Rio Volt SP250
Fry's Electronics:
$129.99-30 MIR = $99.99 (+tax)
CNET Editors Choice..
Copy of review off CNet
This portable MP3 CD player sets the new gold standard for features and performance.
The good: Rechargeable batteries; excellent navigation and display; wired remote; FM tuner.
The bad: Can't search songs by genre or year.
By Ken Feinstein, September 12, 2001, 12:00 AM PDT
With the original Rio Volt, Sonicblue set the standard for portable MP3 CD players in terms of features and performance. It was then surpassed by the TDK Mojo, which has better antiskip protection. But now, Sonicblue has countered with our new favorite MP3 CD player, the Rio Volt SP250. This device adds useful features such as a built-in FM tuner, rechargeable batteries, and eight-minute skip protection. The Rio Volt SP250 may not be cheap, but its clever design, ease of use, and handy extras such as a leather carrying case make it well worth the money.
Cheapest I found online was $145-30 MIR plus shipping.... you can get it refurbished for cheaper though.. but this way you still got a decent warranty.
Fry's Electronics:
$129.99-30 MIR = $99.99 (+tax)
CNET Editors Choice..
Copy of review off CNet
This portable MP3 CD player sets the new gold standard for features and performance.
The good: Rechargeable batteries; excellent navigation and display; wired remote; FM tuner.
The bad: Can't search songs by genre or year.
By Ken Feinstein, September 12, 2001, 12:00 AM PDT
With the original Rio Volt, Sonicblue set the standard for portable MP3 CD players in terms of features and performance. It was then surpassed by the TDK Mojo, which has better antiskip protection. But now, Sonicblue has countered with our new favorite MP3 CD player, the Rio Volt SP250. This device adds useful features such as a built-in FM tuner, rechargeable batteries, and eight-minute skip protection. The Rio Volt SP250 may not be cheap, but its clever design, ease of use, and handy extras such as a leather carrying case make it well worth the money.
Cheapest I found online was $145-30 MIR plus shipping.... you can get it refurbished for cheaper though.. but this way you still got a decent warranty.