Reviews of the Rio Forge Sport (256MB, Silver)
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CNET Review
The Good: Excellent battery life; sleek design; user-friendly interface; included software is handy and easy to use; memory expandable via SD/MMC; supports Audible content and protected WMAs.
The Bad: USB port cover is easy to lose; design isn't completely comfortable for one-handed controlling; slow transfer time for USB 2.0; poor FM reception.
The Bottom Line: Rio's Forge Sport makes a terrific and stylish workout companion.
Manufacturer: Digital Networks
Part number: 90260558
General
- Product type Digital player / radio
- PC interface(s) supported Hi-Speed USB
- Flash memory installed 256 MB Integrated
- Digital storage None
- Weight 2.2 oz
- Dimensions (W x D x H) 2.7 in x 0.9 in x 2.5 in
- Color Silver
- Included accessories Arm band
- Software type Rio Music Manager, Drivers & Utilities
- Microsoft PlaysForSure Yes
Digital Player / Recorder
- Supported digital audio standards MP3, WMA, Audible
- Playback modes Playlist, One track repeat, All tracks repeat, Random play / shuffle
- ID3 tags support Yes
- External hard drive function Yes
- Additional features Variable bit-rate compatible
Built-in Display
- Audio system built-in display LCD
- Backlight display Yes
- Features Adjustable contrast
Audio Features
- Sound output mode Stereo
- Timer Lap, Stopwatch
- Built-in clock Digital clock
- Additional features Hold button, Auto power save, Upgradeable firmware, USB 2.0 compatibility, Digital volume control, Battery level indication, FM radio recording capability
CD System
- CD system type None
Equalizer
- Equalizer type Digital graphic
- Equalizer factory preset qty 5
- Equalizer factory presets Pop, Jazz, Rock, Trance, Classic
- Equalizer user preset qty 1
- Equalizer band qty 5 bands
- Equalizer center frequencies 80 Hz, 250 Hz, 1000 Hz, 4000 Hz, 12000 Hz
Radio
- Tuner type Digital Radio tuner
- Station preset qty 8
- FM station preset qty 8
- Tuner bands FM
- Tuning display LCD display
- Additional radio features FM stereo/mono switch
Remote Control
- Remote control None
Headphones
- Headphones type Binaural
- Sound output mode Stereo
- Connectivity technology Wired
Connectivity
- Cable(s) included 1 x USB cable -
- Connector type 1 x Headphones Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x USB
- Slot(s) provided 1 x SD Memory Card
Battery / Power
- Battery 1 x Alkaline AAA type Standard battery
- Mfr estimated battery life 20 hour(s)
System Requirements
- Peripheral / Interface devices CD-ROM, USB port
- Operating system Apple MacOS X, Microsoft Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP
- Min processor speed 233 MHz
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