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I have to agree with all the positive reviews posted so far. I like the fact that I didn't have to install software or drivers or sign up for anything to use it, as it works like a flash drive. The back lit display is also a great feature that is normally overlooked. I would only like to add a few minor complaints that kept me from rating 5 stars.

-Sound quality: the sound fidelity on this toy is pretty low. Yes, it is a child's toy and they aren't going to care about sound fidelity as much as adults, but we noticed on some songs you can't hear all the instruments. Example: One of my son's favorite song starts with an acoustic guitar strumming for the first few seconds. On this player, you can't hear it (unless the volume is turned almost all the way up) until the first verse starts. You may as well load it up with 64kbs mp3s to keep the file sizes low, unless you plan on using the headphone jack. I wonder why the manufacturer thought it was necessary to show the bitrate on the display. It's a neat feature, but pretty useless on this toy.

-The battery compartment: The battery compartment is secured using 2 small Phillips head screws. I understand the importance of securing the battery compartments in children toys, but why can't the manufacturers or designers make it easier for parents? Why are tools required? A simple straight slotted screw that only needs to be rotated a half-turn and can be turned with a coin would be handy. It is not always convenient to go looking for the correct size screwdriver, especially if we are traveling and we have a screaming toddler in the back seat. The screws on this door take a LOT of driving, and since it is under pressure from the screws under the battery, it is also somewhat difficult. One other minor gripe on the battery door - this toy does not list they battery type and quantity on the outside causing you to have to open the compartment up just to find out if you have enough extra batteries of that type (4 AA batteries). I used a Sharpie and wrote on the bottom for next time. The good news is that batteries seem to last a long time, even under heavy use.

All in all a great value at this price, and my 2 year old loves it. That's what matters most, right?Get more detail about Discovery Kids 256MB Kids MP3 Player.