Asono Mica Reviews & Tests

The Scandinavian-designed Asono Mica is easy on the eyes and surprisingly easy to use. But beware its subpar battery life and steep price tag.

Funky, wearable styling; AAC, MP3, and WMA compatibility; light and compact; FM radio; voice, line-in, and radio recording; multiple EQ settings; firmware upgradable; relatively easy to use, considering array of features.

Needs optional cap to use other headphones; not completely compatible with Windows Media Player 10.0; incompatible with iTunes; no autofill function; not easily available in United States; subpar battery life.

This slick and feature-packed Asono Mica is designed to hang iPod Shuffle-like around the neck; it makes a fascinating alternative for AAC fans who like to be noticed but don't mind a little extra work to load their MP3 player with tunes.