DAH-1500i

User s Manual
DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER - C U B E

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Before starting
Safety Precautions/ Special Features/ Technical Specifications/ Accessories/ Part Specifications/ Buttons/ LCD/ Recharging/ Power/ Connecting to a PC/ Disconnecting the Unit

FM Radio Function

Listening to the Radio/ Stand by/ Tuning/ Saving FM Frequencies/P-Set Mode/ Recording Radio Program

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Setting

Basic operations

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Play Function
Power On-Off / Playing Music/ Navigation (Searching folder during play)/Menu Operations/ Hold/ Clock Play, Pause/ Selecting Music/ Repeating/ Deleting File

Page 48

Program
Menu List/ Menu Buttons/ Mode Change/ Sound Setting/ Display/ Time setting/ Play Mode/ Record Set/ Etc setting

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Play List
Editing Play List/ Playing the List

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Support Voice Recording
Voice Recording/ Playing recorded message
Installing the Program CD/Downloading/ Uploading Files/Formatting
Troubleshooting/ Warranty Card

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Safety Precautions

Before Starting
Please read carefully before start using the unit. There are 3 different warnings used throughout this manual. We are liable for the accidents and/or damaged caused due to negligent use of the unit. Danger : May cause death or serious injury if ignored Safety Precautions Special Features Technical Specifications Accessories Part Specifications Buttons LCD Display Recharging Power Connecting to a PC Disconnecting the Unit 20
Warning : There is a possibility of death of serious injury if ignored
Attention : May cause injury or damage to the unit in some cases
Do not disassemble or modify the product. Keep unit away from heat and direct sunlight.
Avoid humidity and dust. Listening to loud music may cause hearing loss.

Do not drop the unit.

Do not touch with wet hands.
Using chemical or other cleansers may damage the units surface.

DANGER

DA NG ER
The manufacturer is not responsible for any damages caused to data saved in the unit if caused by user. We do not guarantee that data will not be lost during service or repair.
Do not use earphones while riding a bicycle or motorcycle, or while driving a car.
Distributing music files without authorization is against copyright law.
Reset the unit immediately if you detect excessive heat is being generated by the unit. Contact an service center.
Safety Matters for AC Adaptor (Optional accessory)
To avoid shock do not open the unit. Non-insulated parts in the AC adaptor may cause electric shock. Don t open the adaptor case. Carefully read the manual for instructions on proper use of the AC adaptor.

Built-in Battery

Don t use a damaged built-in battery or AC adaptor. Exceeding the recommended recharging time may cause a fire. Fully recharge the battery before initial use or after a lengthy period of inactivity. When the battery no longer holds its charge despite being fully recharged; it s time to replace it. To avoid fire or electric shock do not allow metal parts on the DC converter to come in contact with conductive materials such as metals, water etc. To prevent fire and electric shock avoid contact with water.

WARNING

Prevent the AC adaptor from contacting water to avoid fire or electric shock. Use enclosed adaptor in the package only to ensure the safety. (Manufacturer is not responsible for any trouble caused by using other adaptors).
Use correct outlet socket to connect with the power plug to avoid electric shock. The power plug shall not be exposed outside when it is successfully connected into the socket.

Special Features

World s smallest Mp3 Player
Super compact size (24*24*24mm) and weighs only 18 grams.A fully featured MP3/audio player that fits in the palm of you hand!

PC Peripheral Device

By connecting the product to PC, the Windows system automatically recognizes it as a removable disk. No additional software needed. It can also be used as storage for other types of files.

OLED Display

Self Emitting Blue OLED Display combined with blue letters brings new beauty to the unit. OLED provides superior sharpness, brilliance and easy to read display.
FM Radio receptor and recorder
Enjoy FM radio listening as well as digital music files (MP3/WMA). It can also record your FM programming which allows you to listen to it over and over or to save it on your PC.
Five Preset EQ modes plus one User-set EQ mode
Features 5 preset equalization modes; Normal/ Rock/ Jazz/ Classic/ Pop and you can also customize equalization to suit your sound.

