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Summary: Does more than you think...
Review: Pros - MP3, WMA, records FM radio and voice, UMS (USB Mass Storage*), user-friendly GUI with green backlight, FM tuner with 20 presets, Duracell AA battery included, "Hold" switch to prevent accidental button-pushing, small sizeCons - Lanyard that comes with the MP3 player is stupid, memory cannot be expanded, uses USB 1.0 (slow if you're used to 2.0), FM Tuner recording quality is sub-par. I received the iRiver iFP-190T as an early Christmas gift. At first I was hesitant to open it, since I had read reviews about how you had to use iRiver's proprietary software (iRiver Manager) to transfer files and how you could not transfer MP3 files from the player to the PC. However, after a quick Google search, I found that you can install a UMS driver for Win2000/XP (not sure about the others), and the UMS driver also allows you to easily convert the .REC files created to .WAV format. Just go to the iRiver web site and do a search for UMS for your player. The directions on the support site are easy to follow as well. Note that you must format your player as FAT in order to configure UMS, so you will end up deleting any files you already have on the player. One thing to note is that if you install the UMS drivers, you won't be able to use the iRiver Music Manager. That's fine for me, since I can now transfer files by drag-and-drop. Again, this is on the web site. After installing the UMS driver on my Win2000 host, I was able to drag-and-drop MP3 and WMA files easily to/from the iRiver. If you make a recording, copy the .REC file to your computer, then right click, and you should see an option to convert your .REC file to .WAV. It's so easy! So far, the sound quality is pretty good. The voice recording was good quality too, but I was recording with the mic pretty close to my mouth. However, the FM recorder seemed to be of pretty poor sound quality. The quality is definitely not as nice as hearing the FM tuner real-time. I use this MP3 player when running, and it works great. I don't like to hang it on the lanyard, but if your shirt has pockets, it fits into the pockets nicely. The "Hold" button also helps prevent accidental button-pushing. *For non-techies out there, UMS allows you to see your iRiver as a removable disk in "My Computer" in Windows. It acts very similar to the floppy disks of yore. You just plug it into your computer's USB port and turn it on (after you install the drivers, of course.)
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Summary: IF FM is important to you and you have $, go for it!!!!
Review: Pros: Amazing Sound, Good FM reception, Very lightweight and small, Good battery Life, superb sound quality, loaded with features, convenient joystick controller, great value Cons: No armband, ear buds not comfortable, feels rather cheap, Included software is very no-frills: no drag & drop, or re-sampling, complicated menu, flimsy chrome colored plastic, lack of beltclip, maybe a larger hard drive but 256 is good enough for me. Summary: I tested a few MP3 players and this one is the best for its size. I personally use these for when I work out and jog. This one is very small and works and sounds great. I was going to get the ipod but then I decided I rather have something smaller and less bulky. The ipod is about 4-5 times larger than this unit and heavier. Plus the ipod is very scratchable due to its shineyness. This one is more durable. Plus it comes with a neck piece so you can put it on your neck. The ipod can hold a ton more mp3s but personally I cant even fill this one up with songs I like. And average song is 5 megs and this unit holds 256 meg. Thats an average of 51 songs (at best quality in MP3)which is 5 hours of songs that you like. To me im not going to listen to this for more than 5 hours so this is perfect. Plus it has a Radio bult in. I was a little skeptical when I bought this product because I never herd of the company but I recommend it to anyone who wants to use this for workign out or anyone who wants somethign very lite and to listen to there mps. I suggest this unit over any other. This unit also plays WMA files which supposivly compresses better than mp3's (supposivly half the size) So you can actually fit 100+ songs on this if you compress with WMA. But personally I keep everythign mp3 so far because I havent filled this unit up yet with songs I like.
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Summary: Poor service at Best Buy
Review: I made the mistake of buying my iFP-390T at Best Buy. I tried to exchange it after 30 days, but Best Buy refused to be helpful in any way. The customer service manager at their Gilroy store told me that they would rather lose a customer than modify their policy. Unbelievable! I should have shopped at Amazon.com!!! (The iRiver product is great!)
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Summary: One word........ Incredible!! The best MP3 player
Review: I Just bougth it 4 days ago. And Im very pleased i had searched for mp3 players for a whole month a decided on this one. When i bought it I could believe the sound quality its just great, I loved the Metal EQ it gives it so much power to your songs!!. Not even my sony CD player gives me this sound.I dont know about others but they gave the armband and case free of charge (maybe the guy got confused). if you dont have the armband and case buy them they're worth it, it'll solve the battery problem i read. I can only say two not so good things
1. It looks cheap (with the case it looks kooler)
2. the earphones are horrible u should buy some new ones. With this size and weight their is no other 256mb Mp3 or at least at this price. The program is easy to handle but u cannot drag files. I havent take it of I have 55 songs most of them more than 6 or 8 minutes long in 128kbps and i coulndt be happier. For all of u who are confused i have somethin to tell u... U wont find something as great as this.
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Summary: Wonderful
Review: I bought this mp3 player to listen to tunes while riding my bike, running, and working out at the gym. It is perfect for that. Its benefits include its light weight and small size, ease of use, and great sound. You will want to buy a good set of headphones to go with it. The earbuds that ships with the player are worthless, at least during any physical activity. Online support from iRiver (firmware, drivers, and software updates, etc...) are prompt and easy to install. It will hold about 5-CDs worth of 128kps mp3 files. I'm not sure I get the advertised 18 hours on one battery. Probably closer to 10 hours, but still acceptable. I am very impressed with iRiver and I suspect this is not the only gadget of theirs I'll own!!
