Pros: Thin, sound, rechargable batteries, Good FM reception, features, anti-skip, MORE! Cons: Lose the remote... uh oh! Very basic function only on main unit. Minor gripes.
Slobber...
That's likely the first reaction you'll have when you see the Slim-X from iRiver. Looking at my RioVolt (the current SP100 model) and my brother's TDK Mojo, the Slim-X already looked much cooler than those two. My oh my... how the...
Pros: Excellent Price, Extremely Thin, Tons of Features, FM Tuner, 8mins AntiSkip Cons: Cheap Carrying Case, All functions on Remote, Low quality Ear Buds
Everyday on my way to the office I have the opportunity to read articles from a couple of magazines in my own effort to refresh and update my internal hard drive and stay informed about what's going on in the world. I open everything from foreign...
Pros: excellent features, MP3 and WMA support, lots of hardware goodies, fantastic battery life Cons: No DRM support, outdated storage method.
Before the days of inexpensive hard drive based MP3 players, there was a line of MP3 players that were CD based. Since was the far more economical way of storing music because of instead of paying $500 for a gig, I could pay half that for roughly 700 ...
Pros: Thin, rechargeable batteries, FM radio, good value, excellent remote, doesn't skip
Cons: no LCD on main unit
Introduction
I first read about the iRiver SlimX on cnet.com. I was looking for something to replace my Apple iPod (I liked it, but the software I had to install crashed my computer) and I saw that the SlimX was a cnet "editor's...
Pros: Packed with features, Thin & Beautiful, Electronic perfection Cons: Cheap earbuds & case (You don't care & you know it!)
~~ Intro ~~ I've never really loved any of my past CD players...but this thin piece of technology has won my heart & changed the way I listen to music. Complete with an intuitive electroluminescent backlit remote, this super-portable ...
Pros: Compact, lots of features, well engineered, well made. Cons: None
I have finally decided to retire the poorly engineered and made D-Link roq-it MP3 jukebox. This piece of junk could not keep playing music even when I was hiking.
The replacement selection was not easy, I had to select from a variety of hard...
Pros: Great Design, CD/MP3 Windows Media player, skip control, light weight, battery life, much more! Cons: Cheap lid, CD controls, ear phones.
I am no portable CD player novice, and I was very picky about what I wanted when I was looking for my new portable CD player. Each time I thought I found what I wanted, it turned out to be missing something. I wanted CD/MP3 capability, CD-RW readability,...
Pros: Slim, light, incredible remote, great sound, rechargeable batteries Cons: None that I know of
After reading all the highly rated reviews here and on cnet.com, I couldn't resist, and I went out and bought the iRiver SlimX. Everything about this player is great. Its design, interface, size, EVERYTHING is well thought out and works perfectly....
Pros: Remote very useful and LCD is backlit.
Remote has many options.
Slim unit.
Rechargeable batteries. Cons: Headphones inlcuded are not very good.
Sound quality could be better.
One day I was looking through my collection of mp3s and I thought, wow I really need a mp3 player of some sort. I have always liked the MP3/CD player concept, so I looked into those. At one point, I stumbled across the CD player I am going to review...
Pros: Features galore, well built, price, user support Cons: Uses CDs, needs all metal frame, the "toilet" faceplate design.
First off, finding iRiver products is very difficult in North America. Especially if you don't feel like going through online sources - honestly, online shopping sucks for those of us who wants the product NOW. For those of you in the Greater Toronto...
Pros: Stores a lot of music, FM tuner, upgradeable, supports .MP3,.WMA,.WAV, etc., remote with backlit LCD. Cons: Not recommended for people who run a lot.
WARNING: The following paragraphs might take a while to read. However, they are essential to fully understand the reason why I had to send back my Slim X. Read on if you don’t find in boring. But if you do, skip it and read the features.
Pros: Does everything AS ADVERTISED, without fail. And it's firmware upgradeable! Cons: The window of my remote got scratched, which was my fault. Otherwise, flawless.
I've owned my SlimX iMP-350 for over a month, and I couldn't be happier with the purchase. I rarely splurge on toys that I'm not sure I'll use often enough, but since owning this little gem, I'm listening to music all the time. In fact, I take it...
