This device is very loud when downloading programs. Is this typical? It's not loud when playing music and doing other things.
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Yes it is much noisier than a typical internal device. I suspect it has something to do with its compact size
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Loud when download is normal because it is spinning at full speed for maximum transfer rate. Listening to music from a CD is a slower spin rate because of lower data transfer speed.
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Dear Lyn, I have found that when the HP External Ulta-Slim Multi-format DVD/CD Writer is recording, i.e., downloading a program, it is somewhat louder than when it is playing back a disk. This is normal because more power is being used in the recording mode than the play back mode.
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the volume on your laptop/tablet/device can only go so loud. This takes it even louder than your device.
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I would say contact customer service but the line is perpetually down. Is the music in the correct format? Is the device showing up in "My Computer" (assuming you use Windows)? Which program are you using to sync files, if any?I would really advise you to ship it back to Amazon and get a refund because this thing is a piece of junk.
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Yes, I've used it for both installing software and for playing The Sims 3. It is pretty loud but does the job.
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I've had success pulling the power plug, counting to ten, and re-plugging. That it loses functionality seemingly at random and within a few weeks of purchase doesn't say much for the player. Has anyone else noticed how loud it is? That seems impossible to fix, a permanent annoyance.
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I haven't noticed noise coming from the processor, though the keyboard is a bit noisy. Randomly, I will say that the battery life is not great, but I don't mind too much since it does charge quickly. Maybe 3 hours battery life, longer if you're just using loaded applications instead of Internet.
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I have not found a way around it. The volume is a little soft but I just use it in a spare bedroom where it's pretty quiet. I still like the interface and it was perfect for my usage.
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Mine is quiet. You should not have noise. Turn volume down. See instructions.
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The volume on my SanDisk gets pretty loud even when I don't have it turned up all the way. It's possible that the original MP3 files are of low quality if they were ripped a long time ago. I know that a lot of MP3s that I ripped from CDs a decade or more ago and have transferred from old computers to new computers have either progressively degraded in quality (copying isn't always perfect) or were never good to begin with due to ancient ripping technology. Try adjusting the volume on the SanDisk. If that doesn't help, then try listening to the files on your computer to see if the problem is with the file. If the files are fine, then delete them from the SanDisk and put them back on using Windows Media Player rather than dragging and dropping them into the folder that opens when you plug it in.
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I don't know I only use it with my Lap top which has downloaded music on it!
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i have the same issue, it doesnt happen on all discs, and some are louder than others. i own sveral bd players including the s580 the model right below ths one and none of them have this issue, so i dont know if its normal forthis particular unit or not but it is very annoying
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Yes I hear it. Its not loud when I'm using the internet. When I disconnect from the internet its noticeable.
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The machine makes a loud click before playing or recording. It does not affect performance. We find newer electronics noisier than our older ones.
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It is even louder now with the free Audio App on the Apple store.. the APP is made by BonGiovi Acoustics and there is a Spracht Profile in the settings.. install it and see how improvement there is.. amazing
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Sorry, I can't help you there. I have not experienced such a problem. Sounds to me like you have a bad unit. I use my "mini" to do small group gigs. I hook it on my waist and it adds that little boost to carry the sound. I have never tried to play it at a loud setting. Frankly, I'd send it back and get another one to replace it. I still like my Danelectro.
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Hi, Roger. It's crunchy loud...I mean, I'm an audio engineer and I would not have this in the studio when recording. That's how loud the crunching is. I use it as a backup drive though, so no worries there. It's stable but scratchy when reading/writing data.
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I haven't been using mine so much as a crazy full time user... and mine is a bit slow, to be honest, which is probably the reason. I bought it because it was inexpensive, and I guess you get what you pay for. I just in the past few days started downloading music on it and am more using it as a music player to listen to at work, for which it holds its charge well... but it's truly not what I bought it for. Eventually, I will be saving up for a higher end model so I can truly use it for the processor I intended it to be, to help me write a book, etc...