Rio Fuse 128 MB MP3 Player

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Manufacturer: Digital Networks N.A.
Price at amazon.com: New from $79.00

List price $99.99



Product Features:

• 128 MB of memory plays over 2 hours of MP3 and 4 hours of WMA music
• Backlit LCD displays ID3 track details and player settings
• Adjustable equalizer with pre-sets
• 18-hours of continuous playback with one AAA battery
• Compatible with computers with USB 1.1 ports running Windows 98 SE, 2000, ME, XP, Mac OS X

Product Description:

THE RIO FUSE IS A TINY PLAYER WITH A HUGE SOUND. AS A FULL-FEATURED MUSIC PLAYER, IT HAS A BRIGHTLY LIT LCD TO DISPLAY ID3 TRACK DETAILS, EQUALIZER PRESETS, AND MULTIPLE PLAY MODES. A FULLY ADJUSTABLE EQUALIZER CONTROLS BASS AND TREBLE. THE BUILT-IN USB CONNECTOR PLUGS DIRECTLY INTO MOST COMPUTERS WITHOUT THE NEED FOR A CABLE. TRANSFER UP TO 30 SONGS USING THE INTUITIVE RIO MUSIC MANAGER, THEN UNPLUG IT AND YOU'RE DONE. FEATURES: 128MB BUILT-IN MEMORY PLAYS MP3/WMA MUSIC FILES LCD DISPLAY FOR SONG/TITLE INFORMATION INCLUDES CARRYING CASE AND ARMBAND FOR SPORTS USE

Average Customer Rating:

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Comment: Nice, cool, and made from Rio! Rating:
This player may not have FM radio, but it does have nice clarity, sleek design, and reliability knowing that it comes from the best, Rio. There is no way I'm ever owning a heavy, bulky cd player again.
It holds about 2.5 cds at a time(30 songs)and comes with updated software, which is neat and easy to use. It has a great price and holds all the music you will need. The earphones are "buds" with 4/5 rating on comfort and clarity. Holds right in your pocket for on the go travel. It has a nice joystick, and seems will last a good while. And if you want to change the music,put it in the USB port and put more on! It's that easy. So if youre looking for an affordable Mp3 player, this is the one to get!

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Comment: BEWARE OF RIO Rating:
BEFORE YOU BUY ANYTHING FROM RIO, do your research -- I'm an adult who purchased 2 of their MP3 players to listen to while using the treadmill at the gym. Aside from the complaints that come with many electronic gadgets (eats batteries, controls difficult to use, etc.), BEWARE THAT THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE IS ESPECIALLY UNHELPFUL. By checking online, you'll see that many individuals (myself included) have gone through numerous devices to find that the quality is poor, replacement or repair is grudgingly, if at all. LOOK AT ANOTHER BRAND BEFORE YOU SPEND YOUR MONEY.

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Comment: I'd Say 5 stars but.... Rating:
A great product - powerful yet tiny. 2 problems though....the first is no belt clip. This is easily solved by buying a 3rd party do-it-yourselfer. The 2nd problem is the access to your computer's USB. As many owners ascertained, other wires get in the way. What happens when the wires you must pull out that block its entry are the mouse and keyboard? That is the case on my Sony Vaio. Owners of this computer also know there are an additional 2 USB ports on the front for easy access. What you may not know is the plastic frame which makes up part of the tower casing prevents the Fuse from fully connecting with the USB port...Nice....
Why the geniuses at Rio couldn't forsee this hassle is beyond me. I am now forced to export MP3's to my laptop so I can transfer them to my Fuse. What A pain...

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