Pros: Super small, stylish, cool remote w/ backlit LED, upgradable firmweare. Cons: Remote fonts might be hard to read for some and crappy ear buds.
Why Buy This?
I've been looking around for a long time for a good portable device that would replace my old CD player. I tried looking at MiniDisc, MD, systems, flash memory MP3 Players, and hard drive types. I happened to stumble onto the MP3/CD...
Pros: Great Remote. Rechargeable batteries, small size. Cons: Not durable, skip protection could be better, takes a while to load.
I got this cd player about 2 years ago. I decided on a cd/mp3 player because I didnt want to spend the $500 on an ipod and I also liked the idea of not having a fixed amount of space for storing music. I researched the features I wanted and decided on ...
Pros: -Tons of features
-Great amp&EQ
-Internal rechargeable batteries
-High quality
-Line out
-Good Value Cons: -Battery life not great
-Only Descent ESP
-May be hard for some to operate. (complex)
I like to consider myself an audiophile on a budget; very picky about how my music and movies sound, yet a don't have a bunch of money to spend on high end audio equipment. I've been through countless CD players over the past 6 years, all of which either ...
Pros: Appearance. Remote is useful. Decent sound quality. Cons: Price. Awkward Remote buttons. Proprietary batteries (hard to replace). and more. See review.
I've had mine for about 2 years. Very solid. I've treated it like crap and it hasn't really lost any steam. The sound quality is pretty good and the real metal shell is really classy. One problem is that because its so thin it can't take AA batteries in ...
Pros: Versatile, thin, sleek, upgradeable, helpful Web site... Cons: Complex, very limited without remote, no LCD on main unit, head phones, flimsy remote...
I bought iRiver Slim X iMP-350 for two reasons: design and positive reviews. Now when I got the unit, I don't think I would've ordered it again. Don't take me wrong: it is a great CD/MP3/etc player and if you are a music enthusiast, you may really like ...
Pros: excellent remote, thin design, rechargeable batteries, many more Cons: price, doesn't come with a car kit, kinda low quality ear phones
This is by far the best mp3/cd player one could get and I don't think anyone looking for an mp3/cd player should second guess their decision to get an iriver slimx, except maybe if the price tag is a little high for them, I got mine for 170 which is a...
Pros: reads MP3, WMA, and m3u; lightweight, great remote w/LCD; firmware upgradeable Cons: nearly none
If you are looking for an MP3 CD player, this is probably your best bet now that the price has come down. The SlimX is incredibly lightweight, and I love the remote LCD with all the buttons that let you navigate, change mode, volume +/-, and so on....
Pros: Sturdy; skip-free; very functional remote; reads everything. Cons: Lots of functions for the few remote buttons (lots of learning to do).
A year ago, I bought an RCA CD/MP3 player. It was terrible (and whenever I was at an electronics store and saw someone considering it, I warned them off). Still, the thing worked, more or less. But I was not a happy camper with it.
Pros: long battery life
easy to navigate
very cheap
beautiful design
firmware upgradable
fm tuner Cons: door not very tight, wobbles a bit, and possibly let sand in at beach trip
it's difficult to decide what kind of personal audio player to buy with so many different types on the market. it seems like an average cd-player that does nothing else just no longer cuts it, and the reason why is because of machines like this.
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Pros: Design, functionality, ease of use, battery duration (with ext. batt.), remote usefulness Cons: lettering, loading time, lack of functions without remote
This is an excellent CD player, nicely designed, functional, and easy to use. I'm relatively good with technology, though, and someone less savy might have a little bit of trouble. The remote is very well designed, with all of the information that you...
Pros: Battery Power, sound, compactness Cons: No display on unit
I just ditched an older SonicBlue RioVolt. This machine runs circles over the SonicBlue, but it is a very much newer model to be fair. Set-up of the machine is quite easy and you're up and running in a few minutes. I am a very simple user of this...
Pros: Tiny, well constructed, good sound. Cons: No car kit
Want MP3, but can't choose between flash memory and hard-disc based? Get an MP3-CD instead. Much more capacity than any flash MP3 unit, and much better priced than a hard-disc MP3 player. Plus you can play conventional CDs too. A single CD packs...
