Frustratingly slow R/W for Transcend MP3 player

benbsb29 · 21st August 2009, 13:49

I bought a 2GB MP3 player from Transcend for my wife, and while she has been quite happy with it, using it as a music player, i find that any attempts to modify the data on it are a real pain.

Issue is that even for copying a set of songs or even a set of files/movies on or off the device takes ages, and frustrates the hell out of the user.

Is there anything that can be done to speeden up the read/write time of the device, or am i supposed to just put up with it?

I initially thought all Transcends were like this, but noticed that the pen drives have reasonable Read/Write times. It seems its only the MP3 player versions which suffer from this problem.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

P.S. : We have had no other problems with the device, for the close to 2 years we have been using it.

ashthedivx · 21st August 2009, 13:53

Ever tried using another transcend player ?? I don't think it is that much painful. May be you were using a lemon.

DCEite · 21st August 2009, 13:58

My experience with Transcend.
I have a Transcend T Sonic 630 1GB player.
It hangs up occasionally while browsing some mp3s. FM reception is very poor. Earphones that came with the thing have low quality, so i am using EP 630s.
Response is very slow and it takes ages to recharge via USB.

Only thing good about it? - Its cheap as hell and reasonably reliable.

greenhorn · 21st August 2009, 14:01

T.sonic 630 Vs 610 - TechEnclave

that would be expected

the 610 has a 1MBps transfer rate

Shan2nu · 21st August 2009, 14:03

What USB port do you use for transfer.

Coz my comp has USB 1.0 at the front and USB 2.0 at the back. While the Transcend Pen drive works well on both, i find the USB 1 a pain when connecting some other devices.

Shan2nu

ashthedivx · 21st August 2009, 14:04

OMG.. looks like Transcend players are born lemons. 1MBps is drastic, even my office boy's Chinese player's transfer is better than this.

Shan2nu · 21st August 2009, 14:06

Quote:

the 610 has a 1MBps transfer rate

LOL, thats slower than some internet connections. but their pen drives are pretty quick, whats the transfer rate on those like? I have a 8GB Pendrive.
Shan2nu

benbsb29 · 21st August 2009, 14:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by ashthedivx

Ever tried using another transcend player ?? I don't think it is that much painful. May be you were using a lemon.

Lemon? I dont think so. Else i would have had multiple other issues. Do check the last line of my initial post.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DCEite

My experience with Transcend.
I have a Transcend T Sonic 630 1GB player.
It hangs up occasionally while browsing some mp3s. FM reception is very poor. Earphones that came with the thing have low quality, so i am using EP 630s.
Response is very slow and it takes ages to recharge via USB.

Only thing good about it? - Its cheap as hell and reasonably reliable.

Seems to be quite reliable, as of now. It hasnt ever hung so far, but the browsing for files isnt fast, for sure.

Earphones, wifey is fine with the original set.
Charging time is high, i feel.

Quote:

Originally Posted by greenhorn

T.sonic 630 Vs 610 - TechEnclave

that would be expected

the 610 has a 1MBps transfer rate

Now, that seems to be the issue here. :( Nothing can be done about ir, right?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shan2nu

What USB port do you use for transfer.

Coz my comp has USB 1.0 at the front and USB 2.0 at the back. While the Transcend Pen drive works well on both, i find the USB 1 a pain when connecting some other devices.

I use USB 2.0 for transfer, but still not of much use regarding the speed of data transfer.

Between this is the device :

Frustratingly slow R/W for Transcend MP3 player-img_46321_transcend_t.sonic615_2gb_wb.jpg

greenhorn · 21st August 2009, 14:14

yup, about the transfer speed, nothing can be done. About the browsing speed, dont fill the thing up to full capacity. About the random crashes. reflash the firmware and format the data area (using the utility that comes with the player) once in a while.

you can use a motorola mobile phone charger to charge it

the player itself is quite rugged and reliable

the speeds on their pen drives vary based on model. same thing for the mp3 players

but yes. pen drives are faster then the mp3 players

aaggoswami · 21st August 2009, 14:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shan2nu

I have a 8GB Pendrive.

1) MP3 players cannot match the speed of Pendrives.

2) V30 series from Transcend is the slowest one. Its slower than competition also. Its the V10 series that is quite good and its sometimes better than competition.

SirAlec · 21st August 2009, 17:35

is the new firmware available. chek if it helps after upgrading.

benbsb29 · 23rd August 2009, 20:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by SirAlec

is the new firmware available. chek if it helps after upgrading.

@Greenhorn : Are you aware of any firmware releases like SirAlec has mentioned above?

SirAlec · 23rd August 2009, 23:00

Visit the support site for firmwares.

