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Latte Communications Ice 4 GB Video MP3 Player (Silver) | 
| Brand: Latte Communications
Category: CE
List Price: $99.00
Buy New: $75.00
You Save: $24.00 (24%)
Rating:  9 reviews
Color: silver
Media: Electronics
Batteries Included: Yes
Display Size: 2.8
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 4 x 2.1 x 0.4
MPN: ice PMP Player: 4GB
Model: ice PMP Player: 4GB
UPC: 689076523769
EAN: 0689076523769
ASIN: B000YTWOVA
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Sleek, silver portable media player with built-in external speaker | | • | Crystal-clear 2.8-inch QVGA LCD with 320 x 240 resolution | | • | Supports AVI, MPEG, WMV video; MP3, WMA audio | | • | Stores up to 1,000 MP3 songs or up to 12 full-length movies | | • | Includes FM radio, voice recorder, and memory expansion via Micro SD slot |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com Product Description
Indulge in your media library with the Latte Ice. This 4 GB personal media player boasts a crystal-clear 2.8-inch QVGA display with a 320 x 240 resolution, a built-in speaker, an FM radio, and a MicroSD slot for memory expansion. Stay entertained no matter how far you stray.  Indulge in your media library with the Latte Ice.
View Larger. |  Take your video, music, images, and more anywhere with the sleek, stylish player. View larger. |  Features MicroSD memory card slot for expanded memory options. View larger. | MP3 Player
The Ice supports MP3 and WMA audio files, and gives you up to 8 hours of uninterrupted playback on a single charge. Dial in a custom EQ setting or use one of the seven equalization presets (Normal, 3D, Rock, Pop, Classic, Bass, Jazz).If you want to change things up a bit, or tune into the FM TV broadcast at the gym, just call up one of the 30 FM radio presets. Video Player
Always have access to your favorite shows, movies, and pictures. Use the included AVI Converter software to convert your favorite video files, and enjoy up to 4 hours of video on a single charge. The 2.8-inch screen is also a great way to share your photos, and makes navigating your files a breeze. Voice Recording
Keep track of random great ideas, grab lectures and meetings for later reference, or record whatever tickles your fancy with the included voice recorder. Capture audio through the built-in microphone in WAV format. External Expandable Memory
If you fill up your 4 Gigs too quickly, the Ice includes a MicroSD memory card slot. Keep media on separate cards and pop them in on the fly for endless options. What's in the Box
Latte Communications Ice 4 GB Video MP3 Player, stereo earphones, USB cable, charger, utility CD, manual, warranty card.
Product Description
The ice Flash PMP player is all silver with a glossy front and matte back that is less prone to scratching. The front is dominated by a large 2.8" QVGA TFT display that can display 320240 resolution. This is one of the few Flash PMP that has a built in speaker that is crystal clear. Audio quality through headphones is also excellent. The screen is amazingly bright and crystal clear. The 2.8 " screen makes it perfect for video with smooth playback at 24 Frames per second.The Latte ice Flash PMP features MiniSD slot for added memory space. With expanded TransFlash/MicroSD memory, Speaker, Screen quality, and Audio Quality; there's nothing that this player can't do. The design is top notch and features are everything you would want in a little player.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 4 more reviews...
 Good, but flawed. September 19, 2008
Technophilia?
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this about 2 weeks ago, and upon first using it, I was extremely happy. It looked nice, had an easy interface, expandable memory and a pretty big screen. Then I started actually using it. First off, there was a high pitched hum when the player had no music on, or there was a lull in the music/video. It wasn't loud enough to be heard over music, but it was still kind of annoying. I could look past this and still see the nice features. Then a week ago I took it off of my desk and went to wipe some dust off when I suddenly realized I couldn't! It turns out that there is a significant (1-2mm) gap between the actual lcd and the plexiglass that covers it, and somehow some dust had gotten in there. Then upon closer inspection of the screen I noticed that when I pushed a button to turn the volume up/down the edge of the lcd screen rippled like it was being touched. Sure enough, the mere action of pushing a button stressed the frame enough to slightly bend the lcd out of shape. Now, just a couple of days ago something went wrong with the player itself. It started showing blue bars randomly in the menu. Then, the next day it wouldn't even start. I reloaded the firmware thinking it would be no problem, but now the names of the folders and files don't show up, but it can still play them. On top of that the player now skips randomly.
Perhaps I just got a lemon, yet there is a giant "QC PASSED" sticker on the backside that mocks me every time I see it. Needless to say - I will be seeing If I can get a refund.
