BenQ Joybee 102R

35 reviews

May, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 35 reviews of BenQ Joybee 102R. The average rating for this product is 3.2/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the sound and performance. The design and portability also get good reviews, but there are some negative comments about the reliability and durability. There are some mixed comments about the storage.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the BenQ Joybee 102R is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 79/100 = Good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 20 user reviews of BenQ Joybee 102R from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People really like the design and price. The performance and portability also get good feedback. The reliability and durability get negative views.

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80% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Expert review by : William O'Neal (cnet.com)

BenQ Joybee 102R

This tiny flash player is an attractive, wearable device but fails to impress overall.

Small, wearable form factor; USB 2.0 support; cute.

No display; limited playback options; have to use miniheadphone jack.

Sure, the Joybee 102R is cute as a mobile audio accessory, but you can find better basic flash players.

Mar, 2005

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Expert review by : Bill Machrone (pcmag.com)

BenQ JoyBee 102R

Watch the BenQ Joybee 102R as it swings back and forth; you are getting sleeeepy. You'd be within your rights if you mistook the Joybee for some kind of hypnotic amulet. This wearable digital audio player is as much about fashion as it is about music....

Eye-catching, fun, wearable player. Lightweight, easy to use

Audio quality is adequate, but lacking in bass. No EQ presets. USB 1.1 interface and only 128MB of storage. Proprietary cable

As much about fashion and fun as music, the BenQ Joybee 102R sacrifices music quality and flexibility for small size and attention-getting looks.

Feb, 2005

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Expert review by : Bill Machrone (pcmag.com)

BenQ Joybee 102R

As much about fashion and fun as music, the BenQ Joybee 102R sacrifices music quality and flexibility for small size and attention-getting looks.

Eye-catching, fun, wearable player. Lightweight, easy to use.

Audio quality is adequate, but lacking in bass. No EQ presets. USB 1.1 interface and only 128MB of storage. Proprietary cable.

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Feb, 2005

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Expert review by : William O'Neal (cnet.com.au)

BenQ Joybee 102R (128MB)

This tiny flash player is an attractive, wearable device, but fails to impress overall.

Small, wearable form factor ; USB 2.0 support ; Cute

No display ; Limited playback options ; Have to use miniheadphone jack

Mar, 2005

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Expert review by : William O'Neal (cnet.com.au)

BenQ Joybee 102R

This tiny flash player is an attractive, wearable device but fails to impress overall.

Small, wearable form factor; USB 2.0 support; cute.

No display; limited playback options; have to use miniheadphone jack.

Sure, the Joybee 102R is cute as a mobile audio accessory, but you can find better basic flash players.

Mar, 2005

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Benq 102R very basic

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uses only 120/128MB

Mar, 2006

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Benq 102R very basic

I bought the Benq Joybee 102R (128mb) as a simple player for some mp3's and as that function it works fine. I bought it on sale in Toronto for $30 CAD at factorydirect.ca . It's small with good sound volume and a laynard neck support good for ...

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uses only 120/128MB

Mar, 2006

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Joybee 102R Joyful To The Ears, Eyes and Pocket

Easy to operate, user-friendly set-up, built-in rechargable battery, lightweight and stylish

No pause feature, no display or radio channels, no sound equalization options

Mar, 2006

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Joybee 102R Joyful To The Ears, Eyes and Pocket

This is my secondary MP3 player, I also own an iPod Shuffle 512 MB. This BenQ Joybee was purchased because I was tired of listening to my 4-year-old's music in the car, and wanted a tough and cost-effective solution to save me from losing my mind to...

Easy to operate, user-friendly set-up, built-in rechargable battery, lightweight and stylish

No pause feature, no display or radio channels, no sound equalization options

Mar, 2006

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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

"cute and stylish"

sound was gr8 to me,the uploading music was fast and simple,everything about the set up was simple for anyone to accomplish. i use it at work and for work its gr8 for me. cheapalso i won it on ebay. only paid 99 cents for the item 19.99 shipping. but...

none yet ill get back to ya

Oct, 2006

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