Typical price
£150
What it is
A wind-up MP3 and video player with a stack of handy extra functions
7.3
6.5
What you need to know: Trevor Baylis Eco Media Player
We like:
Wind-up power; phone-charger function; SD card storage; the torch
We don't like:
The price; chunky design; poor video quality; slow to upload music
SmartPlanet judgement:
It's not a viable alternative to an iPod but for a green media player, we can't help but like this chunky thing. It adapts well to a number of music and video formats, and though it's not particularly user-friendly, the sound quality is good and there are plenty of useful extras like the dictaphone, phone-charging function and simple file management.
Score breakdown:
7.3
Full review:
This is an MP3 and video player that will potentially work for years without ever being connected to a computer. Powered by a hand crank, an internal dynamo and a lithium-ion rechargeable battery, it means an end to toxic disposable batteries. One minute of furious cranking will give you about 40 minutes of power, and you can charge via USB if you prefer -- a full charge will take about nine hours, but the battery will play for 20. Continue reading...
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6.5
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