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MusicGremlin (MP3 player/digital music service)
Created: 06/14/2006
Video description: Get a first look from the Labs at the MusicGremlin MP3 player/digital music service.

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MusicGremlin MG-1000 (8GB) Review

The good: Lets you download new songs to your portable without a PC; music store has about 2 million tracks; can connect to other MusicGremlins through Wi-Fi or ad-hoc connections and share music; includes an FM radio.

The bad: Music subscriptions cost $14.99 per month (otherwise, songs are 99 cents per track); only subscribers can share songs; poor battery life; merely 8GB of storage for $299; requires open Wi-Fi connection to download songs; FM radio can't remember presets; no video, photo, or messaging capabilities; doesn't work with Macs.

The bottom line: The MusicGremlin is a novel first effort and a boon for people who want instant access to downloadable songs, but it probably doesn't deliver enough value to attract many users.

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MusicGremlin MG-1000 (8GB) Specs

Manufacturer: MusicGremlin, Inc.
Part number: MG-1000

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