What the Critics are saying about the iriver
iFP-790
Ease of Use:
very ease to use
Design:2.1 ozs; blue-backlit,
four line LCD offers lots of information; colours are
eye catching
Software: Windows based, MAC compatible
(MAC OS 9.2 and MAC OS 10.2 and higher)
Sound Quality: very clean
and powerful sound; earbuds are above average
Connectivity: USB 2.0; can use secure
WMA (therefore can use downloading services from
Walmart and Napster)
Batteries: around 40 hours on 1
AA battery (included)
PRO'S: Built-in FM tuner/recorder;
voice recorder;
excellent sound quality; USB 2.0 support; can be
used on a MAC or PC; long battery life; simultaneous
browse/playback capability; doubles as portable storage.
CON'S: Doesn't show up as a removable
drive in Windows Explorer; drivers and software required
for connection.
MP3.com
Comments: "This worthy successor to the
Editors' Choice iFP-390T is quite a looker and backs up
its style with world-class
features and performance" cnet.com
"a tubular, cherry-red
player that's stylish, sporty, and most important-very
substantial." PC World
"an outstanding collection of
features at an attractive price." pcmag.com
Compatibility:
Recent firmware
allows the iRiver to support secure
WMAs, so you can now play music
purchased from WMA services (i.e.
Napster, Wal-Mart)