Pros: Very solid design, excellent sound and virtually skip free. Cons: Price.
In my quest to find the perfect mp3 player I initially and mistakenly bought a very very bad unit. True the Emerson cd/mp3 player I bought had a great price ($79) but as you all well know you get what you paid for and this was no exception. Boy did it...
Pros: great features, quality construction, and reasonable price. Cons: lousy bag!
this thing is pretty cool.
right off the bat, i was impressed with the construction of this player. the cord connections are well designed to avoid excess stress on the remote/phones cord and external battery pack, and the internal battery...
Pros: Amazing REMOTE also backlit, MP3/WMA/ASF support..firmware upgradeable. Excellent headphones. Metal top construction. Cons: no display on player body
Awesome remote..easy to use you can be playing right away. More detailed menu navigation may require some manual reading but the manual is good...a few grammar/spelling issues but not too bad.
The display gives track number, time, folder, ID3...
Pros: Great remote control, slim, solid performance and sound and skip free. Excellent aesthetics. Firmware upgrade. Cons: The headphones: uncomfortable, weak bass and has the world's shortest wire.
I have had the SlimX for almost a year now and I have to say that whenever I see someone else on the bus or on the street with another portable CD/MP3 player, no matter how fancy or how beautiful theirs looks, I always think - "It's not a SlimX!"
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WOW! That pretty much sums up the iRiver SilmX. I have been searching for a product like this for about a year now. Most I've looked at lacked a feature or two that was important to me. I'm not your regular "walkman" toter. I bought the iRiver for use on...
Pros: best of its generation Cons: bad customer service,expensive, bad earbuds,weak volume output,awkward auxilary battery
I purchased my slim-x player in January and was very impressed with the unit itself but was slightly concerned because I hadn’t heard of this company or any other of its products, after doing some research I found that they were the company behind many...
Pros: World's smallest MP3/CD player. Beautiful sound. Firmware upgrades. Cons: Remote display a little small. Earbuds that ship with unit are not the greatest.
I have tried numerous MP3/CD players and I have yet to find one as beautifully designed as the iMP-350. I bought mine months ago for $200 plus shipping, and still think it's a great buy. Now it is available everywhere for $150. Don't pass this up. Every...
Pros: compact size and good battery life Cons: a bit of a learning curve with controls, not entirely intuitive.
I've had my i-river Slim X for a few months now and really love it. I haven't had any problems at all and once I got used to operation of the unit it's been clear sailing.
I would recommend this player to anyone considering a CD based MP3...
Pros: Sound is excellent, battery life is great, the features will blow you away. Firmware! Cons: The remote.
First of all, I like to say that I am a music enthusiast. That being said, I love my new Iriver SlimX 350. I have so many mp3 disks and I wanted something to play what I already had burned and not have to mess with Flash players. I also have a Sony ...
Pros: Flashable BIOS, FM tuner, MP3 / WMA, reliable, great remote Cons: No belt clip
This device does everything I wanted: reads normal CDs, plus supports CD-Rs with MP3s and WMA files. It has a built in FM tuner, a great toggle-wheel based remote that fully reads MP3 tags & directory system. The remote is fully featured, and has more...
Pros: Long Battery Life, Backup Battery Pack, Very flexible player Cons: Difficult navigation system, not easy for beginner
This MP3 is definitely the best in it's class.I've had this player for 3 days now, and I love it. From the rechargeable slim batteries, to the external backup battery pack, to the features, this thing has it all. It supports more formats they any MP3 cd...
Pros: thin, good sound, plays everything Cons: low volume, cheap remote, takes WAY too long to start playing, sometimes won't read discs
Okay, I have calmed down. Let me first say that I did tons of research to find this player. Let me save you the trouble--honestly--this player is infuriating. First of all, it takes almost 30 seconds to start playing, depending on the media. Then it...
Pros: This is an excellent player for any music lover. Mp3's, CD's, Radio! Cons: It has some wierd looks going on with it, but you will to love it.