Voice Recorder

Built in high quality microphone allows you to record your voice.

SRS Function

3D surrounding and superior Base enhances your music listening experience.
Built-in Lithium-Polymer Battery
No extra battery or recharger is required. This advanced battery system is easily recharged by connecting into the USB port on your PC.
File Navigation System and Unlimited Folder Capacity
The player can play MP3 files saved in multiple folders. Those files and folders can be selected and played as if in a Windows environment.
Resume Function in Second Unit
Settings are automatically restored when the unit is powered ON in case of sudden power down.
Easy & Convenient Clock
Built in clock keeps you on time.

Firmware Upgradeable

Firmware is easily upgradeable to new features and functions.

Technical Specifications

Functions Items
FM Frequency Range Headset Output S/N Ratio Antenna
Frequency Characteristics

Accessories

Specifications
Illustrations may be different from the actual product. Accessories shown below may be different from purchased products to improve quality of the unit.

87.5 MHz~108.0MHz/ 76.0MHz~108.0MHz

FM Tuner

Max. 7mW (16 ) Max Volume 50dB Headset/earphone antenna 20Hz ~ 20KHz Max. 15mW (16 ) Max Volume 90dB MP3, WMA, WMA DRM MP3 : 8~320Kbps, WMA : 32~192Kbps 25Mbps (USB Ver 2.0) 520min voice recording(256MB, 64Kbps Recording Mode) 10 Hr -5 ~X 24 X 24 (mm) 18 (g) Li-Polymer
Headset Output S/N ratio File format

USB / Charging Cable

Program CD

Supporting Files USB

Bit Rate Download speed
Recording Time Max. Running Time Operating Temperature Size (W H D) Weight Battery (Built-in)

Necklace Earphone

Cube Crate Protective Case

Part Specifications

Necklace Link pin

LCD screen

Power/ Play/ Pause FF/ REW/ VOL+/ VOL-

Bottom

MENU/ Navigation Earphone jack/ USB jack Hold/ Clock button A-B Repeat button Reset button/MIC

Buttons

Power ON/OFF File Play/ Pause Move to Submenu/ Menu Set-value Save Searching Previous/Next File Move to Left/Right Menu Move to Navigation sub/preceding Folder

LCD Display

Music Mode A B C D E
A: Displays volume B: Displays file status (Play/ Pause/ Stop) C: Displays play mode D: Displays hold/ A-B repeat status E: Displays battery status F: Displays file title G: Displays current file number / total file numbers H: Displays EQ/ SRS I: Displays file elapsing time J: Displays file bitrate K: Displays current file format

F K J I H G

Volume Up/Down Move to Navigation sub/preceding folder or file

FM Mode

Move into Menu/ Navigation Mode Move to preceding Menu

C D E F

A: Displays volume B: Displays P-set/ scan mode C: Displays battery status D: Displays stereo/mono E: Displays frequency F: Displays P-set Ch. No/ Save Ch. No G: Displays listening area
Hold Clock View A-B Repeat

Recharging

To recharge the battery use the USB cable to connect the unit to the PC.
1. When the unit is turned on initially it may take few seconds before displaying current battery status.

(Full)

2. Duration of continuous play.
10 hours under the following conditions: MP3: 128Kbps, 44.1 Khz Volume is set no higher than 20 LCD is OFF
It takes approx 3 hours to completely recharge a fully discharged battery. Recharging is not interrupted while downloading/uploading files from/to PC. Recharge the product using USB cable when LCD screen is not activated.
When to recharge the battery Buttons are not functioning properly. LCD is not activated by pushing the power button. LCD shows Low Battery

Connecting to a PC

What is USB (Universal Serial Bus)? This is a new connection system between PC and peripheral devices. Connect the USB cable supplied with the product into a USB port in PC. Any unexpected error can happen when connecting to the USB port in front of PC or USB hub. Windows version 98SE or lower will not detect the DAH-1500i as a peripheral device. To have your PC detect the player Install the Program CD supplied.

