REWINDEarly MP3 players for the files on your phone
REWIND includes 2 early MP3 players: a 1998 flash-memory pocket player and a 2001 hard-drive model in rubber bumpers with a blue-backlit LCD and a joystick. Drag a finger along the player to scrub through a song, and watch title, artist and progress on the screen.
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Which MP3 players are included?
2 machines, each from a different era of digital music. Both need REWIND PRO.
| Year | Machine | Look |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | dig-flash98 | First mass-market flash-memory pocket MP3 player |
| 2001 | dig-wheel01 | Silver hard-drive brick in rubber bumpers, blue-backlit LCD, joystick pad |
How does scrubbing work?
Drag a finger along the player to move through the song. The 2001 model also has a joystick: push left for the previous track, right for the next and the center to play or pause. The screens show title, artist, progress and time.
What do the screens show?
The 2001 player has a monochrome LCD with a blue backlight that shows track number, title, artist, a progress bar and the time. Both players read tags from your files.
Which formats suit an MP3 player?
MP3 is the obvious match, and AAC/M4A works as well. Anything else REWIND supports plays too. The history of the MP3 player explains how these devices grew up, and retro MP3 player app for iPhone is a how-to.
Is this a Winamp replacement?
If you miss the feel of that era, see the Winamp alternative for iPhone page for an honest look.
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Frequently asked questions
Are the MP3 players free?
They need REWIND PRO. The free version includes 8 cassette and CD machines.
Does the MP3 player only play MP3?
No. Every machine plays MP3, AAC/M4A, ALAC, WAV, AIFF, FLAC and CAF.
Can I scrub through a song?
Yes. Drag a finger along the player and the song moves with it.
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