iRiver 1GB MP3 Player
iRiver 1GB MP3 Player – A Review of the iRiver T10
iRiver makes several different excellent 1GB MP3 players. PMP’s (Personal Music Players) of this storage capacity are popular for folks who have a small music library or are only interested in loading only their favorite music onto the device. You should be aware that 1GB of storage capacity can be expected to hold between 250 and 500 songs. Let’s take a look at a specific model of iRiver 1GB MP3 player.
With a durable, athletic-minded design, this MP3 player is about as big as a portable thumb drive. It’s small but manages to boast a vivid color display screen. It offers many features that even kings of the hill such as iPods can’t claim, such as an FM tuner and a voice recorder. it offers support for Napster to Go, Rhapsody To Go, and Yahoo Music.
It’s hard to believe but this tiny 1GB MP3 player also has support for picture viewing. This is made possible by its superb battery life, which is 40+ hours of continuous music play time. You should note that the 1GB iRiver T10 utilizes a AA battery, so I recommend using a rechargeable battery. The backside is round to allow it to accommodate the battery, which causes it to be prone to rolling from side to side if you choose to place it on a flat surface. While most people will be using it during physical activity, this is a fact that should be noted.
Weighing in at 1.7 ounces and measuring 3.4 x 1.6 x 1.2 inches, it’s extremely durable and well-suited for the outdoors and activities including hiking, biking, jogging, and ATV’ing. While its size is definitely a positive, it’s got some slight issues with the ease of handling. Its body is curved, which can make it awkward to manipulate with only one hand. You might find it easier to operate it while holding it with one hand and selecting buttons with the other. The headphone input is on the side of the iRiver T10 which adds a bit of bulk, and the USB input is covered by a rubber flap which makes it seem a little stuck in the past.
The LCD screen is vivid and colorful, and measures 1 inch. It displays 4 lines of text at a time, so you might have to peruse through the instruction manual a bit to fully figure out all the available features. Some of the navigation is unintuitive; some functions require you hold the button for a certain amount of time.
The navigation is somewhat disappointing, since you don’t have the ability to browse by artist, title, or album name. Instead, you’ll be browsing via a folder-based system. You can, however, create playlists and queue those up as you please.
Though you may be worried about the bulkiness of it due to the fact that it requires a AA battery, don’t worry. This iRiver 1GB MP3 player is about as wide as 2 AA batteries placed side-by-side. The sound quality is excellent; very few 1 GB MP3 Players can boast CD-quality sound, especially ones that are this small.
The iRiver T10 connects to your PC through a USB cable and music management software that boasts a drag-and-drop interface (hurray!). If you’re big into personal customization, fear not; you can customize just about everything on the iRiver T10 except for the fact that you can’t create on-the-go playlists.
Go ahead and give the iRiver T10 1GB MP3 Player a try. After you have a chance to listen to it, you’ll wonder why you ever considered an iPod or other competitor. While it has its flaws, they come nowhere close to outweighing its long list of positives. In terms of sound quality, it can’t be beat. Battery life is top-tier in the industry and its size coupled with its sporty appeal and durability are the perfect combination for anyone looking for a solid, quality iRiver 1GB MP3 Player.
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