Disconnecting

Windows ME, 2000 and XP Operating Systems
Double click on the green arrow on the right-bottom part of the initial Window screen.

k le Clic Doub

USB cable connection
Connect one end of the cable into a USB port on the back of your PC and the other end to the earphone jack of the DAH-1500i.
Click on Stop and OK after selecting USB High Capacity Storage Device
Click OK on Safe To Remove Hardware window and remove the cable.

Basic Operations

Disconnecting with Windows 98SE
Open My Computer or Windows Search. Select Removable Disk. Using the right mouse button select Remove. Remove the USB cable.
Removing the cable without following the instructions above will display a warning message and may cause a fatal error in PC or the product. Removing the cable while downloading or uploading files, or while formatting files may cause a fatal error in PC or the product.
Power ON/OFF Navigation Play Menu Hold Function Clock

Power ON/OFF

Turn Power ON
Press and hold the play/pause button to turn the power on.

File Navigation

Example) play file Bye bye :
When the battery needs recharging the LCD will display the Battery Low icon. Recharge the battery when LCD is not activated. Select Hyun folder then press FF button

Turning Power OFF

Press and hold the play/pause button to turn the unit off.

Note! Note!

When no button manipulation in pause condition is done after the set period of time for Auto Power Off, it automatically turns off the power. When you try to play a file after the restarting of the product, it completely recovers all previous setting. All track numbers, equalizer and other settings are recovered. (Resume function in second unit) Press Select bye bye.mp3 to play bye bye file. Pressing REW button or moves navigation one level up Folder icon File icon

Play Menu

Hold Function

Hold Mode Functions

Press and hold the hold button to pause all functions. Press the button once again to resume normal functioning.
Activates/Disables menu function Returns to submenu/ main menu

Moves right/left menu Control setting
Activates submenu/ setting menu Saves current setting
All buttons and functions are deactivated in Hold Mode. LCD shows when in HOLD mode. If Backlight is off in HOLD mode pressing the button turns it on
To access detailed explanation about menus see page 51.
Time verification Auto Power OFF
Press to exit. once to view the current time. Press the button again

Play Functions

Set the time by pressing the Menu button. Then select the Set Time option. (See page 59 for more details) If no button is manipulated clock will automatically shut down.
Play/ Pause Selecting Music Auto repeat Deleting File

Play/ Pause

Playing file

Music Selection

When music is paused
Press the play/pause button once to play a selected file.
Press the file selection buttons to skip to the next /previous file without playing the file.
Stop While playing music file
Press the play/ pause button once more to stop play.
Press the file selection buttons once to skip to the next or previous file and the file will play.

Volume control

Press + or - to increase or decrease the volume incrementally. Press and hold + or - to increase or decrease the volume continuously.

Auto Repeat

Repeating
While playing music file.

Deleting Files

Example: to delete Bye Bye.mp3 file

Activate navigation mode

Press Select Bye Bye.mp3 Press
button to select starting file.
button to select end file.
select files with VOL+/VOL-, FF/REW buttons (see page 24)
button to disable auto repeat.
If end file is not selected, last section of current file is automatically selected as end file. End file selection is available after 3 seconds from selecting starting file.
Complete deleting Bye Bye.mp3 file

Editing Play List

Making Play List
Example: To add Bye Bye.mp3 file to play list
Activates navigation mode

Select Bye Bye.mp3 file

Press Editing Play List Playing the Files 34 35

To cancel your selection: select file from your list, then press

Play the List

Playing the List
While in Navigation mode.
After editing the play list Press and Hold

Voice Recording

In Play List Mode, only files listed in Play List can be played. Activate navigation mode for general music files (see page 24) Pressing files. button while in navigation mode, will play all saved music
Voice Recording Play Back

Recording

Play Back
Recorded voice and FM Radio Program can be played on Listen Mode.

