Where
to buy the Toshiba Gigabeat G20:
The Toshiba Gigabeat G20 (MEG200J) is only available in Japan right now. Dynamism.com,
the experts in importing Japanese Gadgets and Computers to the USA,
are offering the Toshiba
Gigabeat G20 for their true price of $599. Call them directly at 1-800-711-6277 and
mention that you saw the Gigabeat G20 on I4U to receive special
treatment. |
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REVIEW SECTIONS: Introduction ::
Features
:: Download Music :: Specs &
Conclusions
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I created a head to head comparison table of the key
aspects between the Apple iPod and Toshiba Gigabeat G20.
iPod versus Gigabeat G20:
| Key
Aspect |
Apple
iPod 20GB |
Toshiba
Gigabeat G20 |
Comment |
| Size |
101.6x15.7x67mm |
76.5mm x
12.7mm x 89.5mm |
in
Volume terms: iPod takes 106cm3 and the G20 takes 86.9cm3,
that means the G20 has 20cm3 less volume. |
| Weight |
159g |
138g |
G20
is lighter by 21g. |
| HD |
20GB |
20GB |
Pretty
sure both use the same Toshiba 1.8" HD |
| Interface |
USB
2.0 / Firewire |
USB
2.0 |
equal
footing here, besides the G20 is only supporting Windows PCs. |
| Design |
white
Apple Look |
Japanese
Electronics Style |
Different
looks but both attractive |
| Formats |
MP3,
Wav, aiff |
WMA,
MP3, Wav |
iPod
cannot play Windows Media Files |
| Screen
Size |
2" |
1.8" |
iPod
has a bit bigger display. |
| DRM
|
AAC |
n/a |
iPod
uses its own DRM system that works with iTunes. Toshiba seems
to have no support yet for Microsoft's DRM. |
| Battery
Life |
8
hours |
11
hours |
The
Toshiba goes 3 hours longer! |
| Remote
Control |
yes |
yes |
|
| Docking
Station |
yes |
yes |
|
| Price |
$399.00 |
$599.00 |
The
Gigabeat is only available in Japan. When Toshiba releases the
Gigabeat in the US, it will most likely match the price. The Japanese
street price is around $450. |
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There are several key aspects where the Toshiba Gigabeat G20 is better
than the iPod. Size, weight and battery life are the biggest wins
for the G20.
Only draw-back is the DRM issue in my opinion. I hope Toshiba will
release a driver update soon to fix this.
Toshiba Gigabeat G20 Photo Gallery:
Final words:
The Toshiba Gigabeat G20 is a fantastic alternative to the iPod
for anybody who wants to have a hard-drive jukebox that is
different, extremely small which makes it a very stylish device. The
manufacturing quality of the player is excellent. The sound is
great. All necessary features are available. The G20 is easy to use
and the 20GB hard-drive offers enough storage. To be one of the
first to have this player visit Dynamism.com
and order it there.
Visit the Toshiba
Gigabeat G20 Discussion Forum if you have open Questions or want
to share your opinion with others.
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