iRiver Clix2 (4GB, 1st Generation, Black) - Expert Reviews

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Review summary: The first generation clix was a great player with a smooth and easy-to-use interface. The clix2 is different only in that it's even better than its predecessor. The player is very customizable and offers many settings and features - enough to keep ...

Pros: Bright Screen, Better than average battery life, Good Sound Quality, MSC and MTP transfer modes, Smooth and easy to use interface, Many options and features, File tree or database music browsing, Mp3 recording

Cons: Podcasts or Audible, Bookmarking only available for Audible content, Only a single on-the-go playlist, Volume button orientation

Verdict: iRiver pulled in all the options to please everyone, and they wrapped it up unobtrusively in a well organized user interface. The bright screen and eye candy also make it a delight to use. There are a few downsides to the clix2, like the screen ...

Review summary: Are you looking for an MP3 player but don't want to become a Podhead? There are plenty of alternatives out there. Today we review the iRiver Clix, a relatively inexpensive answer to the iPod Nano.