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MP3 player Philips GoGear SA1942

The Philips GoGear SA1942 is a compact MP3 player designed to provide a quality audio experience. With a storage capacity of 4 GB, it allows you to keep a wide selection of your favorite tracks, while being easily portable thanks to its lightweight of only 34 g.

This model features a signal-to-noise ratio of 80 dB, ensuring clear and precise listening. The built-in equalizer allows you to adjust the audio frequencies according to your preferences, while the frequency range extends from 80 to 18000 Hz for rich sound reproduction.

The Philips GoGear SA1942 supports multiple audio formats, including MP3, WAV, and WMA, ensuring optimal compatibility with your files. Additionally, it offers continuous audio playback of 27 hours, allowing you to enjoy your music without interruption.

With an LCD screen of 128 x 48 pixels and a backlight, the interface is easy to read, even in low-light conditions. The player is also equipped with a 3.5 mm headphone jack and a USB 2.0 port for fast file transfers.

In summary, the Philips GoGear SA1942 is an ideal choice for music lovers looking for a compact, durable MP3 player that offers superior audio quality.

7 10

Editorial note

The Philips GoGear SA1942 stands out for its exceptional audio quality, thanks to a signal-to-noise ratio of 80 dB that ensures clear and precise listening. Its built-in equalizer allows users to customize their sound experience, offering valuable flexibility to adapt the sound to different music styles. Moreover, its 27-hour continuous playback time is a major asset for prolonged use without interruption. However, this MP3 player has some limitations. Its 4 GB storage capacity may prove insufficient for music lovers with a vast music library, which limits the number of tracks that can be stored. The absence of FM radio functionality also restricts listening options for those who wish to tune into live radio stations. The compact and lightweight design of the Philips GoGear SA1942, weighing only 34 g, makes it easy to carry. Nevertheless, the small LCD screen with a resolution of 128 x 48 pixels can make navigation and reading information difficult, especially in low-light conditions. Additionally, connectivity is limited to a USB 2.0 port, which is less convenient compared to newer standards. In summary, the Philips GoGear SA1942 is a solid choice for users looking for an MP3 player with excellent audio quality and impressive battery life, but it may not be suitable for those who require more storage or varied features.

Score details

User experience

The user experience is acceptable, but the small LCD screen with a resolution of 128 x 48 pixels can make navigation and reading information difficult, especially in low light conditions.

Performance

The audio quality is exceptional thanks to a signal-to-noise ratio of 80 dB, ensuring clear and precise listening. The built-in equalizer offers customizable modes for a tailored sound experience.

Battery life

The impressive battery life of 27 hours of continuous playback allows for prolonged use without interruption, which is ideal for frequent users.

storage

The storage capacity of 4 GB may be insufficient for users with an extensive music library, thus limiting the number of tracks that can be stored on the device.

Features

The product supports multiple audio formats (MP3, WAV, WMA), but does not support other popular formats like AAC or FLAC, which may restrict compatibility.

connectivity

Connectivity is limited to a USB 2.0 port, which may be less convenient compared to newer options like USB-C for faster data transfer.

Design

The design is compact and lightweight (34 g), but the lack of an FM radio function limits listening options for users who wish to tune into live radio stations.


Advantages

Exceptional audio quality, 80 dB signal-to-noise ratio

4 GB storage for varied music

27 hours of continuous playback time

Built-in equalizer with customizable modes

Compatible with MP3, WAV, WMA

Disadvantages

Limited 4 GB capacity

No built-in FM radio

Hard-to-read LCD screen

Restricted audio formats

USB 2.0 connectivity only

Technical Specifications GoGear SA1942

General Information

Storage support

  • Total storage capacity
    4 GB
  • Multimedia player type
    Flash memory

Audio

  • Signal-to-noise ratio report
    80 dB
  • Equalizer
    Yes
  • Frequency range
    80 - 18000 Hz
  • MP3 Bitrates
    8 - 320 Kbit/s
  • Digital bitrate WMA
    5 - 320 Kbit/s
  • String separation
    35 dB
  • WMA sampling rate
    8, 11.025, 16, 22.050, 32, 44.1, 48 kH kHz
  • Equalizer modes
    custom