This is an excellent player for any music lover. It plays both Mp3, CD's, CD-R's, and it even has a built in radio. It's hard to get this player to skip. You will never want to put this one away or get a new one. You more than likely will never have to...
Pros: Cheap, plays MP3, WMA, CD Cons: CHEAP, plays MP3, WMA, CD, FM, POORLY, wires everywhere
Geez, what great reviews on this product on Epinions. My experience has been slightly different. The bottom line (in my opinion) is this: if you're going to be moving around (exercising, painting, doing other chores) that involve motion, don't waste your ...
Pros: Elegant design, remote control keeps player out of sight Cons: Tinny sound, volume too low, eq controls unresponsive. Skips too much
I bought this as an upgrade from the 50 dollar range of portables, and because I wanted to play Mp3's. I was disappointed, maybe because I got a lemon. But I wanted to let everyone know that MY experience wasn't as good as some of the others on here....
Pros: Great sound quality, wonderful design, nearly flawless Cons: High price, but worth it
This product is a wonderful investment; it is everything an MP3/CD Player should be and more! Although this product is highly priced for a family with a low income, it is defiantly worth saving up for. If you are looking to buy a MP3/CD Player that will...
Pros: Design, Weight, Size, Quality of sound Cons: Long cord assiocated with remote.
The iRiver Slim X iMP 350 is one of THE BEST players I have ever had the pleasure of listening to. The sleek design makes it a go anywhere/play anything CD player. The sound potential of the player is amazing, but first do yourself a favor and discard...
Pros: Everything, Top Quality in Function and Style!!! Cons: The Remote!!!- too cheap and plastic for a device this expensive
Last Fall I realized something whiles shopping for a new CD/MP3 player in NYC. Most of what the main brands (Sony, Aiwi, JVC, Panasonic) were offering were flashy, trendy players that were only on the shelves to make a profit for the manufactures. I...
Pros: State-Of-The-Art MP3 CD Player. Shockproof design. Loaded with features. Upgradeable firmware. Cons: None.
-Extremely thin 16.7mm. -LCD remote control. Backlight is adjustable with 7 different settings. -Long play time. 23 hours with the included NiMh batteries and the included battery pod. -Aluminum top. Excellent construction. -Easy directory ...
Pros: Incredible design, Flawless performance, FM Tuner, Great remote Cons: Carrying bag is inadequate
The Slimx imp-350 is hands down the best cd/mp3 player on the market today. After pouring through all the reviews on the internet, I decided that I was going to take the plunge and plop down close to $200 USD for the unit. I was not disappointed.
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First, I would like to say that this product can't be beat. The iRiver SlimX is everything you are looking for, and more. I don't think you will want anyone to borrow it for fear of a scratch or worse. The remote gives you so many options, that it is...
Pros: thin , rechargable batteries , clear FM , model , full high technology Cons: its good to be true using this with many high technology function
Imagine the model thet give first touch its realy good thing that people ever find . It doesn`t like player standar but it make our enjoy the clear sound and basic functional.
very helpfull thin model, the rechargable batteries that can bring where...
Pros: Looks good. Great features Cons: Not durable, many problems.
I purchased this unit as a Christmas gift for my girlfriend. The unit was great at the beginning, tons of features, great looks. After 6 months, the unit stopped recognizing disk for no apparent reason. IRiver replaced the unit under warranty with a refurbished unit and a defective remote. Since I had kept the original remote, I didn’t bother with that problem. Well 1 year later, the unit is broken again, same problem. So out I go to get another CD player, this time I will stick to Sony or Panasonic.
Pros: No much skipping Cons: buttons and controls are onerous
I don't know what all the rave is about. My worked fine, but it was a pain to have the battery and the display outside of the player -- feels like some the guts are hanging out of the body. The designer also try to fit too many functions into just a few button and if you push the wrong button the wrong way, it could take a while to recover.
What you need to know about the Skip Protection by blurgerster ,Dec 06 '03
Pros: Lots of useful features, Intuitive controls, Slim size & Cool styling Cons: Poor skip protection for standard audio cd's.
