Typical price: £75
What is it: Compact MP3 player for sporty types
What we think: The Rio's stopwatch looks and grippy rubber case will appeal to joggers and cyclists. It's big for a 512MB player, but that means you're likely to notice if it flies off during a workout
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 9 May 2005
Tags: Rio, Rio Forge Sport 512Mb, presets, lossless audio, waterproof
We like:
Rubber grips; intuitive on-screen navigation system; clear display
We don't like:
Flakey FM radio recording function; too many buttons
You might also need:
A headphone to phono-plug connector would let you rig this into your hi-fi
CNET UK judgement:
The Rio Forge Sport is a reliable solid-state MP3 player with a couple of extra features a sportsperson might require. It survived the extreme downhill mountain biking trail we took it down, but so, we suspect, would most MP3 players. Nevertheless, if you're a keen athlete the Rio definitely looks the part
Full review:
The Rio Sport is aimed squarely at those of you with gym memberships. To the uninitiated it looks almost exactly like a stopwatch -- its circular face and rubber grips are borrowed from the lowly timekeeping device. Continue Reading...
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