The TEAC MP-8000 is a very handy gadget that will satisfy even the most demanding user. It has a lot of storage space, more than you will really ever need, and it's packed with features. It can be used as an external hard disk, a very good MP3 player, a convenient 3GP video player, a photo viewer that supports BMP and JPEG files, a voice and Line In sound recorder, an e-book reader or even an FM radio receiver. What else could you possibly ask for from a device so small?

Even though it has a color LCD screen, the battery life is adequate, reaching almost 10 hours (or so TEAC promises). Its price in the European market was around €270, which is a normal price for a Hard Disk based MP3 player, but with all these features we can only say that it is worth it.

- The Good

• Easy to use
• Great battery life
• Big storage space
• Fast USB 2.0 transfer protocol
• Plays a wide range of MP3/WMA data bitrates
• Compatible with photo - video - ebook files
• FM receiver
• Very good LCD display
• Voice/Line-in recording feature
• Very good sound quality
• Firmware upgradeable

- The Bad

• Navigation button could be more positive

Design & Body
Ease of use
Features
Connectivity
Value for money