Digital Trends

MSI Megastick 1

April 11th, 2004 | by Ian Bell

Features and Design

Both players come packed with a number of features including FM radio tuners, voice recording via an internal or external microphone and quick repeat. Both are also recognized by your operating system as a mass storage device using the integrated USB adapter. Because the USB adapter is integrated into the player and hidden by a cap, there is no need for a separate cable. Simply remove the cap and plug the player into your computer. But if you would prefer to use a cable to connect your MP3 player to your computer, MSI does package a cable with both players.

The 256MB version of this player comes with a clear case which can clip on to your belt or waist band. Those that exercise will find this feature very appealing. However the 128MB version of this player only comes with the necklace style headphones.

Both players can playback MP3 and WMA audio formats and support the ADPCM format when using the voice recording function. Data and music are transferred to and from the player using the USB 1.1 interface. Powering both players is a single AAA battery which MSI claims can power the unit for 12 hours. 

The 128MB version of this player comes in a pearlescent white finish with silver accents, while the 256MB version comes in a metallic blue finish with silver accents. Design-wise, both players appear to be identical with exception to their paint jobs and the headphones that come with them.  The ear bud headphones definitely look better than the external headphones and the quality of the wrap-around necklace for the ear buds looks and feels better than the necklace on the external headphones.