared to similar avi players. One of the marketplace sellers (Circuit City) listed it new for sixty and so far its been worth every penny.
The video quality is very good though I can't say for sure if its true high definition. I have been able to view several different avi files seamlessly and all 16:9 widescreen videos have fit the screen perfectly. It has a 4.3 inch widescreen display (the same size as a PSP screen) and its very lightweight and portable. The 8 gigs is great as it can hold a number of videos and has the micro SD slot for adding extra disk space.
Another useful feature is it remembers where you stopped watching a video when you exit the player or the battery runs out. You then have the option to resume where you left off. You can also choose the point in time to start watching a particular video by selecting the hours and minutes. This is nice as it saves you having to fast forward for a long time.
I don't plan to listen to much music with this Trio, but the few mp3 songs that I did copy over (Coldplay, Muse, Bryan Adams and John Williams) played quite nicely. The FM radio wasn't so good, maybe because I'm using it on the train. The voice recorder sounded alright but again not something I will use. It also has a calculator, picture viewer and some other features.
Its very easy to use. The user manual suggests using Windows media player to transfer media files from your computer, but since the Trio works like a USB flash drive you can simply use Windows Explorer to copy & paste (or drag & drop) the files, delete files, create directories (folders) and so forth.
The battery life is not bad. A full charge provided about three hours of video play and that's with me constantly fiddling with the volume and other features. Oh and there's no external charger for this, the USB cable charges the battery while connected to the computer.
The product was packaged extremely well, just like you would expect from Apple or Sony. The following additional items were included: a compact user manual, headphones, a USB cable, a HDMI cable for hooking up to a tv, and a remote.
All good stuff but a few shortcomings worth pointing out. I have noticed that under bright sunlight the video resolution isn't as clear. If you're in a window seat with light coming through it could be a nuisance. Secondly the touchscreen is a little cumbersome to use, especially when trying to adjust the volume. If you have big fingertips like me it might prove fiddly. Finally the on/off switch feels a little delicate. If it comes off I'm not sure how easy it will be to fix.
All in all I think the Trio is excellent value for money. Its given me everything I wanted in a portable avi player despite the limitations. I only hope it can last a long time. I do recommend this product based on my own experience but to be on the safe side make sure your seller has a sensible return policy.
Cheers,
John
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Watch your media come to life on the Trio T4300 High Definition 4.3" touch screen media player! Tons of storage with 8GB of internal memory and additional memory can be added via the MicroSD slot. This player holds up to 20 Hrs of video, 4000 songs or 8000 pictures. Built in voice recorder and included remote control creates the perfect entertainment companion. Files supported include, MP3,WMA audio files, LRC files, AVI video files, JPG,GIF,BMP picture and TXT. The T4300HD also includes an HDMI out port for viewing movies or pictures on your HD TV! Packaging includes earbuds, USB cable, Remote control, Mini HDMI to HDMI cable and user's manual. US based customer support can be reached M-F 8AM-6PM CST at 580-272-0035
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