Rio 600 32 MB Digital Audio Player (MP3/WMA)

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Summary: does what its supposed to do
Review: the backpack supplied does not really snap into place..you must always use the supplied case to insure that it does not fall off..supplied earphones are a little awkward (the ones that wrap and hang on the outside of your ear) but the unit itself works great..buttons laid out nicely. Great supplied software also...

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Summary: This is Probably The Worst MP3 Player Ever!!!
Review: I got this mp3 player as a birthday present and i was really excited because i had wanted one. The software had a lot of problems resulting in a lot of changes to my computer system. Some of the songs i had wouldn't load on to the mp3 player even though they were in mp3 format and the songs i could get to load would skip and were very bad quality. The power switch which controls on/off/hold functions fell out almost every time i used it, and if you have seen this mp3 player you know that the switch is pretty small. So after i took off the backpack and opened up the mp3 player i had to get out my tweezers and carefully place the switch plate back on to the actual switch that is about the size of a pinhead. Not Very fun since music is my life and i bring my mp3 or Cd player every where i go. So, if you are considering this mp3 player, DON'T BUY IT!!

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Summary: Rio 600 pretty nice
Review: This is a really nice little MP3 player. I take mine with me to the gym all the time and havent had any problems with it. The software is pretty easy to install, I also have WIndows XP and didnt have any problems. The songs transfer fast. I had it working within a few minutes out of the box. It is user friendly. I wish it had alttle more memory but you can buy expansion backpacks for them. The batteries seem to last for a pretty long time. This is a nice first mp3 player.

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Summary: Not Good at ALL!
Review: I think that this player is not good, i am 13 years old, and i wanted this player so bad!!! When i got is it worked for a day, then broke, it ruined my weekend. I soon got another one, because i thought the first one was defective, it once again did the same thing, after i finished crying my mom bought online, a different type. She bought a Nomad 64MB, i have never been happier, i love it, and even though it cost a little bit more, it was worth it. Dont buy it.

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Summary: Improvement over the Rio 500
Review: I was the happy owner of a Rio 500 until about two months ago when I left it on top of my car when I was putting my daughter in the carseat. I drove off and haven't seen it since. Oops. It took me this long to get back into the market for an MP3 player. When I did, I found that the Rio 500, which I was generally happy with despite a few quirks, was no longer available. I read the reviews and decided to go with the Rio 600. It's a choice I'm glad I made. It's sturdier than the 500, has better volume control, and the controls are easy to access and use. The major selling point for me, over the Rio 800, however, was the use of a standard AA battery. The Rio 800 uses a rechargable battery, which is, in theory, a great way to go. However, I've found the power on such items always runs out at the most inconvenient times. With the Rio 600, I simply carry a spare AA battery in my pocket at all times and I'm covered for many, many hours of listening; I've found I get 11 to 14 hours out of a single battery. There's no question that I'd recommend this sturdy little player to other listeners with the following caveat: When you receive it, go purchase a cheap pair of in-the-ear headphones from any electronics store, they'll give you better sound and in my opinion are far more comfortable. And happy listening.

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Summary: Love it!
Review: I got this for Christmas 2K, and have been pleased with it since... I quickly figured out that if you convert your mp3z into WMA files you can get almost twice as many songs on there... I can sometimes get up to 20. Though it has the capacity for one battery, it sure lasts quite a while. Sometimes the battery just dies on me though, it'll say it's at 70% and then just die. <shrug> The rubbery coating on the outside has started peeling, so it looks kinda ghetto now, but I love it when I'm working out, or walking to school.

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Summary: no problem with it.
Review: The audio quality is exceptional. It is small and rugged. I have had not a single problem with it so I am wondering if the other reviewers are high or something. One reservation I have with it is the cost. At like ($) they could have at least included the battery charger feature that is available in the BackPack upgrades. It could not have added much to the manufacturing cost, I don't think, except maybe dip their profit margin a fraction. The other reservation I have is the curvy body. I like my electronics hard and straight and this design is a little too fruity for me (Stupid Apple Computer!). Also there are some annoying quirks. If you pause it and don't play for like a minute, it turns itself off.... Overall this is an good unit but terribly short on features.

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Summary: Be careful replacing the battery!!!
Review: I am a parent of a 16 year old. Last Christmas I bought her a Rio 600. She is an avid sports player, and the Rio seemed like a good solution that would allow her to listen to music while practicing. The Rio worked well for about the first 60 days, and then all of a sudden it didn't work. We contacted the manufacturer, and they told us that we would have to send the Rio along with $100 dollars in order to fix it. Come on! I took the Rio to a friend of mine that is an electronics wizard to see if he could do something with it. He reported back that one of the gold pins that is located in the battery unit was bent, and it had pushed out the female side. It couldn't be fixed. I am really disappointed with the design of the Rio. The target population is teenagers, and I really wonder what would possess a company to think that most teenagers could be careful with such a delicate part. Maybe they were counting on it breaking?

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Summary: I really enjoy the RIO 600
Review: I think this item is fantastic! and the fact you can upgrade it is pretty cool. In my case I wanted the 64mb model, but it was too pricey at the time i really wanted a player so i went for the lower model and then found out I could upgrade it and I thought that was really cool. The RIO model of mp3 players is great and sooo easy to use. I encourage any person who enjoys mp3's to get a RIO player because they are simple and you can change the faceplates,which is great if your not into blue.

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Summary: Unless you love headaches, go look at another MP3 player
Review: One word sums up this player: unreliable. It is very temperamental. Some days it'll work fine, while others it will just turn off by itself with no provocation. It's not funny when you are in the middle of a song, then having to turn the switch to off and then backs to on, then pressing the fwd button until you reach the point you want. I've only had one problem with a song not downloading properly, so it's not a major problem with my unit. A battery will last a good day, two to three with moderate playtime. However, Rio could've found a better place to put the battery. Every time I replace the battery, I'm afraid of breaking the golden pins on the battery side of the unit. Overall, if you want a really good investment for your dollar, don't buy this product. Go look somewhere else.