So, In conclusion:
-gap between screen and plexiglass allows dust in that you can't get out
-Frame isn't sturdy enough to support button pressing
-High pitched whine when music is soft/absent
-It freaking died
-Firmware re-flashing didn't fix blue bars, and created new problem
-And as an aside, It doesn't read micro sdhc cards, limits expansion of memory
 Great price Great features September 18, 2008
R. Chun (SF, CA USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Key TIP: Use windows media player to create playlist and sync music, photos, and video with this player; DON't DRAG & DROP files as you won't have access to a majority them, nor will you be able to reorganize once the files are on the player. Organize everything on Windows Media Player then sync to the ICE.
Pros
-Good battery life
-clear images / videos
-good sound
Cons
-on/off switch takes getting use to (doesn't switch on right away)
-No album cover feature (may have to upgrade firmware, which i didn't do)
-Can't create playlist on the player, everything is created thru Windows Media Player
It's Okay September 9, 2008
Kwyitspirit (California)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
It's okay. There are no picts for artist and i have not figured out how to convert a movie. Otherwise, the sound is great and the play time is sufficient compared to most MP3 players.
Great product! September 5, 2008
Kenneth Carvajal (Chicago, IL)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I received the item a few days ago and was very happy with the packaging. I immediately opened the box and started playing with the device.
My initial impression is that it's very sleek looking. The chrome housing makes it look very unique. Scrolling through the menu was painless. The buttons took a little pressure, not much - which works for me since I typically have it in my pocket when commuting to and from work.
I tested the video play back and was highly impressed. It seemed choppy, but acceptable. It may have been the file, not sure. (I'll provide more feedback on converted movies shortly.) The built in speaker is a great feature, and you could watch movies without using headphones if needed.
I tested the headphones that it came with. Even though they do look nice, I wasn't satisfied with the sound, even after playing with different eq settings. They're in-ear but wouldn't sit in my ear very well. That could just be me. I used my Shure in-ear headphones and was pleased with the sound.
Charging the device was painless. Simply plug in the wall charger. Just make sure you have the slider to the ON position. When it's in OFF position, it acts as if you have it connected to your computer to transfer files. When connecting the unit to your computer, initially I thought it had to be in OFF position since I received an error and the drives wouldn't show. But I accidentally plugged in the device while in ON position, and it recognized it. So I'm not clear on the ON and Off slider since it seems like holding the "Play/Pause" button will turn the device on and off.
About transferring files, this was also painless. I added a 2GB mini SD chip. Not the Micro, unless you have the adaptor for the mini SD. I opted for the mini an d use an adaptor so I can use the one in my blackberry as well. I renamed the drives on my computer so I can easily identify which is which. Again, transferring files to either drive was very easy.
I installed the software that came in the package to convert movie files to avi. No problems with the installation. Once installed, you can add a bunch of movie files and let it all convert one after another. I started a bunch before going to bed and checked the following morning. Transferred the files, and enjoyed them on the device.
Battery life is pretty good. I changed the settings to save power by having the screen automatically turn off after 5 seconds. This feature doesn't apply to movies. I also changed the backlight to the lowest setting. I really didn't need it to be at the brightest setting so this works for me. I tested the battery life after listening to 40 minutes of music during my morning commute. I then tested it with movies and played 2 in a row, roughly 3hrs and 50 minutes total. The battery was still at 75%, then shortly 50% after. So I would go with the latter.
Overall, I'm pretty satisfied with the device, and certainly the price. I'm just annoyed by the dust behind the screen already. It would require for me to open it to clean it. It's not that bad, just wish it was sealed so no dust would get behind it. That and turning the power on takes getting used to. A few times, even as I write this review, I wasn't sure if it was on. You'd hear a click thinking it's on, but nothing appears on the screen. When you think it's not on, then the screen comes up. Might just take some getting used to on my end. Still a good device and would recommend it.
Latte Ice 4: Superb MP3/Video Player August 17, 2008
Soccer Fan (New Jersey)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Latte Ice 4 is a very high quality MP3/Video player. Intuitive and easy to use. 2.8" screen, great earphones and in-built speaker, so one can listen without the earphones. I load it directly with music or videos (after conversion) from my PC, so I am not locked into a particular entry format (read i-Tunes). Cheaper than comparable players and given its features, is really great value. I am surprised it is virtually unknown and not available in most brick and mortar stores. I have not had it for long but it has performed remarkably well so far. I'll extend and/or amend this review in a few months based on its performance. I did not give it 5 stars because I called their headquarters in California and got the impression they are a rather small company with skeletal customer service.
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