iRiver H10 6GB - Expert Reviews

Review summary: A simple, solid performer best suited to those who want to focus on their tunes. Oh, and it's a TV remote, too!

Pros: Minimalist design, Works as a TV remote, Good price for 6GB and a big feature list

Cons: Not great for video playback, Battery life doesn't match claims

Verdict: It's not as sexy as the Clix, but the E10 holds its own thanks to minimalism in look and menu.

Review summary: The iRiver H10 isn't the new kid on the block anymore, but it's tried and tested and simple to opertate

Pros: Simple to operate. Above average sound with supplied Sennheiser earphones. Impressive colour screen

Cons: Not as attractive as its competitors. Small parts are easy to lose

Award: Editor's Choice!

Review summary: At S$449, the 6GB E10 offers astonishing value with a good balance of features and performance.

Pros: Shockwave Flash support ; above-average battery life ; intuitive UI ; blazing fast transfer speeds ; built-in TV remote

Cons: Limited video format support ; lack of bundled video conversion software ; proprietary data cable

Verdict: We enjoyed fooling with the new buttons; they were large for a player of this size (96 x 45 x 14mm) and offered a positive tactile touch no less firm than the Click Wheel. Like the U10, the E10's menu layout is easy to figure out. Pressing the right ...

Review summary: Feature-packed device offers full compatibility with Rhapsody to Go, but feels bulky compared to competitors.

Pros: Great sound quality, easy to use, colour screen, removable battery

Cons: Poor battery life

Verdict: If you're after a small music player, the H10 is hard to beat. A rich list of bundled accessories and great audio quality set a new standard, but the battery life is a bit short.