decent little player
Written: Jun 01 '05
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Pros: compact and lightweight
easy to use
doesn't need special battery
Cons: lousy earbuds
limited compatability with other music software
when downloading music, battry power is used
The Bottom Line: If you're looking for a compact little player, and don't have a huge music collection this player may be for you.
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| djn25's Full Review: iRiver iFP-795 (512 MB) MP3 Player |
I bought this mp3 player a couple weeks ago and I am pretty satisfied with it. I like how compact and lightweight it is. I can put it around my neck with the accompanying cord and have my hands free. I like that it uses a standard AA battery. This might be a con for some but I don't want to have to deal with replacing a special and expensive battery after a year or two has gone by and it won't hold its charge anymore. I'd rather use a standard rechargable AA battery thats easy to replace. I did have to buy earphones for it. The earbuds that came with it were lousy. No bass at all. Also, the software can't rip CD's which is a con for me. However, its compatible with Windows Media player so this wasn't a big problem. Also, if the software isn't installed, the player won't be recognize by the computer. For some, this could be a big problem. The biggest drawback for me is that when downloading from the computer it gets only some of its power from the USB so some of the battery power is also used. On the other hand, this unit is suppose to get 40 hours of use from one battery, which is double the listed hours of use for many other mp3 players, which more than compensates. Over all, I think the benefits of this player outweighs its few shortcomings.
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Amount Paid (US$): 140
Recommended for: Athletes - Lightweight and Portable, Perfect for the Gym
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