The Neuros MP3 Digital Audio Computer Manufacturer: Neuros Provided By: Neuros Critic: Miguel Blanco Date: 10/08/2003

Capacity: Holds about 4,800 songs encoded at 128 kbps
Display: 2-inch (diagonal) liquid crystal display with orange LED backlight, 128 by 128 pixel resolution, .21/.28 dot pitch 4 level gray scale
Size: Height 5.3" (13.4 cm), Width 3.1" (7.8 cm), Depth 1.3" (3.3 cm), Weight 9.4oz. (266 g)
Operating temperature: -4 to 125 degrees F
Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing
Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 feet (unless in a pressure controlled environment such as an airplane)
Maximum output power: 60mW rms (30 mW per channel)
Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz
MP3 format (up to 320 kbps), MP3 Variable Bit Rate (VBR)
Upgradeable firmware enables support for future audio formats
Recorded Audio: 64-160 kbps, MP3 format
Input/Output: Full speed USB 1.1
MiFi Mode: 69 channel selection (91.1MHz-104.9MHz), Mono and stereo modes
MiFi Maximum range: 20 feet (range can be limited by several factors including receiver, geography and FCC limitations)
MiFi Frequency range: 20Hz-15kHz
MiFi Transmission Strength: 250 microV/M-2 at 3m
AC input: 100V to 125V at 0.4
Frequency: 50 to 60Hz
DC output: 9V at .8 amp
Built-in rechargeable lithium ion battery
Playtime: 10 hours when fully charged
Full charge time: 8 hours

Software

Neuros Synchronization Manager

Requirements

OS: Microsoft® Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP
CPU: Pentium 233MHz or higher
Memory: 64MB minimum
Hard Drive: 160MB
USB Port

Warranty / Other Information

90 Days - Labor / 1 Year - Parts

Conclusion

The $199 price tag makes this player compelling despite all its imperfections and shortcomings. If you want a player that can store your entire music collection, don't mind a few inconvinences, and won't be using the MiFi feature then the Neuros is for you. However, knowing what I know now about the Neuros I would wait until they fix some bugs and release their next version of the player before considering it as a purchase

Pros:

Most Inexpensive Portable Digital Audio Jukebox

Cons:

MiFi feature does not work well enough to be useful
Adding MP3s to your Neuros is somewhat complicated
No Windows Media support
Somewhat bulky
Audio distorts at higher levels
No EQ

Quality: 5 out of 10
Features: 6.5 out of 10
Price: 10 out of 10

Overall: 7.2 out of 10

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