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Coby MP836

The Coby MP836 is a video MP3 player that features 4GB, 8GB, or 16GB of internal flash memory.  The player is designed with a widescreen 3" full-color LCD display and intuitive touchscreen controls for navigating through the files.  The player is compatible with music and videos in MP3, WMA, OGG, WMV, AVI, MP4, and ASF formats, and can also display text and photos files.  The MP836 utilizes USB 2.0 technology for fast file transfer, includes an FM tuner, and supports ID3 and LRC tags for displaying track information.  It also has an integrated Li-Ion rechargeable battery that provides up to 25 hours of audio playback per charge.  The player is available only in black and comes with a USB cable, carrying couch, and high end isolating earphones.

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Coby MP836
MSRP $150.00
Release date February, 2009
Brand Coby
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includes FM tuner
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microSD expansion
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3" touchscreen
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OGG support
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integrated rechargeable battery - up to 25 hours of playback
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affordable price
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not a well known quality brand
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fails to play back supported video formats
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included video transcoding software is poor and doesn't always produce working videos
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poor support
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poorly written instructions
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Poor user-interface
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shoddy workmanship
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Unappealing design
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Features/Specs

  • 3" TFT LCD full-color display (480 x 272 resolution)
  • Intuitive touchscreen controls
  • 4GB, 8GB, or 16GB internal flash memory
  • microSD Expansion slot
  • Plays music, video, text, and photos
  • Integrated FM Tuner
  • Supported Audio Formats: MP3, WMA, OGG
  • Supported Video Formats: WMV, AVI, MP4, ASF
  • Other Supported Formats: JPG, BMP, GIF, TXT
  • ID3 and LRC Support
  • Integrated Li-Ion rechargeable battery with 25 hour battery life
  • USB 2.0 technology
  • Comes with isolation stereo headphones, USB cable, and carrying pouch
  • Available in black
  • Dimensions: 2.04" x 3.82" x 0.41"

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Coby MP836 | 8GB

• Coby 16 GB Flash MP3 Player with 3-Inch Color LCD, FM and Touch Screen Control (Black)

UPC: 716829783672

EAN: 716829783672

MPN: MP836-16G

Coby MP836 | 8GB

• Coby 8 GB Flash MP3 Player with 3-Inch Color LCD, FM and Touch Screen Control (Black)

• Cob MP836-8GB 3 LCD High-Resolution 8GB Video MP3 Plaer

UPC: 716829783665

EAN: 716829783665

MPN: MP8368GB

Coby MP836 | 4GB

• Cob CB MP836-4GB 3 LCD High-Resolution 4GB Video MP3 Plaer

MPN: MP8364GB

Coby MP836 | 4GB

• Mp836-4Gblk 4 Gb Mp3 Player With Fm & Touch Screen Control (4 Gb)

MPN: MP8364GBLK

Coby MP836 | 8GB

• Mp836-8Gblk 8 Gb Mp3 Player With Fm & Touch Screen Control (8 Gb)

MPN: MP8368GBLK

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Yale

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May 7, 2009
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ProSCORE
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Pros

  • includes FM tuner
  • microSD expansion
  • 3" touchscreen
  • OGG support
  • integrated rechargeable battery - up to 25 hours of playback
  • affordable price

Cons

  • not a well known quality brand
  • fails to play back supported video formats
  • included video transcoding software is poor and doesn't always produce working videos
  • poor support
  • poorly written instructions
  • shoddy workmanship

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Marcus Clarke

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June 18, 2009
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100
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6 pros
0 cons
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • includes FM tuner
  • microSD expansion
  • 3" touchscreen
  • OGG support
  • integrated rechargeable battery - up to 25 hours of playback
  • affordable price

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ralli

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May 19, 2009
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5 pros
5 cons

Pros

  • includes FM tuner
  • microSD expansion
  • 3" touchscreen
  • OGG support
  • integrated rechargeable battery - up to 25 hours of playback

Cons

  • not a well known quality brand
  • fails to play back supported video formats
  • included video transcoding software is poor and doesn't always produce working videos
  • Poor user-interface
  • Unappealing design

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