Home > Consumer Reviews > Coby MP305-4G MP3 Player with 4 GB Flash Memory FM Radio, USB Drive and LCD - Black

Before you read any further in this review, you should really understand what I wanted in an MP3 player. I wanted a player that was smaller than my iPod, for jogging purposes, I wanted a radio included, and the ability to act as a flash drive in a pinch.

This player acts as all of them, and for an inexpensive price as well.

To be honest, I was expecting a crappy little bit of plastic that would last, if I was lucky, for 2 weeks before throwing up over itself and dying. I was pleasantly surprised. (the headphones included are the "pendant" type, that is, it facilitates the ability to hang the device from your neck. Very conveinent, but the sound quality sucks.) The software required for interfacing with the computer is included on the device, and isn't as unintuitive as you'd expect from a $25 player. You can rip songs from CDs directly into the library, and the file management system is, while simple, adequate for the task at hand. It can hold roundabout 120 songs in my experience. (I feel the need to remind potential buyers that the format of iTunes-bought songs is an encrypted MP4, which will only work in Apple-approved devices.)

The radio tuner is easy to use, requiring none of the "Jimmying" needed by some other tuners, and the reception is great for a device with no antennae. The only qualm I have about recommending it is that it has no AM radio. A small point for most, but I found it's exclusion disheartening.

Overall, I'd recommend this device if you plan to use it lightly. It feels quite cheap, and although I have not encountered any technical problems myself, others I've heard technical glitches from.

I'd like the fact that this product came with full documentation and it was pretty straighforward to use. The only drawback that I found is that this product does not have the option to shut it off itself after a given period of time, it will remain on all the time.

I bought the Coby MP305-4GMpc Player with the 4 GB Flash Memory FM Radio for use in my Fitness Center to listen to the TV's they have available. I purchased this product because the radio I owned didn't get good reception and would cut out completely at times. The MP305 gets GREAT reception even though the Fitness Center is located in the basement of a 6 story industrial building. My only "wish" would be to have Amazon offer an arm band holder for it at the time of check-out because I ended up going to the store to purchase one after the fact.

I recently purchased this MP3 player to use outdoors when I'm working in my yard and garden. I wanted something small that would fit in a pocket and stay out of my way. This player serves my purpose well. I am so pleased with it-especially with the hold/lock button that keeps it from skipping and changing songs if I bump it. The only problem I had was with the headphones that came with it - they did not work with my ear shape and I had to purchase a separate set that inserted in my ears instead. Because of the cheap price for the MP3 player, I didn't feel cheated in any way. If you're looking for something simple to use for a specific purpose like I was, you won't be disappointed with this player

I LOVE this device. I've had other MP3 players that cost twice as much and were no where near as good. The 4GB capacity is really all there and I have added 900 songs and still have over 200MB left.