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MP3 player Philips GoGear SA1356

The Philips GoGear SA1356 is a compact and lightweight MP3 player, weighing only 40 g, that offers an immersive audio experience thanks to its backlit OLED screen. With a resolution of 128 x 64 pixels, this screen allows for clear viewing of the titles of your favorite tracks thanks to the ID3-tag feature.

Featuring a storage capacity of 1 GB, this model allows you to keep a considerable amount of music. It supports MP3 and WMA audio formats, ensuring optimal compatibility. Additionally, its customizable equalizer lets you adjust the sound settings according to your musical preferences.

The Philips GoGear SA1356 is equipped with a rechargeable 300 mAh battery, providing up to 10 hours of continuous audio playback. The charging time is 4 hours, allowing you to enjoy your music without prolonged interruptions.

This MP3 player also has a USB 2.0 interface for quick connection to your devices. Although it does not have built-in speakers, it includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack, ensuring compatibility with many audio devices.

In summary, the Philips GoGear SA1356 is a practical and efficient choice for those looking for a simple MP3 player, offering satisfactory audio quality in a portable and stylish format.

Manuals of product GoGear SA1356

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Editorial note

The Philips GoGear SA1356 is an MP3 player that stands out for its lightness and compactness, weighing only 40 g, making it ideal for daily use while on the go. Its backlit OLED screen offers excellent image quality and good visibility, even in low-light conditions. Moreover, its audio quality is remarkable with a high signal-to-noise ratio of 85 dB, allowing for a clear and precise listening experience. However, the product has some limitations. Its storage capacity of only 1 Go may prove insufficient for users wishing to keep a large music library. The lack of a touchscreen also makes navigation less intuitive compared to other more modern models. Additionally, the absence of built-in speakers limits listening options, requiring the use of headphones or external speakers. The 10-hour continuous audio playback time is a strong point, although the 4-hour charging time may seem long. The recording features with a built-in microphone add extra utility, although the lack of an integrated memory card reader restricts storage expansion possibilities. Overall, the Philips GoGear SA1356 offers good value for money for those looking for a basic MP3 player with solid audio features, despite some limitations.

Score details

User experience

The user experience is generally positive thanks to the backlit OLED screen that offers good visibility. However, the lack of a touchscreen can make navigation less intuitive.

Performance

The Philips GoGear SA1356 offers superior audio quality with a high signal-to-noise ratio of 85 dB, but its storage capacity of only 1 GB may limit the experience for users with a large music library.

Battery life

The 10-hour continuous audio playback time is excellent for long listening sessions, although the 4-hour charging time may seem long.

Design

The lightweight and compact design of 40 g makes it easy to carry, which is ideal for daily use. The modern color of the product adds to its appeal.

Features

The recording features with a built-in microphone are a plus, but the lack of built-in speakers and a memory card reader limits listening and expansion options.

Value for money

The Philips GoGear SA1356 offers good value for money for those looking for a basic MP3 player with solid audio features, despite some limitations.


Advantages

Lightweight and easy to carry

Clear and precise audio quality

Backlit OLED screen

Up to 10 hours of playback

Audio recording with built-in microphone

Disadvantages

No touchscreen for intuitive navigation

Only 1 GB of available storage

No built-in speakers

4-hour recharge time

Less efficient NiMH battery

No memory card reader

Technical Specifications GoGear SA1356

General Information

Screen

  • Screen
    OLED
  • ID3-tag function (title display)
    Yes
  • Number of lines displayed
    4 lines
  • Touch screen
    No
  • Screen resolution
    128 x 64 pixels
  • ID3-tag function (title display)
    Yes

Weight and dimensions

  • Weight
    40 g
  • Depth
    15 mm
  • Height
    80.5 mm
  • Width
    31.5 mm

Minimum system requirements

  • Minimum RAM
    64 MB
  • Video card required
    Yes
  • Video card required
    Yes

Other features

  • Minimal disk space
    50 MB
  • Integrated memory
    Yes
  • Integrated memory
    Yes
  • Integrated memory
    Yes
  • Type of internal memory
    NAND

Power

  • Rechargeable
    -
  • Battery capacity
    300 mAh
  • Battery recharge time
    4 h
  • Streaming audio playback
    10 h
  • Battery technology
    Lithium Polymer (LiPo)

Audio

  • MP3 Bitrates
    8 - 320 Kbit/s
  • Digital bitrate WMA
    5 - 192 Kbit/s
  • Frequency range
    30 - 18000 Hz
  • Signal-to-noise ratio report
    85 dB
  • Equalizer
    Yes
  • Equalizer
    Yes
  • Equalizer modes
    Dance, Classic, Funk, Hip hop, Jazz, Rock
  • Built-in speakers
    No
  • Rated power of RMS
    0.01 W
  • Impedance
    16 Ohm
  • WMA sampling rate
    8 - 48 kHz
  • WMA sampling rate
    8 - 48 kHz

Representation / realization

  • Type
    MP3 Player
  • Scalable firmware
    Yes

Design

  • Product color
    Black
  • Red

Storage support

  • Total storage capacity
    1 Go
  • Multimedia player type
    Flash memory
  • Built-in memory card reader
    No

