Creative MuVo TX FM 512 MB MP3 Player
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • as easy as they get
  • dad loves it
  • Sounds Excellent, but not well built
  • There are MP3 Players besides ones from Apple
  • Good value, easy to use
Creative MuVo TX FM 512 MB MP3 Player

Manufacturer: Creative Labs
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:
  • 512 MB player holds up to 16 hours WMA or 8 hours MP3 music
  • Simply attach MuVo TX FM to any PC or notebook and drag-and-drop your files - no cables or installation software needed
  • LCD provides full track information (ID3 tags) and is great for folder navigation with the convenient scroll button.
  • Interface: USB 2.0, compatible with USB 1.1
  • Compatible with Windows 98SE, 2000, Me, XP

ASIN: B00067KZ8Y

Product Description

The NOMAD MuVo TX FM 512MB MP3 Player is an ultra-light, high-performance and easy-to-use Digital Audio Player. It plays and records FM radio, and provides flawless performance during exercise or other rigorous activity. It comes with 512 MB of flash memory that can carry hours of skip free, high-fidelity music. Data storage and voice recording Interface - USB 2.0, compatible with USB 1.1 Playing Time - Approx. 15 hours Requires 1 AAA alkaline battery PC compatible (Not for Mac) Dimensions - 1.4 x 2.9 x 0.6 Shipping Weight (in pounds) - 0.8

Amazon.com Product Description

Creative's MuVo TX FM makes it a breeze to take your favorite music with you wherever you go--to the office, to the gym, or on a rollerblading expedition. The size of a small USB flash memory drive, the MuVo TX FM weighs just 1.1 ou nces with the single AAA battery inserted into the battery pack. This multiformat player is compatible with both MP3 and WMA files, and it also includes an FM tuner and the capability to record music directly from the radio. It also include s a built-in microphone for recording short voice notes or long lectures. You can also use the MuVo TX FM as a mass stor age USB drive, enabling you to carry important documents and presentations.

The 512 MB internal flash memory will store up to 16 hours of WMA files at 64 kbps or up to eight hours of MP3 music at 128 kbps; it will also store up to 32 hours of voice recordings. With support for WMA, MuVo Micro N200 offers you access to the widest selection of music download services on the Internet, including Best Buy MusicNow, Buy Music, Musicmatch, and Napster.



The Creative MuVo TX FM plugs directly into your computer's USB port.

It's powered by one AAA battery that provides up to 15 hours of continuous play. With super-fast USB 2.0 connectivity an d simple drag-and-drop transfer without software, the MuVo TX FM accepts music files as quickly as a song per second. Th e 96 x 32-pixel blue backlit LCD displays file information, and you can scroll through folders, playlists, or individual songs. You can customize playback with a five-band graphic equalizer with four equalization presets, as well as environ mental settings for pop, rock, jazz, or classical.

What's in the Box
This package includes the 512 MB MuVo TX FM digital audio player, earbuds, 15-inch velcro armband, carrying case with be ltclip, and CD-ROM with Creative MediaSource music management software. MediaSource is an easy-to-use application for ri pping CDs, organizing entire digital music collections, and easily transferring MP3 and WMA files.

Choose your music. Choose your device. Know it's going to work.


Compatible with PlaysForSure.
Look for the PlaysForSure logo if you're shopping for a portable music or video device and you want to make sure the digital music and video you purchase will play back on it every time. Match the PlaysForSure logo on a large selecti on of leading devices and online music stores. If you see the logo, you'll know your digital music will play for sure.

The PlaysForSure logo makes it easy to find digital media stores and devices that work together. Choose from a large number of digital music and video stores, including CinemaNow, MSN Music, Musicmatch, MusicNow, Napster, Wal-Mart Music Downloads, and many more.

Look for the PlaysForSure logo on a wide variety of devices, including portable music devices, portable video devices, digital audio receivers, Pocket PCs, and Smartphones.

