Typical price: £150
What is it: Flash-based MP3 and video player with mechanical navigation wheel
What we think: Generally a solid performer, but not without its share of issues
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 11 August 2008
Tags: iriver, iRiver Spinn, touchscreen, photo gallery, brightness
We like:
Sound quality; amazing screen; great audio file format support; stereo Bluetooth; intuitive controls
We don't like:
Not easily usable one-handed; memory not expandable; average battery life; mechanical wheel only takes on some navigational control
Also known as:
iRiver Spin; iRiver U30
You might also need:
Better earphones
CNET UK judgement:
There's no doubt the Spinn is a decent player, with great audio format support, a superb screen for watching video and excellent sound quality. But it's not without its share of issues
Full review:
iRiver broke up its marriage with tradition when creating the popular Clix's D-Click navigation system, using the screen itself as a four-way button. And the Korean company has done away with convention once again with the hotly anticipated Spinn. Continue Reading...
iRiver Spinn History
7 Aug 2008 in Crave
Photos: Hands-on with the iRiver Spinn
We've got our hands on the iRiver MP3 player you've all been waiting for -- the iRiver Spinn. And yes, your excitement was very well-placed
30 May 2008 in Crave
iRiver Spinn: Juicy new details and launch info
We've heard nothing from iRiver since CES, but deets of its Clix 2 successor -- the Spinn -- have come into Crave's hands and we're extremely excited about this slick new MP3 player
10 Jan 2008 in Crave
iRiver Spinn: Korean knob-centric PMP
Our final pick of iRiver's new products is the Spinn -- a PMP with a brand-new twiddly knob control system. Curious? So were we
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