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Coby MP-C827 Digital Music Player
Created: 07/28/2006
Video description: Despite its limited storage, plain looks, and subpar performance, the USB plug-in-style Coby MP-C287 gets our approval in the $20 or less category.

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Coby MP-C827 Digital Music Player Review

The good: The Coby MP-C827 is an ultra-affordable MP3/WMA player that has a convenient USB plug-in design. It can be used as a UMS storage device. It's good for kids and beginners.

The bad: The Coby MP-C827 looks and feels like a $20 MP3 player. It lacks a display, doesn't play DRM files, and has poor battery life and subpar sound quality. Includes horrible headphones.

The bottom line: Despite its limited storage, plain looks, and subpar performance, the USB plug-in-style Coby MP-C827 gets our approval in the $20 or less category.

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Coby MP-C827 Digital Music Player Specs

Manufacturer: Coby Electronics
Part number: MP-C827

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