Compare Prices : iRiver U10 1GB - Expert Reviews

Review summary: The pricey iRiver U10 is superbly designed, easy to use and feature-packed. But Apple won't be quaking in its boots until iRiver ups its capacity

Pros: Wonderfully sleek and stylish design ; unique and intuitive interface ; supports OGG files and subscription content ; includes FM radio, voice recorder, alarm clock and SRS WOW sound effects ; photo, video and text viewing

Cons: Expensive ; maximum capacity is 1GB ; no autoplay ; no album art ; useful cradle is sold separately

Pros: Wonderfully sleek and stylish design; unique and intuitive interface; supports OGG files and subscription content; includes FM radio, voice recorder, alarm clock, and SRS Wow sound effects; photo, video, and text viewing; great battery life

Cons: Expensive; maximum capacity is 1GB; no autoplay; no album art; useful cradle is sold separately

Verdict: In addition to the U10, iRiver will offer an optional cradle pack, which includes the dock and the remote.

Pros: Wonderfully sleek and stylish design ; unique and intuitive interface ; supports OGG files and subscription content ; includes FM radio, voice recorder, alarm clock, and SRS Wow sound effects ; photo, video, and text viewing

Cons: Expensive ; maximum capacity is 1GB ; no autoplay ; no album art ; useful cradle is sold separately

Verdict: The pricey iRiver U10 is a superbly designed MP3 player that is both easy to use and packed with pretty much every feature in the book. But Apple won't be quaking in its boots until iRiver ups its capacity to 2GB and 4GB.

Review summary: The U10 may be the best MP3 player in a long time to take on the mantle of an iPod killer, but its high cost may just price it out of the market.

Pros: Flash Lite 1.1 compliant; supports both ID3 tag and tree directory-type navigation; great battery life; QVGA screen

Cons: Video playback is restricted; sluggish transfer rate; high price

Verdict: Clicking that pad

Review summary: The remarkable new iriver U10 features an eye-catching, direct-click interface that makes it easy to fly through your media collection and find the right song, video, photo or game. Plus, the iri...