Press and Hold

Move to Recoding

Start Recording

Stop Recording Press and Hold Move to Listen

change to Listen mode

to play recorded file
Recording is paused by pressing play button while recording. To continue recording press play button again.
You can play back your recorded voice at listen mode Voice recording is automatically stopped and saved when memory becomes full. The volume of recorded voice can be controlled by pressing Setting Set Record Gain Voice recording may not work properly when battery is low. Record
Use FF/REW button to search for recorded files Voice recorded files are shown as V001.mp3, V002.mp3, while Radio recordings are shown as F001.mp3, F002.mp3, etc Listen Mode only plays recorded voice or FM files Moving Vxxx.mp3, or Fxxx.mp3 files to other folder disables Listen Mode to play them back.
FM Radio Function Tuning the Radio Saving Station Frequencies P-Set Mode Recording Radio Program
Listening to the FM Radio

Region Select

This allows to search for FM frequency range for different regions, since the frequency is variable according to different countries.
Press and hold Display changes to FM Radio Press

Listen to Radio

The earphone also acts as the radio antenna. Local frequency ranges vary globally. Move to Region Sel

Press Region Sel

Select the country

Press save

Standard : Search for 87.5-108.0MHz by 100 KHz increments.
Reception/ Reception Standby
While receiving the signal Standby status Press Press
Europe : Search for 87.5-108.0MHz by 50KHz increments. Japan : Search for 76.0-108.0MHz by 50KHz increments. After saving exit Settings by pressing Reception
Tuning in Radio Frequency

in FM scan mode.

Saving FM Frequencies

Manual Channel Save

Example: When saving 99.30 MHz on channel No.3
to increase/decrease frequencies by 0.05MHz. Press in FM scan mode.

Choice 99.30MHz

Press to continuously increase/decrease frequencies. Press and hold

Changes to Channel Save

select Channel Save select channel No.

99.30MHz Channel No.3 save
The frequency with the strongest signal is selected. Search model can vary according to the Region Selected.
Channel can be saved in Preset No.1 through 20. After saving press to exit

Auto Channel Save

P-Set Mode

Changes to Auto Preset

Select Auto Preset
Automatically searches for channels and saves them

Changes to P-set/scan

select P-set/scan select Preset Mode
You can access the station frequencies you saved by entering Preset Mode.
After auto searching it will automatically move to P-set mode.

After saving press

to exit

Preset Search

in FM Preset Mode.
Press increase/decrease the channel No. Preset search is not available if there are no channels saved.

Recording FM Radio

finish recording

Changes to FM-REC

Start FM Recording
Pressing briefly Play button will pause recording. Pressing it again will continue recording.
Recorded files will be saved as F001.mp3 and can be replayed in Listen Mode. Recording sound quality can be controlled by pressing Setting Bitrate Record SET
Menu List Menu Buttons Mode Change Sound Setting Display Time setting Play Mode Record Set Etc setting

Menu List

Menus available in the product are as follows

Main menu

There are Six main menus.

Sub menu

Set menu
There are sub menus, Set menu under each main menu.

Menu Buttons

Menu Button Functions
1. View Menus Press 2. Searching Menus
4. Modifying & Saving Set Value
5. Returning to preceding Menus (Main or Sub) 3. Entering Sub Menus, Set menu Press Press and hold Press Press to exit Menu Mode. Press

Mode Change

Music Set

Sound Setting

Select Sound Setting from Setting

SRS Setting

Music : Enter to play music file

SRS Focus

It enables individuals to enjoy better quality 3D surround sound by individual adjustment of different tones (Low, MID, HIGH).
FM Radio : Enter to record and listen to FM Radio
Setting: Enter to set Menu

Sp-Size

Recording: Enter to voice record Enables control of speaker size (1-6) to enjoy different out put of sound.
Listen: Enter to listen to voice or FM recorded files

SRS Vol

Enables control of 3D surround sound (1-10)

EQ Setting

Enables different setting for different types of music.

Normal

Trubass Vol
Enables control of low tone sound (1-10)

User EQ

Enables control of each tone according to listeners preference
This is SRS Labs Trade Mark. WOW technology is licensed through SRS Labs Inc. SRS may boost the volume of sound output. Adjust accordingly. SRS is only available in Music Mode

Band Move :

EQ Control :
User EQ is not available when EQ Setting is set to SRS, Trubass or WOW

Fade in

It enables gradual increase of volume up to preset level.

