Thank goodness it's a good product. It can hold about 2 hours of music, and the battery seems to last the full 10 hours claimed (although I would recommend getting a couple rechargable AAA batteries and a charger). The sound quality from the speakers is nice, and the behind-the-neck style of headphones is comfortable, even when on a treadmill. The FM receiver is a nice bonus as well.

Even with all of the functionality built into the tiny areas behind the headphone speakers, TDK has still managed to cram a lot of good stuff in there. Four play-order functions (normal, repeat 1, repeat all, random) and even four DSP settings (normal, rock, jazz, classic) are included, along with an additional audio out port, for plugging another set of headphones in, or exporting the sound to another device. Very cool, and very complete.

If I had a complaint to make, it would be with the software. The MoodLogic software bundled with the Mojo 1 is a demo version, and only "activates" 100 songs -- meaning you have to buy the full version to activate your whole library. Songs can also be transferred using a plug-in for MusicMatch, which is a simple drag-and-drop process, and much easier to use.

Support for the product on the TDK site is still really weak, with no FAQs or download areas, but we can hope that they will implement those areas on their website soon.

This was the perfect solution to my tangled-wires woes during my workout, and a really decent product to boot. I would recommend it.

usable, but overpriced (Rating: 1.00)
Review : This type of player is absolute must for me, as I put a lot of miles on my bike on weekends. I want music to last for hours and don't want any wires. I used Now Evolution 32MB similar to this player, loved it with exception of limited storage. I tried to purchase Now Evolution NP256, but couldn't find it anywhere! Mojo 1 is the only other option available, which I was reluctant to go for, but had no choice. I was disappointed, when after several attempts to copy my MP3 file directly to internal memory, I realized that I have to use MoodLogic software (supplied) to transfer files, which encrypts them. What a hastle!
External memory is OK for direct coping.

Want it in Europe, why not available? (Rating: 5.00)
Review : Like the first reviewer above, I get tangled in cords or break them. I also think it makes more sense to build the mp3 player into the headphones.

This well-conceived product is, for some reason, not being sold anywhere in Europe, but that's probably TDK's marketing decision. No problem with that.

My question is why can't Amazon ship it to Europe? Most things they can! It doesn't run on household power, just standard batteries -- it will work just fine around the world. So what's Amazon's problem shipping it? Very very frustrated.

Is this a legal problem, a political one, or just plain orneriness? Can I ask Amazon uk to order it for me?

Could someone at Amazon please respond directly to me on this?

And preferably with a way to order one.

Thanks,
Steve Rapaport, email above.

not bad (Rating: 4.00)
Review : The little unit works pretty well.

A couple of things they don't tell you...

1. Although the device looks like a standard usb storage device when connected via the USB, you apparently cannot copy mp3 files directly to the device's memory. They have to be "encrypted" using the supplied cheezy moodlogic software. Music files cannot apparently be copied from the device to your PC. Big brother again I guess. This does not seem to hold true with the mmc/sd card slot.

2. For decent FM reception you must use a small 2.5" supplied FM antenna that is screwed into a threaded slot on the left earpiece. On my unit it's in a matching grey color and stays reasonably flush in the direction of the headband.

The unit shoulds good and is indeed quite wirefree. Records FM to internal memory, which is a neat feature.

dashed hopes (Rating: 2.00)
Review : I had such high hopes but this baby is going back. It is a very tempting item for the obvious reasons but here is the lowdown:

- As headphones go, it is heavy, *very* uncomfortable and poorly built.
- The entire product screams " I was built in China!"; plastic has rough edges, the controls are clunky (you move 5 notches if you only want to move one, etc.)
- the transfer software only works for 100 songs and it's three-o for the "full" product; free plug-in did not recognize the player after 45 minutes. I was unable to transfer files and I write software for a living.

-- As I said, the headphone aren't comfortable (and I love back-of-the-head ones in general) so unless you'd buy a pair of nice lambskin gloves that are two sizes small just because they look nice...

Stay away, you have been warned.