| InnoGear MiniJam 32MB Plus MP3 Player Springboard Module (ICE) (Now with an extra 32MB) | 
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| Brand: InnoGear
Category: CE
This item is no longer available
Avg. Customer Rating:   (5 reviews)
Platform: Palm Os
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 2 x 1 x 3.5
MPN: MJ64I
Model: MJ64I
UPC: 813659101802
EAN: 0813659101802
ASIN: B00004TZHO
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| Features:
| • | Transforms the Handspring Visor into an MP3 player | | • | 64 MB memory stores about 60 minutes | | • | Upgradable to 128 MB using MultiMediaCards | | • | Includes Megabyte Flash memory expansion, mass storage of Palm OS applications and database files, and programmable flashing LED silent alarm | | • | Fast and easy installation |
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Product Description
You can instantly turn your USB connected Handspring Visor into an MP3 Player with the MiniJam from Innogear. Use the easy drag-and-drop MP3 file transfer from your desktop to the MiniJam to listen to CD quality sound on your Visor. With MiniJam you can read eBooks on your Visor. You can even view images one at a time, or as a slide show.MiniJam is compatible with the patented Springboard external expansion slot from Handspring, which provides for plug-and-play, fast and easy installation of the MiniJam to the Visor. No software drivers to install or special adapters needed! It also comes with a suite of pre-loaded applications for a full multimedia experience.
Amazon.com Product Description
Instantly transform your Handspring Visor into an MP3 player with the MiniJam Springboard module from InnoGear. Just drag-and-drop MP3 files from your desktop to the MiniJam using the included transfer program, then listen to CD-quality sound on your Visor--and you can even read e-books and view images. The MiniJam is compatible with the Springboard external expansion slot from Handspring, which provides for fast, easy, plug-and-play installation of the MiniJam to the Visor. No software drivers or special adapters are needed. Using the included 64 MB MultiMediaCard, you can store about 30 minutes of MP3 audio. The MiniJam comes with two MMC slots, allowing you to store up to 128 MB (using two 64 MB MMCs). It is compatible with both PC (Windows 98 or 2000) and Mac (Mac OS 9.0 or later) systems that support a USB connection. Transfer files from your desktop to your Visor with the easy-to-use MJLoader application. The MiniJam comes preloaded with several multimedia applications. The MiniJukeBox MP3 player enables you to control all functions--such as play/pause, fast-forward/reverse, volume, playlist, and equalization--by tapping the Visor's screen. You can also access these functions via buttons on the top of the MiniJam module. Additionally, the MusicMatch Jukebox desktop application is included along with an upgrade code to MusicMatch Plus (a $19.95 value). You can use the included Peanut Reader to store and read e-books, newspapers, and magazines, which can be downloaded from Peanutpress.com (most books use only a few hundred kilobytes). You can also transfer photos and images to view on your Visor using AlbumToGo from Club Photo. Images can be viewed individually or in a slide show format, and you can easily add notes and descriptions to images and beam files to other Palm OS handhelds.
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 Best MP3 player for the Visor Handheld April 28, 2001
7 out of 9 found this review helpful
I have been using this MiniJam for my Visor Platinum for the past month, and it's the only Spring Board Module I own. Although it's rather bulky, the sound that it offers is great! I do have two 64MB MMC cards installed into the MiniJam, to offer me with 128MB of MP3 audio. Depending on your point of view, 128MB can be big, or it can be small, depending on what bit-rate you "convert" your mp3's to. 128kbs being CD quality or 96kbs being near CD quality, it all affects the amount of songs that can be stored on your two MMC cards.Always carry spare batteries with you, or opt to purchase Innogear's MiniJam Power Pak. The earphones that came with the unit totally sucked, as one of the ear buds did not work straight out of the box. Buy a "real" set of earphones/headphones. I had no problems with software issues. Plays great all the time! I would highly recommend this unit to anyone with a Handspring Visor, although I could not give it 5 stars, as Innogear gave me an insight.....they will come out with their new version of the MiniJam, which will be smaller.
 Sounds great BUT... December 23, 2000
29 out of 31 found this review helpful
The sound is great on the MiniJam 64MB MP3 player but the user guide directions are vague. The guide illustrates step by step what to do but never discusses what to do in the event that their directions don't work. So naturally one would think to call technical support which is what I did after reading the guide and was still unable to download music to the player. Not only was I on the phone with a technical support woman for thirty minutes who didn't want to deal with the problem and kept directing me to the web page but then she mocked me in a silly voice to her coworkers as she poorly covered the phone. She claimed that I "didn't have time to read the guide" (I had told her that I was calling because I had read the guide and the instructions did not produce the result that it said it would) and mockingly bemoaned "it's not downloading" in a whiny voice. My question is, why the heck is there a technical support department if they don't want to support their products or help their customers? It was clear to me also that she was not familiar with the product enough to help me out adequately anyway. I really want to return it after that experience and after reading the other reviews about the glitches I am beginning to suspect that it truly is the MP3 player and not me, thus further encouraging me to return this item. I am going to give it one more chance but now I feel as if I can't call technical support for any useful advice.
it's the best out there, but ... November 6, 2000
30 out of 30 found this review helpful
My MiniJam has crashed my Visor Handspring Platinum several times (any time I select "Playlist", for example), and when I asked Customer Support, was told that "a software release is scheduled for today, but as of my last check it hasn't been posted."Also, it doesn't work when your PDA has gone into sleep mode, requiring you to stop in your tracks, turn it back on, futz with the stylus, and then operate the MiniJam controls if you want to adjust the volume, skip a track, etc. The MiniJam is really nice to work out or just walk around with, but it sure needs a helluva upgrade.
There's always a glitch! October 5, 2000
14 out of 17 found this review helpful
This product would be considered a "5" out of "5 Stars" but unfortunately I can only give it a "4" account of the fact that InnoGear is shipping these units with a defect that does not allow complete formatting of addtional MMC cards which thereby limits the allowable storage capacity to 64mb's. This is a known-bug as confirmed by thier Tech-Support. Once this condition is rectified I will then give it a "5-Star Rating"
 Excellent Product-Excellent Price September 21, 2000
23 out of 28 found this review helpful
I was able to use this product straight from the box. 64mb of RAM is a good start (about 1 hr of CD quality music). The MiniJam is expandable to 128 MB. I love the included 'extras' like Music Match Jukebox and the ability to create your own MP3 files, the Peanut Reader, and Album to Go programs. The additional 2MB of file storage space is a definite plus, especially if you have the standard version of the Visor. The only negative is the flimsy leather case included with your Mini Jam-won't protect your Visor from a fall. Would strongly recommend an Otter Box to protect your Visor.
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