Display

Select Display from Setting

Contrast

Sets the brightness of your display (1-10)
On : Volume increases gradually up to set level Off : Plays immediately to the set volume level

Scroll Speed

Sets the scrolling speed (x1, x2, x4, x8, x12)on LCD display

Time Setting

Select Time Setting from Setting

Auto Power

Using this feature while the unit is paused or stopped allows you to set the unit to turn off automatically after a set time (disabled, 1 min, 2min, 5min, 10min)

Sets date and time

Band Move : Press

Level Set :

button to view set time from Music Pause and FM Radio mode
Sleep Setting Backlight Time
Sets duration of backlight on LCD (5sec/10sec/20sec/30sec/Always) Allows you to set the power to automatically turn off after a set period of time (disable, 10,20,30,60min)

Play mode

Select Play mode from setting

Record Set

Select Record Set from setting
Allows you to choose playing mode

Bitrate

Lets you to set Bitrate(64,96,112,128,160 Kbps) while recording.
Normal: Music files are played once in sequence Repeat 1: Selected file is played repeatedly Repeat all: All files are repeatedly played in sequence Random: All files are randomly played once. It stops after all files are played Random All: All files are randomly played non-stop.

Record Gain

This feature enables control record sensitivity according to the distance
A quality recording may be obtained even with record volume at level 0 if record gain is set to high

Etc Setting

Select Etc Setting from Setting

Default

Resets to the factory settings.
YES : Every setting will be reset NO : Cancel Reset
Shows information about F/W version, memory size, remaining memory, etc
Installing the Program CD Downloading/ Uploading Files Format
Installing the Program CD

System Requirements

Minimum requirements for PC system are as follows
Microsoft OS (Windows 98SE, ME, 2000 or XP) CD-ROM Drive Pentium 200Mhz or more RAM 32MB or more (64MB for Windows ME or later version) 128MB or more hard disk space (Additional hard disk may be needed for saving music files) USB port available Mac. 9.X-X
The Program CD allows you to upload or download files without installing other additional software. For Windows 98SE Users: install the software first before using the player (otherwise, PC will not detect the player as a peripheral). For Windows 2000/ME/XP Users: install the provided program CD if you are upgrading Firmware
Downloading/ Uploading Files
Downloading/ Uploading Files Note!
The unit downloads or uploads all types of data files (*.jpg,*.xls,*.hwp,.). It functions as a removable disk as well as an MP3 player.
2. Click on Paste in Removable Disk window using right mouse button.
1. To download files connect USB cable, select your file and right click on
Your PC will identify your cube as a removable disk under My Computer Do not remove the USB cable while transferring files. Doing so may cause fatal error in the PC or player.

Format

Format Note!
Deleted files cannot be recovered after the device has been formatted!
3. Downloading selected files to your player is complete.
Select Format by right clicking on the removable disk folder in PC Windows.
Reverse steps 1 to 3 to upload files from the unit to your PC. You can also drag & drop to download/upload files.
2. Click on Start when the format window pops up.
Check if file system is set for FAT32

Support

Be very careful at format!
Troubleshooting Warranty Card

3. Formatting completed.

Troubleshooting
1. Unit will not turn ON?
Check the battery capacity. Recharge the battery with USB cable. Check to see if the unit is on HOLD.
3. Files are heard with a lot of interference?
Ensure that earphones are inserted securely into the unit. Check your volume setting. Electronics in the immediate environment may be interfering with unit functioning.
2. Buttons are not working?
Check to see if the unit is in Hold Mode.

4. Too much noise with interrupted FM receiving?
Ensure that earphones are inserted securely into the unit. Electronics in the immediate environment may be interfering with unit functioning.
FCC RF INTERFERENCE STATEMENT Note
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures. - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio, TV technician for help. - Only a shielded interface cable should be used. Finally, any changes or modifications to the equipment by the user not expressly approved by the guarantee or manufacturer could void the warranty the users authority to operate such equipment.
5. Problems downloading files?
Check USB cable connection. Check available memory capacity.

