FLASH MP3 PLAYER TOP CHOICE

     iriver iFP-790

Muvo TX FM

  Rio Forge

COMPARISON

    iriver iFP-790
Rankings   Napster Free Trial
CNet.com 8.3/10 Editors Choice
PC World 4.5/5 Best Buy
About.com #2 out of 6
Consumer Reports Very Good

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)

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

compatibility chart credit to MP3.com

User Reviews

User Reviews 4/5 stars based on 163 reviews
CNet.com 81% positive 19% negative from 224 ratings

individual reviews

IGN.com 9.4/10
Laptopmag.com 4/5  Editors Pick
Globetechnology 5/5  Editors Choice

 

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