Philips GoGear HDD1620

116 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Design (28)
Battery (17)
Build quality (7)
Size (7)
Portability (3)

Negative
Performance (5)
Storage (3)
Sound (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 116 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviews about the connectivity and size are overall positive. The build quality and battery also get good feedback, whereas the sound and storage get critical opinions.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other MP3 Players the Philips GoGear HDD1620 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 80/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by: Rachel Wolan (cnet.co.uk)

Philips GoGear Jukebox HDD1620 (6GB) review

The 6GB Philips GoGear Jukebox HDD1620 will please penny-pinchers and patient power users alike, but if you demand a speedy processor in your MP3 player, look elsewhere

Attractive price ; Sharp, full-colour display ; Voice recorder ; Included earbuds are surprisingly decent

Glossy, black surface is highly smudge-prone ; Touch-sensitive controls are ultrasensitive ; Processor isn't always up to speed

Performance In our tests, the Philips GoGear HDD1620 offered excellent sound quality, even when using the included earbuds. We still recommend swapping these for a better pair, however, as they barely block outside noise. The player's battery life also...

Feb, 2006

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Consumer review by: A B (cnet.co.uk)

Looks great, easy to use, sound quality is as good as any I've tried and I'd recommend it

Nov, 2006

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Consumer review by: Anonymous (cnet.co.uk)

It's good for different uses

Nov, 2006

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Consumer review by: Andy Wakeman (cnet.co.uk)

Good price

Jul, 2006

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Consumer review by: Angelique Spiteri (cnet.co.uk)

Nice looking but very poor quality, LCD screen very delicate

Jul, 2006

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Consumer review by: Daniel Fernandez (cnet.co.uk)

It looks very good, is light but a tad slow

Apr, 2006

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Philips GoGear Jukebox HDD1620 (6GB)

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Amazon review summary for the Philips GoGear HDD1620

alaTest has collected and analysed 44 user reviews of the Philips GoGear HDD1620 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other MP3 & Media Players on Amazon.co.uk.

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performance, storage

39% of reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: hari patel (amazon.co.uk)

Brilliant little player!!!!

This really is a brilliant player. Yes the interface and the layout and style is not as good as Apples' Ipods but is not far off. First of all the voice recorder is absolutely brilliant. You can record sounds with pin-sharp clarity. I even recorded a...

Jun, 2009

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Consumer review by: hari patel (amazon.co.uk)