6. LCD is not activated?

Check LCD brightness setting ( Setting Contrast). Check the battery. Recharge it with a USB cable if needed. Display

CAUTION

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the warranty.
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

Warranty Card

Product Name: Model: Date of Purchase: Name of Customer Address: Name of Agent: Address: Telephone Number: (m) (d) (y) Telephone Number:

1 year from the date of purchase
You need to present this Warranty Card with the date of purchase written thereon when required in order to receive satisfactory services. Please keep this card in a secure place.
1. The warranty service for the product shall be provided based on the information contained in this Warranty Card. 2. The warranty service is available effective from the date of purchase, so please put the date of purchase on this Warranty Card. (If the date of purchase is not identified in the card, the effective warranty period will start from the date 6 months from the date of manufacture.) 3. This Warranty Card can not be reissued
The design and size of the product are subject to change without prior notice in order to improve product quality.

MobiBlu DAH-1500i (1GB, Black) printer friendly version - MP3 players - CNET Reviews

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MobiBlu DAH-1500i (1GB, Black)
http://reviews.cnet.com/4505-6490_7-31473739.html

At a glance

Editors' rating: 7.0 Very good Editor's take: If the MobiBlu DAH-1500i got any smaller, it wouldn't exist. The good: The cute and stylish MobiBlu DAH-1500i features a user-friendly, ultratiny design; a bright OLED screen; and useful extras such as FM tuning and recording, voice recording, and SRS Wow sound effects. This MP3 player also works as a removable flash drive and is DRM compatible. The bad: The MobiBlu DAH-1500i uses a nonstandard USB cable and has poor battery life. What's it for: Listening to ripped or purchased MP3s and WMAs; recording voice notes; listening to and recording FM radio. Who's it for: Style-conscious music lovers with a craving for tiny tech that doesn't skimp on features. Business use: Acts as a decent voice recorder and can be easily concealed in any pocket. Essential extras: Better headphones and a more attractive lanyard or neck chain. The bottom line: If you love all things tiny, consider picking up MobiBlu's cute cube, the DAH1500i.

CNET editor's review

Reviewed by ; Jasmine France Edited by ; James Kim Reviewed September 8, 2005 (updated October 12, 2006)
Editors' note: We have lowered the score of the DAH-1500i from 7.3 to 7.0, given the arrival of the more feature-filled Cube2. MobiBlu is one of a multitude of lesser-known portable audio companies trying to make a name for itself among giants such as Apple, Creative, and iRiver. While most of the MP3 players that we've seen from MobiBlu have been decent, they're not standouts, so the company has thus far skirted the spotlight. However, it appears that the MobiBlu DAH-1500i is poised to change this status. The ultratiny, cube-shaped device is a tech marvel and has certainly turned some heads among industry journalists, including those here at CNET. And despite its unimpressive battery life, the DAH-1500i largely lives up to the hype.
http://reviews.cnet.com/MobiBlu_DAH_1500i_1GB_Black/4514-6490_7-31473739.html?tag=tool 10/13/2006

