iriver P7 8 GB Multimedia Player (Silver)

The iRiver P7 is fairly big and heavy, with a fascia that's dominated by a 4.3-inch touchscreen. It comes light on physical controls : there are power, menu and volume buttons on top - the latter flush with the edge but most actions are controlled by the touch interface.
- The interface layout is based on a magazine.
- A built-in voice recorder and FM tuner make handy extra features.

Technical Details :
* Display: 4.3 TFT + Touch WQVGA with Display Resolution: 480X272.
* Light and rigid Aluminum Metal body.
* Built-In Storage Capacity: 8/16GB and Expansion Micro SD Memory Slot.
* 50 Hrs Audio Playback/ 7 Hrs Video of Playback.
* Digital Video Formats: MPEG, DivX, RM, RMVB and H.264 and Digital Audio Formats: MP3, WMA, OGG, ASF, FLAC, APE, WAV, AC-3 and AAC.



PRODUCT FEATURES: Sleek and modern PM, Light and rigid Aluminum Metal body. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION: Display: 4.3” TFT + Touch WQVGA, Display Resolution: 480X272, Storage Type: Flash Memory, Built-In Storage Capacity: 8/16GB, Expansion Memory Slot: Micro SD, Digital Audio Formats: MP3, WMA, OGG, ASF, FLAC, APE, WAV, AC-3 and AAC, Digital Video Formats: MPEG, DivX, RM, RMVB and H.264, Digital FM Radio Tuner: 76.0MHz ~ 108.0MHz, Equalizer Presets: 7 Preset EQ, User 5EQ, SRS WOW. Battery Type: Internal 2500mAh battery (Li-Polymer), Battery Life: 50 Hrs Audio Playback/ 7 Hrs Video of Playback, Weight: 6.1 oz (173g), Dimension: 2.88” x 4.4” x 0.5”, Connection Type: USB 2.0, Ultra Fast Data Transfer. Required O/S: Windows 2000 / Windows XP/ Vista, *Windows 98 / ME not support, FM radio and FM recording, Voice Recording, Firmware Upgradeable. PACKAGE INCLUDES: P7 Device, Stereo Earphone, Stylus Pen, USB 2.0 Cable, Installation CD, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card.

PROS :
- Solid video and audio quality.
- Excellent format support.
CONS :
- Laggy touchscreen.
- Lacks storage.

Onkyo DV-SP406B Single Disc DVD Player (Black)

In the fast-paced world of home entertainment, you are faced with a myriad of choices. If you're after a playback component that's going to take care of your core entertainment needs DVD Video, music CDs, and your computer based music and video files then the DV-SP406 DVD/CD/MP3 player makes good sense. It actually goes a lot further by upscaling video sources to 1080p, for a one-cable HDMI digital connection to a high-definition display. Furthermore, its front-panel USB interface allows easy transfer of your digital music files for playback via your entertainment system. You'll also find quality components throughout, such as a 192 kHz/24-bit audio DAC and a 108 MHz/14-bit video DAC to promote overall playback quality; an intuitive Disc Navigator system that simplifies control over disc media, and a remote control that can be used with an integrated system.

Technical Details

* HDMI out with 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p output.
* Plays DVD Video, Video CD, Audio CD, CD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW.
* Plays MP3, WMA, WMV, MPEG-4, AAC, DivX.
* Optical and Coaxial Digital Out.
* Slow Motion DVD Playback (1/2, 1/4, 1/8, or 1/16).



CUSTOMER FEEDBACK
This is a good choice for an SD DVD player. It will upscale to 1080p and does so pretty well. It's a notch below my Oppo 983H, but considering it costs far less than the Oppo, the performance is well worth the cost.
The build quality is solid, as is typical with Onkyo products. Installation is a snap (basically, just plug in the HDMI cable). The HDMI cable is not included (get one from monoprice at a very reasonable cost). Easy to use menu system, and the disks load quickly.
The only downside is the remote, which is small and has poorly marked buttons. But, it has volume and mute control for Onkyo receivers, so it's a good match should you have that brand.

SanDisk Sansa Fuze 8 GB Video MP3 Player (Black)

With the SanDisk Sansa Fuze, you can fuse your portable entertainment, featuring 8 GB of storage. Listen, watch, and play all day with 24 hours of battery life and room for up to 2,000 songs. Watch your favorite video clips on the Sansa Fuze's 1.9-inch color screen. Measuring just 0.3 inches thin, the Sansa Fuze marks the next wave of music and video players.

Technical Details
* Listen, watch, and play all day with 24 hours of battery life and room for up to 2,000 songs.
* Watch your favorite video clips or share your photos on the 1.9-inch color screen.
* Digital FM radio with 40 preset stations.
* Voice recording with built-in microphone.
* Expand your existing 8 GB memory with the microSD/microSDHC slot.



HIGHLIGHTS
Audio Player
Smaller than a credit card and as thin as a pencil, the new Sansa Fuze MP3 player looks great--and has the brains to match. With room for up to 2,000 songs, you can listen all day long. Jam to FM radio with 40 preset stations, play with the built-in voice recorder, and listen to your favorite audiobooks wherever you go. And with 24 hours of battery life, you're free to listen, watch, and play all day--literally.
Watch Your Favorite Videos
The Sansa Fuze comes with 8 GB of built-in memory enough to store 5 hours of video playback. Watch your favorite TV video clips from wherever you are. To ensure speedy file transfers, the unit features a USB 2.0 connection. Simply connect the player to a PC, and start dragging files from your Windows Media Player 10 or 11 applications.
Expanded Capacity
With an option to extend the capacity, its MicroSD/SDHC memory card slot means storage possibilities are essentially unlimited. Expand your music collection, show albums of photos up to 4000 images*, and watch your favorite videos on those long trips.
Compatible Formats
The player supports MPEG4 video files and audio files saved in MP3, secure and unsecured WMA, WAV, Audible, and Overdrive file formats.
FM Radio
If you're feeling like a break from your own tunes, or want to dial in the TV frequency at the gym, use the digital FM tuner. Save your favorites on the 40 user presets.
Voice Recorder
Use the voice recorder with built-in microphone to take memos, record meetings or lectures, or capture whatever else you might feel inclined to point a microphone at. When you're ready, transfer your files for listening on your PC.

PROS:
1. Nice build quality.
2. Above average user interface.
3. Good soundstage, full & neutral.
CONS:
1. Jogwheel is too sensitive and too easy to turn.