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What the Critics are saying about the Rio Forge

Ease of Use: user-friendly

Design:  one hand navigation. Stopwatch and Lap Timer make the Forge a good gym or running companion.

Software: Windows based, MAC compatible

Sound Quality:   very clean and powerful sound; headphones may be uncomfortable for some

Connectivity: can use Windows media

Batteries: around 20 hours

PRO'S: Easy one hand navigation; expandable to 1GB;Built-in FM tuner/recorder; voice recorder; excellent sound             

CON'S: USB port cover is easy to lose; slow transfer time for USB 2.0;  FM reception poor.

Comments:

"More than acceptable player from the Rio stable. The radio and stopwatch functions are good selling points as is the expandable memory. Good entry level device."pocket-lint.co.uk

"Rio's Forge Sport makes a terrific and stylish workout companion."cnet.com

Music Downloads		File Formats		Transfer with Media Players
	Napster		MP3		Napster
	iTunes		AAC		iTunes
	Streamwaves		WMA		Windows Media Player
	RealPlayer		RA		RealPlayer
	eMusic		OGG		Musicmatch
	BuyMusic		WAV		Winamp
	MusicRebellion				Rio Music Manager
	Wal-Mart
	Audio Lunchbox
	Audible
	Live Downloads
	Musicmatch
	Bleep

compatibility chart credit to MP3.com