How are VBR files identified in Windows folders? I just chekced through a spitload of my mp3's and can't find any that say VBR, so I'm assuming they're the ones that say "0" for the bitrate. Those 0 bitrate files play no problem on my computer of course. However... on my Glacier they say "format error", even though they're mp3's. So I guess you got lucky that they play! (Damn! I just realized how screwed I am.... I did want to be able to play all my mp3's!). BTW, what's the firmware version on your pseudo-Glacier?
My Glacier plays OGG files, because I just tried it with an OGG file. However, the screeching was so bad on the OGG file, you wouldn't want to listen to it. It also plays WAV files. And there's no screeching on them. But there is a nasty "crackling" sound on WAV files. So at least my Glacier can play MP3's. Well some of them, anyway.... I just tried loading 4 or 5 WMA files.... it gave a "format error" on about half of them! Geez, its not looking good.... I was about to buy a Glacier for a friend who has a lot of WMA files and now... I may have to cancel the order.
(What are my chances of expecting a firmware upgrade that will solve the decoding problems?! Doesn't look good when there isn't even a firmware service available on UXCELL's site).
BTW, I tossed the earbuds that came with it, they're useless. I'm using SportaPros by Koss and it sounds quite nice, it is a good sounding player (I'm not the only one who thinks it sounds good, but I'm curious to know how it compares to an iPod Nano or good MP3 players). I'm sure the SuperFi's will be great with it.
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