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Summary: Perfect for exercising
Review: I was given a Rio as a gift, and I really thought I wouldn't use it, but it's been incrediably handy. I now take it with me whenever I go jogging, because, unlike a c.d. player, it never skips. You can also easily move between and within songs, unlike a cassette Walkman. My only problems with it is it takes longer than I thought it would to download songs to the Rio from my computer. Also, it's pretty hard to find free, *good* downloadable MP3s on the Web (you'll get lots of porn sites when you try). But to make a mix from your c.d.s to take on the road with you is great. The battery doesn't last a super long time (about 12 hours I think), but it only takes one. I've recommended the Rio to friends, and I really enjoy mine.
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Summary: wait for the next version
Review: while this is truly great product which I enjoy. The limited playback time hinders the Rio. If your going to have mp3's on your computer it's more convient to use winamp for free then spend 170 for a portable version. It's easier just to hook your audio output to your stereo and make mix tapes, yes tapes then waste your time with the Rio. I suggest waiting for the next portable player with at least 60 min. of playback otherwise, keep to the tapes.
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Summary: cool little music dude
Review: This is a great way to listen to own digital-quality, custom-compilations while on the move. The sound is terrific. It's also small enough to fit in your shirt pocket. The only drawback is that this is model (with the biggest memory) only holds about 16 songs, and you have to go back to your pc to load new ones, which isn't convenient for longer trips. However, you can buy an additional 32mb flash chip. I love mine and it's great for short-term, everyday use.
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Summary: Not nearly as good as a minidisc
Review: i own a mini disc, and have borrowed a rio in the past. i was unimpressed by the rio.only 30 minutes of recording time limits your options. you must record from a PC. you must have the internet to download MP3s, or you must be able to make your own MP3s. and you cannot swap the "discs" or memmory chips out. however, minidisc players, while more expensive, and weigh slightly more, have much more options. you can record from any audio source: 8-track, LP, tape, CD, laserdisc, DVD, TV, DSS tuner, radio, microphone, etc. Discs are more than twice the length of a rio, and at $2-3 are affordable, and can be changed. they can record from CD-MD using an optical cable for perfect CD quality sound. spend the extra money and get a recordable portable MD player. the extra features and advantages far recoup the extra costs.
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Summary: Aqui va una revision en español (para Chile) :
Review: - En el mercado Chileno es muy dificil encontrar un buen producto de audio portatil ,bueno, no se hagan ilusiones este tampoco lo es, les recomiendo a que esperen a que salga (al mercado nacional) la version en CD de reproductores mp3, se imaginan 650 MB de mp3 en un solo CD ? (cerca de 200+ temas), esto existe y el unico inconveniente es que necesitas un grabador de CD y conseguir que alguien te de los mp3's o comprar un cd lleno de estos (si, existen tambien y son Baratos .. es cosa de buscar :)) Eso es todo ... .eot
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Summary: The digital audio "killer app"
Review: One of several first-generation portable MP3 players, the Diamond Rio is among the best. That said, there are a few minor quips that I have about this device... (to be expected with such first-generation technology; the first DVD-ROM drives, for example, were buggy and poor quality, but by now, with third-generation drives avaliable, the standard is much better) 1: The player's LCD doesn't show the ID3 tag (song information such as artist, name, etc.) that popular computer-based players like Winamp do. 2: The parallel-port cable for putting MP3s on the player is slow and not compatible with Macintosh computers (I vouch for USB here). 3: The memory it uses, though small and portable (thinner than a credit card and about a third the size), is very expensive and low-capacity. 4: The volume doesn't get very high. While not a problem with most modern pop and rock music, classical music can be hard to hear when soft. Other than that, this is an excellent toy for audio enthusiasts and the rest of us alike. I recommend it highly.
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Summary: The RIO Rocks
Review: The future of music is here. Fantastic product, I use it in my car with a "tape courier" the same thing that allows you to hook up your portable CD player to your car stereo. I use it to help fall asleep with, in the gym - there's a myriad of different uses.
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Summary: Needs Mac interface
Review: This is a great idea but it is not Mac compatible
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Summary: This box rocks
Review: I've been using my RIO for over two months with no problems and a lot of enjoyment. The availability of 16 and 32 meg flash memory cards makes possible to carry plenty of music in your pocket. I'd recommend this to anyone who wants to take their sounds with them!
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Summary: Great !, .. if only ....
Review: Everyone will love to buy this product, it's great!, MP3 format with a compact size, easy to use, but if only it has a larger memory size it would be a BOMB! I'm still looking for the second generation for this one, with a larger memory and features.
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