The checkmarks indicate if the device is capable of playing back audio and video that's been downloaded from an online store. Additionally, some devices can play back media that has been purchased through an online store that offers subscriptions or rentals.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars as easy as they get.......2007-08-11

screw ipod. if life was as easy as this muvo, you wouldn't need. just load the cd to set up the software, plug in the muvo into the usb port, select your songs, and transfer them over. done. one small detail that people need to know about organizing the songs: label the songs in numerical order starting with 01. for example: 01 beat it, 02 thriller, 03 billie jean, 04 smooth criminal, etc.

the special features rock, such as the fm radio, microphone, recorder, are awesome. i had a 64 mb muvo that cost me $12 dollars and i loved it. but i wanted more storage and this was more than enough.

i'm going to name my first-born muvo.

5 out of 5 stars dad loves it.......2007-03-31

got this as a present for my dad and he taught himself how to use, how to rip CD's into mp3 format, and how to look cool with it in the gym...

5 out of 5 stars Sounds Excellent, but not well built.......2007-03-01

I had gotten this little piece for my dad. He throughly seems to enjoy the quality of sound. Easy to use, easy to add files, just drag n drop. Decent battery life. I noticed that battery cover keeps falling off and he had to tape it into place. I would have loved it if they had incorporated a SD expansion slot.

5 out of 5 stars There are MP3 Players besides ones from Apple.......2007-02-03

I was determined to get an MP3 player that would let me give my money to someone other than Apple. I did a lot of research and this little MP3 kept coming up as affordable, realible and easy to use. I'm happy to report that all of those are true! It's lightweight and the little clip makes it a piece of cake to use while running. It connects via USB without any additional wires or special docking stations. Plug, load, go! Don't be a lemming...resist the Apple domination...the Starbucks of the tech world!

4 out of 5 stars Good value, easy to use.......2007-01-04

My very non-technical Dad is able to use it by himself, nuff said.
Creative MuVo TX FM 512 MB MP3 Player Blue
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Creative MuVo MP3 Player
  • excellent and easy to use
  • Well worth the money
  • Maddening
  • Warranty Sucks
Creative MuVo TX FM 512 MB MP3 Player Blue

Manufacturer: Creative Labs
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

MP3 PlayersMP3 Players | Portable Audio & Video | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
Audio & VideoAudio & Video | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
128 MB to 512 MB128 MB to 512 MB | Flash Drive-Based | MP3 Players | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
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Product Features:
  • 512 MB player holds up to 16 hours WMA or 8 hours MP3 music
  • Simply attach MuVo TX FM to any PC or notebook and drag-and-drop your files - no cables or installation software needed
  • LCD provides full track information (ID3 tags) and is great for folder navigation with the convenient scroll button
  • Interface: USB 2.0, compatible with USB 1.1
  • Compatible with Windows 98SE, 2000, Me, XP

ASIN: B0006V74I4

Product Description

The Creative MuVo TX FM 512MB is an ultra-light, high-performance and easy to use Digital Audio Player that also plays and records FM Radio. It stores up to 8 hours (120 tracks) of music in MP3 or 16 hours (240 tracks) in WMA and gives up to 15 hours of continuous playtime from a single AAA battery. Downloading data or audio via USB 2.0 is fast and simple, using standard 'drag and drop' operations, while Creative MediaSource software supports file conversion on the PC. The radio has 32 presets for fast access to favourite channels, as well as manual and auto scan features. The built-in microphone supports up to 32 hours of voice recording, and the blue backlit display with icon-based interface ensures effortless operation.

Amazon.com Product Description

Creative's MuVo TX FM makes it a breeze to take your favorite music with you wherever you go--to the office, to the gym, or on a rollerblading expedition. The size of a small USB flash memory drive, the MuVo TX FM weighs just 1.1 ounces with the single AAA battery inserted into the battery pack. This multiformat player is compatible with both MP3 and WMA files, and it also includes an FM tuner and the capability to record music directly from the radio. It also includes a built-in microphone for recording short voice notes or long lectures. You can also use the MuVo TX FM as a mass storage USB drive, enabling you to carry important documents and presentations.

