Rio Cali 128 MB Sport MP3 Player

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Price: $122.88   

Product Feature

• 128 MB of memory for over 2 hours of MP3 or 4 hours of WMA music
• Secure Digital card/MMC expansion slot provides up to 512 MB of additional memory
• 5-band adjustable equalizer with pre-sets
• 18-hours of continuous playback with one AAA battery
• Compatible with computers with USB 1.1 ports running Windows 98 SE, 2000, ME, XP, Mac OS X

Product Description

Work, walk or jog to your favorite tunes uninterrupted with the Rio Cali Sport 128MB MP3 Player that provides more than 2 hours of MP3 (about 30 songs) or 4 hours of WMA (about 60 songs) music with 128MB of memory. Features: FM tuner; carrying case with armband; expandable memory up to 512MB using SD or MMC cards (sold separately); sport clip earphones; USB cable; installation disk; quick start guide; connects to almost any computer; allows transfer of content between multiple PCs; 18-hour continuous playback and 5-band adjustable equalizer with presets. Songs purchased from Napster 2.0 are compatible with Rio portables. Please use the Rio Music Manager or the Windows Media Player 9 to transfer songs purchased from Napster 2.0 to your Rio. Napster 2.0 Client users can also use the free Napster Plug-In for the Windows Media Player 9 for an integrated experience. Available storage capacity may vary.

Rio Cali 128 MB Sport MP3 Player Review

I was looking for a flash mp3 player to use while exercising and mowing the lawn -- and, of course, to have another neat little gadget. I have been shopping around for about a year and came across the new line of Rios that came out this past fall. The Cali looked like it fit the ticket and it seemed to get favorable reviews almost everywhere I looked. So, I started to pack away some cash in my piggy bank to get one. I'm glad I did.Here's what I like about it. First, it's a flash player so it won't skip. Sure, 128MB (or 256MB) will not hold nearly as much music as an x-GB hard drive-based player, but who needs to carry their whole music collection around on their hip? With 128MB I can carry 4 hours of WMA files around with me in a smaller, lighter and less expensive package. This is plenty of room to accompany me on a riding mower or a long car or plane trip. Second, as I mentioned, the Cali is sleek and light. The controls are easily accessible and intuitive. The joystick is a little quirky sometimes, but still easily managable. Third, it sounds great and has plenty of volume -- with another set of headphones. When I first fired up the Cali I thought it sounded okay. Then, I invested in some Sony headphones and now it sounds great. Fourth, the memory is expandable if you want to pack more than 4 hours of music on the device. Fifth, the software is VERY easy to use. Transfering songs back and forth between Cali and PC is a snap. You can even control the order the songs play on the device by creating playlists. Sixth, the Cali uses only one AAA battery. Moreover, it can use either alkaline OR rechargeable NiMH. So, I plopped down five bucks at Wal-Mart for a pair of NiMHs. Now, I should be able to go longer between battery changes and shouldn't have to buy anymore batteries for about three years!Now, here's what could make the Cali even better. First, the documentation and help that comes with it are sub-par. They barely give you enough info to get the thing up and running. The web site help isn't much more extensive. I have read that the tech support is good, but I haven't had an opportunity to use it yet. Second, there is no mp3 encoder with the software. Sure, there are about a million other apps that come with it, but come on. If you want me to use your equipment don't make me have to access three or four apps just to do so. Third, it would be nice if you could load the drivers without having to load the music management software. If I could load the drivers only I wouldn't have to stop using my other digital music apps or take up more space on my PC. Fourth, it is USB 1.1. This is almost inexcusable. USB 2.0 technology has been out long enough that it should be standard on any new devices. Fifth, you cannot load an expansion card without taking the battery out. This would not be so bad except that when you take the battery out all of the info you have stored on the Cali goes with it. Many portable devices, such as PDAs, will have a way to keep data in memory for a period of time between battery changes. This would be a nice feature for the Cali as well. Sixth, the belt clip and arm band are a little cheap. The belt clip is secure enough if you don't actually clip it to a belt and the arm band is an absolute horror to thread through the clip. Well, that's about it. If you're in the market for a flash-based mp3 player, save your pennies and get a Cali. It's fun, flexible, and functional. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews Was this review helpful to you? Yes No Report abuse | PermalinkComment�Comment

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