Meizu Mini Player SL Hands-On Video

Err0r · 09-27-2007

Although the M6 Mini Player SL was supposed to be released several days ago, Meizu seem to have run into problems delaying the release. In the meantime, you can experience the new M6 SL through our exclusive hands-on video.

unknown · 09-27-2007

It`s noticible thinner! How´s the sound and video quality compared to the M6? BTW: 1st:D

nice2know_u · 09-27-2007

next time do the review in better lighting, because i can hardly see anything of the screen

i wonder if there's anything new in the firmware at all except the menu design.

anyway, thanks for the video Err0r !

sere83 · 09-27-2007

any word on actual battery life and whether they have fixed the track skipping problem?

09-27-2007

Originally Posted by Err0r

Although the M6 Mini Player SL was supposed to be released several days ago, Meizu seem to have run into problems delaying the release.

Do you have any idea how long the delay might be?

edit: Also, any word on audio quality?

aquatint · 09-27-2007

I like how the menu selections magnify the words.

GhostMaster · 09-27-2007

Originally Posted by unregged

Do you have any idea how long the delay might be?

edit: Also, any word on audio quality?

thanks Err0r for the video.

Does anyone have any idea about how long the delay will be?

Thanks in advance, and sorry for my english.

greggish · 09-28-2007

Contrary to Meizu's PR, it doesn't look like there is much, if any, improvement in the viewing angles to me.

and there has a notable increase at screen display, color and viewing angle.

http://en.meizu.com/userforum/forum_...77&FID=12&PR=3

iversonjack · 09-28-2007

How did you get your hands on an SL? OK review, not much things new except thinness, return function, slight change of button assignments, and hover effect in menu.

BTW: what are the button changes? i can see the play button is now the enter button. what's on the top and bottom?

Err0r · 09-28-2007

Originally Posted by iversonjack

What are the button changes? i can see the play button is now the enter button. what's on the top and bottom?

There's a hold button on top, nothing on bottom.

Screen is slightly bigger, and the body is slightly shorter. Width remains the same.

SQ seemed better with the stock headphones. I won't be able to try other headphones for the next couple of days.

Back is now brushed aluminum, no longer a fingerprint magnet.

Overall, not the best upgrade for owners of M6. But for new people seeking to buy a Meizu, this should be the first choice.

09-28-2007

I would love to hear any comments about the bass it produces. Is it the same/better/worse? The bass is what initially got me interested and the low price and sleekness are a big bonus i'm basically sold so long as the bass is still fantastic =)

Nizzon · 09-28-2007

As an owner of the regular M6 i have to say that the SL doesnt have anything i crave. Useless upgrade. They shouldve used the time and money they spent on enginnering that thing to hire new/more software-engineers instead, and give us what we really need, better software for the damn thing. Ignorant and Stupid.

DimaMP4 · 09-28-2007

But it's thinner and smaller than a M6 and has a brushed metal back, I would choose it over a regular M6.

Also, don't forget the better sound.

johnnyz86 · 09-28-2007

please test them with high sensitivity headphones like e4c/e500 for hiss

09-28-2007

Originally Posted by greggish

Contrary to Meizu's PR, it doesn't look like there is much, if any, improvement in the viewing angles to me.

http://en.meizu.com/userforum/forum_...77&FID=12&PR=3

Error: Can you please confirm if this is the case? Are the viewing angles still quite poor?

greggish · 09-29-2007

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Error: Can you please confirm if this is the case? Are the viewing angles still quite poor?

I think just watching the video pretty clearly confirms this, even taking into account the poor lighting conditions.

09-29-2007

Taken that this is from meizu.com, this is a very good example of a bad showcase of a product. Bad lighting+ no directional in the video. Doesnt show off any + points on the player. Just a hand playing around with the menus and stuff ..

grosskate · 09-29-2007

As always Meizu have problems and delay their product ...

warthog74 · 09-29-2007

Did you film it in a closet with the lights out?

09-30-2007

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Taken that this is from meizu.com, this is a very good example of a bad showcase of a product. Bad lighting+ no directional in the video. Doesnt show off any + points on the player. Just a hand playing around with the menus and stuff ..

The main difference is size and the video shows this just fine.

Also, this is meizume.com, not meizu.com. It is a fan site.