Philips ShoqBox

alaTest has collected and analyzed 13 reviews from magazines and websites. Opinions about the build quality and battery are overall positive. The usability and design are also appreciated. The storage and size get less positive views. Reviews are divided on the performance.

sound, design, usability, battery, build quality

memory, size, storage

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other MP3 Players the Philips ShoqBox is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 77/100 = Good quality.

Review analysis

(Based on 13 reviews)

2 expert reviews

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Expert review by:

Philips ShoqBox

 

This appealingly cute and ultraportable mini boombox suffers from a few flaws, but it's a clever idea none-the-less.

Simple menu navigation ; Plays DRM-protected WMA files ; FM tuner ; Alarm clock ; Can use as external speakers for other devices

Mediocre audio quality ; No line-in recording ; Can't manually scan through FM radio ; No expansion slot ; Puny 256MB of storage

Consumer review by:

Philips ShoqBox

 

I really like it so far. I was DOA (dead on arrival) for me - but a few quick google searches taught me to look for the reset button on back. The radio reception has been crappy in my apartment - even with the antenna. The speaker are great for such...

great sound, compact, easy to use

poor radio, memory not expandable

Consumer review by:

Philips ShoqBox

 

A kewl little mp3 player,good enough for a bedroom with handy alarm function and nice alarm clock.Sound quality is tops.

Good sound quality,Nice styling and good menu systems,Alarm function,Clock etc,Nice build quality

Why no SD slot ? come on Philips ; Avoid Musicmatch its pants still wont work with mine...Get Shoqbox buddie free its easy and quick ; Get the new 1 gig version

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Consumer review by:

"A cool device"

 

Simple and Handy. Nice piece of equipment. No regrets

Memory is not expandable. Im limited to the built-in mem which is definitely insufficient for a big mp3 collection

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"Still've not got one that works yet (after 3 attempts!)"

 

I had been dropping hints for ages that I would like one of these for my birthday and was delighted when I did get one - unfortunately I have yet to get one that works (after 3 attempts I am starting to lose hope of ever getting one).

Simple and Handy. Nice piece of equipment. No regrets.

Memory is not expandable. Im limited to the built-in mem which is definitely insufficient for a big mp3 collection.

Consumer review by:

"It's pretty neat."

 

Not as exciting when i actually got it, but nonetheless its a neat little device i dont regret buying. I also had the same problem with the startup, and was about to take it back. Good thing i saved myself the trouble and called the customer support...

Consumer review by:

"Great for portable music"

 

After getting a "dud" unit I contacted Philips support and found that they could be reset this was by plugging in power and usb connections and holding in the reset button (press unitl you feel it click) for about ten seconds. It fired up straight away...

Consumer review by:

"Not bad!"

 

Found the FM reception was much better with headphones acting as the aerial. Wish the light would turn off at night though, when charging, additionally , wich you could turn on the light at night when not charging so you can actually read the time on...

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"Great but flawed......"

 

Firstly I have to confess that I was totally smitten when I saw these cuties in Stuff magazine some months back and a purchase was from that time onward inevitable.. The “geek inside” informed me that this was yet another electronic item that would...

Consumer review by:

"Neat size"

 

Don't count on good FM operation.

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