Typical price: £99
What is it: 2GB flash-based MP3 and video player with built-in speaker
What we think: Stylish MP3 player with a great range of features, but a clunky mechanical scroll wheel
Average user rating
8.0
excellent
Average user rating from 2 users
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iRiver X20 user reviews
May 5, 2007
Posted by: RICHARD Moffat
"Perfect for me"
What I like:
WMA format, not an IPOD, sound quality (with Sennheiser headphones), ease of use
What I don't like:
No AC charger supplied with player. Not able to find a maufacturer website that has any info on product and accessories!
Review:
Needed to replace my battered RIO Carbon. Thought I would get a Creative Zen but product felt clunky and not very durable. Passing through Hong Kong found this gem. Easy to use, small enough to slip into a pocket and sound quality (albeit with non-Iriver headphones) excellent. WMA file format ideal as straight transfer from RIO. Does not feel as if it has the same tough quality as the RIO, but nonetheless a worthy successor. Extra 3Gb space welcome. Great value for money exceptional. The 8Gb model in Hong Kong cost under £110.
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