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Summary: Great little MP3 Player - This is the keeper
Review: I've already been through a wretched MPIO2 player that was a gift that lasted all of 3 hours before it was dead. Don't know why it stopped working and I don't care. I returned it to Best Buy, and based on all the MP3 players customer reviews I've read here on Amazon.com, I bought the IRiver player instead - I bought the 256 MB model, but now it's a 390T version - I didn't even see the 195T version. IT'S ABSOLUTELY GREAT! I've had absolutely no trouble downloading my MP3 songs from my hard drive or songs that I downloaded off the internet. It holds about 115 songs, so when I workout at the gym, I never get bored. I haven't even bothered with the free download from iriver.com to make it a portable memory stick. But from what I hear, Iriver is the only one that lets you download any current and future upgrades absolutely free. The only cons so far are the tiny tiny joystick multi-function button. Wish they could have made it bigger or better yet, added a few more buttons to so the joystick doesn't have to do so much. Also, this is a small MP3 player that's NOT designed to hold your whole music collection. I think when I vacation, I will delete about 20 songs and download and audiobook to listen to on the beach. I sure hope that idea works. We'll see, but from what I hear, it will. Thanks Amazon reviewers for helping me pick what seems like a great MP3 player!! I bought the 2-year protection plan just in case, but so far it's GREAT.
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Summary: Does more than you think...
Review: Pros - MP3, WMA, records FM radio and voice, UMS (USB Mass Storage*), user-friendly GUI with green backlight, FM tuner with 20 presets, Duracell AA battery included, "Hold" switch to prevent accidental button-pushing, small size Cons - Lanyard that comes with the MP3 player is stupid, memory cannot be expanded, uses USB 1.0 (slow if you're used to 2.0), FM Tuner recording quality is sub-par. I received the iRiver iFP-190T as an early Christmas gift. At first I was hesitant to open it, since I had read reviews about how you had to use iRiver's proprietary software (iRiver Manager) to transfer files and how you could not transfer MP3 files from the player to the PC. However, after a quick Google search, I found that you can install a UMS driver for Win2000/XP (not sure about the others), and the UMS driver also allows you to easily convert the .REC files created to .WAV format. Just go to the iRiver web site and do a search for UMS for your player. The directions on the support site are easy to follow as well. Note that you must format your player as FAT in order to configure UMS, so you will end up deleting any files you already have on the player. One thing to note is that if you install the UMS drivers, you won't be able to use the iRiver Music Manager. That's fine for me, since I can now transfer files by drag-and-drop. Again, this is on the web site. After installing the UMS driver on my Win2000 host, I was able to drag-and-drop MP3 and WMA files easily to/from the iRiver. If you make a recording, copy the .REC file to your computer, then right click, and you should see an option to convert your .REC file to .WAV. It's so easy! So far, the sound quality is pretty good. The voice recording was good quality too, but I was recording with the mic pretty close to my mouth. However, the FM recorder seemed to be of pretty poor sound quality. The quality is definitely not as nice as hearing the FM tuner real-time. I use this MP3 player when running, and it works great. I don't like to hang it on the lanyard, but if your shirt has pockets, it fits into the pockets nicely. The "Hold" button also helps prevent accidental button-pushing. *For non-techies out there, UMS allows you to see your iRiver as a removable disk in "My Computer" in Windows. It acts very similar to the floppy disks of yore. You just plug it into your computer's USB port and turn it on (after you install the drivers, of course.)
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Summary: SO much better than all the others
Review: I rarely feel compelled to write a review, but just knowing how much better this mp3 player is than the millions out there, I felt I had to let everyone know. I don't want to repeat what everyone else has been writing, but it's all true - the small size, long lasting battery, great sound quality. The screen lets you actually navigate through menus, very easily. And with a voice recorder, FM radio, and the ability to record FM, there's so much to this gadget. I wanted to get an ipod, but this tiny thing had so many features, enough space (55 songs at hi quality) for the music I need to listen to, and was so perfectly small I could take it anywhere without fear of dropping or losing it. I know there is a new model coming out, but I would recommend getting this one for the price. I've tried many other players, and this one makes them seem [bad]
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Summary: Power Packed Device!
Review: I highly recommend the iRiver 190T for anyone interested in a first MP3 player. I spent a few minutes getting aquainted with the features and was up and running with downloaded MP3 songs and recorded FM radio. Excellent price for all the features it comes with. I recommend downloading the Firmware update from iRiver.com and reviewing how to transfer files from Windows Media Player. Sound quality is excellent via the included earphones. An AA battery comes with the device so no need to run out to WalMart and buy one. iRiver got it right on this one!
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Summary: Excellent flash MP3 player!!!
Review: After I returned the US Logic to the CompUSA, I just bought the iRiver iFP-390T at Best Buy with the cash for returned the US Logic. I returned the US Logic because the transfer speed is too slow. It takes me like 60 to 120 seconds to read the full information of all songs on the US Logic MP3 player when I connect it to my computer, it also take like 60 seconds to download a CD to the US Logic. After I bought the 256MB iRiver at Best Buy, I opened the package when I get home, then I installed the installation CD that came with it, and then I connect the iRiver to my computer and downloaded a couple of songs to my MP3 player. When I listen to the music on my iRiver, the sound quality works great, and it also displays the song title and the artist name while it's playing the current song. The memory size is 256MB, that's enough to hold like 240 songs at 32kbps. The only problem about this MP3 player is my girlfriends, like Kaylene, Christina, Chantay, Victoria, Danielle, Ashley Brown, Whitney, Sarah, and April, they won't let me bring this with me when I'm going out with them or going to their house. Because I'm there to talk, socialize, and pay attention to the girls. If these girls catch me listen to my iRiver when I'm around them, guess what? They'll take it away from me. So I better not bring it with me when I'm around girls, but I can bring it with me when I'm around the boys.
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