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MP3 video player

SA1ARA16K/97

MP3 video player

SA1ARA16K/97

Superior sound experience

Enjoy an unrivalled sound experience with Philips GoGear Aria Portable AV Player featuring FullSound™. A real joy to use, you can download online videos to the player and easily navigate content on its 2” full color display. See all benefits

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MP3 video player

Superior sound experience

Enjoy an unrivalled sound experience with Philips GoGear Aria Portable AV Player featuring FullSound™. A real joy to use, you can download online videos to the player and easily navigate content on its 2” full color display. See all benefits

Superior sound experience

Enjoy an unrivalled sound experience with Philips GoGear Aria Portable AV Player featuring FullSound™. A real joy to use, you can download online videos to the player and easily navigate content on its 2” full color display. See all benefits

Unfortunately this product is no longer available

MP3 video player

Superior sound experience

Enjoy an unrivalled sound experience with Philips GoGear Aria Portable AV Player featuring FullSound™. A real joy to use, you can download online videos to the player and easily navigate content on its 2” full color display. See all benefits

Superior sound experience

with FullSound™ to bring MP3 music to life

  • Aria
  • 16GB
Playback MP3, WMA or DRM music from subscription services

Playback MP3, WMA or DRM music from subscription services

Your GoGear player supports the latest Windows Media Digital Rights Management (DRM) technology from Microsoft that enables it to recognize and play back music purchased or subscribed from online audio services using the same technology. Or create your own MP3 or WMA music files by ripping your audio CDs and transferring them onto your player to savor the vast universe of digital music available.

High-definition headphones for precise sound

High-definition headphones for precise sound

Designed according to the curvature of the human canals, these ergonomically designed headphones with exceptional noise isolation feature precisely direct soundwaves from the speaker to your ear drums with highest definition.

Fullsound™ to bring your MP3 music to life

Fullsound™ to bring your MP3 music to life

Philips' innovative FullSound technology faithfully restores sonic details to compressed MP3 music, dramatically enriching and enhancing it, so you can experience CD music without any distortion. Based on an audio post-processing algorithm, FullSound combines Philips' renowned expertise in music reproduction with the power of the latest generation Digital Signal Processor (DSP). The result is fuller bass with more depth and impact, boosted voice and instrument clarity, and rich detail. Rediscover your compressed MP3 music in true-to-life sound that will touch your soul and move your feet.

2" full color display for smooth and intuitive navigation

2" full color display for smooth and intuitive navigation

A cool 5.1 cm (2") high resolution display on your GoGear player offers excellent video quality and crisp, vivid images. Together with a full color menu, the large screen allows easy navigation of media files to complete the package for a all-round multimedia experience on the go.

Direct charging from PC via USB

Direct charging from PC via USB

Charge your GoGear player battery quickly and easily from your PC via USB. By connecting your player to your PC with the cable provided and following the necessary prompts, your PC will provide the power for charging your player within a few seconds. Enjoy the convenience of doing away with a separate recharger.

Folder view to organize and view media files like on your PC

Folder view to organize and view media files like on your PC

Folder view is an optional directory view of the GoGear player that lets you view all the files on your player as if it were a computer. Once you select Folder view, opening any supported file (i.e. music, pictures or videos) is as easy as selecting the file and hitting Play.

Easy video downloads from the Internet to your GoGear

Easy video downloads from the Internet to your GoGear

View videos on the go with Internet Video Download, an easy-to-use feature that lets you download videos from video sharing sites (YouTube, MySpace or Google Video) to your GoGear. Install the PC application provided, connect your GoGear to your PC and use Internet Explorer to visit your favorite video sharing site. Choose a video and click the Download button that appears when you hover the mouse cursor over the video. No need to wait, just move on to other videos and start downloading more.

FM radio with RDS and 20 presets for more music options

FM radio with RDS and 20 presets for more music options

RDS (Radio Data System) is a communications protocol standard that allows digital information to be transmitted over FM radio broadcasts. RDS-enabled FM radio receivers can display this useful information that includes station identity, program details and song title and artist, etc. At anytime, you can store a desired station as a preset channel on your GoGear player. With 20 preset radio stations that can be stored, you can quickly access your favorite radio station without having to manually tune the frequencies each time.

Easy and intuitive user interface with album art display

Easy and intuitive user interface with album art display

GoGear’s easy and intuitive user interface is powered by an advanced navigation technology. It not only helps to ensure quick and smooth navigation but also an enjoyable multimedia experience that doesn’t take long to master. Smart features like Album Art – which displays album artwork embedded in music files – enables you to have a richer experience, just like in the good old days when you would view the cover of a CD or LP while enjoying your music.

