Typical price: £200
What is it: Touchscreen portable media player
What we think: Offers a beautiful design and decent performance, but its features are nothing to write home about
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 28 April 2009
Tags: iriver, low price, portable, firmware, recording
We like:
Gorgeous design; good audio capabilities; impressive battery life; unique touchscreen interface
We don't like:
Relatively inflexible when it comes to video-format support; sluggish touchscreen response; included PC software is nearly useless
CNET UK judgement:
The iriver P7 is like a beautifully crafted concept car with a frustrating lack of horsepower, but the price is compelling and it's prettier than most of its rivals
Full review:
The iriver P7 is an attractive touchscreen portable media player, offered in 8GB (£170) and 16GB (£200) capacities. Like its smaller cousin, the Spinn, the P7 sports an aluminium design and offers music, video, radio and photo playback, as well as voice recording and a text reader. You won't find advanced features such as Bluetooth or Wi-Fi on the P7, but its relatively low price and large, 109mm (4.3-inch) screen make it a tempting purchase for video fans. Continue Reading...
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