Creative MuVo 128MB
The Nomad Muvo has handy storage features not normally seen in its price range.The Creative Muvo is without a doubt the simplest player in our roundup, both in terms of technical specifications and playback methodology. Oddly enough, it does share one trait with the quite high end iPod and Creative Jukebox players; it also doubles as a storage device.
The MuVo hardware comes in two parts; a small dark blue battery compartment, and a white USB connected playback module that also doubles as a portable storage device, similar to Trek's Thumbdrive or Sony's Micro Vault. This dual storage/music functionality is the main hook that Creative tries to sell the MuVo with, and it's something that has aged reasonably well. When Creative first launched the MuVo it was aggressively priced compared to the USB storage devices of the day, but as these have become much, much cheaper, the MuVo's comparable price has crept northwards. Considering that simple USB flash drives in the 128MB range can be had for well under AU$200, the MuVo's RRP of AU$299 seems a little high.
From a musical playback standpoint, the MuVo is serviceable but simple. The face buttons control power, play/pause and track skipping, while buttons on the edge control volume and whether your track selections will loop. That's all you get; no playlists, no graphic equaliser settings and no track display.
Omitting those features does allow the Muvo to run for up to 12 hours on a single AAA battery. That's Creative's claimed figure; we managed 10 hours with the supplied battery and around five with a very cheap generic battery. As we noted in our original review, if the MuVo recharged via USB, it'd be a more compelling buy, as you could survive on a single rechargeable battery for the entire life of the unit.
Creative Muvo 128MB
Company: Creative Australia
Price: AU$299
Distributor: Selected resellers
Phone: (02) 9666 6500
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