Voice recording to take notes or record anything, anytime

Voice recording to take notes or record anything, anytime

Voice recording converts your GoGear player into a handy dictation machine. Besides playing music or listening to radio, you can also record notes or reminders for work or school, record shopping lists and phone numbers – even song lyrics. By pressing the recording button and speaking into the built-in microphone, voice messages are compressed and stored in the built-in internal memory. Voice recording gives you a highly portable voice recorder allowing you to record anything, anytime and anywhere!

Audible.com features digital audiobooks and more

Audible.com features digital audiobooks and more

Audible.com is your destination for the widest selection of digital audiobooks, magazines, radio shows, stand-up comedy, and more available for download. Enjoy books in the car, at the gym, or around the house. Authors and icons read their own works, and famous actors narrate your favorite titles. At Audible.com you can browse and sample over 75,000 selections, including the latest best sellers and timeless classics.

Up to 30-hour music or 6-hour video playback.

Up to 30-hour music or 6-hour video playback.

Forget about the hassle of having to recharge your GoGear player battery constantly. This longlasting player allows you to savor your favorite tunes for up to a whopping 30 hours of continuous music playback or up to 6 hours of video playback - all on a single charge. Now you can sit back and listen to music all day long or watch the equivalent of 3 movies back-to-back wherever you go.

Technical Specifications

  • Picture/Display

    Backlight
    Yes
    Diagonal screen size (inch)
    2.0  inch
    Lines of text
    5
    Type
    LCD
    Resolution
    176 x 220 pixels
  • Sound

    Equalizer customizable
    Yes
    Frequency response
    80 - 18 000  Hz
    Equalizer settings
    • FullSound
    • Funk
    • Hip Hop
    • Jazz
    • Rock
    • Techno
    • Classical
    Output Power
    2 x 3mW
    Signal to noise ratio
    > 80 dB
    Channel separation
    35  dB
    Sound Enhancement
    FullSound
  • Audio Playback

    Compression format
    • MP3
    • WMA
    ID3 Tag support
    Song title, artist, album
    MP3 bit rates
    8-320 kbps and VBR
    WMA bit rates
    5-320 kbps
    WMA sample rates
    8, 11.025, 16, 22.050, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz
    MP3 sample rates
    • 16  kHz
    • 32  kHz
    • 44.1  kHz
    • 48  kHz
    • 11.025  kHz
    • 22.050  kHz
    • 24  kHz
    • 8  kHz
  • Still Picture Playback

    Picture Compression Format
    • JPEG
    • BMP
    Slide show
    Yes
  • Storage Media

    Built-in memory type
    NAND Flash
    Mass storage class compliant
    Yes
    Built-in memory capacity
    16 GB
    Music memory capacity, MP3
    Up to 3600 tracks*
  • Connectivity

    Headphone
    3.5 mm
    USB
    USB 2.0
  • Convenience

    Function
    Keypad lock
    Superscroll
    Yes
    Volume control
    Yes
    Firmware upgradeable
    Yes
    Battery charging indication
    On user interface
  • Accessories

    CD-ROM
    Yes , with IFU, Device Manager, Media converter, Windows Media Player
    Headphones
    AY3817
    USB cable
    AY3930
    Quick start guide
    Yes
  • Software

    Device manager
    to restore and upgrade
    Windows Media Player 11
    Yes
    Media Converter for Philips
    WMV (.wmv.avi containers);MPEG-4 SP(.avi container only);MPEG-4 ASP(.avi); H.264 (MPEG-4 Part10) (.mp4); Other codec/container combinations supported based on installion of relevant Directshow codecs
  • Green Specifications

    Lead-free soldered product
    Yes
  • System Requirements

    PC OS
    Windows XP (SP2 or higher) / Vista
    Internet connection
    Yes (for access to updated support documents, manuals, future firmware and PC software upgrades)
    CD-ROM drive
    Yes
    USB
    Free USB port
  • Power

    Battery capacity
    310 mAh
    Playtime on internal battery
    Up to 30 hours audio or 6 hours video
    Battery Type
    LI-Polymer
    Rechargeable
    Yes, via USB
  • Dimensions

    Blister dimensions (WxDxH)
    30 x 148 x 110 mm
    Product dimensions (WxDxH)
    84 x 47 x 10.7 mm
    Packaging type
    D-box
    Product weight
    0.047  kg
  • Tuner/Reception/Transmission

    Station presets
    20
    Tuner bands
    FM
  • Video Playback

    SMV
    220 x 176, 24 fps
  • Audio Capturing

    Built-in microphone
    mono
    Voice recording
    Yes
    FM radio recording
    Yes

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  • Storage capacity based on 4 minutes per song and 64 kbps WMA or 128 kbps MP3 encoding.
  • Actual transfer speed may vary based on your operating system and software configuration.
  • 1GB = 1 billion bytes; available storage capacity will be less.
  • Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced. Battery life and number of charge cycles vary by use and settings.

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