Welcome to Transcend Website

greenhorn · 24th August 2009, 00:07

Even if there isnt a new firmware out, an occasional format and reinstall of the firmware using the supplied utility usually helps. Just like you would with windows on a regular PC

gaddiwale · 7th September 2009, 21:33

I bought a Transcend T.sonic 610 2GB mp3 player Ver 3.3 on 2006. Here is my experience-
1. Nice shape and size.
2. Good accessories - carry case, two stings, hand band, Two USB connectors etc.
3. Initialization takes long 27.12 secs to start the device
4. Very slow software, takes 4.08 secs to shuffle from one song to other.
5. Awfully bad FM radio reception.
6. Sound quality is ok.
7. Has a voice recorder too, but again quality is an issue.
8. Replaceable battery.
9. Battery takes years to get fully charged.
During late part of 2006 there was very few mp3 players were available in the market in reasonable price (iPod's were costs too high that time). Because of it's sluggish software I was getting frustrated every time I use it. In 2008 I got a all new Apple iPod Nano 8GB and now I use the Transcend T.sonic 610 2GB mp3 player in my Sony ICE with aux cable.

21st August 2009, 13:49	#1
benbsb29 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 10,104 Thanked: 14,188 Times View My Garage	Frustratingly slow R/W for Transcend MP3 player I bought a 2GB MP3 player from Transcend for my wife, and while she has been quite happy with it, using it as a music player, i find that any attempts to modify the data on it are a real pain. Issue is that even for copying a set of songs or even a set of files/movies on or off the device takes ages, and frustrates the hell out of the user. Is there anything that can be done to speeden up the read/write time of the device, or am i supposed to just put up with it? I initially thought all Transcends were like this, but noticed that the pen drives have reasonable Read/Write times. It seems its only the MP3 player versions which suffer from this problem. Any suggestions would be appreciated. P.S. : We have had no other problems with the device, for the close to 2 years we have been using it.
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ashthedivx Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 1,359 Thanked: 24 Times	Ever tried using another transcend player ?? I don't think it is that much painful. May be you were using a lemon.
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DCEite Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NCR Posts: 3,590 Thanked: 3,483 Times	My experience with Transcend. I have a Transcend T Sonic 630 1GB player. It hangs up occasionally while browsing some mp3s. FM reception is very poor. Earphones that came with the thing have low quality, so i am using EP 630s. Response is very slow and it takes ages to recharge via USB. Only thing good about it? - Its cheap as hell and reasonably reliable.
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greenhorn BANNED Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KL-01 Posts: 7,878 Thanked: 4,910 Times View My Garage	T.sonic 630 Vs 610 - TechEnclave that would be expected the 610 has a 1MBps transfer rate
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Shan2nu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hubli - Karnata Posts: 5,533 Thanked: 127 Times View My Garage	What USB port do you use for transfer. Coz my comp has USB 1.0 at the front and USB 2.0 at the back. While the Transcend Pen drive works well on both, i find the USB 1 a pain when connecting some other devices. Shan2nu
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21st August 2009, 14:04	#6
ashthedivx Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 1,359 Thanked: 24 Times	OMG.. looks like Transcend players are born lemons. 1MBps is drastic, even my office boy's Chinese player's transfer is better than this.
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21st August 2009, 14:14	#9
greenhorn BANNED Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KL-01 Posts: 7,878 Thanked: 4,910 Times View My Garage	yup, about the transfer speed, nothing can be done. About the browsing speed, dont fill the thing up to full capacity. About the random crashes. reflash the firmware and format the data area (using the utility that comes with the player) once in a while. you can use a motorola mobile phone charger to charge it the player itself is quite rugged and reliable the speeds on their pen drives vary based on model. same thing for the mp3 players but yes. pen drives are faster then the mp3 players Last edited by greenhorn : 21st August 2009 at 14:19.
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21st August 2009, 17:35	#11
SirAlec Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: zxc Posts: 3,395 Thanked: 727 Times	is the new firmware available. chek if it helps after upgrading.
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23rd August 2009, 23:00	#13
SirAlec Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: zxc Posts: 3,395 Thanked: 727 Times	Visit the support site for firmwares. Welcome to Transcend Website
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24th August 2009, 00:07	#14
greenhorn BANNED Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KL-01 Posts: 7,878 Thanked: 4,910 Times View My Garage	Even if there isnt a new firmware out, an occasional format and reinstall of the firmware using the supplied utility usually helps. Just like you would with windows on a regular PC
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7th September 2009, 21:33	#15
gaddiwale BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: BANGALORE Posts: 406 Thanked: 96 Times	I bought a Transcend T.sonic 610 2GB mp3 player Ver 3.3 on 2006. Here is my experience- 1. Nice shape and size. 2. Good accessories - carry case, two stings, hand band, Two USB connectors etc. 3. Initialization takes long 27.12 secs to start the device 4. Very slow software, takes 4.08 secs to shuffle from one song to other. 5. Awfully bad FM radio reception. 6. Sound quality is ok. 7. Has a voice recorder too, but again quality is an issue. 8. Replaceable battery. 9. Battery takes years to get fully charged. During late part of 2006 there was very few mp3 players were available in the market in reasonable price (iPod's were costs too high that time). Because of it's sluggish software I was getting frustrated every time I use it. In 2008 I got a all new Apple iPod Nano 8GB and now I use the Transcend T.sonic 610 2GB mp3 player in my Sony ICE with aux cable.
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