File formats

  • Supported audio formats
    MP3
  • WAV
  • WMA

Headphones/Earphones

  • Headset connection
    3.5 mm

Recording mode

  • Voice recording
    Yes

Other features

  • Audio recording formats
    WAV
  • Connectivity technology
    Wired
  • Headset output
    1
  • Compatible operating systems
    Windows 2000/XP/Vista
  • Dimensions (LxWxH)
    44 x 46 x 15.6 mm
  • Superscroll
    Yes

Radio

  • FM Radio
    No

Connectivity

  • Quantity of USB 2.0 Ports
    1

Screen

  • Screen
    LCD
  • Screen resolution
    128 x 48 pixels
  • Backlighting
    Yes
  • Number of lines displayed
    3 lines

Power

  • Battery technology
    Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
  • Streaming audio playback
    27 h
  • Rechargeable
    Yes

Weight and dimensions

  • Weight
    34 g

Design

  • Low battery indicator
    Yes

Representation / realization

  • Scalable firmware
    Yes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bluetooth?
Bluetooth allows for wireless data transmission between electronic devices via radio waves. Generally, the range of this connection can reach up to ten meters.
What is the weight of the Philips GoGear SA1942?
The weight of the Philips GoGear SA1942 is 34 grams.
What is the resolution of the screen of the Philips GoGear SA1942?
The screen of the Philips GoGear SA1942 has a resolution of 128 x 48 pixels.
Is the manual for the Philips GoGear SA1942 available in French?
Yes, the manual for the Philips GoGear SA1942 is available in French.

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Presentation of product GoGear SA1942 specifications from brand Philips

General Information

The Philips GoGear SA1942 is an MP3 player from the brand Philips, known for its innovation and the quality of its electronic devices. This model, identified by the name GoGear SA1942 | SA1942/02, promises optimal performance and a satisfying user experience. The EAN code 8712581457228 allows for easy identification of the product in distribution systems.

Storage

With a capacity of 4 GB, the Philips GoGear SA1942 offers enough space to store a wide range of audio files, thus facilitating access to your music library. It uses flash memory for storage, allowing playback of various audio and video formats.

Audio

This MP3 player stands out with a signal-to-noise ratio of 80 dB, ensuring clear and precise sound quality. It is equipped with an equalizer that allows you to adjust audio frequencies according to your preferences. The frequency range extends from 80 to 18000 Hz, guaranteeing rich sound reproduction. The compression rates vary for MP3 between 8 - 320 Kbit/s and for WMA between 5 - 320 Kbit/s, thus offering flexibility for different listening needs. The channel separation is 35 dB, minimizing interference, while the WMA sampling rate varies from 8 to 48 kHz. The equalizer modes are customizable, allowing for a tailored sound experience.

File Formats

The Philips GoGear SA1942 supports several audio formats, including MP3, WAV, and WMA, thus ensuring extensive compatibility for quality listening.

Headphones/Earphones

It features a 3.5 mm jack, allowing easy connection with many audio devices.

Recording Mode

This model also includes a voice recording function, allowing you to capture sounds and voices with excellent quality.

Other Features

The audio recording format is WAV, allowing for efficient compression while maintaining good sound quality. The Philips GoGear SA1942 uses wired connectivity, making it easy to use without the inconveniences of wireless connections. Compatible with Windows XP, Vista, and 7 operating systems, it ensures a smooth user experience. Its dimensions of 44 x 46 x 15.6 mm make it compact and easily portable. Additionally, it features the Superscroll function to facilitate navigation through content.

Radio

It is worth noting that the Philips GoGear SA1942 does not have an FM radio function, thus limiting live listening options.

Connectivity

The player is equipped with a USB 2.0 port, allowing for quick connection for data transfer.

Screen

The Philips GoGear SA1942 features an LCD screen with a resolution of 128 x 48 pixels, offering adequate visibility. Although it includes a backlight, the small screen can make navigation difficult in poorly lit environments. The screen displays up to 3 lines of information, allowing for organized reading.

Power

This model uses a nickel-metal hybrid (NiMH) battery, offering an impressive battery life of 27 hours of continuous playback. It is also rechargeable, making it an eco-friendly and practical choice.

Weight and Dimensions

Weighing 34 g, the Philips GoGear SA1942 is lightweight and easy to carry, making it ideal for daily use.

Design

It is equipped with a low battery indicator, alerting the user when the battery is nearly depleted to avoid unexpected interruptions.

Representation / Implementation

Finally, the Philips GoGear SA1942 features upgradable firmware, ensuring the possibility of updates and improvements to maintain its optimal performance over time.