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Coby MP828

$100.00 Released August, 2010

The Pros:Excellent price point for a number of iPod Touch-like features. Lightweight and portable. Pretty comprehensive audio format support (including FLAC) and AVI video.

The Cons:Instruction manual is substandard. The software and UI aren't very polished, lockups aren't entirely uncommon. Questionable build quality--feels platicky and seems flimsy.

The Coby MP828 is a touchscreen, video MP3 player featuring a 2.8” touchscreen display for quick and easy access to media files. Technically, its in the same category as the iPod Touch, but lacks WiFi or Internet access, and does not support any new apps to be installed.

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The top unit in the MP800 series, the player features a camera for capturing photos and videos, support for Xvid video playback, support for MP3 and iTune audio files, and support for FM radio with tags. Plus it includes a miniSD memory expansion port for upgrading past the 4GB/8GB storage limit. Like its 800-Series siblings, it has a 25-hour rechargeable battery, and stereo/USB connections. Users report that the Coby MP828 performs well and is easy to use. However, its screen is weak and prone to shattering if accidentally dropped.

Features

2.8” Widescreen TFT LCD Touchscreen Display (242x480)
Integrated Rechargeable Lithium Polymer Battery (25-Hours)
Support for MP3, WMA, ACC, FLAC, WAV Audio
Support for AVI(MPEG-4/XviD)
Support for JPG, BMP, GIF Photos
Support for TXT Documents
MiniSD Memory Expansion
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Interface
Built In Camera
Stereo Jack
Stereo Earphones (Included Accessory)
USB Cable (Included Accessory)
Protective Pouch (Included Accessory)

Model Variations

Coby MP828-4GBLK | 4GB, Black
Coby MP828-8GBLK | 8GB, Black

User Reviews (53)

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ProScore

Pros

8

Excellent price point for a number of iPod Touch-like features.
8

lightweight and portable
3

Pretty comprehensive audio format support (including FLAC) and AVI video.
3

plays music nicely nice videos and everything.
2

Expandable storage via miniSD.
1

Pretty good battery life (25 hours of playback).

Cons

4

Instruction manual is substandard
2

The software and UI aren't very polished, lockups aren't entirely uncommon.
0

Questionable build quality--feels platicky and seems flimsy.
0

hard to get "text" on there cant read them once there on there either.
-2

Can not read by folder, so it is hard to find a music if artist is not referred.
-2

not very intuitive or user friendly
-5

A little on the bulky side.

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Anonymous: #coby_mp828 Could someone tell me how to set date on mp828..get to month and day but can't seem to save it.. Feb 10, 13

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Anonymous: It's set up as a European date: day of month, month, year. So today would look like 010313. We figured that out because when we tried to set up February 28, 2013 last night, the middle field would not go past 12. Eureka - it's for month, not day of month! Mar 1, 13

Anonymous: #coby_mp828 can you use itunes on this mp3? Nov 22, 12

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Anonymous: No. Feb 13, 13

Anonymous: #coby_mp828 got as a gift..hate it wouldnt buy it r get it for some one really its been put in box maybe my grandson can play with it when he is 4 r 5 dont waste ur cash spend more get better Sep 14, 12

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Anonymous: #coby_mp828 How do I get text on it? I've put this freaking book in the ebook folder, deleted it, and put it back more times than I can count, and the stupid thing won't let me read it. Jun 25, 12

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Josi: #coby_mp828 So I've gathered this device is very comparable to an iPod, excluding the capability to access Internet or download new apps. My question is, will it work anywhere u can dock an iPod? Meaning does it fit? Thinking about getting a coby mp828, also looking for compatible DVD/ sound system, but nothin refers to docking a coby mp, only iPod docking Feb 26, 12

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Anonymous: it does not fit ipod docking stations, it does not appear to be able to dock on anything, must use the USB cord...trying to find a work around myself- received as a gift...I would not recommend it at all. Apr 14, 12

brandon: #coby_mp828 What is the explorer icon for if you cant get wifi on it or internet? Dec 25, 11

