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The Tests
Below are the results from our (now) usual set of tests that we run on MP3/CD players to see what type of CD's and burning methods they can read from:
| 650MB CD-R (TAO, DAO and Multi-Session) |
Yes |
| 700MB CD-R (TAO, DAO and Multi-Session) |
Yes |
| 650MB CD-RW (TAO, DAO and Multi-Session) |
Yes |
Well, the results speak for themselves. The MiSEL steamed through our tests and aced every single aspect of it. What does this mean for you? It means that you'll be able to play MP3 files from any CD-R and CD-RW, regardless of how many sessions you burned onto it.
Next, we ran through our (again now) usual set of tests to test bit rate performance. Many players claim to support up to 320kbps bit rate MP3 files, but few actually deliver on that claim. The MiSEL, on the other, again rolled through each of our MP3 test files with ease and was able to play our highest-bit rate file, the 320kbps, without a problem and without any skipping. I'm very impressed!
Battery Life
When purchasing any portable device, it's very important to assess the battery life of the device so that you'll know that you will be able to use it for extensive periods of time. For this test, we used standard Energizer batteries and ran the unit at an acceptable volume level until it stops and powers down by itself.
For those of you looking to spend lotsa money on batteries because they run out so quickly, I'm happy to tell you that you can forget about that! During our tests, the MiSEL just kept on going and going and going and going... in fact, I was waiting for it to stop by itself so that I could finish off this review! In the end, the MiSEL lasted for a whooping 10 hours on just 2 AA Energizer batteries! That's excellent even for many regular portable CD player, nevertheless one that plays MP3's!
Unfortunately, there's one thing that I feel is missing from the MiSEL: a battery re-charger. Having one built-in would add so much more value as now I'm going to have to either use another re-charger or settle for buying alkaline batteries once in a while.
 On to: Conclusion
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