Reviews of the MobiBlu Cube2 (2GB, Silver)
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CNET Review
The Good: The incredibly compact and durable MobiBlu Cube2 takes the cute li'l shape of the original Cube music player and adds in photo and video support; comes with podcast software and packs in a range of features such as an FM radio, FM scheduling, voice recording, and a customizable equalizer; supports OGG and subscription tracks; includes dual UMS and MTP transfer modes.
The Bad: The Cube2's menu system is a pain to navigate and requires a lot of clicking to call up new content; viewing your photos and videos on the small screen is novel, but much of the image gets cut out; uses a nonstandard USB cable; no simultaneous picture viewing and music listening; flaky FM reception and subpar battery life.
The Bottom Line: No doubt the cult of the Cube will continue with this new model, the world's smallest multimedia player. While it doesn't offer an ideal user experience, it makes up for it in style.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 64/100 and users 66/100. Comparing these reviews to 261117 other MP3 & Digital Media Players reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 84/100 = Very Good.
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No Rating
lordpercy.com
Review Summary: Mobiblu have updated the unfeasibly small 1" Cube MP3 player. This version 2.0 now has a full colour OLED screen, video playback and a JPEG viewer. We go all fingers and thumbs as we test it!
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pcmag.com
Review Summary: The Cube2 is an impressive feat of engineering, but it's less practical than many other flash-based players out there because of its shape and size.
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goodgearguide.com.au
Review Summary: If size is your primary concern, the Cube 2 may suit you, but if not there are better alternatives.
Manufacturer: Hyun Won America, Inc. (MobiBLU)
Part number: CUBE22GSILVER
General
- Width 1 in
- Depth 1 in
- Product type Digital player / radio
- Height 1 in
- PC interface(s) supported Hi-Speed USB
- Weight 0.6 oz
- Color Silver
- Digital player signal-to-noise ratio 90 dB
- Available body colors Pink, Blue, Black, Silver
- Flash memory installed 2 GB Integrated
- Digital storage None
- Dimensions (W x D x H) 1 in x 1 in x 1 in
- Body material Plastic
- Voice recording capable Yes
- Included accessories Protective case
- Packaged quantity 1
- Software type Drivers & Utilities
- Digital storage media type None
Radio
- Tuner frequency range FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz
- FM station preset qty 20
- Radio signal-to-noise ratio 50 dB
- Tuner type Digital Radio tuner
- Station preset qty 20
- Tuner bands FM
- Antenna form factor Headphone cord FM
- Tuning display OLED display
Digital Player / Recorder
- Digital player supported digital audio standards WMA, Protected WMA (DRM), Ogg Vorbis, MP3
- Digital player response bandwidth 20 - 20000 Hz
- Digital player playback modes Repeat folder, Playlist, Repeat all, A-B repeat, Resume play, Random play / shuffle, Fade in / fade out
- Digital player supported bit rate 8 - 320
- Digital player ID3 tags support Yes
- Digital player additional features JPEG photo playback, MP3 direct encoding
Carrying Case
- Case type None
Video Playback Features
- Video playback support Motion JPEG
Battery
- Required Qty 1
- Rechargeable Battery Rechargeable
- Battery Enclosure Type Integrated
- Technology Lithium polymer
- Battery Lithium polymer Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
- Mfr estimated battery life 10 hour(s)
Audio System
- Sound output mode Stereo
- Additional features Voice recording, Auto power off, Hold button, FM radio recording capability, Upgradeable firmware
Cable(s) / Peripheral(s)
- Cable(s) included 1 x USB cable -
System Requirements
- Peripheral / Interface devices USB port, CD-ROM
- Min Operating system Microsoft Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP, Apple MacOS X, Apple MacOS 9.x or later, Apple MacOS X 10.x
- Min processor speed 200 MHz
Connections
- Connector type Headphones, USB, 1 x
- Slot(s) provided None
- Slot(s) Required None
Built-in Display
- Audio system built-in display OLED
- Resolution 64 x 48
- Backlight display Yes
- Features Adjustable contrast
Audio Features
- Sound effects TruBass, SRS WOW HD
- Timer Sleep
- Built-in clock Alarm, Digital clock, Sleep timer
CD System
- Digital audio standards supported WMA, ASF, MP3
Equalizer
- Equalizer type Digital graphic
- Equalizer factory presets Classic, Normal, Rock, Jazz, Dance, Live, Pop
- Equalizer band qty 5 bands
Remote Control
- Remote control None
Microphone
- Microphone type Built-in
Headphones
- Headphones type Binaural Ear-bud
- Sound output mode Stereo
- Impedance 16 Ohm
- Connectivity technology Wired
User Opinions
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