Introduction

The market for hard disk-based MP3 players seems to be slowly drying up - gunning for its slice of the pie are a new breed of high-capacity flash players offering from 2 to 8 GB of storage, enough for many users music collections. The latest is the Amigo, a product of Best Buy's house brand Insignia. With its affordable price (now just $ 79 for the 1 GB model), easy availability (hundreds of Best Buy stores in the United States), and relative simplicity, the Amigo takes aim at the beginner section of the market. How does it fare? Read on to find out.

Specifications:

• 1/2 GB of flash memory
  
• 1.2" OLED color screen (262K colors)
  
• Plays MP3, WMA (DRM), and Audible audio files
  
• Dimensions: 3.1" x 1.3" x .5"
  
• Built-in FM tuner
  
• Supports album art, image viewing
  
• Mass Storage Compliant
  
• Custom equalizer with 5 presets
  
• 18 hours of battery life on removable lithium battery
  
• MSRP: $ 79 for 1 GB, $ 99 for 2 GB (as of Oct. 4 '06)
  
  

For a short preview video showcasing the Amigo's hardware and graphical interface, click here.

article index
page 1 - current : Introduction
page 2 : Accessories
page 3 : Design, Display
page 4 : Media Management
page 5 : Navigation/Controls
page 6 : Audio Playback
page 7 : Battery
page 8 : Extras
page 9 : Conclusion