The Clix 2 -- officially called Clix 2nd Generation -- is the younger brother to the hugely successful and highly rated Clix. Even now, the Clix sits in CNET.co.uk's MP3 channel with one of the highest ever scores.
The navigation system of the original Clix was almost as revolutionary as the iPod's Click Wheel, and it sat upon a feature-packed device that worked incredibly well. Now this second-gen model has a special 'Red Line' edition that also boasts an 8GB capacity. It's pricey, though, at around £180.
Design
The new Clix is so attractive, it actually looks slightly edible.
There are no visible buttons on the front -- instead, the front itself acts as a four-way button. Pushing the screen in any of four directions allows you to navigate through the various menus of the Clix, and it's incredibly easy to use. It's also very refreshing not to be fiddling around with small buttons or poor Click Wheel imitations. The red 'go-faster' stripe that now runs around the edge of the player adds an extra stylish touch to an otherwise all-black device.
Are there any downsides to the design of the new Clix? Only a couple. It's slightly difficult to see the buttons on the side, and the player feels distinctly breakable. The gap between the body of the player and the screen gives the feeling that the screen is breaking off. It's not though, so it just takes a little getting used to.
Features
The 56mm (2.2-inch) screen on the new Clix is sharper than Paul Merton's wit, and menus, photos and videos are crisp and rendered with vivid colour. There's an option to change the main menu's background to one of several attractive themes, the most seductive of which on the original second-gen Clix was a beautiful, brightly coloured and animated rendition of what could be mistaken for a close-up of Saturn's rings. A new metallic theme is included with the 8GB Red Line edition that looks arguably more professional than any other theme included with the player.
The menu system itself is completely foolproof and simple to browse. Clicking the screen in the direction you wish to travel is all you need to do. It's intuitive and simple enough for a child or an ageing grandparent to master in seconds.
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wanbo 9 March 2009
Good: Absolutely Everything
Bad: At the time I got it nothing but now i need more memory
Comment: This player is the best I have ever seen or had. What more can I say. The only thing that can better it will be the next clix.
Cols_Ears 13 February 2009
Good: Great Screen, intuitive navigation, weighs next to nothing
Bad: Not compatible with MAC OS
blackleg 11 January 2008
Good: Ogg Vorbis support, open source games and navigation. Perfect sound quality, brilliant display.
Bad: Potential to get scratched easily if you don't buy protective covers.
Comment: I was looking for an MP3 player that supported a good range of file formats including Ogg Vorbis. This was the thing that caught my eye in the shops although when i picked it up in the shops the screen felt like a see-saw and it put me off briefly cause i thought it was badly built. Then when i switched it on i realised it was the method of navigating where the faceplate is actually a 2-axis rocker switch. Even though it's more a more expensive player, it's far better value than the iPod nano which is what my mates got at the time. You're not restricted to WMP or iTunes either, which i liked because i use neither and would detest using anything like that. Another thing I found once i'd bought it was that there are a good range of free Flash games/themes made by Clix enthusiasts in Korea (where i believe it's very popular) available to download on various sites and this is something you simply don't get with the big brands. The attention to detail is impressive too, if you connect it to your computer you can decide whether it goes into transfer only or if you can still play music while it recharges of the USB connection -- Wallpaper changes colour through day to day -- Alarm buzzer and music alarm -- comprehensive Now Playing info screen with next track caption -- small dedicated volume adjustment buttons that still work even when Hold is on -- a wide depth of volume range level that goes quiet enough to sleep to. Overall there's every little thing on this gadget that i'd like from a music player so that's why it gets a perfect from me.
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