Comments on: Anydrive 3 Wireless Transmitter and Card Reader with LCD http://the-gadgeteer.com/2006/12/12/anydrive_3/ Gadget reviews and news by Julie Strietelmeier and friends since 1997 Sat, 26 May 2012 20:50:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: OnlineShopping http://the-gadgeteer.com/2006/12/12/anydrive_3/comment-page-1/#comment-23345 OnlineShopping Wed, 23 May 2007 00:59:13 +0000 #comment-23345 Bodiddly you are absolutly right It's not just yours that won't read from the USB port in battery mode (and only the SD card -- though this problem is specific to the Anyrive). But I'm having the same other problems as you as well. I had the same problems with the batteries and the playtime. I'm having the same problem with some mp3s too and I suspect it's either because your mp3s are "low loss", or compressed at a higer level so older mp3 software can't play them, or that for some reason if the bitrate itself is too low or high and not one of the standard presets that it might be causing problems. Either way, it's a shame that they aren't answering their phones or returning their emails. I don't know if it would be worth it, but there is always the option of reporting them to the Better Business Bureau. But anyway, to repeat Bodiddly's sentiments, save your money on the Anydrive and just buy an Ipod instead. Less hassle and a better overall product. Bodiddly you are absolutly right

It’s not just yours that won’t read from the USB port in battery mode (and only the SD card — though this problem is specific to the Anyrive). But I’m having the same other problems as you as well. I had the same problems with the batteries and the playtime. I’m having the same problem with some mp3s too and I suspect it’s either because your mp3s are “low loss”, or compressed at a higer level so older mp3 software can’t play them, or that for some reason if the bitrate itself is too low or high and not one of the standard presets that it might be causing problems. Either way, it’s a shame that they aren’t answering their phones or returning their emails. I don’t know if it would be worth it, but there is always the option of reporting them to the Better Business Bureau. But anyway, to repeat Bodiddly’s sentiments, save your money on the Anydrive and just buy an Ipod instead. Less hassle and a better overall product.

]]> By: bodiddly http://the-gadgeteer.com/2006/12/12/anydrive_3/comment-page-1/#comment-23344 bodiddly Wed, 24 Jan 2007 15:25:03 +0000 #comment-23344 I recently bought one of these things. It is not as great as all of the reviews lead you to believe. It claims that it runs for 7 hours or so on 2 rechargable AAA batteries. Mine doesn't run on rechargables at all, as rechargable batteries are only 1.2 volts rather than 1.5. Even with standard disposable batteries I only got 3 hours or so of playtime. One thing that the reviewers neglect to tell you as well is that you can not read from the USB port in battery mode, only the SD card. At least this is the case with mine. It also only reads a very select set of mp3 formats. Many of my mp3 files will not play and I can't figure out why. There are no stated restrictions or limitations but it definitely does not play all mp3 files. Additionally, I would not recommend buying one of these because Merconnet it totally unresponsive to customer complaints. I tried to call to ask whether my Anydrive is defective or are the problems I'm having due to something else. They don't answer the phone. Neither are they responsive to emails. I tried to post these comments on their website and they would not post them. I guess they only post the positive comments. It works great plugged into the 12 volt adapter in the car as long as your mp3s are exactly what they want. DON'T BUY AN ANYDRIVE 3. SAVE YOUR MONEY FOR AN IPOD. I recently bought one of these things. It is not as great as all of the reviews lead you to believe. It claims that it runs for 7 hours or so on 2 rechargable AAA batteries. Mine doesn’t run on rechargables at all, as rechargable batteries are only 1.2 volts rather than 1.5. Even with standard disposable batteries I only got 3 hours or so of playtime. One thing that the reviewers neglect to tell you as well is that you can not read from the USB port in battery mode, only the SD card. At least this is the case with mine. It also only reads a very select set of mp3 formats. Many of my mp3 files will not play and I can’t figure out why. There are no stated restrictions or limitations but it definitely does not play all mp3 files. Additionally, I would not recommend buying one of these because Merconnet it totally unresponsive to customer complaints. I tried to call to ask whether my Anydrive is defective or are the problems I’m having due to something else. They don’t answer the phone. Neither are they responsive to emails. I tried to post these comments on their website and they would not post them. I guess they only post the positive comments. It works great plugged into the 12 volt adapter in the car as long as your mp3s are exactly what they want.

DON’T BUY AN ANYDRIVE 3. SAVE YOUR MONEY FOR AN IPOD.

]]> By: tOM Trottier http://the-gadgeteer.com/2006/12/12/anydrive_3/comment-page-1/#comment-23343 tOM Trottier Wed, 13 Dec 2006 23:54:27 +0000 #comment-23343 Only 20-1500 hz frequency response? I think nothing's missing. :) Only 20-1500 hz frequency response? I think nothing’s missing. :)

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