- Miniature MP3 CD player
- Plays 8cm CDs only. Does not play standard 12cm CDs
- More than 3 hours of music on one 8cm MP3 CD
- MP3 and AAC support
- 100 sec Magic electronic skip protection
- UDF support
- CD, CD-R and CD-Rewritable compatible
- Playback of MP3 (32-320 Kbps) and VBR
- 3-hour playback with 1 x AA Alkaline batteries (MP3-CD)
- Stereo in-ear headphone, 4 key remote control and AC/DC adapter included
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Technical Details
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Product Description
Manufacturer's Description
Miniture MP3 CD player for playback of 8 cm MP3 CDs. Also supports MP3 and AAC discs in UDF (`drag & drop`) format. 50 tracks, more than 3 hours of music on one 8 cm MP3 CD. Plays your own recordings on both CD-R and CD-RW discs. Handles MP3 tracks with bitrates from 32-320 kbps and variable bitrates. Up to 4 hours of uninterrupted playback (CD) or 3 hours (MP3) playback from 1 regular AA alkaline battery. 100-second Magic electronic skip protection for undisturbed MP3 play (45 sec. for Audio CDs). Large multifunction display shows album, track number, playing time and more. Supplied with stereo in-ear headphone, 4-key in-cord remote control and mains adapter.
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Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
This machine is an ideal compromise for anybody who doesn't want the bulk of a traditional CD/MP3 Walkman, but is prepared to accept something a little bulkier than the latest MP3 players. The 8cm CD format is not great for audio recordings (about 20 minutes max), but superb for MP3 files (180Mb, or over 2 hours of music). CDRs are cheap enough to create a permanent collection, and purchasing even one rewritable CD gives access to more storage than most entry-level MP3 machines. A further advantage is that tracks can be grouped within albums (actually folders in Windows) so you can skip either from track to track or album to album.
The supplied headphones are excellent, and the in-line remote a nice touch (as is the inclusion of a mains adaptor). I haven't had mine long, but initial impressions are that the unit is sturdy and well-made.
On the negative side, it is quite thick (28.5mm), so if you're concerned about the sharp line of that suit, do check first!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
I purchased this product because I was looking for a nice small mp3 player that wasnt one of those really poor 64mb or 128mb stick things. The size is perfect for fitting in a pocket. Its got good bass and a handy controller on the headphone wire.
If you are looking for something compact that will allow you to buy media for it at a reasonable price (normally around 75p - £1 an 8cm cd) then its ideal. The cds are also small so perfect to carry around.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
I am something of a geriatric so can't comment too much about the spec but as someone who has been into MP3 for some time, what a little treasure this is...
Although owning several MP3 players it didn't take long to convince myself this was a 'must have' at the price.
I wasn't expecting too much but I find it superb. Sound quality is excellent, the ESP gives shock proof listening and I did try very hard to beat it. You can turn off the ESP which substantially saves on battery life and I love the fact you can switch to 'resume', stop the player and it will start from where it was stopped when next turned on. Especially useful for car use when you are stopping and starting the engine.
Great little remote control but as I am long past the jogging stage I doubt I'll use it.
I agree with a previous reviewer about the headphones being inclined to fall out but I am perservering and like the machine, they appear to be excellent quality.
The supplied disc failed to close when burnt on XP but the ones I purchased subsequently have been fine...
In my humble opinion this is a great addition or introduction to the wonderful world of MP3 for less than the price of a night on the pop.
Although owning several MP3 players it didn't take long to convince myself this was a 'must have' at the price.
I wasn't expecting too much but I find it superb. Sound quality is excellent, the ESP gives shock proof listening and I did try very hard to beat it. You can turn off the ESP which substantially saves on battery life and I love the fact you can switch to 'resume', stop the player and it will start from where it was stopped when next turned on. Especially useful for car use when you are stopping and starting the engine.
Great little remote control but as I am long past the jogging stage I doubt I'll use it.
I agree with a previous reviewer about the headphones being inclined to fall out but I am perservering and like the machine, they appear to be excellent quality.
The supplied disc failed to close when burnt on XP but the ones I purchased subsequently have been fine...
In my humble opinion this is a great addition or introduction to the wonderful world of MP3 for less than the price of a night on the pop.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Value for money
It's amazing how 128mb and 64mb mp3 players have kept their value over the years, which keeps the larger hard drive based mp3 players squarely out of my price range. Read more
Published on 4 Feb 2003 by Chris
Good mp3 decoder sound quality but...
Had this a couple of weeks now. Love the size of it and the mp3 decoder it better quality than my full size Sony DJ501. Read more
Published on 1 Feb 2003
Very good Mp3 Player
This mp3 player is excellent for people who want a personal stearo with cd qualtiy and want it to fit into a pocket. Read more
Published on 22 Jan 2003 by "carzy_bone1"
Superb !!
First of all, I am amazed how fast I recieved my mp3
player. You will want to keep the Philips EXP 401 MP3 CD Player, whether at home or on the road. Read more
player. You will want to keep the Philips EXP 401 MP3 CD Player, whether at home or on the road. Read more
Published on 22 Jan 2003 by kay hooi keoy
Fantastic value in a groovy package!
I got my EXP 401 this morning, and haven't been able to put it down since I opened the box!
The package contained more than I thought it would, as it included a mains adaptor... Read more
Published on 21 Jan 2003
Nice!
First thing to say- this player is incredible value for money! The ability to play more than four albums on one mini cd, stylish looks, decent earphones, and even an AC adaptor-... Read more
Published on 18 Jan 2003 by "badboy_brenton"
Ma$e welcomes you to the world of mp3
This is a nice little introduction to mp3. Your £30 gets you the player, a blank 210MB CDR, earphone, a separate remote control and a mains adaptor. OK, so what's it like? Read more
Published on 17 Jan 2003 by "m-a-dollarsign-e"
Philips EXP 401 Mp3 Cd player
I just got this earliar today and was really glad about it. After all the packaging was removed I found a really tiny box and then this tiny player. Read more
Published on 16 Jan 2003 by "oy_cheng"
Cheap, nice design and most of all: it's so cool !!
Initially I was looking for a basic mp3 player but they are expensive and most of them use AAA batteries which I don’t have and won’t want to invest on them since I... Read more
Published on 16 Jan 2003 by "antifuse"
Its a Pocket Rocket !!
Decided to take my first step into the world of MP3 and although an IPOD would have been lovely the budget dictated something cheaper. Read more
Published on 15 Jan 2003 by S. Woolger
