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(October 2006)

Philips unveiled the SA4000 digital audio player, a seemingly entry-level player featuring 512MB of memory and a 2-line display with 7-color backlight. The SA4000 has got the usual controls on the front of the device, and it supports MP3, WAV and WMA.

They have also managed to fit in a mono microphone on the device for recording voice memos. There seems to be no way to expand the memory. The output delivered by the SA4000 is pretty minimal: 2 x 3mW. It is pretty portable, though, measuring just 31.5mm (W) X 23mm (D) X 77.8mm (H).

The SA4000 runs on a single AAA battery, but runs out after about 10 hours of playback - not much. Check out the features in the extended entry. No info on pricing yet.


Picture / Display
Backlight : yes, Seven colour backlight
Lines of text : 2
Resolution : 32 x 128
Type : LCD

Sound
Channel separation : 45 dB
Equaliser settings : Classic, Jazz, Pop, Rock
Frequency response : 30 - 18 000 Hz
Output power (RMS) : 2 x 3 mW
Signal to noise ratio : > 85 dB

Audio Playback
Compression format : MP3, WAV, Windows Media™ Audio
ID3 tag support : Track title and artist name
MP3 bit rates : 8-320 kbps and VBR
MP3 sample rates : 8, 11.025, 16, 22.050, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz
WMA bit rates : 5-192 kbps
WMA sample rates : 8, 11.025, 16, 22.050, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz

Audio capturing
Audio file format : WAV
Built-in microphone : Mono
Voice recording : ADPCM

Storage Media
Built-in memory capacity : 512 MB MB
Built-in memory type : NAND Flash
Mass storage class compliant : yes
Music memory capacity, WMA : Up to 250 tracks*

Connectivity
Headphone : 3.5 mm mm
USB : High-speed USB 2.0

Convenience
Firmware upgradeable : Yes
Function : Keypad lock

Accessories
Batteries : AAA Alkaline
Headphones : AY3812
USB cable : AY3930
User Guide on CD-ROM : Yes

Software
Device manager : Device Manager to restore and upgrade
Windows Media Player 10 : Yes
PlaysForSure : Audio Download, Audio Subscription

Green Specifications
Lead-free soldered product : Yes

System Requirements
CD-ROM drive : yes
Internet connection : Yes (for access to updated support documents, manuals, future firmware and PC software upgrades)
PC OS : Windows XP (SP2 or above)
USB : Free USB port

Dimensions
Blister dimensions (WxDxH) : 135 x 38 x 195 mm
Packaging type : Clamshell
Product dimensions (WxDxH) : 31.5 X 23 X 77.8 mm

Power
Batteries included : yes
Battery type : AAA / LR03 Alkaline
Playtime on external battery : Up to 10 hours
 

 Reference: Philips SA4000 product page

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