REVIEW: SONICBlue Rio Riot Portable 20 GB MP3 Music Player

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SONICBlue's Rio Riot features a 20 GB drive that stores over 400 complete albums of high-quality music, and the intuitive Rio LogiTrack interface. (Price and Purchase information).

This small, ergonomic digital audio player also features an FM tuner with custom presets, an extra-large backlit LCD, and a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that will last up to 10 hours. The Rio LogiTrack player interface makes it easy to find, sort, and play your favorite songs, while the Rio DJ remembers your favorite songs and creates custom mixes.

The player supports both MP3 and WMA audio files, and comes with Real Jukebox (Windows), MoodLogic (Windows), and Apple iTunes (Mac) audio software for creating and managing audio files on your desktop PC.

The Rio Riot comes with a pair of headphones, carrying case, power adapter, rechargeable battery, a printed guide to getting started and a manual, and audio-management software for PC and Mac. It is compatible with PCs with an available USB port running Microsoft Windows 98, 2000, Me, or XP. It's also compatible with Macs with a USB port running OS 9.1 or later or OS X or later. The Rio Riot is backed by a one-year limited warranty.

Product Features

20 GB drive that stores over 400 complete albums at high-quality
Built-in FM Tuner with custom presets
Extra-large, backlit LCD
Exclusive, Rio LogiTrack interface makes it incredibly easy to find, sort and play your favorite songs
Rio DJ remembers your favorite songs and creates custom mixes
Rechargeable Lithium Ion battery lasts over 10 hours

Technical Specifications
Player Dimensions:

5 3/8" x 3 5/8" x 1 /3/8"
10 oz. (including battery)

LCD Specifications:

2 1/2" x 1 5/8"
240 x 160 (resolution)
EL Backlight

File Support:

MP3 (32kbps - 320kbps CBR, VBR)
WMA (Mid/High supported up to 192 kbps)

Software Included:

Real Jukebox 2.0 (PC)
MoodLogic (PC, evaluation version)
Apple iTunes (Mac)

Box Contents

RioRiot portable digital audio player (includes rechargeable battery)
Headphones
Carrying Case
Power Adapter
USB Cable
Printed Getting Started Guide & Manual
Audio Management Software for PC and Mac

System Requirements
System: PC

Microsoft Windows 98/SE, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Me
USB Port

System: Mac

Mac OS X, 10.1 or later, Mac OS 9.0.4 or later (Mac OS 9.1 or later recommended)
Built-in USB port

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