The 512 MB internal flash memory will store up to 16 hours of WMA files at 64 kbps or up to 8 hours of MP3 music at 128 kbps; it will also store up to 32 hours of voice recordings. With support for WMA, MuVo Micro N200 offers you access to the widest selection of music download services on the Internet, including Best Buy MusicNow, Buy Music, Musicmatch, and Napster.

It's powered by one AAA battery that provides up to 15 hours of continuous play. With super-fast USB 2.0 connectivity and simple drag-and-drop transfer without software, the MuVo TX FM accepts music files as quickly as a song per second. The 96 x 32-pixel blue backlit LCD displays file information, and you can scroll through folders, playlists, or individual songs. You can customize playback with a five-band graphic equalizer with four equalization presets, as well as environmental settings for pop, rock, jazz, or classical.

What's in the Box
This package includes the 512 MB MuVo TX FM digital audio player, earbuds, 15-inch velcro armband, carrying case with beltclip, and CD-ROM with Creative MediaSource music management software. MediaSource is an easy-to-use application for ripping CDs, organizing entire digital music collections, and easily transferring MP3 and WMA files.

Choose your music. Choose your device. Know it's going to work.
Look for the PlaysForSure logo if you're shopping for a portable music or video device and you want to make sure the digital music and video you purchase will play back on it every time. Match the PlaysForSure logo on a large selection of leading devices and online music stores. If you see the logo, you'll know your digital music will play for sure.

The PlaysForSure logo makes it easy to find digital media stores and devices that work together. Choose from a large number of digital music and video stores, including CinemaNow, MSN Music, Musicmatch, MusicNow, Napster, Wal-Mart Music Downloads, and many more.

Look for the PlaysForSure logo on a wide variety of devices, including portable music devices, portable video devices, digital audio receivers, Pocket PCs, and Smartphones.

The checkmarks indicate if the device is capable of playing back audio and video that's been downloaded from an online store. Additionally, some devices can play back media that has been purchased through an online store that offers subscriptions or rentals.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Creative MuVo MP3 Player.......2007-01-12

Use this all the time for downloading and listening to books from the library. Great for work, listening out in the yard, on walks etc. Downloading is easy. Sometimes have difficulty getting it to start at the same place where I last left off, but in the end can get there.

4 out of 5 stars excellent and easy to use.......2006-11-10

Very happy with this product, battery life could improve.

5 out of 5 stars Well worth the money.......2006-11-08

I have owned a Creative Muvo TX FM 512MB for nearly 2 years. Bought it for $140 when it first came on the market and have no regrets since. Despite an increasing number of newer, prettier and gadget loaded players, I'm still happy with my Creative Muvo.

I'm not a technologically advanced person so it's simple layman experience here.

This small Zippo sized MP3 player is very easy to use. Just install the CD software included and you're all set. Open program. Plug player into USB port. Point, click and drag music files. Most of my music are MP3 or WMA format. I have had no problems with the Creative MediaSource software on my XP machine.

Sound quality is excellent. Choose from rock, jazz, classical or pop settings or customize your own EQ. I use it with my AKG K-26P headphones and the bass rocks. For classical music, the sound is clear and clean.

Design is business-like and functional. Extremely durable, thanks to the battery module (or battery case). I dropped it several times and it continued to work. One day, after a particularly bad fall, the battery case door finally broke and I simply ordered a new one for $10 from Creative. Replaced it and the player has worked perfectly since. I seriously doubt that the ultra cool and sleek IPod could have survived my abuse this well.

If I have any complaints, the AAA battery life is pretty average even on light use, lasting 3-4 days. I mainly use the player during work commute. I switched to Sony rechargeable batteries. While it did not lengthen battery life, the switch saved me a lot of money. Voice recorder is terribly muffled but this function is not an essential part of my MP3 player requirements.

If you are looking for a functional, easy to use MP3 player, at its current $60 price tag, the Creative Muvo TX FM 512MB is still one of the better players in the market.

1 out of 5 stars Maddening.......2006-09-07

At first I loved this thing, but if something goes wrong, good luck. Last night I hit the wrong thing and fast forwarded to the end of a program. I could never get back to that program and ended up totally lost and with my information upside down.

