Toshiba MES60VK Gigabeat 60 GB Portable Media Player (Black)

160 reviews

Nov, 2024

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usability (149)
design (58)
sound (56)
price (29)
performance (27)

Negative
reliability (22)
connectivity (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 160 reviews of Toshiba MES60VK Gigabeat 60 GB Portable Media Player (Black). The average rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the price and portability. The design and sound also get good feedback, whereas comments are divided on the battery. Some have doubts about the connectivity and reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Toshiba MES60VK Gigabeat 60 GB Portable Media Player (Black) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 76/100 = Good quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for Toshiba MES60VK Gigabeat 60 GB Portable Media Player (Black)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 159 user reviews of Toshiba MES60VK Gigabeat 60 GB Portable Media Player (Black) 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. Views about the performance and price are overall positive. The sound and design are also appreciated. There are some critical comments about the connectivity and reliability. Reviews about the battery and portability are mixed.

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76% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

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Toshiba Gigabeat S MES60VK 60GB, black

After numerous delays--the Toshiba Gigabeat S was supposed to ship in March--the highly anticipated MP3 player/PVP has finally arrived in our hands; Toshiba won't send us units, so we ordered ours online for $280. On one hand, the unit's compact form...

The Toshiba Gigabeat S makes its mark as a supercompact 30GB or 60GB portable video player. It supports many music, video, and photo file types, including subscription services, and it has a bevy of features, such as an FM tuner and support for digital...

Unlike many portable video players, the Toshiba Gigabeat S does not record audio or video. There is no voice or FM recording, and the two-cable AC adapter is cumbersome. Also, the Gigabeat S is an MTP device and requires Windows XP. Finally, rated...

Many prospective MP3/PVP buyers have been waiting patiently for this compact, easy-to-use, one-stop shop for media files--looks like the Toshiba Gigabeat S was worth the wait.

Jun, 2006

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