iRiver Clix 2GB - Expert Reviews

Review summary: To my mind all types of players today feel uncomfortable themselves - on one hand mobile phones are winning their positions; it seems like mobile phones absorbed all thinkable and unthinkable functional and on the other hand players can be also defeated b

Review summary: The unit's 'D-click' control system borders on genius

Pros: Operating system; Great sound quality; Ingenious control system

Cons: Small screen; Block noise

Verdict: Not only does the Clix make great use of a burgeoning display technology, but it also boasts some unusual features, a terrific control system and decent sound quality

Review summary: Better known for its MP3 players, it was only a matter of time before iRiver branched out into PMPs. The company clearly favours the 'small is beautiful' approach. The Clix 2 is a tiny, lightweight device that can be slipped into a pocket without spoiling

Pros: Pleasantly compact, High-quality screen, Good audio quality

Cons: 4:3 screen, Video needs to be converted

Verdict: An attractive and high-quality device but loses ground because of its screen

Review summary: The successful Clix 2 has now incorporated a red 'go-faster' stripe that adds a stylish touch to an already sleek and sophisticated player. Even better, the Red Line has doubled in capacity -- now an 8GB version -- so videos won't take up too much room in

Pros: Great design; intuitive and easy-to-use controls; lightweight; animated backgrounds; high-quality video; excellent sound

Cons: Very expensive; screen feels as though it's coming loose from the player; no line-in recording

Verdict: Quite simply the finest flash-based MP3 player you can buy at the moment -- the second-generation Clix is feature-packed, easy to use and boasts stunning aesthetics, though it comes at a hefty price. If you can afford an iPod nano killer, look no further