Creative Technology MuVo Muvo N200 (512 MB) MP3 Player
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- Number of Songs: 120
- Usage: Music Recording
- Interface: USB 2.0
- Main Storage Type: Built-in Memory
- Storage Capacity: 512 MB
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Great sound, shame about the body?
Pros
Great sound in a tiny piece of kit you can take anywhere.
Cons
Plastic case is easily scratched.
Recommended it?
Yes
The Bottom Line:
If you want an easy to use portable MP3 player with good sound and an ok radio as a bonus, then this is a good choice.
I've had my MuVo for a couple of months now, so have had time to try it out. On the whole, I'm pretty impressed – it's great to have something so tiny that it's easy to slip into any pocket yet capable of carrying around so much. (Mine is the 512MB and track count is currently 137). Volume is plenty loud and sound quality is good - the equaliser allows you to choose a number of pre-sets or tweak your own custom setting.
The set is great if you want music whilst exercising – I've used mine jogging and of course the music doesn't skip at all ... just as good as when standing still. The set comes with a translucent holder which can be clipped onto your belt, which works well enough although it does rather spoil the look. Also supplied is an armband, which is even nastier! For running, I've found it just as easy to keep the set in a pocket or in my hand. The earphone cable is extra long, so no problems wherever you want it.
Controls are nice and straightforward and backed up with a clear menu display. This is a good job, as the book of instructions is "quick start" only and I haven't been able to locate further detail on the provided CD-Rom. This supplies drivers and Creative's Media Player. I haven't bothered with the latter as Window's Media Player looks nicer and works just as well with the MuVo. Transferring files to and from the MuVo is easy – you can use Windows Explorer or do it direct from the Media Player.
Disappointments? The plastic case is the main one – its easy to scratch (including by use/removal of the belt clip) and the cover for the battery compartment feels a little flimsy. Would have been so much better if the whole thing were cased in aluminium, but I guess that would push the price up!
I originally chose the MuVo because its one of a few sets with built in radio. This isn't as good as the MP3 player, however I find it quite listenable ... not exactly hifi FM, but good enough.
Tracks can be sorted into folders, but not into subfolders below this. So you couldn't put your favourite band into one folder then subdivide into albums. However, this isn't really such a great issue ... 130+ tracks is plenty, but probably not enough for this level of organisation!
Not sure about battery life as I use rechargeables, which perhaps don't provide power for as long as the most expensive alkalines. However, when the battery dies, it will die quickly and with little warning ... there is a battery meter but once you're down to one bar, you're on borrowed time! At least you can swap the battery out, no need to get back to base to recharge the unit.
The set is great if you want music whilst exercising – I've used mine jogging and of course the music doesn't skip at all ... just as good as when standing still. The set comes with a translucent holder which can be clipped onto your belt, which works well enough although it does rather spoil the look. Also supplied is an armband, which is even nastier! For running, I've found it just as easy to keep the set in a pocket or in my hand. The earphone cable is extra long, so no problems wherever you want it.
Controls are nice and straightforward and backed up with a clear menu display. This is a good job, as the book of instructions is "quick start" only and I haven't been able to locate further detail on the provided CD-Rom. This supplies drivers and Creative's Media Player. I haven't bothered with the latter as Window's Media Player looks nicer and works just as well with the MuVo. Transferring files to and from the MuVo is easy – you can use Windows Explorer or do it direct from the Media Player.
Disappointments? The plastic case is the main one – its easy to scratch (including by use/removal of the belt clip) and the cover for the battery compartment feels a little flimsy. Would have been so much better if the whole thing were cased in aluminium, but I guess that would push the price up!
I originally chose the MuVo because its one of a few sets with built in radio. This isn't as good as the MP3 player, however I find it quite listenable ... not exactly hifi FM, but good enough.
Tracks can be sorted into folders, but not into subfolders below this. So you couldn't put your favourite band into one folder then subdivide into albums. However, this isn't really such a great issue ... 130+ tracks is plenty, but probably not enough for this level of organisation!
Not sure about battery life as I use rechargeables, which perhaps don't provide power for as long as the most expensive alkalines. However, when the battery dies, it will die quickly and with little warning ... there is a battery meter but once you're down to one bar, you're on borrowed time! At least you can swap the battery out, no need to get back to base to recharge the unit.
