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Your music and video clips on the move

Philips GoGear ViBE Portable AV Player packs big entertainment in a superbly small design. Its 1.5” full color display shows off album art and folder view ensures easy file navigation and organization.

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Your music and video clips on the move

Small size, big entertainment

  • ViBE
  • 8GB*

1.5" Full color display for easy navigation and album art

3.8 cm (1.5") full color screen allows you to navigate easily within the control menu or the music files of your GoGear player. Plus, you can flip through your photo collection while enjoying your music on the go.

Up to 25-hour music or 4-hour video playback

Forget about the hassle of having to recharge your GoGear player battery constantly. This longlasting player allows you to savor your favorite tunes for up to a whopping 25 hours of continuous music playback or up to 4 hours of video playback - all on a single charge. Now you can sit back and listen to music all day long or watch the equivalent of 2 movies back-to-back wherever you go.

Easy and intuitive user interface with album art display

GoGear’s easy and intuitive user interface is powered by an advanced navigation technology. It not only helps to ensure quick and smooth navigation but also an enjoyable multimedia experience that doesn’t take long to master. Smart features like Album Art – which displays album artwork embedded in music files – enables you to have a richer experience, just like in the good old days when you would view the cover of a CD or LP while enjoying your music.

Direct charging from PC via USB

Direct charging from PC via USB

Charge your GoGear player battery quickly and easily from your PC via USB. By connecting your player to your PC with the cable provided and following the necessary prompts, your PC will provide the power for charging your player within a few seconds. Enjoy the convenience of doing away with a separate recharger.

FM radio with RDS and 20 presets for more music options

FM radio with RDS and 20 presets for more music options

RDS (Radio Data System) is a communications protocol standard that allows digital information to be transmitted over FM radio broadcasts. RDS-enabled FM radio receivers can display this useful information that includes station identity, program details and song title and artist, etc. At anytime, you can store a desired station as a preset channel on your GoGear player. With 20 preset radio stations that can be stored, you can quickly access your favorite radio station without having to manually tune the frequencies each time.

Folder view to organize and view media files like on your PC

Folder view to organize and view media files like on your PC

Folder view is an optional directory view of the GoGear player that lets you view all the files on your player as if it were a computer. Once you select Folder view, opening any supported file (i.e. music, pictures or videos) is as easy as selecting the file and hitting Play.

Easy video downloads from the Internet to your GoGear

Easy video downloads from the Internet to your GoGear

View videos on the go with Internet Video Download, an easy-to-use feature that lets you download videos from video sharing sites (YouTube, MySpace or Google Video) to your GoGear. Install the PC application provided, connect your GoGear to your PC and use Internet Explorer to visit your favorite video sharing site. Choose a video and click the Download button that appears when you hover the mouse cursor over the video. No need to wait, just move on to other videos and start downloading more.

Playback MP3, WMA or DRM music from subscription services

Playback MP3, WMA or DRM music from subscription services

Your GoGear player supports the latest Windows Media Digital Rights Management (DRM) technology from Microsoft that enables it to recognize and play back music purchased or subscribed from online audio services using the same technology. Or create your own MP3 or WMA music files by ripping your audio CDs and transferring them onto your player to savor the vast universe of digital music available.

Small and wearable for ultimate portability

Small and wearable for ultimate portability

For the ultimate in music portability, this Philips GoGear player is ready for wear and ready to go. The lightweight and ultra compact device gives you superior sound quality and a true portable entertainment experience on the move.

Voice recording to take notes or record anything, anytime

Voice recording to take notes or record anything, anytime

Voice recording converts your GoGear player into a handy dictation machine. Besides playing music or listening to radio, you can also record notes or reminders for work or school, record shopping lists and phone numbers – even song lyrics. By pressing the recording button and speaking into the built-in microphone, voice messages are compressed and stored in the built-in internal memory. Voice recording gives you a highly portable voice recorder allowing you to record anything, anytime and anywhere!