Looking at my laughable instruction booklet was no help. There is not even anything to tell me what the various icons mean. I went into the website and couldn't get it to take an email for support, so I called a 1-888 number and was told it was for sales. They then gave me a number for support that wasn't even toll free. I called it and was told there would be an unusually long wait.

Thanks for nothing Ceative.

If you are a technologically skilled person, you may love this thing, but if not -- forget it. You sure won't get any help from the company.

4 out of 5 stars Warranty Sucks.......2006-01-28

I liked the price. Good buy for the money. I called to get replacement because it kept turning off for no reason. Was told that I had to send $24.95 in order to get it repaired or replaced even though it was still covered under warranty. Maybe it's just me but, doesn't sound like much of a warranty. Check the replacement/repair warranty before you buy.
Premium Quality Carrying Case for CREATIVE LABS MP3 Didital Audio player : MUVO S200, TX FM, ZEN NANO PLUS, MICRO N200, SLIM, VIDZ, MICROPHOTO, NEEON 2, SLEEK, V PLUS, VISION: M, CHAMELEON, MIX, NX, V200, ZEN TOUCH, MUVO2 FM, FX200
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Great case for Zen Nano
  • Great Protection for Player
Premium Quality Carrying Case for CREATIVE LABS MP3 Didital Audio player : MUVO S200, TX FM, ZEN NANO PLUS, MICRO N200, SLIM, VIDZ, MICROPHOTO, NEEON 2, SLEEK, V PLUS, VISION: M, CHAMELEON, MIX, NX, V200, ZEN TOUCH, MUVO2 FM, FX200

Manufacturer: Pro Power
ProductGroup: CE

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Product Features:
  • Spacious and Sleek Design
  • Accommodates a wide range of larger MiniDisc and MP3 players and accessories
  • Weather-resistant neoprene material
  • Size: 6.25"H x 4.25WH x 1.5"D

ASIN: B000F3GCM2

Product Description

Sleek Black with Silver Case is manufactured with exceptional quality to protect your MP3 or MiniDisk player, to provide extra room for your digital music equipment such as memory cards, earbud headphones and other personal belongings - Enjoy Convienience and Style! *Sleek Look, Weather Resistant Neoprene Material and Additional Space Pocket for Essential Gear * COMPATIBLE W/ MUVO S200, TX FM, ZEN NANO PLUS, MICRO N200, SLIM, VIDZ, MICROPHOTO, NEEON, NEEON 2, SLEEK, V PLUS, VISION: M, CHAMELEON, MIX, NX, V200, ZEN TOUCH, MUVO2, MUVO2 FM, FX200

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great case for Zen Nano.......2007-04-01

The only thing I don't like about this case is the color/style (black/silver) but that's just a personal issue. However, I love the case itself because you can carry everything you use with the Zen Nano in it (earbuds, cords, USB cord, etc.)

4 out of 5 stars Great Protection for Player.......2007-03-23

The case was a little bigger than need be. Could be more the size of the player. I like the fact that you can also carry the earbuds in the case.
Creative MuVo TX FM 512 MB MP3 Player
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Creative MuVo TX FM MP3 Player
  • Not worth it!
  • Poor quality, broke after 1 hour use
  • Great workout MP3 player!
  • Great player
Creative MuVo TX FM 512 MB MP3 Player

Manufacturer: Creative Labs
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

MP3 PlayersMP3 Players | Portable Audio & Video | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
Audio & VideoAudio & Video | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
128 MB to 512 MB128 MB to 512 MB | Flash Drive-Based | MP3 Players | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
Product Features:
  • Holds up to 16 hours WMA or 8 hours MP3 music
  • 5-band custom equalizer and 4 presets for Jazz, Rock, Pop or Classical music
  • High-resolution backlit LCD that is reversible for left or right handed operation
  • USB 2.0 transfers music or data files in high speed to and from your computer
  • Carry presentations, photos and any other data files between PCs at home, work or on the road

