MP3 PLAYER TOP CHOICE

CNet.com	8/10
PC World	#2 of top 5 picks;4 out of 5 stars
PC Magazine	4 out of 5
Consumer Reports	Very Good
Wired	3.5 out of 5
Amazon	3/5 (based on 200 reviews)

 

What the Critics are saying about the Rio

Ease of Use: very ease to use

Design: good for people who are left handed; buttons are easy to use and press

Software: Windows based

Sound Quality: Rio is now owned by Denon Marantz, a high-end audio company. Quality is the highest priority and absolutely great

Connectivity: can use Windows media

Batteries: around 15 hours

Value: line-in recording (allows you record directly from cd player or stereo)

Downside: no inline remote control

Comments: "This is the new player of choice for audiophiles and geeks." cnet.com

Music Downloads		File Formats		Transfer with Media Players
	Napster		MP3		Napster
	iTunes		AAC		iTunes
	Streamwaves		WMA		Windows Media Player
	RealPlayer		RA		RealPlayer
	eMusic		OGG		Musicmatch
	BuyMusic		WAV		Winamp
	MusicRebellion				Rio Music Manager
	Wal-Mart
	Audio Lunchbox
	Audible
	Live Downloads
	Musicmatch
	Bleep

compatibility chart credit to MP3.com