Mpio FL100 (256 MB) MP3 Player

Pros: Small size, light weight, long playback time
Cons: A bit fragile, belt strap is awkward

The first thing I thought when I saw the MPIO FL-100 256 mb Mp3 player was - "wow... shiny!". And that it is - the surface of the unit is literally a mirror.

I was pleased to see that it was even smaller than I thought it would be when I...

Pros: Small, lightweight, plays very clearly
Cons: Confusing manual, hard to use/hard to transfer files

After reading many reviews on MP3's, I finally decided to get this model. It has many pluses, like expandability, a built-in radio player, and small lightweight size. But it is the furthest thing from intuitive and even with the instruction manual and ...

Pros: Price, sound quality, SD Slot, feature-packed, firmware upgrade
Cons: No drag-and-drop, lousy software, flimsy

I lost my RIO Carbon during a recent business trip (see review h ttp://www.epinions.com/content _177647816324) and I spent a week looking for a replacement HD-based player. I ended up buying another Carbon but in the ...

Pros: Small, inexpensive, high capacity, features. Upgradeable firmware.
Cons: Weak low-range. Various software quirks.

I had wanted an MP3 player for a while. I wanted one that was solid-state (no moving parts, so hard ...

Pros: Beautiful gadget; great sound; incredible functionality; expandable storage; can record FM radio; intuitive menu layouts
Cons: Fingerprints easily; fragile; poor signal; fickle buttons; no "random mode"; tech support virtually nonexistent

The FL100 has an incredible amount of functionality packed into its wee frame, but boasts an equal number of flaws. It's the one gadget I loathe almost as much as I love. (check out the mp3 player at http://mpio.com/goods/fl100.ph p) Design ...

Pros: Slick little gadget, nice display, lightweight, upgradeable, expandable memory slot.
Cons: Thin sound, poor headphones, awkward strap, HORRIBLE software.

I purchased this device for use while walking and working out in the gym. My goal was simple: to have enough variety of music on hand to keep from getting bored while working out. I added a 256 SD card to bring the total up to 512MB, about enough size ...

Pros: Good Sound, Small, good battery life, FM, SD expansion
Cons: User interface could be more intuitive

Been looking for several years to make the leap. Played with several players in the stores. Bought ...

Pros: wma,expandable,small
Cons: spring loaded jogger control, not a usb drive

Onlyidleft's review is right on target but I thought I'd add my other thoughts.

The player plays both MP3 and WMA files and I've found that 64kbps WMA results in better sounding music for the same size file. Encoding at 64kbps wma the built in...

Pros: Compact size, generous memory, FM radio, Nice leather case (with reservations)
Cons: Poorly translated Korean to English manual, Leather case causes buttons to malfunction

I just bought the mpio FL 100 256mb to replace my Rio S10. I was quite happy with the S10 although i ...

Pros: very compact, combines built-in FM and recording, extensible memory, upgradeable software
Cons: unreliable FM reception, navigation control doesn't handle easily, small display, poor Linux integration

The FL100 is a fairly small, yet expandable MP3 player with a slick metal case. My priorities when s ...

Pros: Small and light, Nice sound, Easy control, Upgradeable firmware
Cons: Poor random mode, memory only extendable to 384MB

I bought FL100 256MB player on this February. And I used almost every working days for about six months and so far almost no problem at all. The sound quality is great. (I'd recommend to upgrade to better headphone if possible although the earphone with t ...

Pros: expandable memory, looks nice, external AAA battery, voice recorder, fm radio, price
Cons: durability, tech support, earphones, battery life

this mp3 was great while it lasted, with all the functions like fm radio, voice recording, expandable memory, upgradeable firmware, and a mirror! the price i bought this mp3 was 169.99 canadian, total 195.49 including taxes. its was a pretty good ...

Pros: Sleek design, expandable, great FM tuner.
Cons: Manual was terribly translated, included case doesn't allow access to buttons.

When I first purchased this player I spent a ton of time reviewing other players (iRiver 190t, ...

Pros: Expandable Memory, Lightweight
Cons: Plastic a bit flimsy

I was looking for an MP3 player for the gym but also wanted something that could hold a good chunk o ...

Pros: Looks and performs GREAT, Long battery life, EASY to use
Cons: Carrying case is awkward

I bought this player about a week ago and though I haven't had it very long I did have enough time t ...