Good product. Thumbs up
Before purchasing I was confused by the contradictions i was reading from reviewers in regards to the skip protection. I decided to purchase the imp350 and I'm very happy with it. My experience is that the skip protection is poor when playing standard audio discs. However, skip protection works very well with mp3 cd's. I believe this is due to the compressed mp3 format allowing most of the song to fit into the imp350's buffer memory. So far while playing mp3s, it has been flawless for me. If you intend to use this product more for standard cd's you might be disappointed but for mp3 cd's it does the trick.
Sure, the remote is a little small but it's clear and well lit. Besides, when it comes to portable electronics, small is a positive.
I hope this has helped you in making your decision.
My iMP-350 saved my sanity by mickeyman62 ,Oct 21 '03
Pros: Great size, looks, sound, and the remote is handy. Cons: Slow to initially start playing MP3s but fine after first track.
I bought my iRiver 350 six months ago and haven't regretted it a bit. It is a must have on my daily hour long bus commute to work. I just kick back and listen to my favorite artists or listen to books on CD and wait for the bus to drop me off. The remote takes a bit of a learning curve but basic function are a snap. The FM turner actually works pretty good, even in a remote area. I can get about 8 hours of MP3 play time on a charge. The ear buds may not be the best but I think they have good sound, even on a noisy bus. The soft bag case is rather simple but does protect the unit. My only complaints are that it can take up to 30 seconds to grab the first MP3 track when I turn it on and that the ear buds are always getting tangled when I put it away. Not much you can do about that.
Best Portable Audio Device Ever. by DPU2002 ,Oct 15 '03
Pros: Rechargable batteries, LCD monitor, MP3 support, upgradable software Cons: A tad bulky for just carrying around
I don't think I could ever live without this machine. I truthfully go everywhere with it. The convenient size, storage space, and amazing features make this player a great buy. I think one of the best features is it's ability to play MP3 formatted files.
Features
- LCD monitor
- MP3 support
- You can update the software on the player
- Battery life of about 15 hours with the battery adaptor
- Rechargable batteries
- Digital radio tuner
This cd player is one of the best values for personal audio. The amount of storage you can get on one CD for mp3s is far worth the value of the player.
This is by far the best CD/MP3 player I have ever used. I would recommend this player to anybody. It looks incredible. Not to mention, the LCD display is great. I can’t find anything wrong with it. I have yet to hear it skip. This player is well worth the money.
The SlimX-iMP 350 works beautifully... by rae2-2_dt3000 ,Nov 12 '02
The SlimX-iMP 350 works beautifully but it is FINE equipment - not recommended for use by careless kids! I recommend users make the effort to read the manual to become familiar with the controller. It doesn't take long before you learn how to operate the unit BY FEEL - great for in-bed nighttime listening. The bud earphones supplied are of good quality but sound is GREATLY enhanced by using high quality earphones instead.
Too bad iRiver hasn't designed some kind of case, other than the (useless) velvet bag supplied, to make the unit convenient to carry. With the external battery pack attached, plus bud or other earphones, you soon have an unmanageable tangle of dangling parts and wires. A firm, padded, custom fitted case to hook on your belt or be used over-the-shoulder would be ideal.
Better than simple MP3/WMA player(max 128MB)This i-river player looks so good you are afraid to scratch it(and you know will),invest in rugged case of some sort,you won't even need to access the player since there is a RC and find a way to protect the latest, cause you can hang it on your clothes which means it's going to get it(bruises).Better talk about the CONS cause these are the only problems, everything else is the BOMB,dig the lighted LCD(blue),multi functions click/scroll buttons(like internet mice)All controls are totally custumizable, which so cool when you are a control freak, and peep this there is sound level meter like in WMP(only L R)easy to skip through songs(jump by 10)easy to program and import Winamp playlists, the volume goes up to 40 and that is loud!!like the extra AA battery pack thing and included NiMH batteries with power adapter.But enough said,buy it!!,buy it!! but write to i-river and tell'em to think about better carring cases for theses "gems"
WY-346 Standard AAA, AA & GumStick Battery Charger Model: WY-346 Brand: Hitech Input: 110V AC 50Hz Charge Current AA/Prismatic: 250mA Charge Current AAA: 100mA Charges 1 or 2 batteries at a time Charge...
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