ASIN: B0002YC7H8

Product Description

Creative Labs MuVo TX FM 512MB - This extremely portable digital audio player is about the size of a pack of gum, allowing you to take it pretty much anywhere. And anywhere you take it, you'll enjoy hours of skip-free MP3 or WMA music - as well as FM broadcasts. This little guy even has a built-in microphone for personal voice recordings! Built-in FM tuner with recording capabilities Built-in Microphone for up to 16 hours of voice recording Windows Media Player 9 support works with most music download services Includes - Neodymium headphones, neckstrap, & 1 AAA battery; Instructions in English and Japanese

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Creative MuVo TX FM MP3 Player.......2005-09-15

The player is good. It isn't the smallest player out there but it is small enough to easily fit in almost anywhere. I like the fact that the drive is removable and can be used just like a normal USB (jump) drive. This means I can move music or other files to and from other computers, without worrying about having the software to do so.

1 out of 5 stars Not worth it!.......2005-06-25

I had not used this player much and it stopped working within one month! These players are very cheaply manufactured in China, and when ever I touched the player.. I heard this annoying cracking noise. It is excellent in features, but it won't last long.

1 out of 5 stars Poor quality, broke after 1 hour use.......2005-05-01

I've read many great reviews about this mp3 player on this site and other sites, so I decided to get one myself.

When I got the player I immediately regretted. The player was bulkier than I expected and the contruction feels cheap, when I remove the battery and the USB storage unit I can see chasis of the player is poorly made.

The features are ok and although the controls weren't perfectly intuitive it shouldn't take long to get familiar with them.

After using it for 1 hour I accidentally gave it a slight bump, it looked ok at first then when I pressed the controls the unit died and never came back up, so I had to return the unit for a refund.

bottomline:
if you're tight on your budget but you want a flash mp3 player with many features, otherwise pay a little more for something with better quality

5 out of 5 stars Great workout MP3 player!.......2005-04-12

My wife got one of these. It's extremely small, durable and has a nice selection of functions (MP3 playback, FM radio tuner with 20 presets and voice recording). It simply plugs into the USB port of your computer for MP3 downloading, so it's simple to replace music. The sound quality is excellent. It holds about 100 MP3 songs at 192 KbPS. Good for workouts or for travel.

4 out of 5 stars Great player.......2005-02-18

I love this little player; great for running on the treadmill or on long flights or trips. Only downside I see is that the earbuds are much too big for my ears. I've had other people try them on as well and most agree that they fit, but painfully.
Otherwise a great alternative to the hard-drive based iPods and other juke-box types.

Panasonic RF-SW70 ShockWave Headphone Radio
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • hard to figure out, but tough as nails
  • Good little radio
  • ShockWave Will Be Missed, But Not Replaced
  • The best little radio yet
  • I love the Item
Panasonic RF-SW70 ShockWave Headphone Radio

Manufacturer: Panasonic
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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AM-FMAM-FM | Radios | Portable Audio & Video | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
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Product Features:
  • Digitally-tuned AM/FM radio with up to 20 programmable station presets for convenient access
  • Ergonomic triangular design fits comfortably in the palm of your hand
  • Special hole for threading a lanyard or chain for wearing around your neck
  • Water-resistant design
  • Powered by single AAA battery (not included)

ASIN: B00006I5LQ

Product Description

Panasonic is much more than a well-known brand name. It stands for the depth and diversity of its research capabilities, manufacturing expertise and product selection. It stands for the advanced technology of products, from easy-to-use consumer goods to sophisticated medical, broadcast, business and industrial systems.

Amazon.com Product Description

Keep yourself going when jogging or exercising at the gym with this lightweight, highly durable pocket-sized Panasonic RF-SW70 AM/FM radio in blue. It has a stylish, rounded V-shaped body with a rugged ABS plastic exterior that's water resistant--great for training in inclement weather. This ergonomically designed radio fits comfortably in your hand and it features a hole at the top for threading a lanyard through, enabling you to wear it around your neck. It weighs just 2.6 ounces (without battery). It features 20 total presets (10 FM, 10 AM), a lap timer function (1, 5, and 10 minute laps), large LCD screen, Panasonic's XBS extra bass system for a fuller sound, and a Normal/City FM selector for optimal reception. The RF-SW70 is powered by a single AAA battery (not included) for up to 25 hours of battery life. It comes with ShockWave headphones with in-ear drivers for superior sound and stability.

