Bjorn3D takes a look at the 1GB mobiBLU DAH-1500i Cube Digital Audio Player, one of the smallest MP3 players in the world. The DAH-1500i is 24mm cubed, which means it is just under one inch tall, wide and deep.

Sacrifices and compromises are made when creating small things, whether they be ultraportable laptops or digital audio players. In the case of the DAH-1500i, mobiBLU had to make some sacrifices to realize its goal of creating one of the smallest digital audio players in the world. Some people won't like the cube shape; some won't like the button arrangement; some won't like the necklace style earphones. Regardless, it's a cool little device.

I think mobiBLU did an excellent job with the DAH-1500i, and I recommend you take a closer look at it if you are looking for a small digital audio player. Keep in mind that the included charging cable requires hook up to a USB port and hence a PC. If you want to charge it via a wall socket, you have to buy the AC charger, which looks basically like a USB-to-AC adapter.

If you are considering purchasing a DAH-1500i, you'll have to spend about $100 for the 512MB version. I'd highly recommend spending another $30 for the 1GB or $60 more for the 2GB one. $130 for 1GB or $160 for 2GB is a much better value than $100 for 512MB

Pros: + Uniquely cool and tiny + Good manual + Easy to get songs on it (drag and drop) + Fair price, good value + Nice, easy to read OLED screen + Great features in a small package + Firmware is upgradeable + Available in six colors and three capacities

Cons: - Could have made the screen a bit larger - Button location - No AC adapter included (have to buy a USB-to-AC adapter if you want to use a wall outlet) - Necklace style won't appeal to some - Longer battery life would be nice