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MP3 player Philips SA4000

The Philips SA4000 is a compact and high-performance MP3 player, ideal for music lovers on the go. With dimensions of 31.5 x 23 x 77.8 mm, it easily fits into a pocket or bag, allowing you to enjoy your favorite tracks wherever you are.

Equipped with a backlit LCD screen, the Philips SA4000 offers a resolution of 32 x 128 pixels for clear information display. It supports multiple audio formats, including MP3, WAV, and WMA, ensuring optimal compatibility for your music files.

Its storage capacity of 512 MB allows for up to 920 audio files, while its built-in equalizer offers different modes (Classic, Jazz, Pop, Rock) to customize your listening experience.

The Philips SA4000 also features a USB 2.0 interface for fast file transfers and a built-in microphone for voice recording. Its sleek black design with a digital volume control makes it easy to use on a daily basis.

In summary, the Philips SA4000 is a practical and versatile MP3 player, offering exceptional audio quality and an enhanced user experience.

7 10

Editorial note

The Philips SA4000 is a compact and lightweight MP3 player, ideal for users seeking portability. With dimensions of 31.5 x 23 x 77.8 mm, it easily fits into any space. Its audio quality is remarkable, offering a frequency range of 30 to 18 Hz and a signal-to-noise ratio of 85 dB, ensuring a clear and immersive listening experience. Additionally, it supports various audio formats such as MP3, WAV, and WMA, which adds to its versatility. The USB 2.0 interface facilitates file transfer, while the recording features, thanks to a built-in microphone, allow for capturing sounds with good clarity. However, the Philips SA4000 has some drawbacks. Its storage capacity of only 0.512 Go may prove insufficient for those wishing to carry a large music library, thus limiting the listening experience. The lack of FM radio recording functionality may disappoint some users, as well as the non-touchscreen display with a resolution of 32 x 128 pixels, which can make usage less intuitive. Furthermore, the product's design may seem outdated compared to more recent models, which offer advanced connectivity options and more modern interfaces. In terms of user experience, the score of 70 indicates a satisfactory level, although improvements could be made. The audio performance is well-rated with a score of 80, highlighting the excellence of sound quality. The continuous audio playback time not being specified, the score of 75 for the battery could be improved. The design receives a score of 65, reflecting its practical but slightly dated appearance. As for value for money, with a score of 60, it is clear that the storage capacity remains a weak point. The features, rated at 70, show that while it offers interesting characteristics, some are lacking. Finally, support is highly rated at 85, thanks to the presence of a user manual and a quick start guide, facilitating the product's handling right from its purchase.

Score details

User experience

The user experience is acceptable, but the non-touch screen and the low resolution of 32 x 128 pixels can make usage less intuitive.

Performance

The audio quality is exceptional, with a frequency range of 30 to 18 Hz and a signal-to-noise ratio of 85 dB, ensuring clear and immersive listening.

Battery life

Although the NiMH battery technology offers good performance, the continuous audio playback time is not specified, which can be a drawback.

Design

The design is compact and lightweight, but may seem outdated compared to newer models with advanced connectivity options.

Value for money

The storage capacity of only 0.512 GB may be insufficient for a large music library, limiting the listening experience.

Features

The Philips SA4000 offers recording features with a built-in microphone, but the lack of FM radio and memory card reader limits its versatility.

Usability

The USB 2.0 interface allows for easy file transfer, but the absence of certain modern features can make usage less enjoyable.

Support

The product comes with a user manual and a quick start guide, making it easy to use right out of the box.


Advantages

Compact and lightweight for easy transport

Clear and immersive audio quality

Supports multiple audio formats

Quick connection via USB 2.0

Voice recording with built-in microphone

Disadvantages

Limited storage of 0.512 GB.

No FM radio recording.

Non-touchscreen and low resolution.

No memory card slot.

Outdated design compared to competitors.

Technical Specifications SA4000

General Information

Other features

  • Dimensions (LxWxH)
    31.5 x 23 x 77.8 mm
  • Dimensions of the bulb (LxWxH)
    135 x 38 x 195
  • User guide on CD-ROM
    Yes
  • User guide on CD-ROM
    Yes
  • User guide on CD-ROM
    Yes
  • Digital display resolution
    32 pixels
  • User guide on CD-ROM
    Yes

Screen

  • Screen
    LCD
  • Screen resolution
    32 x 128 pixels
  • Backlighting
    Yes
  • Number of lines displayed
    2 lines
  • Touch screen
    No

Audio

  • Built-in speakers
    -
  • Frequency range
    30 - 18 Hz
  • MP3 Bitrates
    8 - 320 Kbit/s
  • Digital bitrate WMA
    5 - 192 Kbit/s
  • String separation
    45 dB
  • Signal-to-noise ratio report
    85 dB
  • WMA sampling rate
    8 - 48 kHz
  • WMA sampling rate
    8 - 48 kHz
  • Equalizer
    Yes
  • Equalizer modes
    Classic, Jazz, Pop, Rock

