Unlike the Gigabeat S-series which received a lot of buzz when it was announced, Toshiba's PMP, the Gigabeat V30 hasn't gotten so much as a whisper it seems. This PMP doessn't seem up to par with it's competitors in terms of features and specs. For instance, the video resolution is only 320x240, an unacceptable amount by todays standards . Contrary to the S-series which Cnet swooned over, the V30 really got the shaft. Here's the breakdown:

The Good: The Toshiba Gigabeat V offers audio, video, and photo playback in a slim and original form factor; PMC software is intuitive; solid processor performance; compatible with WMA Lossless; standard USB port; excellent audio quality; good rated battery life.

The Bad: The Toshiba Gigabeat V maxes out at 30GB; display is pixelated; thumb-stick controller not universally effective; cannot charge over USB; no FM radio or A/V recording; native video support limited to WMV.

The Bottom Line: Despite the Toshiba Gigabeat V30's excellent sound quality and rated battery life, there are better PVP choices.

Score: 6.7/10.0

Ouch, pretty low score, but those cons really make it seem justified. The V30 does have a good price though at $299, but for the same price, the Creative Zen Vision W is certainly a better bang for your buck.

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Thanks, 4vo

If you'd still like to get one, be our guest: Toshiba Gigabeat V30 at Amazon