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Sony Vaio VGF-AP1L 40 GB

Description: Model ID VGFAP1L.CEL / Sony VAIO VGF-AP1L - Digital player - HDD 40 GB - display: 2.2" - black / Sony's worldwide reputation for creating ... more

Sony Vaio VGF-AP1L 40 GB ... unique, attractive, high-quality, advanced technology products rests on a long line of innovations embraced by people from all walks of life. With a diverse product lineup serving a variety of lifestyles and industries, Sony continuously strives to introduce new products and technologies to meet changing market needs.

PRODUCT FEATURES:

Hard Drive Digital Music Player;

2.2" QVGA+ color LCD for displaying album jacket, music data and pictures;

Compatible with Sony's Connect Online Music Store;

Up to 20 hours playback with built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery;

Grid Sense touchpad for precise menu navigation;

In-Line remote control with 3-line backlit LCD;

Intuitive music search and play lists creation;

USB 2.0 cradle for easy PC Connection, high-speed transfer and charging;

Transfer pictures directly from compatible digital cameras via USB cable;

Plays back ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus Audio Format;

Supports MP3, WMA and WAV;

Music Management Software supplied.

Newest Review: ... this and the iPod, Sony wins hands down. Another bonus is that, unlike most players, it has a line out on the dock, to ensure ... more

... even better quality sound. So how easy is it to use? Well, the main learning curve is due to the interface, the G-Sense. This comprises of 25 little dimples which act a bit like a touch screen, corresponding to different areas of the menus. It sounds complicated, but once you get the hang of it, it's incredibly simple. All of the features are easy to work out, and I managed alright without a manual. Some of the more useful features include the rating system - it tallies up how many times you've played a song, but...more

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Sony Vaio VGF-AP1L 40 GB: iPod Killer! (Nearly...) (652 words)
by - written on 08/02/09 (Very useful, 86 readings)
Rating:

I've had this player for a good couple of years so far, and before that, it was my sister's. Having been released in 2004, it's by no means a slim mp3 player (and wasn't even then). However, I quite like this about it. Rather than using it as a portable mp3 player, I've loaded all my music onto it, and use it instead of CDs as a stereo in my room. The large size makes me feel confident that it could withstand a blow - it may be bulky, but its metal chassis feels sturdy and unlikely to break any time soon. I also think it looks quite slick with its contrasting battery section. The sound quality on this is great! Whether I'm using headphones or hifi speakers, a ... Read the complete review

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Processing/Quality:	75%	Reliability:	75%
Ease of use:	100%	Features:	100%
Sound quality:	100%	Download speed:	50%

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Technical Details for Sony Vaio VGF-AP1L 40 GB

Product Description	Sony VAIO VGF-AP1L - digital player
Product Type	Digital player - hard drive based
Enclosure Colour	Black
Dimensions (WxDxH)	11.5 cm x 2 cm x 6.3 cm
Weight	210 g
Sound Output Mode	Stereo
Supported Digital Audio Standards	ATRAC3plus, ATRAC3
Digital Photo Playback	Yes
Built-in Display	Colour - 320 x 256 - 2.2" - LCD
Digital Storage Media	Hard disc drive - built-in
Capacity	40 GB
Headphones	Headphones - binaural - stereo
Remote Control	Remote control - cable
PC Interface Supported	Hi-Speed USB
Battery	Player - rechargeable - Lithium Ion