iRiver iGP-100 1.5 GB MP3 Player

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Manufacturer: iRiver
Price at amazon.com: New from $189.00

List price $249.99



Product Features:

• Supports MP3, WMA, ASF and Ogg Vorbis files
• Up to 25 hours of top quality audio ( Windows Media at 128 Mbps)
• Intuitive one-handed navigation
• Up to 12 hours battery life
• Skip-free playback during many active uses -- perfect for the gym or while you're on the go

Product Description:

1.5 GB HDD Digial Music Player. Store 45 hours of music. Large blue back lit display, FM Tuner, USB 2.0, and rechargeable 12 hour battery. Includes carry case.


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Average Customer Rating:

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Comment: Fast, practical, very good battery life, great sound and LCD Rating:
It is a good compromise between a Flash player (bought then returned iRiver 395 - great but pricey and no USB 2.0 support) and a jukebox player. 1.5G is more than enough for my needs and the transfer is ultra fast. Works withour problems with my Windows XP Professional and Windows 2003 Server. It shows up as an removable HD and that's perfect for me: no music software needed.
While the rounded shape is very practical, I wished it had a scroll wheel or the joystick found on the other iRiver players at the center. The jog dials are better than the ones found on the Nomad players (thicker and not flimsy) but require some learning curve.
The battery life is great, the radio is terrific and the large LCD is a big plus. Oh and the sound with SRS turned on is amazing.

Overall, a great device for the features and price, highly recommended!

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Comment: iRiver Rocks! Rating:
I bought one of these last November for my son's 22nd birthday. He wasn't sure what to make of it, but as soon as he plugged the USB port into his computer and Windows Explorer came up, he "got" it. He was so enthused about it that I convinced by husband to get me one for Christmas.

We both use ours for music and transferring data files. As for line out, my son has a connection that he plugs into the headphone jack and into the front panel of his car stereo. Works like a charm.

Battery life is okay. About 9 hours I think. I'm hard of hearing so generally have the volume turned a little higher. The ear buds are comfortable and the sound is excellent. This baby has been with me on airplanes, at work, in the casino and just sitting at home.

We like ours so well that now my husband and younger son each wants one of his own.

The only CON I have is that this iRivers firmware doesn't support DRM, so you can't load legally downloaded songs without burning a CD first and then ripping it. It's strange, because iRiver's flash players do support DRM. Go figure.

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Comment: great product with a few minor flaws Rating:
This product is a very good player with only a few minor flaws
Pro's
-Great battery life(@11 Hrs.)
-Storage space for at least 30 cd's
-Very small and light
-Radio a very important feature lacking in the ipod
-No included softare (just drag&drop from windows explorer)
Cons's
-No built in recorder
-Menu navigate is extremly difficult and takes awhile to get used to(be sure to read and save the manuel)

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