Abstract: Portable media players have yet to take off in the UK, possibly due to the high price? Enter iubi with their keenly priced "Blue" PMP that has a 30gb disk, 8 hour battery life and a low price too.
So, does the Blue dip its fly in the Cowon and Archos ointment? Well, to a degree. The A3 has by far the best video playback quality of the trio, while the 605 is smaller and more pleasant to use. Of course, the 605 also has Wi-Fi, but as the current ...
Ah, the tragic cost of a terrible interface. The iubi has one of the most vivid screens in its class - although its only 480 x 272 and could really do with a punchier backlight - but its Operating System and button layout are just awful. A huge part o...
Smart looks; good battery life; broad codec support
Flaws in the interface that mean some controls are positioned illogically -- its not a deal breaker, but it could have been fixed so easily
The Blue is a competant, compact player that should see you through any long-haul flight or dull commute. Though the display lacks the sharpness and clarity of some other PVRs weve tested, contrast on the Blue is good, and the unit is sturdy ...