File formats

  • Supported audio formats
    MP3
  • WMA

Recording mode

  • Built-in microphone
    Yes
  • Built-in microphone
    Yes

Connectivity

  • Interface
    USB 2.0

Radio

  • Supported band types
    FM
  • Automatic digital tuning
    Yes
  • Automatic digital tuning
    Yes
  • Number of preset stations
    30
  • Automatic digital tuning
    Yes
  • FM band
    87.5 - 108 MHz

Headphones/Earphones

  • Headset connection
    3.5 mm

Packaging contents

  • Headphones
    Yes
  • Headphones
    Yes
  • Headphones
    Yes

Camera

  • Second camera
    No
  • Second camera
    No

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bluetooth?
Bluetooth allows wireless data transfer between electronic devices via radio waves. Generally, the communication range between devices can reach up to ten meters.
What is the weight of the Philips GoGear SA1356?
The weight of the Philips GoGear SA1356 is 40 grams.
What is the height of the Philips GoGear SA1356?
The height of the Philips GoGear SA1356 is 80.5 mm.
How long does it take to charge the battery of the Philips GoGear SA1356?
The battery of the Philips GoGear SA1356 takes 4 hours to fully charge.
What is the resolution of the screen of the Philips GoGear SA1356?
The screen of the Philips GoGear SA1356 has a resolution of 128 x 64 pixels.
What is the width of the Philips GoGear SA1356?
The width of the Philips GoGear SA1356 is 31.5 mm.
What is the depth of the Philips GoGear SA1356?
The depth of the Philips GoGear SA1356 is 15 mm.
Is the manual for the Philips GoGear SA1356 available in French?
Yes, the manual for the Philips GoGear SA1356 is available in French.

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Presentation of product GoGear SA1356 specifications from brand Philips

General Information

The Philips GoGear SA1356 is an MP3 player from the renowned brand Philips, known for its innovation and quality in the audio sector. This model, designated by the reference SA1356/97, is designed to provide a pleasant user experience with reliable performance. To identify this product in distribution systems, a unique EAN code, 8712581384302, is assigned.

Screen

This player is equipped with a OLED screen that delivers impressive image quality for an immersive visual experience. Thanks to its backlighting, the screen is readable even in low-light environments. It displays up to 4 lines of text, allowing for clear visualization of information. Although it is not touch-sensitive, its resolution of 128 x 64 pixels ensures satisfactory display. The ID3-tag function is also present, allowing the display of audio file titles.

Weight and Dimensions

With a weight of only 40 g, the Philips GoGear SA1356 proves to be a lightweight and practical companion for daily use. Its compact dimensions, with a depth of 15 mm, a height of 80.5 mm, and a width of 31.5 mm, facilitate transport and integration into various spaces.

Minimum System Requirements

To ensure smooth operation, the player requires a minimum of 64 MB of RAM. Although the device is equipped with an Internet connection, it is also compatible with a video card, ensuring adequate performance for its features.

Other Features

The Philips GoGear SA1356 has a minimum disk space of 50 MB, which is sufficient for efficient operation. Additionally, it is compatible with CD-ROM for practical data storage and sharing. Its internal memory is of NAND type, allowing for effective saving of files and personalized settings.

Power

The battery capacity is 300 mAh, ensuring up to 10 hours of continuous audio playback. The charging time is 4 hours, allowing for prolonged use without interruption. The nickel-metal hybrid (NiMH) battery technology offers satisfactory durability for daily use.

Audio

The Philips GoGear SA1356 offers an MP3 audio bitrate ranging from 8 to 320 Kbit/s, as well as a WMA bitrate of 5 to 192 Kbit/s, ensuring a quality listening experience. Its frequency range extends from 30 to 18,000 Hz, and its signal-to-noise ratio of 85 dB ensures optimal listening clarity. A customizable equalizer allows users to adjust the sound according to their preferences, with several available modes such as Dance, Classic, Funk, Hip hop, Jazz, and Rock.

Design

The design of the Philips GoGear SA1356 is both functional and aesthetic, available in a combination of Black and Red colors that gives it a modern look.

Storage Support

This player has a total storage capacity of 1 GB, sufficient for a modest music collection. It uses flash memory for playback of various audio and video formats, although it does not have an integrated memory card reader, thus limiting memory expansion without replacing the device.

File Formats

The audio formats supported by the Philips GoGear SA1356 include MP3 and WMA, ensuring optimal compatibility for playing common audio files.

Recording Mode

The player is also equipped with a voice recording function, allowing for precise capture of sounds and voices thanks to its built-in microphone.

Connectivity

For connectivity, the Philips GoGear SA1356 features a USB 2.0 interface, facilitating a quick connection with various devices.

Radio

This model supports FM bands for varied listening of radio stations. Although it does not have an FM radio function, it allows for recording of favorite stations, with the ability to memorize up to 30 stations for quick access.

Headphones/Earphones

The player is equipped with a 3.5 mm connection for headphones or earphones, ensuring compatibility with many audio devices.

Package Contents

To facilitate handling, the product comes with a quick start guide and a user manual, as well as a pair of headphones to immediately enjoy the sound experience.

Camera

It is worth noting that the Philips GoGear SA1356 does not have a built-in camera, focusing primarily on its audio capabilities.