What's in the Box
RF-SW70 portable radio (blue), ShockWave headphones, printed operating instructions

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars hard to figure out, but tough as nails.......2006-11-26

I have been using the sony radios for years, having to replace them every few months due to the abuse I place on them. I bought this Panasonic just "for the heck of it" and have been extremely impressed. It will take anything you can throw at it. The reception is very good on both am and fm (though I listen to mostly am). It has a somewhat difficult learning curve with the little joystick and all, but once you get used to it, no big deal. Battery life is impressive as well. I am unsure if this model is even still available, but if you want a rugged little radio, this is the one.

4 out of 5 stars Good little radio.......2004-07-29

Ok, people. First of all, the city function on this puppy (like all radios with this capability) is designed to make the radio LESS sensitive to radio signals, rather than more sensitive. The idea is that in a large city, there are going to be lots of radio stations, and the city function allows you to filter out the weaker ones that might be competing for the same frequency that a stronger station is using. Make sense?

Anyway, this is actually a pretty decent radio. I bought it on clearance at Strawberries for a measly seven bucks, and for that price I have nothing to complain about.

Reception is decent to very good, and the amplifier has enough power to drown out a lawnmower, which is what I bought it for.

The extra bass function is a little too enthusiastic, in my opinion, but I guess that is why they invented off buttons.

Overall, I would highly recommend this unit if you can find it for anything close to what I paid for it. I'd start getting a lot pickier if I had to pay list price (approx $45.00, or so) since for a little more you can start looking at MP3 players. For example, I bought a basic Rio S10 at Sam's Club for about 55 dollars.

For a little radio, this one performs very well.

3 out of 5 stars ShockWave Will Be Missed, But Not Replaced.......2004-07-08

The size, shape of the radio are perfect for shoving in your pocket and forgetting about. It has a hold function to keep the buttons from being push, but unfortunatly atleast once a day I would succeed in turning off the hold function from within my pocket. The best feature is by far the battery compartment and the 20 plus battery hours it gets on a single AAA battery. The reception is pretty good, although it picks up disturbances from nearby cell phones. There are a whole list of bad qualities with this radio. The first are the headphones, which are the most uncomfortable one I have ever had the displeasure of putting in my ears. I threw them out within thirty minutes and replaced them with an old set that only had one speaker working; a much better tradeoff. It is unbelievable difficult to remember how to use station preset function. I figured it out twice only to forget it a few weeks later. It also has this city function that keeps all stations from coming in at all. I really don't understand what the purpose is of that unless you want to listen to white noise to fall asleep.
Last week I finally lost my ShockWave radio, though I will miss it, I plan on trying my luck on something a little better. I could have swore that in the late 90's when you paid between $40-$60 dollars for a walkman you used to get something of slightly better quality. Now all you get in this price range is garbage. Is this progress?

5 out of 5 stars The best little radio yet.......2004-03-31

I've been using little radios on my commute for years, and this is the best - even better than the old SONY FM/AM Walkman Sports that was my previous favorite. Terrific FM reception, it pulls in a pretty good selection of downtown stations even when my train reaches the outer 'burbs (and it receives very well inside the train, another sign of the tuner strength). The best, most convenient battery change I've ever seen, and runs for quite a while on a single AAA. Size is perfect. Distant/Local switch handles downtown overload pretty well.
Downsides: Memorizing a station requires a Mensa certificate, no auto-off (do any of them?) - but these are minor. Great choice for a commuter radio.

5 out of 5 stars I love the Item.......2003-11-03

I bought one item like this and like it , sound is clear with extra bass, reception is much better, better than Sony. most of the people mistaken it like Mp3 because of the style. i like listening on radio all the time and one solve the problem, lite and comfortable to carry.
Planning to buy another one just in case, coz i know they don't distribute this anymore. do you think i reccomend this ? , you Bet. i bought a armstrap to put in , and it ready to go. try it , you will love it.

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