iRiver introduces "SlimX" MP3 CD Player

[gsaldivar]

Check this out...

- Remote control with high-resolution LCD display
- Supports Winamp play list
- Supports ID3 Tags, Audio CD Text and Title Display
- Supports of standard audio CDs, CD-Rs and CD-RW discs
- Supports MP3, WMA and ASF
- Upgradeable firmware for new formats and product features
- Seven preset and one user-defined EQ settings
- Built-in FM tuner

"...As a gesture of our appreciation, for the first 300 purchasers of the iMP-350 SlimX will receive free of charge an iRiver shoulder bag valued at $30.00 (U.S. Currency)

On one final note, to allow our customers the opportunity to purchase the new SlimX product, we have promised consumers the eCommerce page to be open on the 15th of December for pre-orders. Actual shipping of the SlimX product to consumers will begin on December 22nd. Thank you for your interest in iRiver America and the new iMP-350 SlimX! ..."

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[MrHelpful]

<< Slim Design (16.7 mm thick)


Plays standard audio CDs, Enhanced CD, CD Plus, home-made CD-R and CD-RW discs


Supports popular music formats, including MP3, WMA and ASF


Anti-Shock (8 minutes Shock Protection)


Built In Flash Memory


Low Power Consumption (23 hrs./charge with rechargeable batteries & 2 AA batteries)


Supports Multiple Major Languages


Firmware Upgradeable


Large Storage Capacity


Supports ID3 tags and audio CD text, title display


Simple Directory Navigation via Graphic LCD on Remote Control


Powerful Navigation Software


Built in FM Tuner


Backlit Graphic Display on Remote


Adjustable Equalizer (7 Preset & 1 User Defined)

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OMG!!! That looks awesome!

 

[Pabster]

Well, it's that time of year.

Another $199 down the tubes

 

[LucJoe]

How does this thing compare to the Rio SP250? I am looking to get one or the other, and I just don't know which is better suited for me. The smaller size would be nice, but would it be a pain to have that extra controller separate from the player? Also, which one would be more rugged? For exercising and stuff, the SP250 looks like it could take a beating (and it has something like 8 minutes of skip protection). Can anyone suggest which one of these is the better player?

 

[MoleX]

Why in teh world would they not include an AM tuner who wants to listen to FM when you have a Cd with 400+s Mp3'?


**Boggles the mind"

 

[Pabster]

LOL. AM? I haven't listened to an AM Radio in about 10 years.

SlimX is very nice, by the way

 

[Rankor]

I'm wary on the battery consumption. All MP3/CD players eat up batteries like it was M&Ms.

Still, it looks pretty impressive. The LCD display looks a lot like the Rio's SP250 and the earbud phones are exactly the same as the one provided with SP250.

Couldn't wait and grabbed an SP250 at BB when they were priced at $149.

Grab a couple of rechargeable NiMHs .

 

[pmark]

iRiver made the iRiver which Rio just bought from them and repackaged it as their own RioVolt. The RioVolt 250 is just the iRiver2.

The SlimX is iRiver's next mp3 player after the iRiver2. It seems to be basically the same but it smaller.

 

[LucJoe]

Ok, so, this is better than the newest rio volt?

 

[nortexoid]

looks pretty slick..but i too question the battery life...

 

[LucJoe]

Why is everyone questioning the battery life? It says right on there:



<< Low Power Consumption (23 hrs./charge with rechargeable batteries & 2 AA batteries) >>




I'm guessing they include the rechargeables AND the device can recharge them by itself i hope...


My only problem is that Iriver.com shows that they aren't available yet, and at iriveramerica.com when you click on order it brings you to an ip address website. Souds kinda shady

 

[arcas]

I wonder why these guys haven't expanded their line to include a hard drive based player? They certainly seem to have the
portable CD/MP3 player design nailed down. Lack of an OEM to sell to? Seems like there are only so many variations on the
CD-based form-factor that they can produce before everything starts looking the same.