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If nothing else, the MobiBlu DAH-1500i is versatile. The cute MP3 player is compatible with both Windows and Mac operating systems (plug and play--no driver install is needed for operating systems released after 1998), and you have a choice of six colors: black, pink, silver, blue, red, and orange. And at $129.99 for the 1GB version and $99.99 for the 512MB version, it's quite a bargain. Had MobiBlu made the DAH-1500i any smaller, it would have been an ergonomic disaster. As it stands, the player weighs just 0.6 ounce and measures 1 cubic inch (1 by 1 by 1 inch)--about the size of four sugar cubes stacked together--and it manages to accommodate a usable control pad, with a four-way rocker (volume up/down and track forward/reverse) surrounding a play/pause/power button. That said, while the MobiBlu DAH-1500i's buttons are functional, they are pretty stiff and will pose a problem for those with large fingers. This stiffness can also be an issue when trying to navigate the many options. Just around the corner from the control pad is the 3/4-inch-diagonal OLED with fairly large, bright blue text on a black background. Due to the smallness of the screen, songs with track names longer than four letters continually scroll, making them difficult to read. Of course, you have to expect such a concession from a device that you can easily conceal in a closed fist. Continue around the side from the screen, and you'll find the menu key and the hold button, while the top of the device sports the headphone jack and the lanyard loop. Be aware that there is no standard mini-USB port; instead, MobiBlu provides a proprietary USB cable that plugs into the headphone jack. This cable is used for both transferring and charging, so don't lose it!
The cube-tastic MobiBlu DAH-1500i in its minimalist case. While the MobiBlu DAH-1500i is cute enough to make you want to take advantage of its wearable nature, the white headphone/neck strap combo that's included isn't stylish enough to tempt most people to sport it; a silver or clear cord would have been better. Unfortunately, the lanyard loop isn't large enough to string a standard necklace chain through it. In addition to the headphones, a minimalist case is included. This highly appreciated extra is made of clear rubber and wraps just along the edges and around the corners of the player, thus protecting it from dings while not overly concealing its stylishness. You also get an install disc with a program that allows you to update the firmware of the player. You don't get music-management software, but you don't really need any. Drag-and-drop takes care of most transfers, while Windows Media Player--a standard on all Windows machines--is necessary for moving DRM-protected files to the device. Surprisingly, the MobiBlu DAH-1500i isn't as feature-sparse as one would expect from a device of its size. The player supports MP3 and WMA (including DRM) files, packs in an FM tuner, and records voice and FM radio. There's also an ample selection of sound settings, including five preset EQs, a custom setting, and the SRS Wow sound-enhancement setting, for which you can select SRS Surround, TruBass, or Wow (for both). All in all, you end up with your choice of nine sound-adjustment settings. You can even fiddle with several levels of the SRS effects--focus the SRS on the low, mid, or high levels; choose the speaker size; and adjust the individual volume levels for TruBass and surround sound--not bad for an MP3 player that's smaller than your average ice cube. http://reviews.cnet.com/MobiBlu_DAH_1500i_1GB_Black/4514-6490_7-31473739.html?tag=tool 10/13/2006

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In the numbers segment of our testing, the MobiBlu DAH-1500i wasn't quite up to the task. Its 7-hour battery life was the main disappointment, though transfer times didn't fare much better at 1.6MB per second over USB 2.0. Luckily, the little player gave a fairly impressive performance in the sound department. Even through the included earbuds, which were fairly uncomfortable, tunes were loud and clear with no noticeable background hiss, and highs and lows were balanced and defined. When we switched in our Shure E4c test 'buds, the sound actually seemed to deteriorate--things got too bright for our tastes. We also noticed a very faint clicking, staticky sound between some tracks. Overall, however, the MobiBlu DAH-1500i is a decent little performer and easy to recommend to those who drool over tiny tech. User comments Average user rating Very good 7.5 out of 10 Average user rating: from 54 users User rating Spectacular 9 out of 10 Feature packed, tiny mp3 player. by sr788 - August 19, 2005 Pros: Tiny, rechargeable, drag-drop support, FM radio. Cons: No belt clip. Proprietary USB cable 22 out of 22 users found this user opinion helpful. 3 comments posted to this opinion. User rating Spectacular 9 out of 10 I never even knew I wanted an MP3 player until I saw this thing by chadley25 - September 15, 2005 Pros: Tiny size, OLED display, feature-laden, upgradeable firmware, very nice sound, "cool" factor Cons: Ugly white earbuds, buttons sometimes unresponsive 15 out of 15 users found this user opinion helpful. User rating Spectacular 9 out of 10 Good Things Come in.REALLY Small Packages by richardgear - August 19, 2005 Pros: Tiny size, fantastic sound, easy loading of music, FM Tuner!!!, great accessories http://reviews.cnet.com/MobiBlu_DAH_1500i_1GB_Black/4514-6490_7-31473739.html?tag=tool 10/13/2006