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

Review summary: The U10 is a stunner with FM radio, solid build and the trusty endurance of 34-hour battery life

Pros: Fantastic looks. Great controls, to rival the Nano

Cons: May feel like an Apple opposer for no reason other than that it's just as good

Award: Editor's Choice!

Review summary: Think of pop queen Pink's unique combo of sass, good looks and smarts. The iRiver Clix is the portable audio equivalent.

Pros: Unique, elegant design, Simple menu navigation, Long battery life

Cons: Limited native video format support, Relatively low storage capacity, Some features require Media Player 11

Verdict: The Clix takes a sleek and unique design, overhauls the brain behind it, and comes back with a winning player.

Review summary: The iRiver produces crystal clear output and if you crank up the volume can get very loud. Its LCD screen is a gem too and produces vibrant photos and videos. MPEG-4 video playback is also smooth, though in order for your videos to be playable on the ...

Verdict: The Clix is a stunning player that's capable of playing and displaying excellent audio, video and photos. Definitely worth its $245 asking price.

Award: Recommended!

Review summary: The one company that, in my opinion, stands out as the small market iPod alternative is iRiver. For the last few years iRiver has steadily developed a string of interesting personal media devices ...

Pros: Great, original design, Top notch music playback, Vivid, crisp 2.2"? display, Loaded with extra features, Long battery life,

Cons: Firmware update utility a bit screwy, Possible issues with picture playback,

Verdict: Up until this point, I have reserved judgment on the Clix player. iRiver continues to push the design envelope with their media player product line-up. Sometimes they are right on target while other times they flirt with mediocrity. But with the Clix ...

Review summary: What's this, a press shot of the rumored 4GB "special black" Clix perhaps? Well, that's what Swedish site Min Hembio is reporting and if true, makes for a notable bump to that hotly reviewed Clix (U10). Expected in Sweden at the end of this month for ...