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Coby MP3 Player - Have you used one?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by Tbirdtony, Aug 23, 2008.

  1. Tbirdtony

    Tbirdtony New Member

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    Hi - I was looking at buying a 2 GB iPod Shuffle to use in the Prius and while exercising. I also looked at other iPod like MP3 players and found a Coby MP-C596. It is a 2 GB model & holds 500 songs. Does anyone have a Coby or has anyone used a Coby MP3 player? The Coby MP-C596 looks really nice and has great reviews on the Internet. It also has a FM tuner so I can use it when I exercise.

    By the way, where do you buy the cable to go from your iPod or other MP3 player to the Prius aux input?

    Thanks.
     
    #1 Tbirdtony, Aug 23, 2008
  2. TimBikes

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    I can't speak to the model you are talking about, but someone at work bought a really cheap Coby for some work were doing and it was a complete piece of junk. But, that is not to say that their higher end models might not be decent. However, I would be a bit careful - I have nothing against them but it is not exactly a name that inspires confidence when it comes to consumer electronics.
     
    #2 TimBikes, Aug 23, 2008
  3. mrblaise

    mrblaise Go Lakers!!

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    IMO Coby products are really cheap pieces of junk. I'd stay away from them.
     
    #3 mrblaise, Aug 23, 2008
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    jelloslug It buffed right out!

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    The cheapest of the cheap. The biggest tip off is the fact that the "COBY" logo is written in the same font and style as "SONY"
     
    #4 jelloslug, Aug 23, 2008
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    Thanks for the info everyone. I may still get one and try it out.
     
    #5 Tbirdtony, Aug 24, 2008
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