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Rating 3.5 out of 5 stars with 210 reviews

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Customers recognize the Mini 8GB* Media Player as a budget-friendly alternative to the iPod, with a good amount of storage and internet access capabilities. They appreciate its music player and Bluetooth connectivity, as well as its compact size. However, they criticize its short battery life, slow performance, and lack of durability.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Bluetooth
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great MP Player and mini tablet

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Trio Mini works really well and is very easy to use. It does everything my Samsung S4 does except make calls. The microSD card slot is a valuable feature really adding to the usefulness of this device. Blue Tooth compatibility, replaceable battery and Wi-Fi are the other features that made my decision easy. The only thing I count against it is that the battery only offers a few hours of run time before it needs a recharge.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not bad but has a few issues

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The screen and color is really good. I like the camera and apps. I purchased this to play music. The music program is lacking but does the basics. I like that I can make playlists and it has an equalizer. Has a very hard time connecting to my internet. The battery dies very fast and has issues with updates.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Storage

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good little mp3 player

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this strictly for music and have downloaded close to 8g of music. Music is not easy to download. Once music is downloaded it works great and it's great for my books. Have not tried to use the camera. I carry it everywhere in a little wristlet with my charging cord. Unlike others, I have no issues with breakage.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    A good starter for kids

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this for my son as an mp3 player. It's been a great device and my son uses it a lot. The battery life is the only thing i can dock on it. It's been a great tool to see if he's going to be able to take care of a real smartphone when he comes of age.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Neat Android Device

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This nifty little MP3 player is so much more. Got them for my little brothers and they love them, similar to their android tablets only more portable. They mainly use them for MP3 players, and although I prefer iTunes over Google Play Music the ability to add to the devices memory is very nice. 4.3/5

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Its ok, but not durable

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    the trio mini works really well, all that it is not durable. it broke within less than a month. luckily I'm getting a replacement from the manufactures, and hopefully it will work again. other than this issue, it is easy to work, and it is good for on the go.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not good for music

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this primarily to use as an mp3 player but It's actually a very small Android tablet. Unfortunately, the music capabilities are sub par. I tried different players including Poweramp but none sounded very good. I tried several different ear buds, too, but none of them sounded very good with this player. I returned it and got a Sony mp3 player which is much better for playing music. As a tablet it's too small and just not very responsive.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good but with some issues

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Mini was great for my pre-teens but has some issues. There is no protective case for the item so if it is dropped it will probably be broken. The sound on the unit is fairly weak. My kids seem to enjoy them and have not complained therefore I would recommend them.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    OK MEDIA PLAYER

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a good media player for the price. It do what it's suppose to do but it seems to be a little slow responding to commands, also I've searched for a case and cant find one. But overall if you don't want to spend big money on a name brand I would recommend checking this out because it is easy to setup and use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Trio Mini

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Not a bad product. I got it for my nephew, he uses it as an MP3 player but it also can be used like a tablet which is great. It's good for a beginner tablet/MP3 or someone's first player.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Storage

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Surprised by everything it can do

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought it as an MP3 player but didn't realize it was actually a micro Android tablet. I can play MP3 files, listen to FM radio, has front and rear cameras and surf the internet, voice recording too. Really a good deal for the money.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Blue tooth, built-in speakers, ear buds, LOVE IT!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Music app that comes with it works well. I also use my Amazon music app. With earbuds the sound is fantastic! The speakers aren't very loud but better than nothing. I use a blue tooth speaker in my vehicle. Built-in Apps: Flashlight; 3d media player; appstore; browser; chrome; calculator; calendar; camera; clock; email; Gmail; file manager;Google; Hi-Q MP3 recorder; Google maps; Music; Play games; Play movies & TV; Play music; Playstore; sense flip clock & weather; settings; speaker boost; Text Free (Pinger); UHDplayer; WPS Office;Youtube.8GB internal storage. I installed a microSD card, but it hasn't recognized it so I probably did not do it correctly. You need to buy a screen protector you can cut to fit as there isn't anything on the market specifically for the Trio including a case.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Storage

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Trio - Mini 8GB* Media Player

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great for listening to music and maybe playing games. Holds lots of music.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great android type of IPod

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a great alternative option for someone who wants an IPod Ina and android body for an android price. This was a gift for my ten year old son who loves it. Easy setup and parental controls. Great sound and music play options.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good for young kids

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    If you have a child bugging you for an iPod Touch or smart phone - this is a great alternative. It's a good way for them to learn to navigate a touch screen device and to learn the responsibility of caring for a fragile item without the giant cost outlay.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not bad for the price

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Not the fastest piece of technology out there but it does the job.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good for internet

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Hard to download music! Everything else about it seems great!! No hassle once music is downloaded. Great camera also!! Very clear pictures and easy to use transfer too!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    nice simple device

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I purchased this media player for my yoga classes. It's a lot cheaper then the other brand and works great!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    works but

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Nice display and nice size only drawback is 3-4 hour battery while listening even less when browsing the web or using apps

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Storage
    Cons mentioned:
    Sound quality, Speed

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Its so slow. Would not repurchase

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was looking for something that has external storage with apps. At first this device looked perfect for what I am lookinh for, it has camera though very poor quality, it has app store, and external slot for sd card. It can be connected to wifi too. I needed all those features but it is very very slow to open up an app, had to wait about 1 min or would never opened.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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