Iriver H10 20GB Unbiased Review

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PRODUCT REPORT

The Iriver H10 is a hard-drive based Mp3 player offering 20GB of space, enough even for those with a numerous music collection.

A 1.8 inch TFT color screen displays your photos in crystal clarity, and the integrated text viewer is perfect for reading books or essays, while traveling.

The H10 features a FM radio and built in microphone, with 3 quality settings to choose from. It also has a timer that can be used to program the player to record radio programs.

Boasting a high grade aluminum case, the Iriver H10 is solid, yet it retains an elegant look.

Iriver offers a standard 1 year warranty.

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FEEDBACK & REVIEWS

Rating:

" I am generally impressed with the performance and sound on the player."

Portion of actual user comment on amazon.com

"...everything worked fine out of the box, and the construction of the player is solid"

Portion of actual user comment on cnet.com

"battery life was short, and the machine was prone to locking up and required frequent resets."

Portion of actual user comment on amazon.com

Using the Iriver H10 is made complicated by the navigation touchpad, and users find it difficult to browse their music library without wasting a lot of time.

On the other hand, users like the color screen and the large memory capacity of the Iriver H10. The FM tuner has good reception and the built in microphone produces equally good results.

Sound quality is good, and the H10 offers an equalizer and SRS Wow features.

Unfortunately, the H10 has been reported to freeze at random times and only resetting it can make the player work again.

Also, problems with Rhapsody and reportedly expired licenses have made the player frustrating to use for some users.

The Iriver H10 has received mixed reviews from its users. While some can live with its freezing problems, and like the player for its high capacity, nice screen and FM radio, others simply can not move past its faults.

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PRODUCT DETAILS

Company Info:

iriver (formerly iRiver) is a brand and division of ReignCom, manufacturer of digital audio players and other portable products. They typically include USB mass storage, or the Media Transfer Protocol, multiple codecs, FM tuners, recording capabilities, and upgradeable firmware.

They are headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.

Product features:

Digital music player/recorder with a 1.8-inch, 20 GB hard drive for more than 330 hours of audio (128 kbps)

Compatible with MP3/WMA audio files, JPEG image files, and even TXT documents for light reading

1.8-inch full-color TFT LCD supports up to 260,000 colors, rendering your favorite digital photos with breathtaking clarity

Integrated Microsoft Windows Media Player 10 simplifies media management

Internal battery gives you about 16 hours of continuous playback between charges

Technical Details:

Supported Formats: JPEG

Supported Formats: MP3

Supported Formats: WMA

Supported Formats: TXT

Internal Storage: 20GB

Display Type: Color LCD

Interface: USB 2.0

Power Source: Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery

Dimensions: 102.3" x 61" x 21.7"