Portable Media Player Reviews: iRiver clix
The iriver clix is one of the new breed of portable media players with rhe fronmt of the device dedicated to the screen.
From the iRiver clix web page:
PLAYS MUSIC, VIDEO, PHOTOS AND MORE
The beautifully designed iriver clix features a new ultra-intuitive interface that is easily customizable to match your style. Plus, the iriver clix works with both subscription and pay-per-song music services, so millions of songs are available to you.
FEATURES
• Plays music, video, photos and more
• Supports subscription music services
• Ultra-bright, 2.2” color display
• Built-in digital FM tuner
• Plays downloaded games
• Integrated voice recorder
• Up to 25 hours of battery life
• Skip-free listening
• Alarm clock
• Fast USB 2.0 transfers
• 1 year limited warranty
PACKED WITH
• iriver clix 2GB* multimedia player
• iriver earphones
• carry case with screen cleaner
• Easy Start installation CD
• preloaded tracks from eMusic®
• preloaded games
• USB 2.0 cable
• printed manual
• 1 year limited warranty
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
• Windows XP (Service Pack 1 or higher)
• Windows Media Player 10 or greater
• CD-ROM drive
• USB port
EDITOR’S NOTE: Most MP3 players will work with Mac OS X and Linux, but there may be some functionality not available on those platforms to enable usage of all media types on the clix.
REVIEWS
cNet review iRiver Clix (2GB) 8.7/10
The good: Sleek and stylish, the iRiver Clix offers a unique, intuitive interface and comes with extras such as an FM radio; a voice recorder; an alarm clock; support for OGG files and subscription content; and photo, video, and text viewing. The Clix includes SRS Wow sound effects, it has good battery life, and it’s priced competitively.
The bad: The iRiver Clix’s ample screen is a magnet for fingerprints, and the device maxes out at only 2GB. The cool and useful cradle is sold separately.
The bottom line: The iRiver Clix is a superbly designed MP3 player that’s easy to use and packed with pretty much every feature in the book. If you’re looking for a stylish Janus-compatible device and you don’t need a boatload of storage, this is your player.
Read complete article: iRiver Clix (2GB) - Reviews by cNet
The clix is a gem of a media player. The entire device is 2.7 x 1.8 x 0.6 inch with a bright, 2.2-inch, 260,000-color display. Uncluttered by buttons or scroll wheels, this gadget has the slickest menus I’ve ever seen: The screen itself is a four-way rocker — you press down on an edge to navigate. However, there’s a downside to the design — my greasy fingers had a tendency to smudge up the high-gloss screen. Sound and video playback are great though, with a clear picture and crisp, clean audio. And it supports most audio and video formats (sadly not DivX or XViD). Want more? There’s a digital FM radio tuner, games, five-band EQ, Macromedia Flash player, voice recorder, and alarm clock. Just don’t try giving it to your prospective fiancée instead of a diamond. — R.T.
[RATING: 8/10]
Read complete article: Wired Magazine
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“iRiver CXW-2G Clix 2 GB Digital Music and Video Player White” (iRiver)
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