As we looked at the portable media player market, the Gateway DMP-X20 came in high on the list to look at in the jukebox models. Gateway has really turned around in the past few years, driving deep into the heart of the consumer electronics space. What was once just a top PC company is now a hot electronics reseller. Time will tell whether they can continue to battle the established CE brands like Sony and Samsung for the hearts and minds of consumers worldwide.
The DMP-X20 is Gateway’s attempt to match Apple’s iPod jukebox stylings: small form factor, large disk size, simple front-mounted controls. How did they do? Let’s dig a little deeper and see.
To start with, here are some of the core specifications extracted from Gateway.com:
- Dimensions: 3.99” x 2.64” x 0.83” inches (L x W x H)
- Weight: 7.7 ounces (with battery)
- Enclosure color: Black with Chrome Trim
- Enclosure material: Aluminum Alloy/Plastic
- Supported interface(s): Hi-Speed USB 2.0
- Battery: 1 x Lithium ion Rechargeable battery
- Battery life: 10 hours
- Power: Power adapter (included)
- LCD Display: 2.5” LCD with Indigo blue backlight, Brightness and contrast controls, ID3 tags support
- Resolution: 160 x 128
- Compatibility: Compatible with PCs running Microsoft® Windows® XP, XP Pro and Windows® 2000 Operating Systems
- Connectivity: USB 2.0 (Plug & Play) via Connector Cable (included), 1 x Standard Mini B USB 2.0 jack, 1 x Headphones Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x DC power input
- Memory: 20GB* capacity. Holds up to 340 hours of music
- External hard drive function: Yes
- Sound output mode: Stereo
- Music Files Supported: MP3, Windows Media Audio (WMA), WAV and Audible file support
- Sample rate: 8 - 48 kHz
- Signal-to-noise ratio: >90 dB
- Total harmonic distortion: 0.1%
- Shockproof memory: 16MB Buffer
- Sound effects: Five-band equalizer including five preset modes and one user user-programmable mode
- Playback modes: Repeat all, Random play, Resume play, Skip playback, Repeat shuffle, One track repeat
- Microphone type: Omni-directional Electret Condenser
- Radio: FM Tuner, with 12 user-selectable preset channels
- Built-in clock: Timer, Digital clock
- Remote control: Wired Remote Control
- Headphones type: Stereo Earphones
- Package contents: Stereo Earphones, USB 2.0 Connector Cable, RCA Audio Cable for Home Stereo Connection, AC Power Adapter, Carrying Case with Belt Clip, Quick Start Guide, CD-ROM
- Additional features: Hold button, Digital voice recorder with integrated mic, Microsoft DRM support, Windows Media Player 9 support, Rechargeable capability
- Service / Support: 90 day limited warranty*
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I have owned 2 of these for 6 months. They get used heavily sometimes several hours a day and both my wife and I are very satisfied. I would rate 9 out of 10.
the earbuds are convertable to over the ear and in the ear just slide off the piece at the bottom then pull off the over the ear part then slide the bottom piece on to the but this is a great unit
Warning! You cannot edit and upload playlists from WMP to the DMP-X20! Tried to contact Gateway about this and they said it would not be fixed in any future firmware releases.
i think my batterys dead how can i change it HHHHEEEELLLLPPPP
Have you checked with Gateway Technical Support? I doubt they do any replacements given the product’s age now, but might have advice at least. I saw a possible replacement battery at laptops-for-less. But, of course, no idea how you open the unit to replace it!
I have had this now for almost 6months. I rather like it. For the price, can’t go wrong. There is ONLY one problem i have with it. Every now and again, it locks up. Since the power is only a soft power button. you have to wait for the battery to die before you can use it again.