More content choices, with Rhapsody and Audible support

More content choices, with Rhapsody and Audible support

Enjoy the best audio content on your Philips GoGear with Rhapsody and Audible. The Rhapsody online music service gives youaccess millions of full-length, CD-quality tracks from different genres. Rhapsody lets you discover loads of music with guides and recommendations, and a unique channel feature. Audible offers over 75,000 audio programs from leading audiobook publishers, broadcasters, entertainers, magazine and newspaper publishers, and business information providers. Choose from a monthly plan or buy content a-la-carte to take with you on your GoGear.
Technical Specifications

  • Sound

    Equalizer customizable

    Yes

    Frequency response

    20 - 18k  Hz

    Output Power

    2 x 2.4mW

    Channel separation

    45  dB

    Equalizer settings

    • Funk

    • Hip Hop

    • Jazz

    • Rock

    • Techno

    • Classical

    Signal to noise ratio

    > 84 dB

    THD

    0.05% at 1kHz

  • Storage Media

    Built-in memory (RAM)

    8 GB

    Built-in memory type

    NAND Flash

    Mass storage class compliant

    Yes

    Music memory capacity, MP3

    Up to 1800 tracks*

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Technical Specifications

  • Sound

    Equalizer customizable

    Yes

    Frequency response

    20 - 18k  Hz

    Output Power

    2 x 2.4mW

    Channel separation

    45  dB

    Equalizer settings

    • Funk

    • Hip Hop

    • Jazz

    • Rock

    • Techno

    • Classical

    Signal to noise ratio

    > 84 dB

    THD

    0.05% at 1kHz

  • Storage Media

    Built-in memory (RAM)

    8 GB

    Built-in memory type

    NAND Flash

    Mass storage class compliant

    Yes

    Music memory capacity, MP3

    Up to 1800 tracks*

  • Green Specifications

    Lead-free soldered product

    Yes

  • Connectivity

    USB

    USB 2.0

    Headphone

    3.5 mm

  • System Requirements

    CD-ROM drive

    Yes

    Internet connection

    Yes (for access to updated support documents, manuals, future firmware and PC software upgrades)

    PC OS

    Windows XP (SP2) or Windows Vista

    USB

    Free USB port

  • Tuner/Reception/Transmission

    Tuner Bands

    FM

    Station presets

    20

  • Convenience

    Battery charging indication

    On user interface

    Function

    Keypad lock

    Superscroll

    Yes

    Firmware upgradeable

    Yes

    Volume control

    Yes

  • Power

    Battery Capacity

    290 mAh

    Rechargeable

    Yes, via USB

    Battery Type

    LI-Polymer

    Playtime on internal battery

    Up to 25 hours audio or 4 hours video

  • Accessories

    CD-ROM

    Yes , with IFU, Device Manager, Media converter, Rhapsody Media Player

    Headphones

    AY3816

    Quick start guide

    Yes

    USB cable

    AY3930

  • Dimensions

    Product dimensions (WxDxH)

    66 x 42 x 11.6 mm

    Packaging type

    Clamshell

    Product weight

    0.034  kg

    Blister dimensions (WxDxH)

    30 x 120 x 175 mm

  • Audio Playback

    Compression format

    • MP3

    • WMA

    ID3 Tag support

    Song title, artist, album

    MP3 bit rates

    8-320 kbps and VBR

    WMA bit rates

    5-320 kbps

    MP3 sample rates

    • 16  kHz

    • 32  kHz

    • 44.1  kHz

    • 48  kHz

    • 11.025  kHz

    • 22.050  kHz

    • 24  kHz

    • 8  kHz

    WMA sample rates

    8, 11.025, 16, 22.050, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz

    Digital Rights Management

    Windows Media DRM for Portable Devices, Supports download & subscription music services

  • Picture/Display

    Backlight

    Yes

    Diagonal screen size (inch)

    1.5  inch

    Type

    LCD

    Lines of text

    5

    Resolution

    128 x 128 pixels

  • Software

    Device manager

    to restore and upgrade

    Media Converter for Philips

    WMV (.wmv.avi containers);MPEG-4 SP(.avi container only);MPEG-4 ASP(.avi); H.264 (MPEG-4 Part10) (.mp4); Other codec/container combinations supported based on installion of relevant Directshow codecs

  • Still Picture Playback

    Picture Compression Format

    • JPEG

    • BMP

    Slide show

    Yes

  • Audio Capturing

    Built-in microphone

    mono

    Voice recording

    Yes

  • Video Playback

    SMV

    128 x 128, 24 fps

  • Storage capacity based on 4 minutes per song and 64 kbps WMA or 128 kbps MP3 encoding.
  • Actual transfer speed may vary based on your operating system and software configuration.
  • 1GB = 1 billion bytes; available storage capacity will be less.
  • Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced. Battery life and number of charge cycles vary by use and settings.