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

Pros: The next generation iRiver Clix is even sleeker and slimmer than its predecessor, but offers the same unique and intuitive interface and stellar audio quality. This player comes packed with extras such as an FM radio ; a voice recorder ; an alarm ...

Cons: There's no cradle or line-in recording options for the new Clix yet, and iRiver doesn't offer an easy way to get video content for the device

Verdict: The iRiver Clix offers the perfect blend of hot design, desirable features, and stellar sound quality. If you're looking for an alternative to the iPod Nano, this device should top the list.

Review summary: Remember when the click wheels found on portable media players were innovative and unique? Yeah, now they're about as exciting as 3.5-inch floppies. Thankfully, the second generation of Iriver's Clix foregoes this clichd control scheme with a ...

Pros: Click-screen navigation makes scrolling through menu fun (seriously!) ber-slick user interface. Customizable SRS WOW HD settings for remarkably crisp audio, even at painfully loud volumes. Supports MP3, WMA, OGG, Audible books and some subscription ...

Cons: Video software is PC-only and won't convert Quicktime movies. External buttons difficult to press. Drive gets formatted when switching from mass storage device mode to Windows-only MTP mode. Spotty music subscription support - consistently crashed ...

Review summary: The Clix offers an easy-to-read screen and a novel user interface.

Pros: High audio quality Supports many file formats

Cons: Lacks equalizer presets, Expensive

Verdict: For a flash-based audio player, the Clix is a little pricey, but in return it offers a big screen and a generous amount of storage

Pros: Sleek and stylish ; unique, intuitive interface ; nice selection of extras ; good battery life ; priced competitively

Cons: Screen is a magnet for fingerprints ; cradle is sold separately

Verdict: The iRiver Clix is a superbly designed MP3 player that's easy to use and packed with pretty much every feature in the book. If you're looking for a stylish Janus-compatible device and you don't need a boatload of storage, this is your player

Review summary: iRiver didn't have a show floor booth this year. What they did have was a very nice suite at the fabulous Wynn hotel. Never ones to miss the chance to hang out in a suite we could never afford; w...