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Hi: #coby_mp828 No, It's just a feature to insert/load a text that you would like to take with you type of thing. Dec 3, 11

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Anonymous: #coby_mp828 can u twxt people with it Nov 5, 11

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Erik: No, because it doesn't have Internet or access to the cell network. I'm assuming you meant txt. Nov 5, 11

britt: #coby_mp828 does it have wifi? can u access internet? Nov 4, 11

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Erik: It doesn't have wifi or any way of accessing the Internet. Nov 4, 11

Ranika Guyton: #coby_mp828 Does it have the internet? Oct 24, 11

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Erik: Nope. Nov 4, 11

nick: #coby_mp828 what is the text and can you get games on it Oct 14, 11

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Anonymous: #coby_mp828 How do you turn shuffle on? Sep 13, 11

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Anonymous: Doesn't really have shuffle. If you go to songs though and click on one of them it will play songs from other people rather than having to listen to one artist , change it and over and over .... Jan 6, 12
Anonymous: there is shuffle you press the gear button when your listening to a song and it will give you the option Jan 27, 12

Anonymous: #coby_mp828 how do i use camera onmp828 Sep 10, 11

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Anonymous: you click camara then press the turn on/off button to take a pic Nov 20, 11

Anonymous: #coby_mp828 does this mp3 player have a reset button on it? Aug 12, 11

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nick: on the back
Oct 14, 11
Anonymous: its the tiny little hole on the back Nov 20, 11

Anonymous: #coby_mp828 i cant get "text" on it and i even went and called the help desk and online not satisfied. Aug 12, 11

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Anonymous: everyone is asking abt the txt icon sum say u can't txt without internet sum say u can txt WOULD SOMEONE PLEASE TELL US STEP BY STEP HOW TO TXT i have been on several sites trying to get sum answers and this by far is the best one sooo plz help Feb 8, 12
Anonymous: It is not a TEXTING button. It is for text documents!!! as in .txt !!! Mar 31, 12

Kimko: #coby_mp828 How's the camera does it take good pictures? Jul 6, 11

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Anonymous: yes
Jul 25, 11
Anonymous: You can always edit them though , it really depends on the lighting...but it could be better :/ Jan 6, 12

Anonymous: #coby_mp828 How do I delete a photo from my coby mp828? Jun 10, 11

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Anonymous: that's the part i hate about it... Jan 6, 12
Anonymous: you go to explorer and click on photos click on record select the photo with the volume buttons then click the gear press delete and there u go Jan 27, 13

erica: #coby_mp828 yes, yes ,yes, buy it i own it , it rox May 12, 11

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Anonymous: it does not mean text like on a phone it means you can read documents on it. Nov 20, 11
Anonymous: read documents and supposiveley it's not that good
Jan 6, 12

Anonymous: #coby_mp828 im debating on whether or not to buy this. any help? Apr 24, 11

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Anonymous: ok seriously? It's the best mp3 player your ever gonna get for around 30$. If you're just looking for something that can play your music and videos with a very long battery life (25 hours is a LONG time) just get it
Nov 17, 11
Anonymous: get it i love mine Nov 20, 11

peter: #coby_mp828 im looking forward to buying this mp3
should i?? Mar 5, 11

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Anonymous: yes!!!!!!! Nov 20, 11

Anonymous: #coby_mp828 Documentation is pitiful. No instructions for how to take a photo. Not in the booklet or online. Feb 25, 11

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Anonymous: No Nov 20, 11
Anonymous: Take a picture by clicking on the power button when the camera is up, sometimes it takes a minute to snap it though...and dont hold it down or it'll shut off Jan 6, 12

Anonymous: #coby_mp828 i dont get it , it says i have text and i click on it and it says no file so i cant text how do i get text on it Jan 12, 11

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