August 2, 2008 11:00 AM PDT

Philips GoGear SA5245BT review and photos

by Donald Bell

Photo of Philips GoGear SA5245BT MP3 player.

Philips latest MP3 player combines Rhapsody DNA and wireless audio.

It's not often we get excited about a Philips MP3 player, but the Bluetooth-wielding, Rhapsody-integrated GoGear SA5245BT is a notable exception.

The GoGear SA5245BT sports a video-worthy 2.8-inch screen, along with a photo viewer, FM radio, voice recorder, and music player, for about $130 (4GB) and $170 (8GB). This GoGear MP3 player also comes embedded with Rhapsody subscription music DNA and an A2DP Bluetooth audio feature that works with both music and video playback.

If you're in the market for a wireless MP3 player with an accommodating screen, then be sure to check out our full review of the Philips GoGear SA5245BT and take a peek at our Crave photo gallery.

Donald Bell is CNET Reviews' senior editor for MP3 players and portable audio, and one half of the MP3 Insider blog and weekly podcast. He also likes getting his hands dirty with digital audio tools for musicians and DJs.

Topics:: Music

Tags:: Philips,; GoGear,; Rhapsody,; Bluetooth,; A2DP,; MP3

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