Chris Gohlke
10-09-2006, 03:00 AM
<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://reviews.cnet.com/Coby_PMP4320_Portable_Media_Player_20GB/4505-6499_7-32087936.html?subj=fdba%E2%88%82=rss&tag=MR_Search+Results' target='_blank'>http://reviews.cnet.com/Coby_PMP4320_Portable_Media_Player_20GB/4505-6499_7-32087936.html?subj=fdba%E2%88%82=rss&tag=MR_Search+Results</a><br /><br /></div><i>"Coby Electronics, known for its budget-priced music gadgets has added the PMP4320 to its PVP lineup. Armed with an ample 4.3-inch wide-screen display and just about every feature you could ask for, this media player seems like it could be a killer deal in a world of pricey PVPs. Unfortunately, the unexpectedly high $350 price tag is way too much for what you get---that is, a do-it-all media player with low-end craftsmanship, a mundane interface, and a puny 20GB drive. Ignoring price (street prices should be lower when it ships in October), the PMP4320 does have some redeeming qualities, such as a built-in kickstand (every portable video device should have one), compatibility with many media formats, an FM tuner, audio and video recording, and built-in stereo speakers. Though 20GB of storage is low for a video player, you can expand the memory using the built-in SD slot. It's also a lightweight device that's easy to carry and pocket, thanks in part to its curved backside."</i><br /><br /><img src="http://www.digitalmediathoughts.com/images/32087936-2-300-overview-1.gif" /> <br /><br />I've always considered Coby to be a very low end brand. In fact, I thought that they were the house electronics brand for Kmart. On from the pictures and specs, this looks like a nice player, but based on the review it appears to over promise and under deliver.