Hyun Won Mobiblu DAH-1500 review.

[Head Creep]

Time for a thread bump... I just got mine in the mail (ordered it two days ago, so I'm impressed), and the best way to describe it is the first words out of my mouth: "God damn, this thing's tiny." It's still charging so I can't give my 2 cents on how it actually works, but as far as size is concerned I'm in love. I'll post some more observations later tonight or tomorrow.

 

[apnk]

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Originally Posted by Head Creep Time for a thread bump... I just got mine in the mail (ordered it two days ago, so I'm impressed), and the best way to describe it is the first words out of my mouth: "God damn, this thing's tiny." It's still charging so I can't give my 2 cents on how it actually works, but as far as size is concerned I'm in love. I'll post some more observations later tonight or tomorrow.

Cool, will be waiting.

 

[Head Creep]

After testing it out for a couple hours, I'm really impressed with the 1500i. It sounds good, and the EQ works well (5-band EQ, +20/-10). My only complaint is the controls, which are very stiff. You need to put a good bit of muscle into your finger to get it to do anything, which isn't helped by the cube shape; maybe with practice I'll figure out how to properly browse the menus with one hand while still being able to see the screen. It's a slightly flawed design, but stiff buttons can't take away from all the things you get in such a small package.

 

[Icehawk]

Grr, mine is having some major issues where it gets stuck in a power cycle. Also the battery seems to only last ~3-4hrs not the 10+ like the manufacturer states. I do love the tiny size though!

I think for version 2 they should make it a medallion shape so it will sit comfortably flat against your chest (if you use the necklace-style phones) or in your pocket. The cube design kinda sucks.

Tech support has been pretty decent considering - hopefully I'll have my problems sorted out soon otherwise I'll just have Walmart exchange the one I have.

I'll also agree the buttons are a bit stiff and if you use the rubber guard can be very hard to use even with small fingers.

OK, this must be user error but I cannot consistently get the Menu to come up and I've never gotten it to display time...

 

[Head Creep]

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Originally Posted by Icehawk OK, this must be user error but I cannot consistently get the Menu to come up and I've never gotten it to display time...

The time thing's a pretty lame gimick. At least during MP3 playback, you need to stop all playback for the time to come up. Pretty worthless IMO. As for the menu and battery, I think it's time for an exchange.