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Bantam BA800 -- 256MB Digital Audio Player/Image Viewer $55.98 delivered After $40 Rebate
Part #: BA800-N
Features include:
256MB Internal Memory
1.8-inch Color TFT screen
CooLights lighted case technology (256 different color possibilities)
SD card slot for up to additional 256MB
Charges in upright cradle, directly through USB connection, or via AC adapter
Built-in Li-Ion rechargeable battery
5-band digital EQ/DSP
Specifications:
Frequency response 20Hz-20 kHz
Up to 500KB/sec connection transfer rate (USB)
18-bit color
312 x 230 screen resolution
Supports MP3, WMA, JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF formats
Bantam has recently been acquired by GPX consumer electronics. However the unit is reportedly new, and has 90 day (manufacturer's?) warranty. According to several of the online reviews I read about the Bantam BA800 (which premiered about 2 years ago at $300!), the sound is reportedly good, but the earbuds that it comes with are trash. The TFT screen's image quality is supposedly great, but could be prone to interference & banding from nearby electronics. You can get about 11 hours of playtime from a full charge on the internal battery, and the firmware is upgradable, for future format compatibility. With the "CooLights" feature, the sides of the BA800 can display up to 256 colors. You can choose from solid hues or pulsating lights that are synchronized to the music. However, a glowing MP3 player reportedly "gets old faster than you'd think". The lights are also a battery drain. The other criticism of this unit was its overall size & (oval) shape. It is a little longer and wider than a pack of cigarettes, but is almost twice as thick, and can reportedly only fit in a large pocket, or inside a backpack. 3.5 x 2.8 x 1.6-inches (H x W x D )
From the Rebate Form I downloaded:
"Purchase a Bantam 256MB Expandable Digital Audio
Player from ComputerGeeks.com between 09/07/04
and 10/15/04. Rebate request must be postmarked no
later than 10/31/04."
Mail the rebate form with a copy of sales
receipt or invoice showing the purchase of the eligible
product and the original UPC code from the product
package. $40 Rebate will be mailed within 6 to 8 weeks.
Even though it's only 256 MB internal, and I don't really need it, I couldn't resist: :roll:
Subtotal:$87.98
Tax: $0.00
Shipping: $8.00 (Ground delivery - the cheapest option)
Total: $95.98
Rebate -($40.00)
Final Cost = $55.98 Warm, at least?
www.computergeeks.com
Bantam BA800 -- 256MB Digital Audio Player/Image Viewer $55.98 delivered After $40 Rebate
Part #: BA800-N
Features include:
256MB Internal Memory
1.8-inch Color TFT screen
CooLights lighted case technology (256 different color possibilities)
SD card slot for up to additional 256MB
Charges in upright cradle, directly through USB connection, or via AC adapter
Built-in Li-Ion rechargeable battery
5-band digital EQ/DSP
Specifications:
Frequency response 20Hz-20 kHz
Up to 500KB/sec connection transfer rate (USB)
18-bit color
312 x 230 screen resolution
Supports MP3, WMA, JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF formats
Bantam has recently been acquired by GPX consumer electronics. However the unit is reportedly new, and has 90 day (manufacturer's?) warranty. According to several of the online reviews I read about the Bantam BA800 (which premiered about 2 years ago at $300!), the sound is reportedly good, but the earbuds that it comes with are trash. The TFT screen's image quality is supposedly great, but could be prone to interference & banding from nearby electronics. You can get about 11 hours of playtime from a full charge on the internal battery, and the firmware is upgradable, for future format compatibility. With the "CooLights" feature, the sides of the BA800 can display up to 256 colors. You can choose from solid hues or pulsating lights that are synchronized to the music. However, a glowing MP3 player reportedly "gets old faster than you'd think". The lights are also a battery drain. The other criticism of this unit was its overall size & (oval) shape. It is a little longer and wider than a pack of cigarettes, but is almost twice as thick, and can reportedly only fit in a large pocket, or inside a backpack. 3.5 x 2.8 x 1.6-inches (H x W x D )
From the Rebate Form I downloaded:
"Purchase a Bantam 256MB Expandable Digital Audio
Player from ComputerGeeks.com between 09/07/04
and 10/15/04. Rebate request must be postmarked no
later than 10/31/04."
Mail the rebate form with a copy of sales
receipt or invoice showing the purchase of the eligible
product and the original UPC code from the product
package. $40 Rebate will be mailed within 6 to 8 weeks.
Even though it's only 256 MB internal, and I don't really need it, I couldn't resist: :roll:
Subtotal:$87.98
Tax: $0.00
Shipping: $8.00 (Ground delivery - the cheapest option)
Total: $95.98
Rebate -($40.00)
Final Cost = $55.98 Warm, at least?
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