The toshiba Gigabeat MES30VW is smaller than the iPod it’s very durable it’s not going to scratch. You can watch movies and pictures with toshiba gigabeat S in landscape mode. It has nice and cool controls for fast use. The battery life for audio is 12 hours and movie playing about 2,5 hours of continuous play. Unlike many portable video players, the Toshiba Gigabeat S does not record audio or video. There is no voice or FM recording, and the two-cable AC adapter is cumbersome. Also, the Gigabeat S is an MTP device and requires Windows XP. Finally, rated battery life for video is weaker than Toshiba had originally suggested.

This mp3 player supports many music, video, and photo file types, including subscription services, and it has a bevy of features, such as an FM tuner and support for digital camera transfers. Best of all, the device is completely intuitive, thanks in part to an improved Portable Media Center operating system, and it boasts excellent sound performance. This is the 30GB version but if you need more space there is the 60GB version.

In terms of performance, the Toshiba Gigabeat S is overall very good. Navigation is fluid and responsive, and multitasking is no chore at all. FM quality is excellent, and music playback is punchy and bright. You don’t get any custom EQ settings, but you get seven nice presets, plus a neat Harmonics option that enhances lossy formats. The 2.4-inch screen is not as ideal as using a 4-incher (as seen on the Archos AV500 and the Cowon A2), but we honestly don’t care, because the size of the Gigabeat itself trumps the screen size. Photo and video quality is good–though not as solid as that of the Archos AV500 or the Creative Zen Vision:M–and the screen is easily viewable outdoors.

Technical Details:

* 30 GB digital media player with Portable Media Center (PMC) interface for movies, photos, and music
* Supports WMA Lossless, WMA, MP3, WAV, WMV, DivX, and JPEG formats; built-in FM tuner
* Transcodes MPEG-4, AVI, and MOV files; video-out jack connects to full-size TV or monitor
* 2.4-inch WVGA display with 320 x 240 resolution; supports wide range of music and video download services
* Runs for roughly 20 hours per charge; measures 2.38 x 3.94 x 0.62 inches (W x H x D); 1-year warranty