Headphones/Earphones

  • Headset connection
    3.5 mm

Packaging information

  • Type of packaging
    Valve

Minimum system requirements

  • USB required
    Yes
  • USB required
    Yes
  • Support for the Windows operating system
    Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
  • USB required
    Yes

Packaging contents

  • Headphones
    -
  • User Guide
    Yes
  • User Guide
    Yes

Representation / realization

  • Scalable firmware
    Yes
  • Type
    MP3 Player

Design

  • Product color
    Black
  • Volume order
    Digital

Storage support

  • Multimedia player type
    Flash memory
  • Total storage capacity
    0.512 GB
  • Built-in memory card reader
    No
  • Audio memory capacity
    920
  • Video memory capacity
    - h

File formats

  • Supported audio formats
    MP3
  • WAV
  • WMA

Radio

  • FM Radio
    Yes
  • Supported band types
    FM

Recording mode

  • Built-in microphone
    Yes
  • Built-in microphone
    Yes

Connectivity

  • Interface
    USB 2.0

Camera

  • Second camera
    No
  • Second camera
    No

Power

  • Rechargeable
    -
  • Streaming audio playback
    - h
  • Battery technology
    Alkaline
  • Cylindrical battery size
    AAA

Weight and dimensions

  • Weight
    - g
  • Depth
    23 mm
  • Height
    77.8 mm
  • Width
    31.5 mm

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 SA4000?
The weight of the Philips SA4000 is - g.
What is the height of the Philips SA4000?
The height of the Philips SA4000 is 77.8 mm.
What is the resolution of the screen of the Philips SA4000?
The screen of the Philips SA4000 has a resolution of 32 x 128 pixels.
What is the width of the Philips SA4000?
The width of the Philips SA4000 is 31.5 mm.
What is the depth of the Philips SA4000?
The depth of the Philips SA4000 is 23 mm.
Is the manual for the Philips SA4000 available in French?
Yes, the manual for the Philips SA4000 is available in French.

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Presentation of product SA4000 specifications from brand Philips

General Information

The Philips SA4000 is an MP3 player from the Philips brand, known for its commitment to quality and innovation in the electronics sector. This model, identified by the reference SA4000 | SA4000/02, is designed to deliver optimal performance, ensuring a satisfying user experience. The EAN code 8710895992312 uniquely identifies it within the distribution network.

Other Features

With compact dimensions of 31.5 x 23 x 77.8 mm, the Philips SA4000 is ideal for easy transport and integration into various spaces. This model complies with mass storage standards, ensuring effective compatibility for your data. It is also equipped with a Windows Media 10 player, guaranteeing a quality multimedia experience. The digital display, although limited to 32 pixels, offers adequate resolution for simple viewing. A user guide is provided on CD-ROM to assist with quick familiarization.

Screen

The player features an LCD screen, providing image quality that enhances the visual experience. The resolution of 32 x 128 pixels ensures clear display, while the backlighting facilitates use in low-light conditions. The screen displays up to 2 lines of text, allowing for organized navigation. Note that it does not have a touch functionality.

Audio

The Philips SA4000 offers an impressive frequency range of 30 to 18 Hz, ensuring clear and precise sound across a wide range of tones. The MP3 compression rate varies between 8 and 320 Kbit/s, allowing for sound quality suited to various listening styles. Similarly, the WMA rate ranges from 5 to 192 Kbit/s. The channel separation is 45 dB, reducing interference, while the signal-to-noise ratio of 85 dB ensures pleasant listening. The built-in equalizer offers several modes (Classic, Jazz, Pop, Rock) to customize your sound experience.

Headphones/Earphones

The Philips SA4000 is equipped with a 3.5 mm connection, allowing compatibility with a wide range of audio devices.

Packaging Information

This MP3 player comes in a Clamshell type packaging, ensuring optimal protection while facilitating transport.

Minimum System Requirements

The Philips SA4000 requires a CD-ROM drive and an Internet connection to access various online content. It is compatible with several versions of Windows (XP Home, XP Professional) and requires a USB connection to operate with other devices.

Contents of the Package

The product includes batteries, allowing you to use it immediately without worrying about additional supplies. A user guide is also included to help you make the most of your device.

Design

The design of the Philips SA4000 is modern, presented in an elegant Black color. Its digital volume control makes managing sound levels easy.

Storage Medium

This model uses flash memory as a multimedia storage medium, capable of playing various audio formats such as MP3, WAV, and WMA. Its storage capacity of 0.512 Go allows for a reasonable amount of audio files, although this may be limited for some users. It does not have an integrated memory card reader.

Recording Modes

The Philips SA4000 includes a voice recording function and is equipped with a built-in microphone for clear audio capture, suitable for recordings and calls.

Connectivity

A USB 2.0 interface is present for quick connection with various devices, facilitating file transfer.

Weight and Dimensions

This player is lightweight, with dimensions that promote easy handling. Its depth is 23 mm, height is 77.8 mm, and width is 31.5 mm, allowing for optimal integration into different spaces.