Reviews of the Rio Riot
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CNET Review
The Good: Huge 20GB hard drive; first-rate sound quality; many choices for playing your music; FM radio; carrying case and belt clip; large, slick display.
The Bad: USB 1.0 too slow for 20GB transfers; doesn't autosync to a PC's music collection; could be smaller; interface requires learning curve.
The Bottom Line: A slow USB 1.1 connection and an ambitious yet confusing interface mar an otherwise fine hard drive-based MP3 player.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 70/100 and users 64/100. Comparing these reviews to 361295 other MP3 Players reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 72/100 = Good.
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pocket-lint.co.uk
Review Summary: Now it's been superseded anyway this was an interesting experiment, but the radio on later models has thankfully improved.
Manufacturer: Digital Networks
Part number: 90260275
General
- Product type Digital player / radio
- PC interface(s) supported USB
- Flash memory installed No built-in memory
- Digital storage Built-in 20 GB Hard disk drive
- Weight 10 oz
- Dimensions (W x D x H) 3.6 in x 1.4 in x 5.4 in
- Body material Plastic
- Color Black
- Software type ITunes, RealJukebox
Carrying Case
- Case type Soft case
- Material Rubber
- Color Black
Digital Player / Recorder
- Supported digital audio standards MP3, WMA
- Playback modes Program play, One track repeat, All tracks repeat, Direct track access, Random play / shuffle
- Supported bit rate 32 - 320 Kbps
- Shockproof memory Yes
- ID3 tags support Yes
Built-in Display
- Backlight display Yes
Audio Features
- Sound output mode Stereo
- Additional features Rechargeable capability
CD System
- CD system type None
- Digital audio standards supported MP3
Equalizer
- Equalizer type Digital graphic
Radio
- Tuner type Digital Radio tuner
- Tuner bands FM
- Antenna form factor Built-in
Remote Control
- Remote control None
Headphones
- Headphones type Binaural Behind-the-neck
- Sound output mode Stereo
- Connectivity technology Wired
Connectivity
- Cable(s) included 1 x USB cable - External
- Connector type 1 x Headphones Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x USB 4 pin USB Type B, 1 x DC power input
Battery / Power
- Battery 1 x Lithium ion Player batteryInternal
- Mfr estimated battery life 10 hour(s)
- Power device type Power adapter
System Requirements
- Peripheral / Interface devices USB port
- Operating system Apple MacOS 9.0.4, Apple MacOS X 10.1, Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
User Opinions
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