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Philips GoGear 4GB SA3345/97
By: Laiq Qureshi   |   Mar 13, 2008
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Good sound
Drag-and-drop supported
Recording reception is quite roomy
A bit slow
QVGA screen isn't good enough for movie playback
Video conversion needs proprietary software

The SA3345/97 supports MP3 and WMA formats, and it’s a matter of dragging and dropping. I like this about Philips players — they don’t make a hassle of the whole proprietary software bull like Apple. Photos and videos can also be directly imported.


Coming back to the music, with 4GB you do have some serious space, my suggestion now would be to go shuffle. The bass maybe a bit flat, but the mids and highs were tip-top. The player offers EQ presets plus manual settings, so you can rest assured that you're always in control.


Other features remain quite the same. The player offers FM radio, with the auto tune option that does all the work for you. Works fine if you ask me, but not indoors. The mic reception is pretty good too, and you can read text files if you so wish.



I’m not a big fan of Philips as video players. The screen is incapable of handling frame progressions, and the clipping will only frustrate you. If you use the conversion software provided, you may end up hating the noticeable mosaic compression. It’s good to carry your favorite music videos, maybe some stand-up comedy episodes, or even a short movie if you so feel like it, but it can't do duty as your ideal movie player. Despite claims that it can play MP4, you will need conversion software, sort of a proprietary thing. Boo!


The player costs Rs 6,999 and is a bit expensive if you ask me. Invest in an iPod if you want a clear screen for videos, but then Philips offers more convenience in terms of copying music, recording from radio etc. So consider these too before you decide.

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It is great her! I am going to have one of it my aunt is going to give it to me.
Yma2 @ Nov 30, 2008
bonjour.j'ai 1 philips gogear 4gb mais il se fait que raconnaitre sur les pc portatif
sur les ancien poste sa ne marche pas.il me faut un l'osiciel pour telechargé des trucs.alors je ne sais que faire..........
hemil quenum @ Sep 10, 2008
My Experience with Philips GoGear 4GB SA3345/97 is very bitter. Its only 2 months I Purchased it. Started facing problem from day 2. System is getting hanged. Whn i went back for replacement.. They were misguiding me in one or the other way, Servicing the same one and giving it... but still faced problems later..... and finally today...... Its totally dead. Small mistake from my side was recently ..... I lost the Warranty Card with the Bill. Looking for some kind of help.
Rajeev Pillai @ Sep 02, 2008
Hi,
can you send me the price for this ipod having 8 GB of memory

Thanks
Sheela @ Jul 29, 2008
My bluetooth can`t find any other device. Can somebody help me?
Stevan Savic @ Jun 24, 2008
Its good,
but price is little bit more,
it should be reduced
Rahul @ Mar 13, 2008
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