Sonic Blue Rio S35 128MB MP3 Player

Pros: small, lightweight, easy to use, doesn't skip, cute,
Cons: no rechargeable battery, headphones crackle sometimes, cost of memory cards

I wanted a portable mp3 for the gym. Although I would like to have my whole music collection at my fingertips, every other machine I tried was too heavy, or had only a neck band etc.
This machine is PERFECT. It is small, lightweight, clips to your...

Pros: Won't Skip, Great Size and Great Sound.
Cons: Expensive memory & buggy software

I bought this unit to replace my Sony mini-disc but it it's not that good. It's very good if you want a skip free unit for the gym but be mindful that the radio gets virtually no reception indoors. I can hold a total of 4 hours at 128 quality mp3 with...

Pros: Nice lcd, FM radio & stopwatch, sturdy, great sound, intuitive menu.
Cons: FM reception, headphones.

I traded in my Creative Nomad MuVo for the Rio S35S, with no regrets - and I'm one tough customer to please. Sonicblue may have had trouble with a few players in the past but this doesn't make all their products bad.

THE GOOD: Full-featured...

Pros: Very small, light weight, durable, 128MB upgradeable to 256MB.
Cons: CUSTOMER SERVICE is non-existent! BUY AT YOUR OWN RISK! Also, the headphones fit weird.

I was very excited to receive my Rio. I had researched the latest MP3 players and the Rio s35s appeared to be one of the better models of a fairly reasonable price. The software was very easy to load and I transfered my music to my Rio without a hitch....

Pros: FM tuner, good memory,digital skip free music
Cons: the WORST sounding headphones

I have the S30S witch has 64mb memory instead of 128mb.Otherwise its identical in features.Great player and I LOVE IT!!However the weak link would DEFINITLY be the headphones.They the sporty style that wrap around each ear.They are comfortable and...

Pros: 1) Size and memory.
Cons: 2) Terrible Headphones (Didn't work) 3) FM Reception is non-existent indoors.

I like the actual player; however, the product should not be shipped with headphones, since they either don't work (in my case), or sound terrible. Secondly, you need to be outdoors to get any kind of signal with the FM tuner.

Customer...

Pros: Small, expandable, arm-band, FM tuner, good online support community, frequent software updates
Cons: Directory system for tracks needs work, awful headphones, not available at local stores

In truth I'm not the user of this device, but purchased it for my wife. She runs long distances and wanted a device to use while working out. We were not looking for a massive-capacity player, but 128MB seemed about right for most of her purposes....

Pros: Compact and Very Portable, Good Looking, Easy to Use, Sounds Great
Cons: Earphones, Radio Quality, Expensive

Website states:

"Whether you're a weekend warrior or a serious athlete, good music can motivate you. The Rio S35S gives you up to four hours of skip-free music in a rugged, durable player. A large, backlight display lets you easily navigate by...

Pros: Small, stylish, rugged, easy to use, GREAT for workouts!
Cons: Headphones malfunctioned straight out of box, but who cares?

This is my first portable MP3 player, and I needed something that would be suited for my workout. Truth be told, I couldn't be happier! The software it came with makes it incredibly easy to rip songs from your CD collection, fix their ID tags, and upload...

Pros: Well made and easy to use
Cons: nothing

Rio Sport 128MB Digital Music Player with FM tuner. Whether you're a weekend warrior or a serious athlete, good music can motivate you. The Rio S35S gives you up to four hours of skip-free music in a rugged, durable player. A large, backlight display...

Pros: Size, Functions, Ease of Use, Upgradeable memory
Cons: Button are TOO easy to pause/stop by accident, Ear phones are NOT comfortable

The two main reasons I purchased this unit was for using at the gym and while skiing. At the gym it's great, I can tune into the televisions with the FM Tuner, or use the MP3 for my own personal music. I used it this past weekend for skiing. The...

Pros: Small, expandable, lightweight, relatively rugged, well thought-out display, am/fm flexibility, and efficient power use.
Cons: No am/fm or voice recording. Accepts rechargeable batteries, but doesn't allow recharging while in unit.

I remember, as a child, going to a local retailer and spending $100 on a "portable" music system. I may be giving away my age, but it was a 7lb. am/fm radio with 8-track player that required 8 D-cell batteries when not plugged into an 110v outlet. Having...

Pros: Great for listening to those MP3's while working out (or out working)
Cons: None really; only minor gripes about battery and headphones

The Sonic Blue S35S is what you want if you are looking for a small, lightweight, and durable MP3 player. It has a 128 MB memory card, which means it is by definition skip free and holds about two hours' worth of CD-quality music (bitrate: 128 kbps)....

Pros: light,compact ,produces better than the average player sound,You don't expect Ipod for this price..
Cons: You don't expect Ipod for this price.. cheap plastic parts, 256mb ram would be better

It's very convenient to carry around and when you do any physical activity . It is also very user-friendly and downlading songs from your computer is a breeze with the provided software.Lightweight and very good sound. I find the controls such as...

Pros: Innovative Design; intuitive menu system; expandable memory; integrated FM radio; good for exercise
Cons: Inconsistent radio reception

The Player
The S35S has rubberized case and asymmetrical, ergonomic shape and at 2.5 by 2.75 by 0.8 inches and 2.2 ounces it is very portable and convenient to carry around. The player comes with over-the-ear headphones that are comfortable...