Ultra-portable media players are an essential aspect of life nowadays, with the element of You Tube and notable other "New Media" publishers. Users require the ability to store and watch videos on the go, no so more then ever before. What created this love affair? Its simple, the ability to broadcast you to an audience of millions, and you can watch fellow new media stars right from your media device. Read also useful facts "Creative Labs NOMAD MuVo 4 GB MP3 Player - A Failed Attempt to Rival the IPod Mini". As of right now Apple dominates the MP3 market, especially where ultra-portable video players are concerned. But the Insignia 2GB SPORT MP3/Digital Media player, Model: NS-2V17B is a well appointed and affordable digital media player that can handle video files as well as your music collection.

Product Rating:

Product Features: 8.5/10 Stars

User-Friendliness: 8.5/10 Stars

Screen Quality: 9.5/10 Stars

Battery Life: 9.5/10 Stars

Overall Rating: 9.5/10 Stars

Main Product Features:

The Insignia NS-2V17B is your average ultra-portable media player, with the exception of a 1.7inch (220x176) backlit TFT LCD screen. Find out the facts of "The Zen Stone -The Definition of MP3 Player Broadens". The Sharp resolution and vibrant colors ensure a pleasurable viewing experience, while the backlight is strong enough for even the darkest viewing situations. The 2GB of storage is good enough for storing 500 songs, 2000 photos, 25 audio books, or 7 full length movies. And if you need more space the Insignia NS-2V17B provides a Micro-SD slot, which ensure relatively easy expansion of storage.

Insignia is a trusted brand, and the NS-2V17B is a breeze to setup. This ultra-portable media player is ready to operate right out of the box, and it comes with a USB 2.0 connection cable, and a rechargeable battery that's good for three hours of usage. The Insignia NS-2V17B is a plug and play device, so all you have to do is start transferring your media files.

Charging the Insignia NS-2V17B is a snap because it automatically charges whenever you plug it into your computer to upload more files, similar to the Apple iPods automatic charging feature. The Insignia NS- 2V17B has exceptionally clear sound quality, and you can choose from 5 preset equalizer options. The included ear buds are very high quality and durable, and insignia offers a limited warranty with replacement coverage if the headphones are damaged.

The built-in FM tuner has a surprisingly acceptable frequency range, and the internal antenna is more then adequate for listening to local radio stations in crystal clean quality. The video quality is more then sufficient for a full length movie, offering a substantial 15fps and a bright liquid crystal display, the insignia NS-2V17B is a more then sufficient media for college students and average folk alike.

The insignia NS-2V17B ultra-portable media player is one of the few viable alternatives to the pricey iPod line of media players, and the Insignia is just as good if not better for a fraction of the iPods price.

Product Price:

Insignia 2GB SPORT MP3/Digital Media player, Model: NS-2V17B can be purchased at most major electronics retailers, or you can purchase this device used online for a fraction of the purchase price.