Incredible sound!
Written: Nov 13 '04
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Pros: Incredible sound! Great FM radio. Small size, long battery life and 17 hours of music!
Cons: For men: small armband. Confusing directions. Non-user friendly software.
The Bottom Line: All the reviews are right- the sound of this player is great! It is small and solid and the perfect choice for running or the gym.
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| sierrateacher's Full Review: iRiver iFP-795 (512 MB) MP3 Player |
I started running a few months ago. I wanted an MP3 player so I could run to my favorite songs. Trying to decide which MP3 player to buy was worse than choosing a digital camera! I tried to prioritize what I wanted to do with the player and with that list in hand I started doing my research.
My MP3 priorities:
-Superior sound quality
-Quality electronics that will last
-Ease of operation (I don't know thing 1 about MP3
technology)
-Large memory capacity (I wanted to hold lots of music)
-FM tuner with good reception capabilities
I enjoy listening to FM radio- once that made my priority list, the field of possible MP3 players narrowed.
Things about the iRiver iFP-795 that I love:
The sound quality is extraordinary. My running workouts are "my music time" now- the running is almost secondary. The supplied "earbud" type headphones work just fine for me and while I'm running I forget that I have them on.
I had read complaints about the USB port cover being "cheap", but to me the entire unit seems well constructed and sturdy. It has a large, easy to read blue screen that displays songs, settings, etc. There seems to be no function that can't be modified. There are many more options and settings than I will ever take the time to use.
Controls are intuitive. I am only average with computer skills, but I was able to open the package and immediately play some preloaded sample songs without looking at the directions.
About the directions- I think they are poorly written. They are long and complicated and the "quick guide" shows me screens that don't match up to what my computer shows me. (I am using Windows 98 and that could be the problem.) I also tossed the software. I spent hours trying to use it to load songs on the player. Finally, I just used Windows Media Player and it only took me 5 minutes to load 15 songs with no trouble at all. Again, this is my first MP3 player-I strongly suspect the problems may be with me- but if you are new to MP3 technology, or you are "iffy" with your computer troubleshooting skills, I would skip the iRiver software and go straight to Windows Media Player.
Another great feature is the Hold button. I get the unit playing and then set the hold button- it prevents the accidental engagement of any of the controls- I can throw the unit in a pocket or stuff it down my jog bra and it is bombproof.
My favorite features: the sound quality. The FM sound quality (plus STRONG reception of stations). The ability to control functions like length of time screen stays lit, etc. The small size (not much bigger than the one required AA battery!). Battery life is very good (20-30 hours?). Great case that protects entire unit but allows easy operation. Warranty: 1 year! much better than some other units. Ease of operation (with Windows Media Player) even for a 47 year old non-computer-wise female!
Some concerns: the armband would not fit a man's arm unless he was extremely thin. The direction are not well written. The "quick guide" quickly frustrated me. The software was useless to me.
If you want a unit to use for running that has great storage (512 MB for 17 hours of music) I would highly recommend the iRiver iFP-795.
Recommended:
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Amount Paid (US$): 175.00
Recommended for: Athletes - Lightweight and Portable, Perfect for the Gym
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Member: Diana Smout
Location: Truckee, CA, USA
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Teacher with too many hobbies: photography, traveling hiking, biking, skiing, backpacking, music and writing.
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